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Mark your calendars for March 21 because it's time to get moving and celebrate The Big Walk and Wheel! This annual event encourages people of all ages to embrace physical activity and choose more environmentally-friendly modes of transportation, such as walking or biking. It first began in the early 2000s and has since grown into a global movement promoting health, sustainability, and community engagement. So lace up your walking shoes or pump up those bike tires and join in on this fun and meaningful celebration!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Big Walk and Wheel's Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Big Walk and Wheel began in a small community with a goal to promote more eco-friendly forms of transport and physically active lifestyles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Major Active Transportation Expo</div><div class='timeline-text'>An expo associated with the Big Walk and Wheel drew significant attention towards biking, walking, and other forms of active transport.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Big Walk and Wheel gained global recognition as communities across the world started celebrating this day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>School Participation Increases</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools across the globe began organized participation in the Big Walk and Wheel, promoting health and eco-consciousness among children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Record numbers of individuals and institutions celebrated the Big Walk and Wheel, marking a high point in its influence and popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big Walk and Wheel transitioned to a virtual format, encouraging participants to engage in solo or household-based physical activities while abiding by local health protocols.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a community walk and wheel event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your community and plan a big walk and wheel event! This can include activities such as bike rides, rollerblading, or even a stroller parade. It's a great way to get people moving and promote a healthy lifestyle.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Design a fun scavenger hunt that incorporates walking and wheeling. Create clues that lead participants to different landmarks or historical sites in your community, and have them travel on foot or with a mode of transportation on wheels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a bike decorating party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a bike decorating party! Provide supplies like streamers, balloons, and stickers so everyone can customize their bikes. Then take a group ride through the neighborhood to show off your creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Challenge friends to a step competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use a fitness tracker or pedometer to challenge your friends to a step competition. See who can walk or wheel the most steps in a day or a week and offer a small prize to the winner.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a community mural</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Collaborate with local artists and community members to create a large mural that celebrates walking and wheeling. This can be displayed in a public space as a reminder of the importance of these forms of transportation.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes physical activity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Big Walk and Wheel encourages people to get out and engage in physical activity, whether it's walking, biking, or skating. It's a fun and healthy way to incorporate exercise into our daily routines.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for alternative modes of transportation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By promoting activities like walking and biking, The Big Walk and Wheel highlights the benefits of using alternative modes of transportation such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings communities together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Participating in The Big Walk and Wheel is also a great way to meet new people and connect with your community. It's an event that brings people from all walks of life together to promote health, sustainability, and unity.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Big Walk and Wheel was Initially a Local Initiative</h3><p class='facts-content'>When the Big Walk and Wheel first began in the early 2000s, it was originally just a local initiative within a small community. The fact that it has now become a globally recognized event is testament to its success and the universal appeal of its message.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A 2020 Survey Showed Significant Health Benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>A survey conducted in 2020 by the Heart and Stroke Foundation revealed that participants of the Big Walk and Wheel reported an overall decrease in stress levels, along with improved cardiovascular health after joining the event regularly.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Adaptability to Change is Key</h3><p class='facts-content'>In light of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the event showed its versatility by going digital. This allowed even more people to participate on an individual basis, proving that movement can be encouraged anywhere, anytime.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>School Participation Aids Childhood Development</h3><p class='facts-content'>The inclusion of schools in the Big Walk and Wheel has not just promoted health among children, but also has been shown to aid in their holistic development, fostering skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and respect for nature.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Carbon Footprint Reduction</h3><p class='facts-content'>By encouraging people to use non-motorized forms of transportation like walking and biking, the Big Walk and Wheel has indirectly contributed to a decrease in carbon emissions, making it a green initiative as well.</p></div></div>
The Big Walk and Wheel is celebrated on March 21 every year. In 2024 The Big Walk and Wheel will occur on a Thursday.
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