tricycling

Riding three wheels

Tricycling is riding a tricycle, the three-wheeled vehicle typically associated with young children learning to ride before graduating to a bicycle.

Adults also tricycle, whether for exercise, stability, or simply preference.

The word functions as both a gerund and present participle: She went tricycling around the neighborhood or I saw him tricycling past the park.

vehicle

trike

Three-wheeled pedal vehicle

recumbent · folding · basket · handlebar · seat · frame · wheel · spoke · axle · fender

childhood

playground

Children's outdoor recreation space

learning · balance · coordination · milestone · memories · imagination · playtime · joy · curiosity · adventure

pedaling

crank

Rotary operating handle

  • pedalFoot-operated lever
  • chainLinked segments forming length
  • sprocketToothed wheel for chains

rotation · cadence · propulsion · push · motion · effort · footrest · drive · mechanism · stroke

leisure

park

Public leisure grounds

neighborhood · outing · recreation · relaxation · enjoyment · weekend · family · fun · stroll · scenic

racing

velodrome

Banked oval cycling arena

race · athlete · Paralympic · handcycle · criterium · tour · speed · drafting · pacing

Opposites
number of wheels

tricyclingbicycling

Riding a two-wheeler

biking · unicycling · cycling · motorcycling

mode of locomotion

tricyclingwalking

Locomotion on foot

running · stationary · standing still · immobility · swimming

Family

tricyclic, tricyclist

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G