What could be better than welcoming a ray of sunshine, stuffing a couple of sandwiches in your book bag, and going out to enjoy life on your bike with your favorite people?

Let's learn some facts about bicycling that many people don't know.

1. The prototype of the mountain bike, also known as the Breezer 1, was developed in 1977 for Joe Breeze. The iconic mountain bike, later famous, was built in 1979 by Gray Fisher and Charlie Kelly.

2. In 1868, the 80kg Boneshaker bicycle was created with an iron frame, steel rims, and wooden tires.

3. The longest multi-person bicycle stretches over 20 meters, accommodating up to 35 people, earning it a place on the list of the most questionable designs ever.

4. Cyclists, in current figures, have saved the world 238 million gallons (900,928 cubic meters) of gasoline, equivalent to $1 billion.

5. The fastest bicycle ride reached an astounding speed of 250 kilometers per hour. This record was set by John Howard, a daring individual who rode a specially designed bike, survived, and shared his incredible experience with others.

6. A parking space designed for an ordinary car can accommodate as many as 20 bicycles. During rush hour, bicycling proves to be about twice as fast as driving a car.

7. With a daily commute totaling 16 kilometers, opting for a bicycle ride instead of driving a car can save you 10 euros. Additionally, it results in emitting 5 kilograms less carbon dioxide and burning 360 more calories. Moreover, the cost of a bicycle is significantly lower than that of a car.

8. The global count of bicycles exceeds one billion, surpassing the number of cars by more than twice. Despite this, between 50 million and 100 million bicycles are still produced annually, emphasizing the continued demand for this popular mode of transportation.

9. A quarter (25%) of the world's bicycles are ridden within a 2-kilometer range, half (50%) within 5 kilometers, and only 10% are used for distances exceeding 15 kilometers.

10. The structure of the bicycle, with two wheels, as we recognize it today, has not undergone any particularly significant changes since 1900.

11. Bicycles stand out as the most efficient mode of transportation in converting energy, surpassing the efficiency of trains, trucks, cars, ships, and airplanes.

12. Learning to ride a unicycle was a mandatory course at St. Helen's University in Newberry, Ohio, USA. Students practiced unicycling in the hallways of the school.

13. In the United States, there are at least 400 riding clubs, each comprising a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 4,000.

14. French researchers suggest that nearly all cyclists participating in the Tour de France exhibit enlarged hearts.

15. Approximately 10% of New York's workforce, amounting to about 65,000 residents, commute by bicycle.