World Bicycle Day

 As  more people embrace cycling as a mode of transportation and recreation , we can expect to see continued innovation in the years to come.  Electric bikes,  or   e-bikes , have become increasingly popular in recent years providing an alternative to  traditional bicycles  for those who want a little extra help with pedalling, making it easier to ride up hills and travel longer distances. With more people living in urban areas and limited space for storage, folding bicycles have become popular for their compactness and portability. These bikes can be easily folded up and stored in small spaces making them ideal for commuters or anyone who needs to travel with their bike. Carbon fibre frames have become increasingly common in high-end bicycles, offering a lightweight and durable alternative to traditional metal frames. Carbon fibre is also known for its ability to absorb vibrations, providing a smoother ride.  Smart bikes  are equipped w...

In the late 1870s bicycle designers were exploring new designs that would allow the rider to be closer to the ground, and that would therefore be safer.   John Starley changed the bicycle in 1885 with the Rover safety bicycle .  The bike looked similar to the bicycles of today.  Most safety bicycles moved on two wheels of about the same size. A low seat between the wheels made the bike safer and easier to ride.  The first safety bicycles had solid rubber tires. Later, air-filled rubber tubes were added to the design. They made for a much less bumpy ride!    The safety bicycle used a gear and chain system. A chain connected gears on the back wheel to another gear attached to the pedals. Riders pushed the pedals to turn the back wheel and move the bike . Different-sized gears made it easier to pedal uphill, downhill, or on flat roads.

Today, the bicycl e is the primary transportation of the human race. About 1.6 billion bicycles are in use throughout the world. Hundreds of millions of bikes are manufactured every year to meet the continuing demand for cheap wheeled transport. This is the first bicycle design developed by cave people back in the day. The first widely recognized, two-wheeler adult bicycle in actual use was the pedal-less Celerifere, later renamed the Velocifere . The rider propelled themselves by kicking the ground with their feet, but you could not steer this bike. Read abou the  history of the bicycle !

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed by Resolution A/RES/72/272 the date of June 3rd as World Bicycle Day . The General Assembly,   Recognizing the contribution of sport to the realization of the Millennium Development Goals, as declared in its resolution 60/1 of 16 September 2005 and Resolution 65/1 of 22 September 2010, Recalling that, in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 1 inter alia, sport was recognized as an important enabler of sustainable development, Recognizing the need to strengthen and further coordinate efforts, including multi-stakeholder partnerships, at all levels to maximize the potential of the bicycle to contribute to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda, and a culture of peace, Reaffirming its resolution 53/199 of 15 December 1998 and Resolution 61/185 of 20 December 2006 on the proclamation of international years, and Economic and...

The bicycle is a  popular mode of transportation  and leisure activity today but its history dates back to the early 19th century.  People started building bicycles in the 1800s . Since then, bicycles have grown more popular. Today, more than one billion people around the world ride bicycles.  The design of the bicycles has changed over time. However, one thing stays the same: two wheels and a lot of fun! The Ordinary 3 Built in 1871, the ordinary had a tall wheel in front and a small wheel in back. The rider sat up on a seat above the high front wheel. The ordinary moved faster than earlier bikes because of its large wheel. The big wheel also caused problems. It was hard to ride up a hill. It was also hard to get on and off the high seat. Riders often fell forward onto their heads when they tried to slow or stop the bike. All these problems made the ordinary dangerous for the rider. Here's  a brief history of the bicycle .  1817  - The first bicycle-...