cycling

noun

(uncountable) The activity of riding cycles, especially bicycles (for transport, sport, physical exercise, recreation, tourism...)

(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

(countable) Any cyclic action or process

adjective

That undergoes a cyclic motion or process.

Roots

kykloscycl- · Greek · circle, wheel

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Where does cycling come from?

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