velocipedes

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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  • The Spanish brand has also announced the revival of one of its most cherished race bikes, the TSS350.
    Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • He was impressed by the factory, but his interest was mostly in the bikes and the camaraderie.
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    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That message has been repeated for years for traditional bicycles and is even more important to emphasize for e-bike and e-scooter use, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Sgt.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Velocipedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocipedes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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