World Bicycle Day

It’s always a pleasure to ride a bicycle, especially with our family and friends as it adds more fun. The invention of motorcycles slowly made us forget about riding bicycles. Therefore, the United Nations decided to celebrate World Bicycle Day on every June 3. The declaration’s main objective was to make every individual healthy and happier by remembering their golden days of bicycle riding. The committees initiate many exciting events during World bicycle day, like the bicycle marathon, road bicycle, bicycle racing, etc. 

Significance of World Bicycle Day

It is always curious to know who promoted World Bicycle Day, so the answer is that 6 professors along with Leszek Sibilski and his sociology class laid a campaign and promoted the World Bicycle day. Gradually the movement gained support from 57 countries. Initiation aims to serve humanity with simple, affordable costs and encourage clean and hygienic surroundings. The #June 3 World Bicycle Day logo was invented and animated by Issac Feld and Professor John E. Swanson. The logo depicts various types of bicyclists riding around the world.

World Bicycle Day is a special day enjoyed and celebrated by everyone irrespective of religion, discrimination, etc. The bicycle symbol expels human progress and advancement, enhancing tolerance, respect, and understanding of social and cultural behavior. It also symbolizes the sustainable mode of transport by conveying a good message to future sustainability on climate change. It is also associated with Type 1 and 2 diabetes to promote a healthy lifestyle. The bicycle contributes to more clean air and minor congestion. It makes health care, education, and various services accessible to society. They also promote sustainability, which enhances economic development by reducing inequalities in climate change and achieving sustainable development.

Riding a bicycle gives us pleasure and is easy to maintain health. By keeping this in mind, World Bicycle Day was initiated. During the ride, it helps to maintain your health and reflects as one of the best workouts to keep yourself active and engaged. They also promote sustainability, which enhances economic development accessible to the environment. The main aim of the initiation is to make people physically fit by protecting them from various diseases such as heart attack, cancer, depression, obesity, diabetes, etc. It is one of the good options to be fit and active.

Various Events and Games

Every June 3, the Department of Youth Services and Sports glorifies World Bicycle Day to encourage wellness and sustainable growth associated with Nehru Yuva Kendra. Mysore also takes some initiatives to implement the common bicycle sharing points and responded tremendously. The government planned to create new tracks and revamps the existing one by including various new technologies that stretch the way. The World Health Organisation emphasizes that cycling is one way to achieve a healthier life. In addition, it improves cost-efficient transport. Riding bicycles contributes to more clean air and minor congestion.