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

The results from this study provide valuable information for the development of high-performance cathodes that remain stable over the long term and are resistant to cycling.

From Science Daily

There’s been a lot of dog walking and a little bit of running and cycling too.

From BBC

Despite difficult times, and at the very beginning not liking cycling's "helmets, Lycra and baffling" terminology, she sees her future in the sport.

From BBC

"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.

From BBC

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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