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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Noun
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Wellness There are e-bikes available for exploring the island, and the team can help arrange kite surfing or bird watching excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Cities across the metro have looked at ways to make riding e-bikes and e-scooters safer following a wave of crashes involving the devices.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pedal-assist electric bicycles are allowed with restrictions, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles are welcome.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Velocipedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocipedes. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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