In this powerful episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Leszek Sibilski, the visionary behind World Bicycle Day, to explore an extraordinary life shaped by cycling, resilience, education, and global impact.

From growing up in Poland during the Cold War to becoming one of the key figures who inspired the United Nations to establish World Bicycle Day, Leszek Sibilski shares the deeply personal and professional journey that led him to champion the bicycle as a tool for mobility, diplomacy, education, and human connection.

During this conversation, Pedro Couto Lopes and Leszek Sibilski discuss:

• Leszek’s early career as a competitive cyclist in Poland

• The tragic moment that changed the course of his life and career

• How education ultimately saved his life and shaped his future

• The behind-the-scenes story of creating World Bicycle Day at the United Nations

• Why cycling is more than a sport — it is a tool for freedom, mobility, and social transformation

• The concept of “incremental nudging” and persistence in creating global change

• How the bicycle continues to impact health, sustainability, diplomacy, and society

This episode of the Ride To Success Podcast is a story about purpose, perseverance, and how a simple idea can become a global movement.

If you care about cycling, innovation, leadership, and the power of human ideas, this conversation with Leszek Sibilski will inspire you.

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