[Vocabulary] riding a bike/go cycling

[Alimdul]

What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ?

 

[MikeNewYork]

What is the difference in usage between "riding a bike" and "go cycling" ?

No difference.

 

[5jj]

No difference.

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]

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.

For me, "riding a bike" can also be used for a leisure activity. I agree that "go cycling" would not fit well with transportation.

 

[Alimdul]

Even a reputable dictionary could hardly explain me these tiny details. Thank you.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Even a reputable dictionary could hardly explain me these tiny details. Thank you.

This is the value of having many knowledgeable participants to discuss a question.