03/06/2023
World Bicycle Day is celebrated annually on June 3. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, recognizing the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport. The bicycle is also a symbol of health, fitness, recreation, and affordable transportation.
World Bicycle Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many benefits of cycling, and to promote the use of bicycles as a means of transportation, recreation, and exercise. There are many ways to celebrate World Bicycle Day, such as:
* Going for a bike ride with friends or family
* Participating in a local bike ride or event
* Teaching someone else how to ride a bike
* Donating to a bike-related charity
* Spreading the word about the benefits of cycling
Cycling is a great way to get around, stay healthy, and have fun. On World Bicycle Day, let's all celebrate the bicycle and its many benefits!
Here are some of the benefits of cycling:
* It's good for your health. Cycling is a great way to get exercise, and it can help you improve your cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance.
* It's good for the environment. Cycling is a low-impact form of transportation, and it doesn't produce any emissions.
* It's affordable. You don't need a car or a gym membership to ride a bike.
* It's fun! Cycling is a great way to get around and explore your community.
So next time you're looking for a way to get around, get some exercise, or have some fun, consider cycling!
Interesting facts about Bicycles:
1)4% of all Americans cycle on a regular basis.
2)The longest tandem bike consisted of 35 seats and was 67 feet long.
3)364,000 bicycles are produced and 47,670 bicycles are sold on a daily basis.
4)Bicycles are produced 2.5 times more than cars.
5)Every year 15 million bicycles are discarded by owners.
6)The estimated size of the U.S. bicycle market is whopping $6.2 billion.
7)9 out of 10 people in Denmark own a bicycle.