Bike‑Friendly Cities
Explore our network of cycling cities worldwide and join the global movement for safer cycling
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City view of Amsterdam, NetherlandsNetherlandsAmsterdam
Amsterdam is globally recognized for its deeply ingrained cycling culture, extensive network of dedicated bike paths, and flat topography, making it an exceptional city for exploring on two wheels.
36% of all trips (reported) Daily Riders15 Stations
City view of Taipei, TaiwanTaiwanTaipei
Taipei combines a dense riverside bikeway network with an expansive YouBike system, making short-hop urban riding and scenic river loops easy for visitors.
5.5% of trips (2012 survey; older, reported) Daily Riders1514 Stations
City view of Strasbourg, FranceFranceStrasbourg
France’s cycling capital: a 600+ km network, canal greenways, and cross‑border links fuel daily riding. Vélostras superhighways and Vélhop public rentals make two wheels the most logical way to explore.
11% of trips metro‑wide (2019); ~15% in center Daily Riders30 Stations
City view of Copenhagen, DenmarkDenmarkCopenhagen
Copenhagen's extensive cycling infrastructure and bike-friendly policies make it one of the world's most sustainable cities.
41% Daily Riders200 Stations
City view of Cambridge, United KingdomUnited KingdomCambridge
With 43% of residents cycling regularly and 7,000+ daily cyclists entering the city, Cambridge leads the UK as the ultimate university cycling destination. Britain's highest modal share combines with 80km of dedicated paths to create a city where bikes genuinely outnumber cars in the historic center.
43% Daily Riders85 Stations
City view of Utrecht, NetherlandsNetherlandsUtrecht
Repeatedly named the world’s most bicycle‑friendly city. Home to the 12,500‑space Stationsplein ‘bike cathedral’, seamless intermodal hubs, and a culture where the bike is the default.
51% Daily Riders150 Stations
City view of Rotterdam, NetherlandsNetherlandsRotterdam
Rotterdam's modern cycling infrastructure and innovative urban planning create a unique cycling experience in the Netherlands' second-largest city.
35% Daily Riders180 Stations
City view of London, United KingdomUnited KingdomLondon
Ambitious ‘Healthy Streets’ strategy and 350+ km of Cycleways contrast with a fragmented, borough‑by‑borough reality and a persistent bike‑theft deterrent.
27% Daily Riders800 Stations
City view of Berlin, GermanyGermanyBerlin
Berlin's 18% cycling modal share and 620km of dedicated paths make it Germany's cycling capital. The groundbreaking Mobility Act drives continuous infrastructure expansion, while the city's vibrant cycling culture and extensive bike sharing network support both residents and visitors exploring Europe's most dynamic metropolis.
≈18% modal share (2018) Daily Riders250 Stations
City view of Tokyo, JapanJapanTokyo
Despite its size, Tokyo has embraced cycling as a major form of transportation.
14% Daily Riders500 Stations
City view of Portland, United StatesUnited StatesPortland
Portland is a leading bike-friendly city in the United States, known for its extensive cycling infrastructure, strong bike culture, and progressive urban planning that prioritizes active transportation.
6.3% of commuters (2018) Daily Riders200 Stations
City view of Melbourne, AustraliaAustraliaMelbourne
Melbourne pairs a growing network of protected bike lanes with scenic riverfront trails like the 29 km Capital City Trail, plus secure parking linked to new Metro Tunnel stations.
unknown Daily Riders0 Stations
City view of Münster, GermanyGermanyMünster
Münster is widely recognized as Germany's 'Fahrradhauptstadt' (Bicycle Capital), defined by its exceptionally high cycling modal share and unique infrastructure like the 'Promenade', a 4.5 km car-free ring road around the historic city center.
47% Daily Riders0 Stations
City view of Antwerp, BelgiumBelgiumAntwerp
Antwerp is a highly bike-friendly city in Belgium, known for its extensive cycling infrastructure, popular public bike-sharing system, and a strong commitment to sustainable urban mobility.
28% of trips by bike (2022) Daily Riders300 Stations
City view of Groningen, NetherlandsNetherlandsGroningen
A world leader in everyday cycling since the 1977 Traffic Circulation Plan, Groningen makes bikes the fastest, most practical way to move—by design.
≈59% (all trips, 2017) Daily Riders90 Stations
City view of Malmö, SwedenSwedenMalmö
Sweden's leading cycling city with innovative infrastructure including the famous Bicycle House and cycling expressways.
30% Daily Riders165 Stations
City view of Seoul, South KoreaSouth KoreaSeoul
Seoul combines an extensive riverside cycleway network with a large city‑run bikeshare (Ddareungi), making it practical to explore neighborhoods and the Han River by bike.
1.9% mode share (2023) Daily Riders2700 Stations
City view of Kyoto, JapanJapanKyoto
Kyoto's flat terrain and extensive cycling network make it Japan's most bike-friendly historic city.
