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freeride

freeride

1 6.1
A style of riding on bikes or snowboards that focuses on riding freely and doing tricks
  • noun
  • /ˈfriːˌraɪd/
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  • When it came time to design a deck for high-speed downhill and freeride applications, however, our goal was to achieve a solid and stiff flex.
  • freeride bike
  • freeride saddle
  • freeride boot

Examples

  • The park features a unique course designed specifically for freeride enthusiasts to explore their skills creatively.

  • Clicking over to the post Dr. Freeride linked in her first post makes my position quite clear, and you have seen me elsewhere on the tubes to be aware of that.

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  • As for the ethical concerns, I am going to email Dr. Freeride, because whether or not she deigns to respond, I am thinking she would find the ethical dilemma rather amusing...

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  • The Chubby Unicorn became an opportunity to compile our understanding and preferences for downhill and freeride deck design and produce something that was unique and truly our own.

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  • Freeride competitions showcase riders performing impressive tricks and creative maneuvers on their freeride bikes.

  • He loves the freeride style because it allows him to express himself through his riding without any restrictions.

How Specialized

freeride
1 6.1
snowboard
  • UK
19 2.3

Surface Forms

freeride singular
freerides plural

Morphology

freeride = free + ride (transparent) = free + ride

The noun names the riding style composed from 'free' + 'ride'; components make its meaning accessible.

Etymology

Freeride is formed from free ('without limits') and ride ('a journey on a bike, snowboard, or skis'). So freeride as a style means riding that values freedom, tricks, and personal style rather than strict rules.