beach cruiser
noun
: a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position
He was 6'2" and 300 pounds as a sophomore at Morse High in San Diego, and he was riding his beach cruiser home from band practice one day, his trumpet case balancing on the handlebars, when the football coach stopped him and said, "You know, you really ought to try football."—
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The fabric kept me as cool, didn’t show sweat, and remained polished after hours of wear—sightseeing, riding beach cruisers, and gorging on southern delicacies.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Biking around Beaufort is another option, and Bike Beaufort offers beach cruiser rentals that come with a bike basket, bike lights, and a bike lock.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
The Sagaponack has a pool—but the beach is only a short beach cruiser ride away.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Sign out a beach cruiser at the Activities Tiki and ride south down Old (and less congested) US 1 to Morada Way for galleries and food trucks and a beer garden or two.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Biking around Beaufort is another option, and Bike Beaufort offers beach cruiser rentals that come with a bike basket, bike lights, and a bike lock.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
The Sagaponack has a pool—but the beach is only a short beach cruiser ride away.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Sign out a beach cruiser at the Activities Tiki and ride south down Old (and less congested) US 1 to Morada Way for galleries and food trucks and a beer garden or two.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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“Beach cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20cruiser. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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