I go on a bicycle vs I go by bicycle

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I go on a bicycle' is not a common expression in English, while 'I go by bicycle' is the more commonly used phrase to indicate traveling using a bicycle.

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I go on a bicycle

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The phrase 'I go on a bicycle' is not a typical way to express traveling by bicycle. It is more common to use 'by bicycle' to indicate the mode of transportation.

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I go on a bicycle
James and I go on a caravan holiday.
And I go on a thing.
When I go on a Norwegian course A2.
Even if I go on a trip, Japan is such a small place...
That's as far as I go on a first date.
But when I go on a mission, I'm taking Zoe and that's the drill.
Every time I go on a first date, they snap right into research mode.
Every time I go on a date, I suffer from the same deception as with a Big Mac.
Well, I go on a chat site, sometimes.
I go on a pilgrimage for you!
Next time I go on a demented killing spree, I want you representing me.
I go on a grouse hunting trip every year with my friends.
I go on a binge once a year at most, when things get to be too much.
If I go on a diet, you lose the weight.
When I go on a story, I have to let go of those kinds of beliefs.
That's the last time I go on a joyride with Des, though.
But every time I go on a mission, I put Ellie in danger. I can't have that.
b - I go on a pilgrimage to Moulay Brahim
I'm still nervously excited before I go on a trip but much more relaxed about the preparations.
I go on a road trip, and regular Joel... Turns into road Joel.

Alternatives:

I ride a bicycle
I cycle
I bike to work
I travel by bicycle
I use a bicycle for transportation

I go by bicycle

This phrase is the correct and commonly used way to express traveling using a bicycle.

'I go by bicycle' is the standard way to indicate that you are using a bicycle as your mode of transportation.

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I go by bicycle
Where am I supposed to go by bicycle? Better to change my vehicle and take a tuc-tuc to Australia...
The greatest potential is in towns, where 90% of all car journeys are less than 6 km long and which therefore offer an ideal opportunity to take a bus or train or go by bicycle or on foot.
Possibility to rent bicycles (we had ours) to go by bicycle or in Mantua in Peschiera del Garda, or just to have a ride in the surrounding countryside.
Rich people go home by bicycle or scooter.
To pause in one of the many corners of the garden, to go for a walk, to go by bicycle or on horseback in the green surroundings, allows you the pleasure to stop and look around, enchanted by the remarkable beauty of the area.
You can go on excursions by bicycle or on a horse along the pathways among the hills covered with juniper trees and fragrant Mediterranean plants.
Since it is more practical to go by car or bicycle.
The friary of the Capuchins from Bologna in Italy proposed to a group of young people to go to Medjugorje by bicycle.
Whether they go around by bicycle or by motorised truck, they have a number of features in common:
These routes are for those people that go bicycle riding even when they are at home or are involved in any other sports activities.
He said how he is very connected to Medjugorje and added: Now I will continue my journey and I want to go to Rome by bicycle.
To climb up again the slopes of Mount Baldo comfortably and quickly, you can use the Panoramic Malcesine-Montebaldo Cableway. The facility, completely renovated, allows you to go up also by bicycle, and paragliding for who is not fond of automation.
"Tomorrow, I will feel better... We will go bicycle riding."
Whether they go around by bicycle or by motorised truck, they have a number of features in common: They "invent", or develop, or "copy" their business, as well as their product.
You can also specify the maximum distances which you want to go by foot or bicycle or minimum distances from which you would consider travelling by car or taxi, for example.
Unfortunately, we of the gendarmerie go about on bicycles.
Outside the go-karts, bicycles, playground, trampolines, soccer field.
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West Street is a 20-minute walk and a 15-minute walk to the Light Show. It just takes you 20 minutes by bicycle to go through the Gallery main road and arrive at the ancient Big Banyan Tree and beautiful Yulong river.
Of course, many are the chances to go for bicycle rides, walks in the Aosta Valley woods or mountain-climbing to visit picturesque spots such as the Les Laures lakes and Mount Emilius.

Alternatives:

I ride a bicycle
I cycle
I bike to work
I travel by bicycle
I use a bicycle for transportation

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