A recent article in CNN named 15 most bike friendly cites of the world:
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
The " bicycling capital of Europe" where 40 percent of the city's traffic is on bikes.
The " bicycling capital of Europe" where 40 percent of the city's traffic is on bikes.
Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Berlin, Germany, Europe
400,000 people bike to work each day
400,000 people bike to work each day
Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe
About a third of the workforce gets to the office by bike and an estimated more than a million kilometers are pedaled every day.
Christiania, Denmark, Europe
A neighborhood of 850 where cars are banned
Paris, France, Europe
One of the world's largest public bicycle rental programs that distributes 20,000 bikes through1,450 rental stations throughout the city and offers free rides under 30 minutes.
Boulder, Colorado
Devotes 15% of its transportation budget to improving and promoting bicycle travel. They have even launched a pilot program to get kids biking to school.
Chicago, Illinois
Calls itself "the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States."
Davis, California
A city of 65,000 people that has more bikes than cars.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Has 170 km of bike paths and the highest percentage of bike commuters in the country.
Portland, Oregon Considered the bike capital of the U.S., has a 260-mile bike path network and the highest percentage, 10%, bike commuters in the country.
San Francisco, California
Has taken initiatives to remove car parking to make room for bike parking,
Beijing, China
Probably the city with most bicycles in the world
Cape Town, South Africa
Offers public commuter showers for bikers
Bogotá, Colombia, South America
Hosts special Sunday Ciclovía events where main thoroughfares are closed to cars
Perth, Australia
Has more than 700 km of bike routes
