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

Rubbing his hands against the cold, as Amsterdam's cyclists stream by, Rabbi van de Kamp recalls his mother's words: "We are allowed to be very angry, but we must never hate."

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

While she was trying to call the police a runner and another cyclist stopped to say they too had been threatened by the man.

From BBC

Some social media users criticised the cyclists for "irresponsible" behaviour such as littering.

From BBC

I felt muscles tighten and instincts sharpen as I developed a cyclist’s feel for the flow of traffic.

From Los Angeles Times