cycle-a-thon

See also: cycle-athon and cycleathon

English

Etymology

From cycle +‎ -a-thon.

Noun

cycle-a-thon (plural cycle-a-thons)

1. Alternative form of cycleathon.
   • 1970 May 13, “Multi-a-thon is planned to raise YM-YWCA funds”, in The Owen Sound Sun-Times, volume 117, number 138, Owen Sound, Ont., second section, page 21, columns 2–3:

     The final event of the weekend will be the cycle-a-thon arranged by the Jaycees. This event is still in the planning stages without any course found as yet. Plans had been to hold it at the Park around the “mile drive” but it was thought that it might interfere with traffic movement of the campers.

   • 1971 April 27, “Physical education—3: Some problems in Hartney”, in The Brandon Sun, 90th year, number 90, Brandon, Man., page 7:

     “A walk-a-thon seems to be the best bet because with a cycle-a-thon we have the problem of getting cycles for the kids,” said [Ed] Mulholland.

   • 2016 May 25, Carla Turchetti, “Faith in focus: Field day event will honor children in foster care”, in North Raleigh News, Raleigh, N.C., page 4N:

     Mercy for America’s Children raises money to support its programs through an annual black tie gala, a cycle-a-thon and generous individual donors.