Outline of cycling


Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding bicycles or other human-powered vehicles with wheels, for transportation, recreation, exercise, sport and other purposes.
People who engage in cycling are called cyclists, bikers, or bicyclists. 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. Some bicycles are equipped with electric motors or other forms of motor assistance.
Cycling can be done individually or with others. Passengers may ride in front, 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.

Aspects of cycling

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

Cycling equipment

The first piece of equipment is a bicycle.
Some jurisdictions require these by law:
Used, but not always necessary:

Cycling law and safety

Health impact

Types of cycling

Cycling sport

Bicycle racing

Doping in cycling

Track cycling

Summer Olympics

Cycling infrastructure

Cycling infrastructure

Bike paths and trails

Bicycle sharing systems

Bicycle sharing system

Cycling by region

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Cycling in the media

Cycling movements

Cycling clubs and organisations

Cycling clubs

Cycling organisations

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