Usage Note
Ciclista is common gender — el ciclista (m) / la ciclista (f) — following the pattern of nouns ending in -ista. It refers to anyone who rides a bicycle, whether recreationally or competitively. The sport of cycling is el ciclismo, and a cycling enthusiast is sometimes called a aficionado al ciclismo. The -ista ending always keeps the same form regardless of the rider's gender.
Examples
"El ciclista cruzó la meta en primer lugar."
Natural Translation
The cyclist crossed the finish line in first place.
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