Cycling Terms

noun a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by pedals and steered by handlebars

• He commutes to work every day on his bike.
• Let's go for a bike ride this weekend!
• I love cruising around town on my bike.
• Learning a new language is like riding a bike, you never forget.

noun a device used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle

verb to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying the brake

• The driver applied the brake gently to slow down the car.
• Hey, don't forget to brake before making that turn.
• I slammed on the brakes when I saw the red light.
• She needed to put the brakes on her spending before she went broke.

noun a rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

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• The pianist played the piece with perfect cadence.
• I love how the song has a nice cadence to it.
• The rapper's flow has a sick cadence.
• Her speech had a rhythmic cadence that captivated the audience.

noun a journey on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

verb to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal

• The family enjoyed a leisurely ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage.
• Let's go for a ride in my new car and blast some music!
• I heard that roller coaster is a wild ride – I can't wait to try it!
• Life is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. Enjoy the ride.