Sports / A2

SYKL-ing/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/

Cycling is the activity or sport of riding a bike: go cycling, cycling lanes, a cycling holiday. Cycle is usually the verb; cycling is the noun (and the -ing form). Riding can be horses as well. Helmets and lights are common safety words with cycling. Do not say “do cycle” for the hobby — say go cycling or cycle.

Meaning

The activity or sport of riding a bicycle.

Examples

• “Cycling is a cheap way to get to work.”
• “Cycling to school keeps her fit.”
• “The city has painted new cycling lanes.”

Good to know

go cycling / cycling lanes. Verb: cycle. Contrast: riding (also horses).

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