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On a bike, maybe, which is a big step (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

astride

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'on a bike maybe which' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'a big step' is the wordplay.
'big step' becomes 'stride' (I've seen this in another clue).
'a'+'stride'='ASTRIDE'

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for astride that I've seen before include "With legs stretched apart - tirades (anag)" , "Straddling (horse)" , "Not side saddle" , "It dares to be with legs wider apart" , "On the back of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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