Outline of cycling

Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding bicycles or other human-powered vehicles with wheels,^{[lower-alpha 1]} for transportation, recreation, exercise, sport and other purposes.^{[lower-alpha 2][1]}

People who engage in cycling are called cyclists,^[2] bikers, or bicyclists.^[3] 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 (HPVs). Some bicycles are equipped with electric motors (e-bikes) or other forms of motor assistance.

Cycling can be done individually or with others. Passengers may ride in front,^{[lower-alpha 3]} 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.

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

• Exercise
• Recreation
• Sport
• Commuting
• Transportation

helmet jersey gloves bib shorts socks shoes A road cyclist wearing a typical summer road cycling kit

The first piece of equipment is a bicycle (see Outline of bicycles).

Some jurisdictions require these by law:

• Bicycle helmet
• Bicycle lighting
• Bicycle lock
• Bicycle bell
• Bicycle horn

Used, but not always necessary:

• Bicycle tools
• Cycling clothing
  • Cycling gloves
  • Cycling jersey
  • Cycling shoe
  • Cycling shorts
• Cycling computer
  • Speed sensor
  • Power meter
  • Cadence sensor
  • Heart rate monitor
• Time trial cycling equipment

• Detumescence and genital numbness
• Health benefits of cycling
• Ulnar tunnel syndrome

• List of cycling races in Spain
• List of cycling teams in Spain

• List of doping cases in cycling
  • Lance Armstrong doping case
    • History of Lance Armstrong doping allegations – historic background
  • Floyd Landis doping case
  • Operación Puerto doping case
  • Operation Aderlass
• Doping at the Tour de France
  • Festina affair, a doping scandal at the 1998 Tour
  • Doping at the 1998 Tour de France – other doping cases in that Tour
  • Doping at the 1999 Tour de France
  • Doping at the 2007 Tour de France

• List of Olympic medalists in cycling (men)
• Cycling at the Summer Olympics
• List of Olympic medalists in cycling (women)
• List of Olympic records in cycling
• List of Olympic venues in cycling

(See cycling infrastructure)

Bicycle sharing system

• International Cycling Film Festival
• List of films about bicycles and cycling

• Bike bus (Bike train) - Escorted group of cyclists in an urban environment for transportation safely, and often as student transport.
• Critical Mass – cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.^[4]

• Critical Mass – cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.^[4]
• San Jose Bike Party
• Warm Showers – a hospitality exchange service and organization for cycle travelers.

• History of cycling

• List of cyclists

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