Bike Heaven: Top Bicycle Friendly Cities in the World
| September 25, 2017
Copenhagen, Denmark
Although the top city in the world for cycling has long been Amsterdam, in recent years the municipal government of Copenhagen stepped up their efforts to accommodate bikers — to great effect! Now, Copenhagen is considered the world’s most bike-friendly city.
In the last 10 years, the government has invested roughly $160 million in bicycle infrastructure, which includes 16 new bridges specifically for cyclists and pedestrians. They also recently built a cycling path along the harbor of the city, which is a beautiful way to get the lay of the land when you first arrive.
A remarkable 62% of Copenhageners ride their bikes to work every day, so you’ll be in good company if it’s your first time on a bike in a while.
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