Detailed description (English): July 3, which was accepted as World Bicycle Day by the decision of the United Nations in 2018, is celebrated every year with various events in many countries in order to raise awareness about the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle. These events emphasize that the bicycle is an affordable, reliable, clean, environmentally friendly and sustainable means of transportation.
World Bicycle Day was held on July 3, 2024 in Sincan Park, organized by the Sincan District Health Directorate. The reason why Sincan Park was chosen for this event is that the park contains an area suitable for bicycle use and is considered an environmentally friendly park due to its smart energy application. Different organizations, non-governmental organizations engaged in environmental activities and the people of Sincan were invited to the event. 50 bicycles were in the event, which was attended by many people.
The posters and banners used during the event included the contribution of bicycle use to the environment, economy, and the physical and mental health of the individual. during the world bicycle day activity; It has been pointed out that much less natural resources are used in bicycle production compared to automobile production, it is much more economical in terms of costs such as spare parts, maintenance and fuel. In addition; has been pointed since the bicycle does not consume fossil fuels, it does not pollute the air by emitting carbon dioxide that causes climate change and air pollution, and it does not have a noise pollution effect.
Target group(s): Group participating in the World Bicycle Day activity one of the target groups.
• Individuals who are observing the event on site are another target group.
• Activity outputs will be published on the website of the Sincan District Health Directorate. Therefore, everyone that the event reaches is among the target audience.
During the event, participants shared their life practices regarding cycling. Participants' sharings about bicycle;
• an expression of freedom of movement,
• a stress-free way to get somewhere,
• a healthy and sustainable alternative and
• it is the most environmentally friendly means of transportation.
Objectives: • To draw attention to the importance of bicycle use as a means of ecological, social and economic sustainable mobility.
• To draw attention to the positive impact of bicycle use on the individual's physical, mental and social health.
• To create ecological sensitivities in the people of Sincan through practices such as the use of bicycles that protect and strengthen public health.
• To encourage cooperation with different institutions and organizations related to environmental sustainability.
• To raise awareness about the safe use of bicycles by using them in appropriate areas such as bicycle paths, without harming the driver, surrounding individuals and the environment.
Partner: • Sincan Municipality
• Sincan Training and Research Hospital
• Sincan District Governorship
• Kazan Soda Electric INC
• Sincan District Directorate of National Education
• Turkish Cycling Federation
• Başkent Bisiklet Topluluğu ( Başkent Bicycle Community)
• ODTÜ Bisiklet Takımı (METU Bicycle Team)
• Ankara Hitit Bisiklet Topluluğu (Ankara Hitit Bicycle Community)
• Bisiklet Tutkunları Platformmu (Cycling Enthusiasts Platform)
• Pedallayan Kadınlar (Women Pedaling)
• Ayyıldız Bisiklet Grubu (Ayyıldız Bicycle Group)
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