Why do we celebrate World Bicycle Day

World Bicycle Day is marked on June 3. The day is observed to draw people’s attention towards the importance and benefits of riding a bicycle. It is a well-known fact that riding a bicycle is not only good for one’s health but is also good for the environment as it is a zero pollution mode of transportation.

History

The first bicycle day was celebrated on June 3, 2018.
The Polish Social Scientist, Professor Leszek Sibilski is the founder of World Bicycle Day. On World bicycle day, People Organizes cycling related events like slow cycling competition, cycle race and many others. However, due to the current coronavirus situation, it is more likely that people and organizations committed to promoting cycling will be organizing online events to discuss the benefits of riding a bicycle also promoting knowledge about Health benefits of regular cycling include increased muscle strength and flexibility, decrease in stress levels, increase in cardiovascular fitness, decrease in the body fat levels, prevention or management of diseases among others. “Riding bicycles will not only benefit the individual but the world at large.” – Emeritus Save the Planet. Ride a cycle.