Cycling is often an activity intertwined with meaningful traditions. For kids, learning how to ride a bicycle without training wheels is a rite of passage. For students, buying their first bike with their own pocket money marks a new phase of independence. In Denmark and other Nordic countries, people get customized cargo bikes when their families expand. In Eritrea, cycling is a sacred symbol of their identity and pride; every child learns to bike with hopes of competing one day and there’s not a single weekend where the streets aren’t closed for a cycling event!
Today, the world has a new tradition – cycling for sustainability.
Ready to celebrate? We recommend finding out if there’s a local cycling group that’s organizing a tour around your city for World Bicycle Day. Join and you might even make new friends there! Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike. There are tons of bike rental stores in most cities. Or if you were thinking about investing in one, this is the perfect occasion. Any of our local sales teams can guide you in picking out one that’s just right for you. Check out our wide selection of Momentum bikes or e-bikes on our website.
Why not choose World Bike Day to start commuting by bike, or doing the school run on two wheels not four? Mark it in your diary, practice the route at a quieter time to get used to the road, buy a durable lock to
keep your bike safe – and away you go when 3 June rolls around! Riding for more of your journeys is better for the planet, your wallet, your waistline and your mental health, so it’s a win-win if you ask us!
If you want to get really active – and not just in the riding sense – then why not spend World Bike Day sharing your love of bikes in and around your local area – and on your social media? Promoting this healthy day and all that it celebrates is a great way to amplify its message and ethos and propel the movement forwards.
Finally, if you’re looking for a worthwhile cause this year, why not donate to a non-profit that provides bikes to those in developing countries. More bikes on the ground offers important transport options for food and water, alongside independence and empowerment. Some great non-profits include: World Bicycle Relief and Bicycles for Humanity.
