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Outline of cycling

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Dutch woman cycling with two young children, using a two-wheeledbox-bike

Cycling, also known asbicycling orbiking, is the activity of ridingbicycles or otherhuman-poweredvehicles withwheels,[a] for transportation,recreation,exercise,sport and other purposes.[b][1]

People who engage in cycling are calledcyclists,[2]bikers, orbicyclists.[3] They may wear everyday clothing suited to their destination or specialized cycling attire, sometimes carrying an additional set of clothes.

Cycling includes not only traditional two-wheeled bicycles but alsounicycles,tricycles,quadricycles, and otherhuman-poweredvehicles (HPVs). Some bicycles are equipped withelectric motors (e-bikes) or other forms ofmotor assistance.

Cycling can be done individually or with others. Passengers may ride in front,[c] sit on aluggage carrier, or use specially designed seats for children or pets. Some bicycles, such astandem bicycles or multi-riderbike, allow multiple riders to pedal together.

Cycling takes place on roads, bikelanes, andoff-road,trails. Riders may share roads with motor vehicles, use designatedcycling infrastructure, or ride on separatedcycle tracks where available.

Aspects of cycling

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Cycling in Amsterdam

Cycling can be described as any or all of the following:

Cycling equipment

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The first piece of equipment is abicycle (seeOutline of bicycles).

Some jurisdictions require these by law:

Used, but not always necessary:

Cycling law and safety

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Main articles:Bicycle law andBicycle safety

Health impact

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Types of cycling

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Cycling sport

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Bicycle racing

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Doping in cycling

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Track cycling

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Summer Olympics

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Cycling infrastructure

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Cycling infrastructure

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(Seecycling infrastructure)

Bike paths and trails

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Bicycle sharing systems

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Bicycle sharing system

Cycling by region

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Cycling in the media

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Cycling movements

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  • Bike bus (Bike train) - Escorted group of cyclists in an urban environment for transportation safely, and often asstudent transport.
  • Critical Mass – cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.[4]

Cycling clubs and organisations

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Cycling clubs

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Cycling organisations

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History of cycling

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History of road cycling

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History of cycling at the Summer Olympics

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Main article:Cycling at the Summer Olympics

History of cycling at the Pan American Games

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Other

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Main article:Cycling at the Commonwealth Games

Notable cyclists

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^but occasionally poweredby the arms
  2. ^such as walking your dog while riding
  3. ^for instance, in the box of acargo bike

References

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  1. ^Oxford English Dictionary (Second ed.). Oxford University Press. 1989.cycling: The action or activity of riding a bicycle etc.
  2. ^Oxford English Dictionary (Second ed.). Oxford University Press. 1988.cyclist: One who rides a cycle or practises cycling.
  3. ^Oxford English Dictionary (Second ed.). Oxford University Press. 1989.bicyclist: One who rides a bicycle.
  4. ^abRichard Madden (December 15, 2003)."London: How cyclists around the world put a spoke in the motorist's wheel".The Daily Telegraph. UK. Archived fromthe original on May 29, 2012.

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