World Bicycle Day 2026: Check these 5 important facts
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World Bicycle Day
Every year, World Bicycle Day 2026 is observed on June 3 to recognise the role of the bicycle as a simple, affordable and sustainable mode of transport
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First bicycle
The first bicycle was invented by German inventor Baron Karl von Drais in 1817, and was initially called the `Draisine`, a wooden two-wheeled vehicle
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Innovations of the classic bicycle
As of today, there are many variations of the bicycle including the tricycle, apart from the popular unicycle, and mountain bikes made for adventurers
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Health benefits
There are many health benefits of bicycles including improving heart health, lower body strength, and protecting joints among others
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Mumbai`s Bicycle Mayor
While Mumbai`s first bicycle mayor was Firoza Suresh, Dr. Viswanathan Iyer was appointed to the position in 2023, by Amsterdam-based BYCS
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