In Pictures: World Bicycle Day 2021

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Tourists drive bicycles in the resort of Krk, on the island of Krk in Croatia. World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on June 3. The day aims to develop a cycling culture for basic transportation, commutation, and strengthening physical and mental health. Image Credit: AFP

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This was done to acknowledge the "the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship and health." Above, cyclists enjoying their early morning ride at the Al Qudra cycle track in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Many experts believe taking up cycling as a regular activity can help improve heart's health and minimize the risk of severe cardiac problems. Above, French football players ride bicycles in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro 2020 European football tournament. Image Credit: AFP

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Cyclists at the Houbara Tunnel in Al Qudra. The construction of the Houbara Tunnel also highlights another Dubai achievement – creating an extensive cycling track network built as part of its efforts to become one of the world’s most cycling-friendly cities. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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A girl rides a bicycle carrying her younger brother and sister in Surat, India. Image Credit: ANI

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Cycling is a perfect exercise for people who are looking to shed some extra pounds from their body. Above, a couple pushes their child in a stroller between bicycles at a busy intersection in Beijing. Image Credit: AFP

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A good hour of cycling can help you burn 400 to 1000 calories, depending upon the rider's intensity and rider weight. Above, a cyclist in the Sharjah University City area. Image Credit: Devadasan K P/Gulf News

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Cycling’s rhythmic, cyclical nature is very beneficial to the lungs. While cycling, the lungs are constantly supplied with fresh oxygen, and the higher breathing rate develops the muscles around them. A healthy lung can absorb more oxygen-rich air because it circulates more air across the lungs. Image Credit: AFP

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Environmentally conscious bikers in traffic in San Francisco, California. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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A Palestinian child rides his bicycle in front of the ruins of a building destroyed in the southern Gaza Strip. Image Credit: AFP

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Regular cycling improves the overall function of the lower body and strengthens leg muscles without overstressing them. A man rides a bicycle carrying huge luggage in Hyderabad. Image Credit: ANI

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A worker fastens screws and components on a bicycle at the RTE bicycle assembly factory in Serzedo, Portugal. To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages. Image Credit: NYT

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A woman wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus rides a bicycle past a banner for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Image Credit: AP

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