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i like riding vs i like to ride

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I like riding' is used when referring to the activity of riding in general, while 'I like to ride' is used when referring to the specific action of riding something. However, they can be used interchangeably in most cases.
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i like riding

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a general enjoyment of the activity of riding, without specifying what is being ridden.

Examples:

  • I like riding my bike in the park.
  • She likes riding horses on the weekends.
  • They like riding roller coasters at the amusement park.
  • He likes riding motorcycles through the countryside.
  • We like riding in the car with the windows down.
  • Jul 7, 2020 ... I like riding horses. That is, the "riding" is being forced to serve two masters.
  • Aug 15, 2023 ... I like riding so much I've got 3 bikes now. Would like to get more but upper management would frown on the idea. I think a good number would ...
  • Jul 10, 2017 ... ... sailing along, inches above him, no contact as he runs with abandon. How is it I stay above him? Yes. I like riding a horse! Upvote ·. 9915. 91.
  • Nov 13, 2021 ... I mean, I like riding. I still ride a few times a week. I guess what I experience and what I hear other people experience didn't seem to ...
  • Jun 21, 2009 ... I like Riding Because….And I Thank My Dad For It. Posted by cfdgirl · IMG_4746 This post was written by our 8 year old (and typed by her mom ...
  • May 11, 2012 ... I like riding the 6 train in NYC, it's where I feel most connected to my surroundings, my fellow New Yorkers. I always love to write lyrics ...
  • May 4, 2010 ... I like riding bikes. <--In my opinion there is some activity I do more than one time. I like to ride a bike. <-- There I want to do that ...
  • I Like Riding My Bike in Jeans. Denim rocks—I don't hesitate to hop the saddle in a pair of jeans. Published: Jun 26, 2022. Image · Eben Weiss
  • Aug 18, 2015 ... I like riding Dirt and Gravel roads because… All of my mates do it. It's like free therapy, but without the need to make an appointment – “I ...
  • I like riding a bike and I think you might too. I passed over 10,000 miles today on my 2015 Specialized Diverge. It took about five years to get to this ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy riding.
  • I love riding.
  • I have fun riding.
  • I am fond of riding.
  • I am a fan of riding.

i like to ride

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a specific enjoyment of the action of riding something, such as a bike, horse, or vehicle.

Examples:

  • I like to ride my bike to work.
  • She likes to ride horses in the countryside.
  • They like to ride roller coasters at the theme park.
  • He likes to ride motorcycles on the open road.
  • We like to ride in the car with the top down.
  • Jul 29, 2019 ... I like to ride my bicycle. And you can ride with me! I Like To Ride My Bicycle | Songs from Caitie's Classroom. 77M views · 5 years ago
  • I Like to Ride my Bike · Videos · Amsterdam to Brussles and Back! Family Tandem Bicycle Tour · Bike Touring in Cuba · Bike Videos - Videos about bicycling and ...
  • May 27, 2021 ... ... I like to ride my bicycle. I ride it every day. I ride it when I go to school. Or when I want to play. Listen to Super Simple Songs on ...
  • Jun 3, 2023 ... No. Bike is a countable noun. It needs either: * An article - I like to ride a bike. * A genitive (pro)noun - I like to ride my bike. or ...
  • Let's go on a bike ride with Mr. Monkey and friends as we sing along to this Mr. Monkey version of the original Super Simple Song, “I Like To Ride My ...
  • Jun 25, 2021 ... (I like to ride my) Bicycle by Queen and the Muppets/Sesame Street? So maybe I'm experiencing the Mandela effect or something similar, but I ...
  • I like to ride the line in between new and surprising, yet still comfortable and familiar. I think you'll hear this with 'Four.' The melody is the...
  • Jun 3, 2024 ... I like to ride at night, so I made myself hard to miss. This is my ... r ...
  • Jun 6, 2021 ... 4. I like to ride the swings. Which sounds natural? Would you pick as many correct sentences as possible? And teach me the reason ...
  • Sep 9, 2009 ... I Like To Ride My Bicycle ... Kids are at school…I work late tonight…so I took advantage of a quiet morning and went on a great 10 mile bike ride.

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy riding.
  • I love riding.
  • I have fun riding.
  • I am fond of riding.
  • I am a fan of riding.

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