Every year, International Winter Bike To Work Day is observed on the second Friday in February and will take place on February 9 this year. The day is a globally celebrated holiday for commuting on bicycles. The day aims to encourage citizens across the globe to think biking to work as opposed to the common alternative of driving. In the U.S., bicycle advocacy groups promote engaging in commuting on bicycles as a healthy and safe alternative to driving by delivering route information and tips for new bicycle commuters.
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History
The idea for International Winter Bike To Work Day is associated with the U.S. national holiday Bicycle to Work Day, which is an annual event that was launched by the Federation of American Cyclists in the year 1956. The day aims to offer environmental benefits in terms of reducing carbon emissions.
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Various countries including Canada, the U.S., Russia, Croatia, Germany, and Poland, among others, participate in the Winter Bike To Work Day
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | February 11 | Friday |
| 2023 | February 10 | Friday |
| 2024 | February 9 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 14 | Friday |
| 2026 | February 13 | Friday |
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FAQs
It is not a public holiday.
International Winter Bike To Work Day is celebrated every second Friday in February.