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Use force on infamous cyclist when cycling (6-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strong-arm

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'use force' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'infamous cyclist when cycling' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'when' could be 'on' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'on' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'on' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for strong-arm that I've seen before include "Using force or violence" , "(Of tactics) using violence" , "These tactics use force, like Armstrong" , "These tactics use force or strength - ask Armstrong" , "Using force/violence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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