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". Apart from two-wheeled bicycles,
"cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, recumbent and similar human-powered vehicles
(HPVs).
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide. They are the
principal means of transportation in many parts of the world.
Cycling is widely regarded as a very effective and efficient mode of transportation optimal for short to moderate
distances.
Bicycles provide numerous possible benefits in comparison with motor vehicles, including the sustained physical exercise
involved in cycling, easier parking, increased maneuverability, and access to roads, bike paths and rural trails.
Cycling also offers a reduced consumption of fossil fuels, less air or noise pollution, reduced greenhouse gas
emissions, and much reduced traffic congestion. These lead to less financial cost to the user as well as to society
at large (negligible damage to roads, less road area required). By fitting bicycle racks on the front of buses, transit
agencies can significantly increase the areas they can serve.
In addition, cycling provides a variety of health benefits. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that cycling can
reduce the risk of cancers, heart disease, and diabetes that are prevalent in sedentary lifestyles.
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