bicycle race

or bicycle racing

noun

, Sports.

1. cycling ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicycle race¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Suppose two men of equal physical strength were to start in a thousand-mile bicycle race.

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Mrs. Boswell is very kindly giving the form trophy, and Mrs. Gordon the prize for the bicycle race.

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The bicycle race was less of an open competition, for only those could enter who possessed machines.

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To steady the top of the shaft a light boxing is used, preferably a ball-bearing bicycle race to reduce friction.

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I used to try not to pass people in the street, and vow it is as difficult as to win the slow bicycle race.

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