The practice, sport, or culture of cycling and bicycle riding; devotion to or enthusiasm for cycling.
From 'cycle' plus '-ism' (suffix creating a doctrine, movement, or practice). This word emerged in the 1890s specifically to name the bicycle movement and culture.
Cyclism was genuinely revolutionary—it wasn't just about bikes, it was about freedom, exercise, and independence, especially for women who suddenly could travel alone without male chaperones!
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