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AIDS, First Man Cured of AIDS Announced (2011)
Armed Forces Day
Biographer's Day (1763)
Check Your Wipers Day, Southern Hemisphere
Coeliac (Celiac) Awareness Day, Intl.
Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day (HAE)
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Light, International Day of
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Alcohol & Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week, Ntl.: May 12-18
Arthritis Care Awareness Week (UK): May 14-21
Cannes Film Festival (FR): May 14-25 (est)
Chocolate Festival, Grenada (GD): May 14-19 (est)
Coeliac (Celiac) Awareness Week: May 9-15
Craft Beer Week, American: May 13-19 (est)
Dictionary Week: May 13-17 (est)
Eosinophil Awareness Week, Ntl.: May 12-18 (est)
Etiquette Week, Ntl.: May 13-17
Facilities Managers Week, World FM: May 13-17 (est)
Families Week, Ntl. (AU): May 15-21
Foul Ball Week, Ntl.(1921): May 16-21
Hospital Week, Ntl.: May 12-18
Infrastructure Week, Ntl: May 13-17 (est)
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Mental Health Awareness Week (UK): May 13-19 (est)
Moms, Salute to 35+ Moms Week: May 12-18
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Nursing Week, Ntl. Skilled Home: May 12-18
PGA Championship: May 13-19
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About New Zealand's Bike to Work Month
Sports & Fitness , Australia
Ends: Feb 29, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
New Zealand's Bike to Work Month, celebrated in February, is a testament to the country's growing commitment to sustainable transportation and health.
The history of this event traces back to the early 2000s when environmental concerns and health issues prompted local communities and organizations to promote cycling as a viable alternative to motor vehicle commuting. Bike to Work Month encourages New Zealanders to consider biking as a regular mode of transportation. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, lower carbon emissions, and promote physical fitness. The event has gained momentum over the years, supported by local governments, cycling groups, and environmental activists.
Each February, cities across New Zealand host various activities, including group rides, bike maintenance, safety workshops, and challenges with incentives to motivate participation. Employers play a significant role by providing bike racks and showers to accommodate cycling employees.
The event has also sparked conversations about urban planning and infrastructure, including developing more bike lanes and safer cycling routes, making biking more accessible and appealing for daily commuters.
Bike to Work Month reflects New Zealand's broader environmental goals and commitment to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle among its citizens. By encouraging more people to cycle, the event contributes to a greener, more sustainable future for the country.
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