What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ?
A Alimdul Junior Member Joined Oct 31, 2013 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Nov 4, 2013 #1 What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ?
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 4, 2013 #2 Alimdul said: What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ? Click to expand... No difference.
Alimdul said: What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ? Click to expand... No difference.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Nov 4, 2013 #3 MikeNewYork said: No difference. Click to expand... I think there is. If I ride a bike, I am using the bike as a means of transport. If I go cycling, I am engaging in a leisure activity.
MikeNewYork said: No difference. Click to expand... I think there is. If I ride a bike, I am using the bike as a means of transport. If I go cycling, I am engaging in a leisure activity.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 4, 2013 #4 5jj said: I think there is. If I ride a bike, I am using the bike as a means of transport. If I go cycling, I am engaging in a leisure activity. Click to expand... For me, "riding a bike" can also be used for a leisure activity. I agree that "go cycling" would not fit well with transportation.
5jj said: I think there is. If I ride a bike, I am using the bike as a means of transport. If I go cycling, I am engaging in a leisure activity. Click to expand... For me, "riding a bike" can also be used for a leisure activity. I agree that "go cycling" would not fit well with transportation.
A Alimdul Junior Member Joined Oct 31, 2013 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Nov 5, 2013 #5 Even a reputable dictionary could hardly explain me these tiny details. Thank you.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 5, 2013 #6 Alimdul said: Even a reputable dictionary could hardly explain me these tiny details. Thank you. Click to expand... This is the value of having many knowledgeable participants to discuss a question.
Alimdul said: Even a reputable dictionary could hardly explain me these tiny details. Thank you. Click to expand... This is the value of having many knowledgeable participants to discuss a question.