This meaning is the simple past of ride and refers to traveling on the back of an animal.
She rode a horse along the beach.
The soldiers rode through the village.
This meaning refers to traveling while controlling and sitting on a two-wheeled or similar vehicle.
He rode his bicycle to school.
They rode motorcycles through the mountains.
This meaning refers to remaining on and moving with a wave, current, wind, or changing surface.
The surfer rode the wave to the shore.
The boat rode the rough sea safely.
This figurative meaning refers to benefiting from, enduring, or continuing through a powerful trend or difficult period.
The company rode the economic downturn better than expected.
She rode the wave of public enthusiasm.
