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Outline of cycling

Overview of and topical guide to cycling From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Outline of cycling
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Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding bicycles or other human-powered vehicles with wheels,[1] for transportation, recreation, exercise, sport,[2] and other purposes.[3]

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

People who engage in cycling are called cyclists,[4] bikers, or bicyclists.[5] 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 also unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, and other human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Some bicycles are equipped with electric motors (e-bikes) or other forms of motor assistance.

Cycling can be done individually or with others. Passengers may ride in front,[6] sit on a luggage carrier, or use specially designed seats for children or pets. Some bicycles, such as tandem bicycles or multi-rider bike, allow multiple riders to pedal together.

Cycling takes place on roads, bike lanes, and off-road, trails. Riders may share roads with motor vehicles, use designated cycling infrastructure, or ride on separated cycle tracks where available.

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What is cycling?

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Cycling in Amsterdam

Cycling can be described as all of the following:

Cycling equipment

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A road cyclist wearing a typical summer road cycling kit

The first piece of equipment is a bicycle (see Outline of bicycles).

Some jurisdictions require these by law:

Used, but not always necessary:

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Cycling law and safety

Health impact

Types of cycling

Cycling sport

Bicycle racing

Doping in cycling

Track cycling

Summer Olympics

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Cycling infrastructure

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Cycling infrastructure

Bike paths and trails

Bicycle sharing systems

Bicycle sharing system

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Cycling by region

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Cycling in the media

Cycling movements

  • Bike bus (Bike train) - Escorted group of cyclists in an urban environment for transportation safely, and often as student transport.
  • Critical Mass cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.[7]

Cycling clubs and organisations

Cycling clubs

Cycling organisations

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History of cycling

History of road cycling

History of cycling at the Summer Olympics

History of cycling at the Pan American Games

Other

Notable cyclists

See also

References

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