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Outline of cycling

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File:Bakfietsmoeder (cropped).jpeg]]Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding bicycles or other human-powered vehicles with wheels,but occasionally powered by the arms, for transportation, recreation, exercise, sport,like walking your dog while riding, and other purposes.{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/oxfordenglishdic0006unse |title=Oxford English Dictionary |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1989 |edition=Second |quote=cycling: The action or activity of riding a bicycle etc. |url-access=registration}}

People who engage in cycling are called cyclists,{{cite book |title=Oxford English Dictionary |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1988 |edition=Second |quote=cyclist: One who rides a cycle or practises cycling.}} bikers, or bicyclists.{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/oxfordenglishdic0015unse |title=Oxford English Dictionary |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1989 |edition=Second |quote=bicyclist: One who rides a bicycle. |url-access=registration}} 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,for instance in the box of a cargo bike, 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.

What is cycling?

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Cycling can be described as all of the following:

Cycling equipment

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

Some jurisdictions require these by law:

Used, but not always necessary:

Cycling law and safety

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Health impact

Types of cycling

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Cycling sport

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= Bicycle racing =

== Doping in cycling ==

== Track cycling ==

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Cycling infrastructure

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=Bike paths and trails=

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= 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.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/729324/London-How-cyclists-around-the-world-put-a-spoke-in-the-motorist%27s-wheel.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120529190357/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/729324/London-How-cyclists-around-the-world-put-a-spoke-in-the-motorist%27s-wheel.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 29, 2012|title=London: How cyclists around the world put a spoke in the motorist's wheel|author=Richard Madden|date=December 15, 2003|journal=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK}}

Cycling clubs and organisations

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  • Critical Mass – cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.
  • San Jose Bike Party
  • Warm Showers – a hospitality exchange service and organization for cycle travelers.

History of cycling

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= History of cycling at the Summer Olympics =

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= History of cycling at the Pan American Games =

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= Other =

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Notable cyclists

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See also

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References

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External links

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