Synonyms for

Biking

Verb / ˈbaɪkɪŋ / Another word for biking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The activity of riding a bicycle, typically for sport or exercise.

Synonyms & similar words

wheel cycle pedal bike bicycle cycling bicycling pedaling spinning wheeling cruising touring riding jogging running hiking walking strolling exercising training pedaling coasting rolling

Synonyms by register

Formal

cycling pedaling

Informal

riding cruising

Literary

wheeling

Antonyms

walking running strolling hiking trekking sedentary

Common collocations

  • mountain biking
  • road biking
  • leisurely biking
  • competitive biking
  • daily biking
  • night biking
  • electric biking

Word family

noun bike
verb bike
adjective biking

Usage note

While 'biking' is commonly used, 'cycling' is often preferred in more formal contexts. 'Biking' can sometimes imply recreational or sport-oriented activity.

Example sentences

  1. I enjoy biking to school every day.
  2. My dad and I went biking in the park.
  3. Biking is a fun way to get exercise.
  4. I saw a group of people biking in the mountains.
  5. She always wears a helmet when she goes biking.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells
  • I have always struggled to achieve excellence. One thing that cycling has taught me is that if you can achieve something without a struggle it's not going to be satisfying. - Greg LeMond

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