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Bi is for two and cycle is for cyclic, something that goes around. Another way of saying two spinning wheels basically.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y ago"Bi" means two, and "cycle" means a full-circle or revolution - as in the wheels. Thus, the contraption with 2 wheels going around was termed"bi-cycle"!
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∙ 14y agoIf you mean why bicycles are useful:
- Good Exercise
- Good for the environment
- Fun!
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∙ 10y agoBecause you have to keep pushing the pedals to make them go anywhere.
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∙ 10y agoFrom the Latin derivation of movement and double.
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What is the fear of bicycles called?
madness!
Why are bicycles called pushbikes?
The earliest forms of bicycles did not have pedals, they were pushed along by the feet of the seated person.
What are the 3 wheeled bicycles in China called?
Tricycles, 3 wheeled bicycles, or 3 wheeled bike.
What is a person who rides bicycles called?
A cyclist.
What are bicycles called when they have no seats?
That'll usually be a trial bike.
Is there a bicycle for two people?
Yes there are, and they're called tandem bicycles.
What was the name for the bicycle?
The earliest bicycles were also called hobby horses or boneshakers.
10 percent of 18 bicycles is?
1.8 bicycles.
What is the plural for bicycle?
There is no specific collective noun for bicycles, in which case a noun suitable for the situation is used, for example a rack of bicycles, a row of bicycles, a standof bicycles, etc.
Where would you put apostrophes in friends bicycles?
If the bicycles belong to ONE FRIEND, it's "friend's bicycles." If the bicycles belong to TWO OR MORE FRIENDS, it's "friends' bicycles."
When were bicycles invented in Canada?
Bicycles weren't invented in Canada.
In China are there more bicycles in use or automobiles?
More bicycles
