cycling

[ sahy-kling ]

noun

1. the act or sport of riding or traveling by bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
2. Also called bicycle race,. Sports. a race on lightweight bicycles with low handlebars, conducted for specified distances or against time on a dirt or board track or over public roads between cities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cycling¹

First recorded in 1935–40; cycle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"I was fortunate to get some extra years out of my career and complete cycling, I guess. The majority of athletes will never get to go out on a fairytale ending," he added.

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Traffic police in both Zhengzhou and Kaifeng closed off some of the main cycling lanes between the two cities on Saturday and Sunday.

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Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ended his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

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Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday.

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Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris, 48, has advanced cancer that has spread to his bones and is terminal.

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