The Sports for All Agency Promotes Cycling for All With the Founder of World Bicycle Day
Dr. Leszek Sibilski, founder of the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day and a longtime advocate for health and sustainable development through sport, recently met with Director-General Fang Jui-Wen of the Sports for All Agency (the Agency), Ministry of Sports The two sides exchanged views on integrating cycling into sport for all, promoting healthy lifestyles, enhancing cross-ministerial collaboration, and the upcoming World Bicycle Day event series scheduled to launch on June 3.
Dr. Sibilski said that World Bicycle Day is a United Nations–promoted global initiative that serves not only as a festival, but also as an important platform integrating health promotion, sustainable transportation, and social participation. He emphasized that cycling is not merely exercise, but also a lifestyle that can be promoted through the integration of education, health, and culture to enhance its broader social impact. He also commended Taiwan for its solid foundation in promoting cycling and developing a bike-friendly environment, noting that its experience provides valuable reference for the international community.
During the meeting, Dr. Sibilski shared the core principles behind World Bicycle Day and highlighted the latest international trends, emphasizing the importance of public participation. Through cross-sector collaboration and diversified promotion strategies, cycling can be more deeply applied in everyday life, he said, echoing Taiwan’s planned series of events and reflecting its alignment with global initiatives.
The Agency stated that it was established under the Organizational Act promulgated on January 24, 2025, and officially launched on National Sports Day (September 9) of the same year. It is tasked with promoting sport for all across all age groups and communities, encouraging citizens to develop regular exercise habits, and fostering a culture in which sports become a part of daily life. The World Bicycle Day event series is one of the key initiatives supporting these policy goals.
2026 World Bicycle Day celebrations in Taiwan will be expanded, with the main event kicking off on June 3. Activities will be held across all 22 cities and counties from June 3 to June 7, with the aim of promoting public participation nationwide through the joint efforts of central and local governments, as well as the private sector.
Through this series of events, more people will be encouraged to take up cycling as an easy and accessible way to stay active in daily life. The aim is to promote regular exercise habits, broaden participation across enterprises and sectors, and enhance public engagement and awareness, fostering a vibrant sport-for-all culture and contributing to a healthier Taiwan.