World Bicycle Day 2022: One of the oldest modes of transport, the bicycle continues to be used around the world. The simple yet efficient machine helps in indulging in physical activities in the easiest and most convenient way. From children to the elderly, cycling offers fun as well as health benefits.
To highlight these benefits of cycling and to promote the use of bicycles, 3 June is observed as World Bicycle Day. The day aims to make people more active through simple activities including cycling. The World Health Organization (WHO) also emphasizes that cycling is proven to be an effective way to achieve recommended activity levels.
World Bicycle Day: History
World Bicycle Day was first marked on June 3, 2018, when the United Nations first adopted a resolution during the 72nd regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City in April. The Declaration was adopted by over 193 member states, encouraging them to incorporate the bicycle into regional, international and subnational development programs and policies.
The assembly also acknowledged the versatility and longevity of the bicycle, which has served as a sustainable means of transportation for two centuries. The day is also observed to strengthen education, prevent diseases including physical exercise, promote tolerance and facilitate social inclusion through cycling.
World Bicycle Day: Significance
World Bicycle Day becomes even more important with increasing concerns among people about the lack of physical activity and its health hazards. A bicycle is a clean, economical and eco-friendly means of transport and promoting its use contributes to the conservation of nature and achieving clean air and environment.
Moreover, encouraging the poorest section of the society to use bicycles can also help in reducing the cases of heart disease and diabetes.
World Bicycle Day: Inspirational Quotes
- Crashing is part of the cycle because crying is part of love.
- Two of my favorite things in life are the library and the bicycle. These two move people forward without wasting anything
- Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.
- Traffic on the roads will be less disturbed if the number of bicycles is higher than that of cars.
- Let’s not go back to old habits. Let’s use bicycles to drive traffic, reduce stress, improve health, improve air quality and renew our cities. Build a better city for the coming generation.
- You can’t be sad while cycling.
- Like dogs, bicycles are social catalysts that attract a better range of people.
- The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the most complex problems in the world.
- I don’t ride a bike to add days to my life. I ride a bike to add life to my days.
- A bad day on a mountain bike always beats a good day at the office.
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