HashtagsCompiled on | #WorldBicycleDay |
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Related Hashtags | #Bicycle, #Cycling |
2023 Date | 3 June 2023 |
2024 Date | 3 June 2024 |
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World Bicycle Day is a global observance that celebrates the bicycle's role in promoting health, sustainable transportation, and a cleaner environment. It aims to encourage the use of bicycles as a means of fostering sustainable development, strengthening education, promoting physical activity, and improving the overall quality of life for all people. In South Africa, where urbanisation, pollution, and traffic congestion are growing concerns, this day highlights the importance of incorporating cycling into everyday life and serves as a reminder of the potential benefits of increased bicycle usage. World Bicycle Day was officially designated by the United Nations (UN) in 2018, following a proposal by Turkmenistan's President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The UN recognised the affordability, reliability, and eco-friendliness of bicycles and declared its potential for enabling access to education, healthcare, and sport. In South Africa, urban planners and numerous NGOs have been working to improve cycling infrastructure, promote bike-sharing programs, and raise awareness about the advantages of cycling for a healthy lifestyle, economic development, and environmental sustainability. The observance of World Bicycle Day in South Africa is celebrated with bike rides, workshops, and awareness campaigns that organised by local governments and NGOs. These initiatives not only highlight the bicycle's relevance in confronting modern-day challenges, but also encourage a shift in mobility habits for a better future. World Bicycle Day takes place every year on June 3rd, serving as an annual opportunity to celebrate the bicycle and its potential for positive change in South Africa and beyond. Top Tweets for World Bicycle Day -Updated
World Bicycle Day facts
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World Bicycle Day references and related sitesUN: World Bicycle Day www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au: Health Benefits of Cycling |
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