A person (especially a cyclist) who takes part in a pursuit race

plural of pursuite

Obsolete form of pursuit.

The act of pursuing. / A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.

plural of pursuit

plural of pursuiter

(cycle racing) A discipline in track cycling where two opposing cyclists start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponent, or get a faster time over a pre-decided distance.

(cycle racing) A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams of up to 4 cyclists start on opposite sides of the velodrome track and try to catch their opponents, or get a faster time over a pre-decided distance.

Pursuing someone in order to apprehend him, especially across a border.

(law) close and continuous pursuit of a fleeing suspected lawbreaker or hostile military force, especially across territorial lines.