bicycle

pedal-driven two-wheel vehicle
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bicycle

Summary

bicycle is a mode of transport[1]. bicycle has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • bicycle is credited with the discovery of Karl Drais[3].
  • bicycle is credited with the discovery of Kirkpatrick Macmillan[4].
  • bicycle's instance of is recorded as mode of transport[5].
  • bicycle's instance of is recorded as individual means of transport[6].
  • bicycle's physically interacts with is recorded as road[7].
  • bicycle is made of metal[8].
  • bicycle is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer[9].
  • bicycle is made of fiberglass[10].
  • bicycle is a type of velocipede[11].
  • bicycle is a type of two-wheeler[12].
  • bicycle is a type of sports equipment[13].
  • bicycle is used for private transport[14].
  • bicycle is used for transport[15].
  • bicycle is used for cycle sport[16].
  • bicycle is used for cycling[17].
  • bicycle is used for bicycle touring[18].
  • bicycle is used for organized bicycle touring[19].
  • bicycle is used for recreation[20].
  • bicycle is used for physical fitness[21].
  • bicycle is used for bicycle commuting[22].
  • bicycle is used for utility cycling[23].
  • bicycle is used for mountain biking[24].
  • bicycle is used for playing[25].
  • bicycle is used for road bicycle racing[26].
  • bicycle is used for BMX racing[27].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include mode of transport[5] and individual means of transport[6]. Recorded subclass of include velocipede[11], two-wheeler[12], and sports equipment[13].

Use and Application

Recorded has use include private transport[14], transport[15], cycle sport[16], cycling[17], bicycle touring[18], and organized bicycle touring[19]. Components include bicycle part[28]; bicycle frame[29]; bicycle fork[30]; bicycle wheel[31]; bicycle hub[32]; and spoke[33], a physical technological component[34].

Influence

Things named for bicycle include Derbi[35], a motorcycle manufacturer[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1922[38], headquartered in Martorelles[39]; Villo![40], a bicycle-sharing system[41], in Belgium[42], founded in 2009[43]; Bixi[44], a bicycle-sharing system[45], in Canada[46], founded in 2009[47], headquartered in Montreal[48]; This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb[49], a musical group[50], founded in 1997[51]; BMX[52], a sports discipline[53]; and bicycle kick[54].

Why It Matters

bicycle has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] bicycle is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for bicycle include Derbi[35], a motorcycle manufacturer[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1922[38], headquartered in Martorelles[39]; Villo![40], a bicycle-sharing system[41], in Belgium[42], founded in 2009[43]; Bixi[44], a bicycle-sharing system[45], in Canada[46], founded in 2009[47], headquartered in Montreal[48]; This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb[49], a musical group[50], founded in 1997[51]; BMX[52], a sports discipline[53]; and bicycle kick[54].

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  2. [55] โ†‘ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago ยท AHIOH ยท 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata โ†—
    Instance of โ†’ mode of transport, individual means of transport
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  2. 9d ago ยท Susmuffin ยท 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata โ†—
    Harper's tag โ†’ bicycles
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P13772]]: bicycles, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/289910168|bicycles (#289910168)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7915|Harper's tag]] #mix'n"
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  5. 9w ago ยท GeertivpBot bot ยท 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata โ†—
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    Discoverer or inventor โ†’ Karl Drais, Kirkpatrick Macmillan
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