Bicycling

Jack (United States of America)
all things bicycle and bicycle-riding
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  1. bicycle
    a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
  2. bike
    a two-wheeled vehicle that is moved by foot pedals
  3. bicycling
    riding a bicycle
  4. mountain bike
    a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires
  5. pedal
    a lever that is operated with the foot
  6. wheel
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
  7. pedal point
    a sustained bass note
  8. unicycle
    a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals
  9. bike
    a two-wheeled vehicle that is moved by foot pedals
  10. wheel
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
  11. rhythm
    an interval during which a recurring sequence occurs
  12. round
    having a circular shape
  13. all-terrain bike
    a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires
  14. mountain bike
    a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires
  15. push-bike
    a bicycle that must be pedaled
  16. velocipede
    any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel
  17. safety bicycle
    bicycle that has two wheels of equal size
  18. bicycle seat
    a seat for the rider of a bicycle
  19. saddle
    a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
  20. bicycle wheel
    the wheel of a bicycle
  21. wheeled vehicle
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  22. chain
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
  23. coaster brake
    a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals
  24. handlebar
    the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
  25. mudguard
    a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
  26. splash guard
    a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
  27. kickstand
    a swiveling metal rod that supports an upright bicycle
  28. sprocket
    tooth on the rim of gear wheel
  29. tandem bicycle
    a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
  30. tandem bicycle
    a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
  31. bicycle-built-for-two
    a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
  32. tandem
    an arrangement of objects or persons one behind another
  33. ordinary
    lacking special distinction, rank, or status
  34. ordinary bicycle
    an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
Created on Thu Aug 06 16:32:45 EDT 2009 (updated Thu Aug 06 16:41:19 EDT 2009)

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