Bicycling Meaning in English

word · lemma: bicycle

US

ˈbaɪˌsɪkəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbaɪˌsɪkɫɪŋ

BY-sik-ling

UK

bˈaɪsɪklˌɪŋ

BY-si-kling

Definition

Bicycling means riding a bicycle, either as a sport, exercise, or way to travel.

Usage & Nuances

'Bicycling' is slightly more formal and general than 'biking' or 'cycling'. Used both for casual riding and as a sport ('competitive bicycling'). Common collocations: 'go bicycling', 'enjoy bicycling', 'bicycling safety'. Not used for motorcycles.

• Spanish: andar en bicicleta - ciclismo
• Portuguese (BR): andar de bicicleta - pedalar - ciclismo
• Portuguese (PT): andar de bicicleta - pedalar - ciclismo
• Chinese (Simplified): 骑自行车 - 自行车运动
• Chinese (Traditional): 騎自行車 - 自行車運動
• Hindi: साइकिल चलाना - साइकिलिंग
• Arabic: ركوب الدراجة - رياضة الدراجات
• Bengali: সাইকেল চালানো
• Russian: велоспорт - езда на велосипеде
• Japanese: 自転車に乗ること - サイクリング
• Vietnamese: đi xe đạp
• Korean: 자전거 타기
• Turkish: bisiklet sürme
• Urdu: سائیکل چلانا
• Indonesian: bersepeda

Example Sentences

I enjoy bicycling in the park on weekends.

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Bicycling is good exercise for your legs and heart.

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Many people use bicycling as a way to get to work.

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He started bicycling to save money on gas.

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Bicycling with friends is always more fun than going alone.

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When the weather's nice, I prefer bicycling over driving.

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