cyclist

American

[sahy-klist] / ˈsaɪ klɪst /

Or cycler

noun

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

cyclist British

/ ˈsaɪklɪst /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cyclist

First recorded in 1880–85; cycle + -ist

Example Sentences

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"This is not just for serious cyclists in lycra and expensive bikes - this is for anybody," he said.

From BBC

Formerly an avid cyclist, Islas said the incident has irrevocably changed his life.

From Los Angeles Times

We changed cyclist and reader often as legs or voice grew tired, reading our way through histories, novels, plays.

From Literature

Sharon said she worried about other road users, particularly children and older people, as well as cyclists.

From BBC

The Glenkiln sculpture park is now just a distant memory, but the "loop" around the reservoir remains a popular draw for cyclists.

From BBC

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