1. to pedal a bicycle or similar vehicle too hard or too fast
Usage: cycling

Examples

• The cyclist began to overpedal on the steep hill and quickly became exhausted.
• Don’t overpedal when you’re learning to ride; maintain a steady rhythm.
• She tends to overpedal when she gets nervous during races.
• The coach warned the team not to overpedal during the first half of the race.
• If you overpedal, you’ll waste energy and lose efficiency.