Bike to Work Day was started by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 with aim of promoting the bicycle as a serious choice of getting to and from work. It is (annual) held across North America on the third Friday of May. In today's world global warming is a serious issue, the bicycle is a perfect way of reducing our carbon footprint. Cycling to work is a healthy alternative driving or taking public transport. It can not only save you money but also enable you to be more (create) once you get to work, thus improving your performance.
Bicycles are the most common form of transport in the world and there are about two billion in use worldwide, (make) the bicycle the most popular invention ever. When we think of some countries, like the Netherlands, we imagine (hundred) of people cycling everywhere. Even in high-tech Japan, it is impossible not (see) businessmen, farmers, mothers or workers in the streets on their bikes. Bicycles (invent) in the 19th century and haven't changed much since. Today, we use bicycles for pleasure, fitness, Olympic competitions, mail (deliver) and lots more. Without the bicycle, much of the world might stop working!
