Travel today has unlimited possibilities. Some take advantage of them, others prefer to stay on home soil. During the 22nd of November, there is a day that literally calls for you to get up and go somewhere. Whether by car, motorbike, tram, bicycle or horse. It doesn’t matter where or for how long; this day is meant to encourage the joy of exploring nature and places, and enjoying the pleasurable feeling that comes with riding some form of transportation.

Where did this holiday come from?

The means of transport have had a major impact on transport and travel abroad. With each new option, people’s horizons have expanded. Today, it is so appreciated that one can move around in different ways at will. Thus, this Ride Day was created , which encourages all people to get up and get out. It is not clear how or when this day came into being. However, it is reported to have been introduced in the US in the 1990s as a call to be more active outdoors. As the weather is not conducive to hikes or walks at this time, people are naturally less motivated to leave the cosy warmth of home.

It is likely that the date chosen is related to important transport milestones that have always occurred during November. In the 19th century, the first steam engine rides took place, the automobile in general began to develop at the turn of the 20th century, in 1903 the Wright brothers completed one of the prototypes of the legendary Flyer airplane, 1904 brought important changes in transportation, in 1927 the American inventor Carl J. Eliason received a patent for the snowmobile

Why is this day celebrated?

According to psychologists, riding has several positive aspects. It doesn’t matter whether you get in the car, on a scooter or on a sled, what matters is that you change the environment and support your mental health. According to experts, riding improves mood, reduces stress hormones, promotes creativity and supports the function of the senses that are dampened by daily routine. At the same time, you feel like everything is in your hands at any given moment.

There's nothing easier than getting in the car and driving. ━━ There's nothing easier than getting in the car and driving. ( Source: Paolo Graziosi /  iStockphoto )

How can you celebrate this day?

There are plenty of ways to celebrate this day. Transportation has never been easier, so each person can find what suits them best. There is no harm in combining driving with physical activity, for example, using a bicycle or scooter. It only takes half an hour to feel fresher and more relaxed. Riding will also get you moving outdoors if you have experience of it.

The easiest and most comfortable option is a classic car. There’s nothing to hold you back, nothing to restrict you and you can go anywhere no matter the weather or time. The November period is one of the last times you can pull your bike out before winter. A short ride will offer a sense of freedom and excitement.

If you live in the city and prefer to rely on public transport, there’s nothing easier than walking out in front of your house or apartment and hopping on a bus, tram or train. You don’t have to have a destination or go somewhere you don’t normally go. If you live in an area where you can still indulge in water activities, go kayaking, paddleboarding or cruise boating. Water calms the mind and induces a pleasant feeling.

The impulse to be outdoors

The idea of this day isn’t how far you’ll drive, but to get out of your fall routine and see the effect being outside has on you. Simply taking a step over the threshold is enough to give yourself a boost of joy and clear your overwhelmed mind during the dreary November days.