On April 12, 2018, at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, during a plenary meeting themed "Sport for Development and Peace: Building a Better World through Sport and the Olympic Ideal," a unanimous resolution was passed to designate June 3rd as World Bicycle Day.

On each World Bicycle Day, the United Nations advocates for the role of bicycles as a simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

UN Secretary-General Guterres stated in his address for this year's observance that cycling "is good for the health — both physical and mental — and good for the planet we share. Bicycles are simple, affordable, and practical, and they can help us exercise and get to school, shops, and workplaces while also contributing to a more sustainable future."

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that safe walking and cycling infrastructure is also a means to enhance health equity. For the poorest urban residents who cannot afford private cars, walking and cycling not only provide a means of transport but also reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes, and even decrease the risk of death.

Therefore, improving such active modes of transportation is not only healthy and equitable but also cost-effective.

Regular physical activities of moderate intensity, such as walking, cycling, or sports, are significantly beneficial for health. Across all age groups, the benefits of physical activity outweigh the potential harms such as accidents.

Any amount of physical activity is better than none, and achieving the recommended level of activity can be easily accomplished by incorporating some relatively simple physical activities throughout the day.

Casso stated, "Bicycles are a great equalizer across generations, social boundaries, and nations; they are a fantastic tool for building intergenerational relationships."

The "Cycling Without Age" initiative has been dedicated to challenging age discrimination, which is discrimination based on a person's age. It does so by fostering relationships between generations, riders and passengers, and nursing home staff and family members.

Casso said, "Interpersonal relationships are so important that they should be recognized as a human right. Then we wouldn't build cities and communities in ways that obstruct people from forming relationships."

Interpersonal relationships contribute to building trust, creating happiness, and improving quality of life. They are crucial for passing down stories from older generations; otherwise, these stories may be forgotten. Volunteer cyclists interact with passengers, listen to their stories, and then share these stories with friends and family to ensure they withstand the test of time.

This initiative demonstrates that seemingly simple cycling can have a profound impact on the lives of elderly people with mobility limitations. Nursing home residents reported that some residents who hadn't spoken in a long time began sharing cycling adventures. This activity also uplifts their spirits while in the nursing home. For those with visual impairments, they can experience the sensation of wind on their faces and the sounds through this activity.

Organizers of "Cycling Without Age" believe that life in nursing homes should be joyful and that individuals should be able to maintain their mobility. They encourage everyone to invite an elderly neighbor or a stranger for a journey through the city and its scenery to help create a better life for all.