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Radsport

cycling sport

noun RAHT-shport Rare

Also means

competitive cycling

Usage Note

Radsport is the umbrella term covering all competitive cycling disciplines: road racing, track cycling, mountain biking, and BMX. The German Bund Deutscher Radfahrer governs Radsport nationally. Distinct from casual cycling (Radfahren).

Examples

"Im Radsport gilt Deutschland als eines der stärksten Länder Europas."

Natural Translation

In cycling sport Germany is considered one of the strongest countries in Europe.

Literal Translation

In the cycling-sport counts Germany as one of-the strongest countries Europe's.

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