Getting your first bicycle and learning how to ride it is a rite of passage for almost all of us. Despite the marks and scabs from falling from our bicycles while learning, it is a memory we always cherish.
Bicycling is quite a useful activity — in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, bicycling allows us to exercise our muscles, cut back on fuel consumption as it is quite a popular alternative to driving a car, and feel the wind in our hair.
Really, there is nothing quite like the exhilaration of riding a bicycle. World Bicycle Day acknowledges this and the durability and longevity of the bicycle.
Providing a simple and sustainable means of transportation, bicycling is rejuvenating for our physical- and mental health, and good for the economy, and the environment.
The United Nations established World Bicycle Day for many reasons. As basic as it is, the impact of the bicycle on society is quite transformative — even the poorest people get access to basic transport with the bicycle.
In the same spirit, Zimbabwe will join the rest of the world in celebrating this day and the festivities will be held Saturday at AFRICA UNITY SQUARE from 8am.
Meanwhile, Harare City has announced the temporary closure of some roads in the central business district (CBD) to allow for the commemoration of World Bike Day.
The closure is scheduled to start at 6 am and end at 12 pm on Saturday the 4th of June.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES OF ROADS IN HARARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
LOCATION: 1. The following route will be used by cyclists and pedestrians in commemoration of the World Bike Day:
Start at Africa Unity Square Corner Sam Nujoma / George Silundika, turn left into Jason Moyo, turn left into 3rd Street, turn left into Nelson Mandela, turn left into Inez Terrace, turn left into Robert Mugabe Way, turn left into Sam Nujoma then turn right into Jason Moyo
Please take note that vehicles will not be permitted on all the sections of roads enclosed by the above route.
DURATION: Saturday 4th June 2022 from 0600Hrs-1200Hrs
REASON: To allow for the commemoration of the World Bike Day.
ROUTES: Alternative routes will be recommended by the use of informative signs
WARNING: Traffic approaching closed and ZRP controlled intersections should do so with due care.
The Harare Bike Day route
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