The United Nations declared June 3rd as ‘World Bicycle Day.’The UN established the World Bicycle Day because bicycles are a simple, reliable, and affordable mode of transportation. They also do not harm the environment. Bicycles have been known to assist in providing people access to education and healthcare and have a positive impact on the physical health of its users.

World Bicycle Day urges member nations to invest in road safety for cyclers , include bicycles in developmental strategies and encourages people to use bicycles as a means to promote physical education and environmental awareness.