To mark the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day, Taiwan launched its “Healthy Taiwan – Nationwide Ride: 2026 World Bicycle Day Celebration” initiative on Wednesday, June 3, along the north coast, marking the first time seven central government ministries have joined forces with all 22 counties and cities to promote cycling nationwide. The campaign aims to fulfill President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) "Healthy Taiwan" national policy vision.

Since the UN designated June 3rd as World Bicycle Day in 2018, Taiwan's Transportation Ministry has organized annual cycling events that blend tourism and competition, including the Cycling Festival, King of the Mountain, and the "Taiwan is Beautiful When You Ride" series. Infrastructure has steadily improved, with 16 dedicated cycling routes established in major scenic areas, and the Island Cycling Route No. 2 set to be completed by year's end, with dedicated cycling lanes accounting for 40% of the total length.

The event was led by Minister without Portfolio Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) alongside ministers from the Transportation, Health and Welfare, and Sports ministries. Chen stated: "The core goals are health promotion, national exercise, tourism, and county-city cooperation. Seven central ministries and 22 counties are participating, with 31 events running from today through June 7th. We hope cycling helps people discover Taiwan's beauty and improve their health."

Health Minister Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) highlighted that Taiwan officially entered a super-aged society late last year, with over 4.65 million elderly residents and an average life expectancy exceeding 80 years. He emphasized that cycling is beneficial for all ages, particularly in strengthening cardiovascular health among seniors. The event also attracted international teams from Japan, Vietnam, and Australia for a 17-kilometer coastal challenge. Shih noted that participants could burn the equivalent of 15,000 calories, emphasizing that weight loss injections were not necessary.