The International Bicycle Day is celebrated on 3 June each year to spreads awareness about the innumerable benefits of cycling including clean and carbon free environment, affordability and physical fitness.
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The simple means of transport which is of immense benefits to our physical and mental being also has the potential role to play in making our lifestyle greener and sustainable.
Cycling does not only make our body leaner and fitter but also ensures that the body is free from co-morbidities like diabetes and heart diseases.
The first time the International Bicycle Day was celebrated was three years back in the year 2018.
The factors that make cycling one of the most beneficial activities is its ability to combat climate change, physical and mental health issues along with its universal appeal due to its simplicity and affordability.
With the declaration of the day as an event of international importance by the UN, the governments around the world have been influenced to promote cycling by formulating facilitative policies, constructing cycle-friendly lanes, giving tax breaks to cycle industry and running awareness campaigns.
