Looking for the most bicycle-friendly cities in America? The Best Biking Cities USA 2025 article (based on the PeopleForBikes City Ratings) highlights communities excelling in infrastructure, safety, and accessibility for cyclists.
Leading the pack is Mackinac Island, Michigan, which earned a perfect score of 100—in part thanks to its car-free environment and compact, well-connected bike routes. Among large U.S. cities, Brooklyn, New York tops the list, scoring 73 points. It’s closely followed by Minneapolis and Seattle for their strong performance in connectivity, protected lanes, and lower speed limits for auto traffic.
Medium and small cities also shine: Davis, CA, Berkeley, CA, and Corvallis, OR lead their categories with scores of 81, 73, and 71 respectively. Smaller towns such as Provincetown, MA (96) and Sauk City, WI (90) also rank high, showing that bike-friendliness isn’t limited to big metros.
What makes a city stand out under these ratings? The evaluation uses the “SPRINT” framework: Safe speeds, Protected lanes, Reallocated space for bikes, Intersection treatments, Network connections, and Trusted data.
These metrics show that the best biking cities USA are those not just with a few bike lanes—but ones where cycling is woven into everyday life, backed by protected infrastructure, thoughtful urban design, and a culture that respects cyclists.
