Cyclometer

/saɪˈklɑm.ə.tər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures and records the distance traveled by a bicycle or the revolutions of a wheel.

Etymology

From 'cyclo-' (Greek kyklos, circle/wheel) + 'meter' (Greek metron, measure). The term emerged in the 19th century as cyclists and manufacturers developed devices to track their riding distance.

Kelly Says

The cyclometer was basically the first fitness tracker—cyclists would obsessively check how many miles they'd ridden, which is exactly what we do today with our phones and smartwatches, proving that the desire to quantify our activity is timeless.

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