Cycling imp shows wit (6)

I believe the answer is:

esprit

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'wit' is the definition.
(esprit can mean being witty)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for esprit that I've seen before include "Lively wit" , "Liveliness of mind or spirit" , "Liveliness - priest (anag)" , "Vivacious wit" , "Vivacity, liveliness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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