Biking vs. Cycling — What's the Difference?

A bicycle.

Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers".

A motorcycle.

The act, sport, or technique of riding or racing on a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

A motorbike.

Relating to or used in cycling.

To ride a bike.

Present participle of cycle

The sport of riding a bicycle.

(uncountable) The activity of riding cycles, especially bicycles (for transport, sport, physical exercise, recreation, tourism...)

The practice of riding a motorcycle.

(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

Present participle of bike

(countable) Any cyclic action or process

That undergoes a cyclic motion or process

The act, art, or practice, of riding a cycle, esp. a bicycle or tricycle.

The sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle