# biking

Pronunciation: say "BYK-ing" /ˈbɐɪkɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The sport or pastime of riding a bicycle.
   - Simple: The sport or hobby of riding a bicycle.
   - _Mountain biking attracts thousands of enthusiasts to the trails each summer._
   - _Competitive biking demands both endurance and careful handling on steep descents._
2. The riding of motorcycles, whether for pleasure, sport, or getting around.
   - Simple: The activity or hobby of riding a motorcycle.
   - _Biking has its own culture, with riders gathering for long motorcycle tours._
   - _He gave up biking after selling his old motorcycle for parts._

## Verb

3. Present participle of bike. *(colloquial)* — present participle and gerund of bike
   - Simple: Present participle of bike. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _He is biking across the state to raise money for the shelter._
   - _They were biking along the river when the storm rolled in._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/biking (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).