What does the cryptic crossword clue "People cycle: cycling creates forbearing attitude (8)" mean?

The definition is "forbearing attitude". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CYCLE ("cycle:") [anagram: "cycling"] + MEN (abbreviation of "People") = CLEMENCY; definition: "forbearing attitude" The answer is CLEMENCY.

People cycle: cycling creates forbearing attitude (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 13 Across | 2023-07-13 flower

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