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Cycling, [1] also known as bicycling [2] or biking, [3] is the activity of riding a bicycle or other type of cycle. It encompasses the use of human-powered vehicles such as balance bikes, unicycles, tricycles, and quadricycles. Cycling is practised around the world for purposes including transport, recreation, exercise, and competitive sport.
Mandatory helmet wearing is one of the most controversial topics in the cycling world, with proponents arguing that it reduces head injuries and thus is an acceptable requirement, while opponents argue that by making cycling seem more dangerous and cumbersome, it reduces cyclist numbers on the streets, creating an overall negative health effect ...
Dutch woman cycling with two young children, using a two-wheeled box-bike. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cycling: . Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the activity of using / riding bicycles, (at least partially) human-powered, wheeled vehicles (typically by foot pedalling), [1] for purposes including transport, recreation, social ...
Cycling is a means of transport, a recreation and a sport across land. It involves riding bicycles , tandem bicycles , unicycles , tricycles , and other human powered vehicles (HPVs). Subcategories
Utility cycling encompasses any cycling done simply as a means of transport rather than as a sport or leisure activity. It is the original and most common type of cycling in the world. [1] Cycling mobility is one of the various types of private transport and a major part of individual mobility.
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling in which cyclists ride on paved roadways. [1] It includes recreational , racing , commuting , and utility cycling . As users of the road, road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same laws as motorists, however there are certain exceptions. [ 2 ]
Stationary bicycle Magnetic resistance mechanism A hybrid exercise bike and elliptical machine. A stationary bicycle (also known as exercise bicycle, exercise bike, spinning bike, spin bike, or exercycle) is a device used as exercise equipment for indoor cycling.
Cycling is an inexpensive means of transportation as well as good physical exercise. [3] Bicycle commuting offers potential health, economic, and quality of life benefits — potentially offsetting some of the risks and inconveniences inherent in cycling.