In April 2018, the

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declared June 3 as

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World Bicycle Day. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the

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, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit

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means of transport."A.Res.72.272 World Bicycle Day, United Nations Resolution
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Founding

Professor

Leszek Sibilski Leszek Jan Sibilski (born April 1, 1958) is a Polish-American sociologist, track cyclist, and originator of the World Bicycle Day. Education and professional career Leszek Sibilski graduated from Education and Sport Science at the Academy ...

(who is a Polish social scientist working in the

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) led a grassroots campaign with his sociology class to promote a UN Resolution for World Bicycle Day, eventually gaining the support of

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and 56 other countries. The original UN Blue and White #June3WorldBicycleDay logo was designed by Isaac Feld and the accompanying animation was done by Professor John E. Swanson. It depicts bicyclists of various types riding around the globe. At the bottom of the logo is the

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#June3WorldBicycleDay. The main message is to show that the bicycle belongs to and serves all of humanity.

Significance

World Bicycle Day is a special day meant to be enjoyed by all people regardless of any characteristic. The bicycle as a symbol of human progress and advancement " romotestolerance, mutual understanding and respect and acilitates

social inclusion Social exclusion or social marginalisation is the social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society. It is a term that has been used widely in Europe and was first used in France in the late 20th century. It is used across discipline ...

and a

culture of peace The Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 1999. This occurred after ten months of negotiations in the context of preparations for the International Year for the ...

." The bicycle further is a "symbol of sustainable transport and conveys a positive message to foster

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and production, and has a positive impact on climate." World Bicycle Day is now being associated with promoting a healthy

lifestyle Lifestyle often refers to: * Lifestyle (sociology), the way a person lives * ''Otium'', ancient Roman concept of a lifestyle * Style of life (german: Lebensstil, link=no), dealing with the dynamics of personality Lifestyle may also refer to: Bu ...

for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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* United Nations days Bicycles Recurring events established in 2018 {{transport-stub

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