National Bike to Work Day

National Bike to Work Day is a great opportunity to take care of your health and improve the environment. Ride your bike to work!

History

Most people lead a sedentary lifestyle. Cars, motorcycles, and buses pollute the environment. However, there is a way to make a positive change—riding bicycles to work. National Bike to Work Day was established in 1956 to promote these benefits. It was founded by the League of American Bicyclists.

Active participants in this holiday advocate for a complete shift from cars to bicycles. Such changes can improve human health and the environment. They encourage people to bike to work every day. But if you’re hesitant to make this switch, give it a try on National Bike to Work Day.

Interesting facts

1. A bicycle is the most environmentally friendly form of transportation.
2. Cyclists reduce their gasoline consumption by a billion liters annually.
3. In developed countries, wealthy people ride bicycles 2.5 times more often than those with lower incomes.
4. Aurumania makes the most expensive bikes, covering them with a thin layer of gold and decorating them with Swarovski crystals.
5. In Switzerland, a bicycle has been created that can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.
6. In 1884, Englishman Thomas Stevens circumnavigated the globe on a bicycle.

When is National Bike to Work Day in 2025?

National Bike to Work Day is observed on the third Friday in May.

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