WORLD BICYCLE DAY 2021 FACTS

The bicycle day was first declared on 3 June, 2018. 

The United Nations established World Bicycle Day for many reasons. As basic as it is, the impact of the bicycle on society is quite transformative — even the poorest people get access to basic transport with the bicycle

Why we  celebrate the Bicycle day?

Regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has benefits for health. At all ages, the benefits of being physically active outweigh potential harm. Some physical activity is better than none. By becoming more active by  the day in relatively simple ways, people can easily achieve the recommended activity levels. It was started when U.S.-based Professor Mr. Leszek Sibilski initiated a grassroots campaign with his sociology class to promote a U.N. resolution that would designate a day for the advocacy and celebration of the bicycle all over the world. In 2015, Sibilski dedicated himself to an academic project, exploring bicycles and their role in development. His project catapulted into a massive movement by ‘Sustainable Mobility for All,’ and eventually resulted in a dedicated international day set by the United Nations for the promotion of bicycling. On April 12, 2018, the resolution declaring June 3 as World Bicycle Day was unanimously adopted by all 193 member states of the UN General Assembly. The resolution was greatly supported by Turkmenistan and co-sponsored by other  56 countries.

A logo was also designed by Mr. Isaac Feld, with an accompanying animation created by Professor John E. Swanson, showing bicyclists riding on various types of bicycles whole around the world. The message here is that a simple contraption serves all of humanity and bridges the gap between people from different walks of life. The two designers also created the current blue and white logo for the cause.

 How to Celebrate the World Bicycle Day?

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not possible to gather together and celebrate, but this day has been celebrated with full coordination in 2018 and 2019. Generally, people would just roam around the town with their cycles and may prepares certain events relating to bicycles. Since social distancing is maintained nowadays, people may just have to ride the cycle alone and enjoy!

Ideas (ways) to Create Awareness

• In institutions, students may be encouraged to use bicycles other than bikes and cars. They should further teach students that riding a bicycle in the early morning gives you a fresh air and keeps maintain your health. Speeches and competitions should be organised to get active participation from students.
• Bicycle rallies are also proposed around the world on this day and create awareness about the benefits of bicycling for physical health and wellness is ensured.

 How Cycling Improves our Health?

There are some benefits of Cycling on your physical and mental health:

1. Cycling is an aerobic activity that is good for curing heart disease.
2.  Cycling is beneficial for the heart, muscles, lungs and helpful for whole body workout.
3. Strong bones and leg muscles can be maintained by cycling as it helps in burning body fats. So, it also reduces obesity.
4. It increases the strength of muscle and flexibility, especially that of arms and legs.
5. Cycling reduces stress and tension.
6. Prevention of diseases
7. It helps in improving cardiovascular fitness and in getting flexible joints.
8. Cycling is also beneficial for improving body posture and coordination.

Quotes on World Bicycle Day

1. Save the Planet. Ride a cycle.
2. You can’t be sad while riding a bicycle.
3. Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you’ll have to keep moving. – Albert Einstein.
4. When in doubt, pedal it out.
5. Ever bike? Now that’s something which makes life worth living.
6. “Riding bicycles will not only benefit the individual but the world at large.” – Emeritus professor of Environmental Policy, Berlin.

 We hope that this blog on World Bicycle Day 2021 encouraged you to take out your bicycle and go for a ride Stay tuned to Edustick for more such interesting reads!

My thought : Getting your first bicycle and learning how to ride it is a rite of passage for almost all of us.ignoring all the marks and scabs from falling from our bicycles while learning, it is a sweet memory we always cherish. Bicycling is pretty  useful activity — in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, bicycling allows us to exercise our muscles, cut back on fuel consumption as it is quite a good alternative to driving a car. Really, there is nothing quite like the exhilaration of riding a bicycle. World Bicycle Day acknowledges this and the durability and longevity of the bicycle. Providing a simple and sustainable means of transportation, bicycling is rejuvenating for our physical- and mental health, and good for the economy, and the environment.

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