15% Daily Riders330 Stations
City view of Ghent, BelgiumBelgiumGhent
Pioneer of Belgium's first bicycle street, featuring extensive infrastructure including 63 bicycle bridges and underpasses.
35% Daily Riders200 Stations
City view of Oslo, NorwayNorwayOslo
Oslo pairs bold car‑space reallocation with Vision Zero to create a safe, year‑round cycling city. A winter‑maintained network, a winterized public bike‑share, and secure “Sykkelhotell” hubs support everyday riding—while high theft risk demands smart parking and strong locks.
≈9% of all trips (2014→2024 +39%) Daily Riders260 Stations
City view of Hamburg, GermanyGermanyHamburg
Hamburg is reshaping mobility with an 80% sustainable transport goal by 2030. The Velorouten network (280 km planned; ~190 km delivered) forms the backbone, while record investments and a thriving StadtRAD system signal a city in motion—despite high theft and variable separation.
Growing; 80% sustainable modes target by 2030 Daily Riders250 Stations
City view of Bordeaux, FranceFranceBordeaux
Bordeaux is a top‑tier cycling city with sustained investment, a vast network, and an ambitious 2030 plan prioritizing bikes—anchored by the Réseau Vélo Express (ReVE) and comprehensive secure parking (VéloPark).
≈8% modal share Daily Riders179 Stations
City view of Barcelona, SpainSpainBarcelona
Barcelona is a leading Mediterranean cycling city, rapidly expanding its infrastructure with dedicated lanes and innovative 'Superblock' (Superilla) traffic-calming zones that prioritize cyclists and pedestrians.
2.25% modal share Daily Riders517 Stations
City view of Bologna, ItalyItalyBologna
Bologna is a rising cycling city, known for its flat historic center and the ambitious 'Bicipolitana' network, which is transforming it into a highly connected hub for urban and regional biking.
9% of all trips Daily Riders100 Stations
City view of Vancouver, CanadaCanadaVancouver
Decades of data‑driven planning (Transportation 2040; Climate Emergency Action Plan) power Vancouver’s high‑comfort bikeway network, ambitious mode‑shift targets, and seamless bike‑to‑transit integration—anchored by the 28‑km Seaside Greenway and secure parkades.
unknown (Two‑thirds of trips by walk/bike/transit targeted by 2030) Daily Riders250 Stations
City view of Montréal, CanadaCanadaMontréal
North America’s cycling capital pairs a century of bike culture with modern, four‑season design: 1,083 km of bikeways, the REV express network, and BIXI’s huge docked fleet keep Montréal rolling despite hills and winter.
2.8% utilitarian mode share (2020); 57% ride annually Daily Riders1000 Stations
City view of Minneapolis, United StatesUnited StatesMinneapolis
Minneapolis is renowned for its comprehensive urban trail network—headlined by the Grand Rounds and the Midtown Greenway—and a strong year‑round cycling culture supported by winter maintenance.
3.8% Daily Riders0 Stations
City view of Bristol, United KingdomUnited KingdomBristol
Bristol is one of England’s leading cycling cities, with strong rail‑to‑bike integration and popular traffic‑free routes like the Bristol–Bath Railway Path, plus an expanding network of secure cycle hangars and station‑area facilities.
28% of residents cycle at least once a week (2023) Daily Riders2 Stations
City view of Vienna, AustriaAustriaVienna
Vienna has become a top European cycling city through steady investment in safe, separated routes and smart integration with public transport. A growing modal share and a 1,700+ km network make daily riding practical for residents and visitors alike.
11% of all journeys (2024) Daily Riders240 Stations
City view of Stockholm, SwedenSwedenStockholm
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is increasingly recognized for its commitment to sustainable transport, with significant ongoing investments in expanding and improving its cycling infrastructure.
7% of all trips (modal share, 2022) Daily Riders0 Stations
City view of Nantes, FranceFranceNantes
Nantes stands out for a dense cycling network and strategic position on EuroVelo 1 (La Vélodyssée) and EuroVelo 6 (La Loire à Vélo). The metropolis aims to double cycling’s modal share to 12% by 2030 through express routes and safer links.
6% (target 12% by 2030) Daily Riders125 Stations
City view of Seville, SpainSpainSeville
Seville’s “Big Bang” strategy rapidly built a protected, bi‑directional green‑lane network, igniting an eleven‑fold surge in cycling (0.5%→~7% by 2011). Today the 180+ km grid, Sevici bike share, and ongoing PMUS 2030 upgrades underpin a mature, people‑first cycling culture.
≈7% of trips (2011; from 0.5% in 2006) Daily Riders260 Stations- City view of Tokyo, JapanJapan
Tokyo
Everyday cycling is ubiquitous across Tokyo’s low-speed neighborhoods and riverside greenways, with the metropolitan government expanding bike lanes toward 2030.
14.1% (reported) Daily Riders0 Stations