cyclist

or cy·cler

[ sahy-klist ]

noun

1. a person who rides or travels by bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

cyclist

/ ˈsaɪklɪst /

noun

1. a person who rides or travels by bicycle, motorcycle, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclist¹

First recorded in 1880–85; cycle + -ist

Example Sentences

The British cyclist is one of six names who will editorially shape episodes of the news programme over the festive period.

From BBC

"I think winning the world title in 2015 as a cyclist was my greatest moment - everybody dreams of wearing the rainbow bands. In cycling you also have this honour of wearing the rainbow bands for the rest of your career. As long as I live, I will be able to wear a jersey that has rainbow bands on it."

From BBC

He was joined by Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy on Thursday, and has received messages of support from astronaut Tim Peake and his Phoenix Nights co-star Peter Kay, as well as hundreds of listeners.

From BBC

Mark Cavendish says he would be unlikely to be a professional cyclist if he was attempting to start now "because it is completely based on how strong you are".

From BBC

Following his recent terminal cancer diagnosis, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has called for more, younger men to be tested - including those with a family history of the disease - and the government has asked the NHS to examine the evidence again.

From BBC