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velocipedes

noun

plural of velocipede, archaic

as in bikes

a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century velocipedes

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Sandals has free bikes to borrow, from the many racks dotted around the property.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
For those who would rather get a little more physical activity in, there are also complimentary bikes available to guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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The concierge can arrange morning canoe outings, paddleboarding, beach tennis, and weekend yoga classes; bicycles are also available for rent to ride along the waterfront.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
An immaculate garage had a fleet of bicycles and golf carts and kids’ scooters.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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