Cyclists push, or pedal, the wheels around with the power of their legs.
For an extra dollar, cyclists can also take their bikes on board and enjoy the beautiful views along the river.
One reason is that most triathletes are runners or cyclists first, not swimmers.
And the flight was a swift one, since it took five miles before an expert cyclist could overtake them.
As the cyclists, far behind, came down a long winding hill on which they had managed to catch occasional glimpses of their quarry, Dean, with a muttered exclamation, put on a sudden burst of speed.
To-day the old Bath road is silent, or echoes only the fierce note of the cyclist's bell.
Two cyclists were consulting a road map in preparation for a little tour together.
