bicycles

Definition of bicyclesnext
plural of bicycle
as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle

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Recent Examples of bicycles Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026 Cross the Inderhavnsbro or walk out to the middle (the bridge at the end of Nyhavn) to get the best view of the city, but be aware of the many bicycles using the bridge—Danes drive fast and with the assumption that everyone follows the same rules. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026 According to the prosecution’s filing, there are several witness statements regarding Higgins’ reckless driving on the night of the crash and that Johnny and Matthew were not riding their bicycles in the lane of travel when they were hit and killed. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Olsovsky’s insider tip is to grab one of the hotel’s bikes—The Nickel offers complimentary use of bicycles to guests—and head to The Royal American. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Enjoy complimentary bicycles, evening milk and cookies, and a 24-hour fitness center. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Vonblum says only four stops in the city qualify — and that all other stops near bus lanes are ineligible because the lanes can also be used by turning cars and by bicycles. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 Since then, the team moved to its current midtown space and developed numerous programs for improving community access to bicycles and other biking gear. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 Eleven bicycles for children were built this week by more than a dozen faculty and students from Yale School of Medicine’s First Generation/Low Income community, according to a Yale spokesperson. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
  • Insider tip Take advantage of the hotel's complimentary bikes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • In audio files reviewed by the Miami Herald, a 911 caller claimed that the Mobil gas station had been taken over by many bikes and vehicles, and that the riders had stopped in front of his car, challenged him at the nearby Southwest 104th Street intersection and nearly hit his vehicle.
    Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026

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