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Also known as bicycling, biking

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Cycling is the act of riding a bicycle as a form of transportation or recreation. It matters because it provides people around the world—from children in Ghana to commuters in European cities—with an accessible and practical way to get around.

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Cycling
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27 sections
Contents
  • History
  • War
  • Equipment
  • Skills
  • Infrastructure
  • Types
  • Utility
  • Recreational
  • Bicycle touring
  • Organized rides
  • Mountain
  • Other
  • Racing
  • Activism
  • Equality
  • Associations
  • Cycling as a means of transportation
  • Health effects
  • Exercise
  • Mental health
  • Bicycle safety
  • Physical trauma
  • Overuse injuries
  • Saddle related
  • Exposure to air pollution
  • See also
  • References

thumb|European city bike thumb|Children riding a bike in Ghana

Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding a bicycle or other types of pedal-driven human-powered vehicles such as balance bikes, unicycles, tricycles, and quadricycles. Cycling is practised around the world for purposes including transport, recreation, exercise, and competitive sport.

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