World Bicycle Day

If you love to pedal and feel the breeze in your hair, don’t miss World Bicycle Day on June 3. Recall the excitement of learning to ride a bike, falls and all. Even if you haven’t cycled in years, it’s a skill that stays with you—just a couple of minutes of practice, and you’ll feel like you never stopped!

History

In 2015, American professor Leszek Sibilski conducted a scientific study highlighting the value of bicycles and their impact on human life. This led to the United Nations officially recognizing World Bicycle Day as a global holiday in April 2018. Often passed down through generations, bicycles are durable, requiring minimal repairs, and can last for many years.

Interesting Facts

While running engages more muscles, cycling can be more effective with the right time management.

1. Cycling exerts less strain on the body compared to running or other athletic activities.
2. The first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, weighed an impressive 50 pounds.
3. Pedals were introduced in 1839 by a Scottish inventor. However, the first patent was filed by Frenchman Pierre Lallement in 1866.

The largest tandem bicycle ever built had a capacity of 35 riders.

How to Take Part

• Gift a child their first bike with training wheels for safety and start teaching them to ride. It’s a fun experience filled with adventure, laughter, and memorable moments.
• Upgrade your own bike or choose a model better suited for city commuting or off-road adventures.
• Plan a group ride with friends in a park or on designated cycling tracks.

Using a bicycle as your primary mode of transport offers numerous benefits. It enhances physical fitness, builds endurance, and strengthens the respiratory system. Additionally, it’s cost-effective (no fuel expenses) and eco-friendly (reducing air pollution and harmful emissions). Let’s choose the bike!

When is World Bicycle Day in 2025?

World Bicycle Day is observed on June 3 each year.

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