The Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the US in 2025

The nonprofit PeopleForBikes just released its latest ratings. This year, more than 2,500 cities were ranked, including hundreds of newcomers. The analysis scores cities in three population-based groups on safety, infrastructure, and overall network connectivity.

From small island towns to sprawling cityscapes, these are the US cities leading the way for cyclists.

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