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bicycling


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of riding a bicycle.

  • Riding a bicycle for recreation, transportation, or exercise.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with bicycling
cycle , vicle , vicar , hicle
Variants
List of all variants of bicycling that leads to same result
bicycle , bicycled , bicycler , bicyclers , bicycles , bicycling , bicyclist , bicyclists , mountain bicycle , mountain bicycles , mountain bicycling , mountain bicyclist
Forms
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bicycles, bicycled, bicycling, bicyclist


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'bicycle' or 'biciclette', derived from the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning circle.


Trivia
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  1. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1817.

  2. The Tour de France is the most famous bicycle race in the world.

  3. Bicycles have two wheels of equal size.

  4. Bicycling is a great form of exercise, as it can help improve cardiovascular health and build muscle.


Related Concepts
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  1. cycling: The general term for riding a bicycle or engaging in bicycle racing.

  2. mountain biking: A type of bicycling that involves riding on rough terrain, often off-road.

  3. road biking: A type of bicycling that involves riding on paved roads, often for competition or long distances.


Culture
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Bicycling has been a popular form of transportation and recreation since the late 1800s. It has been featured in literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', and in art, such as Edgar Degas' painting 'The Little Girl on a Bicycle'. Bicycling is also a common theme in music, with songs like 'Bicycle Race' by Queen and 'Bicycle' by Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco Band.

How to Memorize "bicycling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself sitting on a bicycle seat, pedaling with your legs, and steering the handlebars.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bicycling' with the feeling of freedom and fresh air as you ride.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BICYCLE' to remember the parts of a bicycle: Brakes, Ignition, Chain, Yoke, Crank, and Engine (the seat).


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