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

The cyclist suffered severe injuries, including a broken hip and several fractures, according to CBS News.

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It added: "The cyclist had right of way and a moment of carelessness from the driver, by not properly checking the road was clear to cross, has had a life changing impact on the cyclist."

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At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games she broke the record for the women's C1–3 3,000m individual pursuit, a track event where cyclists race head-to-head on opposite sides of the track.

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The railway closed about 60 years ago but in the 1980s it was resurfaced and named The Roseburn Path as a temporary corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Some younger and speedier cross-country cyclists occasionally passed us midday, logging a hundred or more miles for the day.

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