World Bicycle Day Date in the current year: June 3, 2024

The campaign to promote a UN resolution for World Bicycle Day was led by Leszek J. Sibilski. Dr. Sibilski is a sociologist and longtime advocate for issues related to family, youth, role of women in contemporary society, global poverty, climate change, the environment, and sport as a form of social inclusion. He is a former member of the Polish National Olympic Cycling Team, so there’s now wonder that it was Dr. Sibilski who decided to promote World Bicycle Day.

The bicycle is a simple, affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly means of transportation that has been used for more than two centuries. Not only does it help people to lead a healthy lifestyle, it also promotes respect for the environment and has a positive impact on climate, which is fully compliant with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN General Assembly inaugurated World Bicycle Day to promote the bicycle as a means of strengthening physical education, promoting mental and physical health and well-being, fostering sustainable development, and facilitating social inclusion. In its resolution, it encourages Member States to organize events and activities aimed to develop a culture of cycling in society and to improve road safety.