Usage Note
Radsportler is a participant in cycling as a competitive sport (Radsport). The feminine form is Radsportlerin. The term covers road, track, mountain bike, and BMX disciplines. Profiradsportler (professional cyclist) distinguishes from amateurs. Radsportler is somewhat more formal than Radfahrer (cyclist in general).
Examples
"Die deutschen Radsportler glänzten bei der letzten Weltmeisterschaft in der Ausdauerdisziplin."
Natural Translation
The German cyclists excelled at the last World Championship in the endurance discipline.
Literal Translation
The German cycling-athletes excelled at the last World-Championship in the endurance-discipline.
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