The word "bikings" is not commonly used in English, and it is not correct spelling for the activity of riding bicycles, which is typically spelled "biking." The correct spelling reflects the pronunciation of the word, with the "k" sound coming before the final "ing" sound. In phonetic notation, the word "biking" can be transcribed as /ˈbaɪkɪŋ/. It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation in order to communicate effectively in English.
The word "bikings" is derived from the noun "bike", which is a shortened form of "bicycle". The etymology of "bicycle" can be traced back to the early 19th century when the French word "vélocipède" was coined. "Vélocipède" combined the Latin words "velox" (meaning swift) and "pedis" (meaning foot). Over time, "vélocipède" evolved into "velocipede" in English, referring to an early form of bicycle propelled by foot power. Eventually, "bike" emerged as a shorter, colloquial term for bicycle, and "bikings" was created as its corresponding verb form.