In April 2018, The United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 AS WORLD BICYCLE DAY, the resolution for world bicycle day recognizes, the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for MI Orr than two centuries, it's also affordable, reliable, clean, easy to ride and environmental fit and sustainable means of transportation
The bicycle is an instrument of sustainable means of transportation and also has a positive impact on our health, the environment and the entire planet and our climate
WHY CELEBRATE THE BICYCLE
Regular physical activity of moderate intensity, which includes walking, cycling or doing any regular spirt-has a significant benefit for our health, cut across all ages, gender or personality, it's undoubtedly clear that cycling is of greater benefit to the human body than any other means of transportation, which includes the benefits been physically active, flexibility, staying fitted, been able to do so much.
According to the **WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATIIN (WHO), safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is also a pathway for achieving greater health equity , for the poorest urban sector who often cannot afford private vehicles, walking and cycling can provides a form of transport whin Ed reducing the risk of heart diseases and even death, stroke, cancer, diabetes etc...
Personally even the wealthiest among the
Wealthy should own and ride a bicycle, cause the health benefits are too numerous to mention compared to all the A/C cars and officesyamd bedroom of the rich folks
Meeting the needs of people who walk , cycle continuess to be a critical part of the mobility solutions to millions around the world, acting as a major means of excersing, and sporting events, helping cities decouple populations growth from increased emissions and to increase air. Quality and road safety,. During THE COVID-19 pandemic era cause many cities to rethink their means of transportation systems.
CYCLING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
World Bicycle day draws attention to the benefitsyof using bicycle - a simple affordable, clean, and environmentally fitted, sustainabke means of transportation, the bicycle continues to be the only vehicle. with Clean, pure Air, and less. Congestion and makes education health care and other social services more accessible to the most venerable and desperate part of the population. A sustainable transport system that promotes economic growth, reduces inequalities while bolstering the fight against climate chamege, it's critical to achiveing the sustainable development goals.
Bicycle Rally On World Bicycle Day 2018. New Delhi India.
On 15 march 2022, the general Assembly adopted the resolution on integration of mainstream bicycling into public transportation system for sustainable development, it emphasis that TYE bicycle is an instrument of sustainable transportation and conveys a positive message to foster sustainable consumption and production and had a positive impact on climate due to it no gas emissions
Acknowledging the uniqueness longetivity and versatility of the bicycle which has been in existence for over two centuries, and that its a simple affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit, sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship AMD health, The General Assembly decided to declare June 3rd of every year
BICYCLE DAY
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It encourage stakeholders to emphasize AMD advance TGE use of the bicycle as a means of fostering sustainable development, strengthening education, such as physical education for children and young people, promoting health, preventing diseases, promoting tolereance, mutual understanding and respect and facilitating social inclusion of all race, class, personality, gender and a culture of peace and unity etc..
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The Assembly welcomes future development initiatives to organize bicycle rides at the national level as a means of strengthening physical and mental health and well being and developing a culture of cycling in every society.
