No. 3,834 in Dutch
veldrijden
Cyclo-cross: a form of bicycle racing on mixed terrain.
In a sentence
Veldrijden wordt vaak beoefend in de winter.
Cyclocross is often practiced in the winter.
Here, 'veldrijden' refers to the sport of cyclocross, emphasizing its seasonal association with winter professional practice.
Hij is een fan van veldrijden en volgt alle wedstrijden.
He is a fan of cyclocross and follows all competitions.
In this sentence, 'veldrijden' denotes the activity as a sport or hobby that an individual follows, highlighting cultural interest.
Tijdens het veldrijden kwam hij vast te zitten in een modderige plas.
During cyclocross, he got stuck in a muddy puddle.
Here, 'veldrijden' refers to participating in the sport itself, focusing on the experience and challenges faced during the activity.
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