biking or ride bike

Hi,

 

I wanted to know what's the right way to say the following sentence:

 

1. I like to ride a bike

2. I like biking

 

One of my 10 year old students answered the second one but I don't know if it is an appropiate way to say it, my intention is she can learn the right way to achieve the objective of the course.

 

Thanks and I appreciate your comments in advance! 

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