Synonyms for

Cyclist

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

Definition

A person who rides a bicycle.

Synonyms & similar words

wheeler bicycler bicyclist biker rider pedaler wheelman two-wheeler velocipede wheelie tricyclist BMXer

Synonyms by register

Formal

bicyclist wheelman

Informal

biker rider pedaler

Literary

equestrian of the road wheel-borne traveler

Antonyms

pedestrian walker non-cyclist motorist driver passenger

Common collocations

  • professional cyclist
  • amateur cyclist
  • cyclist safety
  • cyclist advocacy
  • cyclist group
  • cyclist accident
  • cyclist community

Word family

noun cyclist
verb cycle
adjective cyclical
adverb cyclically

Usage note

While 'biker' can be a synonym, it is often associated with motorcycle riders. 'Cyclist' is the most neutral and widely understood term for someone who rides a bicycle.

Example sentences

  1. The cyclist rode his bike to the park.
  2. I want to be a cyclist when I grow up.
  3. The cyclist won the race.
  4. She is a skilled cyclist.
  5. The cyclist wore a helmet for safety.

Quotes

  • As a cyclist, I have a love-hate relationship with drivers. I don't hate them all. Just some of them.
  • A cyclist is someone who is seriously involved in cycling. A person who rides a bike for fun is not a cyclist.
  • The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.

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