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cyclist Definition

cy·clist (sīklist, -əl ist; also siklist, -əl ist)

noun

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
cyclist Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pedal: The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 % to 148 in 2005, the highest level since 1999.
  • overtake: If you need to overtake another cyclist, give a gentle ring on your bell or say ' Excuse me ' .
  • commute: The site attracts a fairly catholic following, from first-time cycle owners, through committed commuting cyclists, to racing cyclists.
  • kill: I would rather see a 1000 pedestrians hurt on the pavement than 100 cyclists killed on the road.
  • encourage: This lane encourages cyclists to put themselves in the prime position not to be seen.

Adjective modifier

  • helmeted: Some studies claim that helmets do save lives, others show that helmeted cyclists are more likely to die.
  • keen: A keen cyclist herself, Councilor Parker continued: " Cycling is often the quickest way to get around.
  • intrepid: Intrepid cyclists from law firm, Charles Lucas & Marshall have just completed their own tour of the Thames Towpath.
  • experienced: I am an experienced cyclist, will the routes be long enough for me?
  • pedal: A while back, the rights of pedal cyclists were laughed at, but look at SUSTRANS now.
  • avid: The avid cyclist should replace the chain once a year and maybe the cassettes every 3rd year.

Preposition: on

  • pavement: Later as I walked to the supermarket I was nearly taken out by two cyclists on the pavement who were not paying attention.

Modifies a noun

  • fatality: The largest single cause of cyclist fatality is crushing by left-turning goods vehicles, usually resulting in massive abdominal trauma.
  • casualty: More than half of cyclist casualties sustain arm or leg injuries.

Possessives

  • paradise: VOLUME OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC: Far from a cyclist's paradise in this department.

Noun used with modifier

  • off-road: Consequently, relying entirely on maps ( rather than guide books ) can sometimes pose problems for off-road cyclists.
  • endurance: This seems to be a treat reserved for the distance runner - endurance cyclists don't suffer.
  • motor: Between 1983 and 1993 reported motor cyclist casualties fell by 60 % .
  • racing: Bob Thom was a brilliant racing cyclist who led the team to many victories.
  • commuter: A few months ago, sick of being a bleary-eyed Tube creature, I transformed into one of London's commuter cyclists.