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SYKLL-ayn/ˈsaɪkl leɪn/

A cycle lane (id: cycle-lane) is a part of the road marked for bicycles (UK). A pavement is for walking; a bus lane is for buses. School run: use the cycle lane; the pavement is not for bikes.

Meaning

A part of the road marked for bicycles (UK).

Examples

• “Use the cycle lane on the way in; the pavement is for walking, not for bikes.”
• “A cycle-lane camera still fines pavement riding; a scooter is not a bike in that marking.”

Good to know

a cycle lane (UK). Contrast: a pavement / a bus lane. School run / cameras. Countable lanes. Mix-up: a lane in swimming is in the pool, not on the road.

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