cycling

American  

[sahy-kling] / ˈsaɪ klɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or sport of riding or traveling by bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

2. Also called bicycle race.  Also called bicycle racing.  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.

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Etymology

Origin of cycling

First recorded in 1935–40; cycle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Tour boats took curious sightseers to gaze at North Koreans cycling along the Yalu river separating the two countries or cleaning boats on the bank.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

In 2021, she was a project manager for a company dedicated to the graphic design and cartography for international cycling events, such as World Championships or Tour de France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Hornby, whose main hobby was cycling, had followed "the same route for the last 20 years or so".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The funding announcement also included new cycling and walking routes, and new bus routes to the Ryder Cup site.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It’s all just life, going over itself, returning and cycling and eating itself to grow.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness