World Bicycle Day

Greener Environment

Using a bicycle instead of cars, bikes, or any vehicle that uses fuel like petrol or diesel means less pollution and greener nature. Bicycles don’t release harmful gases into the air, so every time you cycle, you help the planet breathe better. When more people cycle, there’s less traffic, cleaner air, and a greener environment. Cycling also saves space in crowded cities because cycles don’t need much space for parking. 

Health Benefits

Riding a bicycle keeps your body healthy, active and mind fresh. It has great advantages for our overall health like it improves heart health, builds strong muscle, and helps maintain a healthy weight. It also reduces stress and makes you feel happier. In these busy lives, where it gets difficult to manage work-life balance, riding a bicycle for only 30 minutes can do wonders. Unlike some sports which are difficult and heavy on body joints, cycling is a simple and easy exercise. Anyone- from a child to an elderly person- can ride a bicycle. It also helps in spending a quality time with your family, boosting and keeping mental health in check. 

Financial Benefits

Having a bicycle has other benefits too, including financial benefits. Maintaining a bicycle is much cheaper than other vehicles and since it does not require any fuel to start, there is no need for petrol, insurance, or high repair costs. For many people, especially from villages and low-income households, bicycles are the only way they use to reach their respective destinations like schools, colleges, jobs, hospitals etc. Though this might cost extra time, bicycles ensure other benefits. 

Connection

Children often ride bicycles together and play, which is a fun way of connecting and communicating. This does not only take care of their physical and mental health but also social bonds and friendship. When people in a neighbourhood ride bicycle, they tend to connect more with people. They stop to greet and talk, help each other with things, or even ride together in groups. Cycling can bring a feeling and sense of belonging and build stronger as well as friendlier society. 

Celebration

There are various ways to celebrate World Bicycle Day. People take part in cycle rallies and races, street rides, workshops, and awareness events. Schools hold drawing competitions or speech competitions on the importance of cycling. Local governments may use this day to promise better cycle tracks or safer roads. Many people post their cycling stories or photos online to inspire others to ride too. But the best way is to take time out from your busy lives and explore your neighbourhood riding a bicycle. 

Although everyone around the world celebrates this day to spread awareness, more support is needed throughout the year. Pollution takes place every day and our nature is destroyed every moment. Thus, bicycles should not be considered unimportant and must be at the top choice for everyone. It should not denote someone's social class but a tool that saves our environment and keeps us healthy.

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