adventurECO Cycling’s August 2025 post highlighted Momentum Magazine’s ranking of the best cycling cities in the Europe (10 Best European Cities for Cycling in 2025 (And the Best Time to Visit Each One). As a follow up, Momentum Magazine has now featured the top 10 bicycle-friendly cities in North America.
Top 10 bicycle-friendly cities to visit in North America this fall (Momentum Magazine)
- Portland, Oregon
- Montreal, Quebec
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Boulder, Colorado
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Davis, California
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Austin, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
League of American Bicyclists BFA Program
Several of the cities referenced in Momentum Magazine are also identified as Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists. The Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program recognizes bicycle-friendly states, communities, universities, and businesses across the United States. Award levels include platinum, gold, silver, and bronze and are based on the 5 E’s framework – engineering, education, encouragement, evaluation and planning, equity, and accessibility. Current ‘platinum’ level bicycle-friendly communities (BFC) include:
Davis, California
Boulder, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Portland, Oregon
Madison, Wisconsin
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