Every year, World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3. The day is celebrated by the United Nations to lay emphasis about the benefits of cycling.
Highlights
- The World Bicycle Day is being celebrated since 2018. The day was declared by the United Nations.
- The main aim to observe the day is to celebrate uniqueness, versatility and longevity of bicycle.
- The day is being celebrated as an after effect of Leszek Sibilski’s crusade.
- Sibilski led campaigns to promote UN resolution for World Bicycle Day.
Significance
- Bicycles help save 238 million gallons of fuel every year.
- Around 100 million bicycles are manufactured every year.
- Also, bicycles are the most affordable transport in the world.
- They are 20 times cheaper than that of a car
World Health Organization
- According to WHO, safe infrastructure and cycling is a step towards greater health equity.
- The World Bicycle Day promotes the use of bicycles for its environmental and health benefits.
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