Cryptic crossword clue
Cycles from back of vast mountain in range 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TANDEMS

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The straight part
We know that "Cycles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cycles = tandems.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TANDEMS mean?

TANDEMS noun
  1. A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.
  2. (transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer.
  3. A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration.

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