2025's 30 Most Bike-friendly Cities

Copenhagenize has released its 2025 list of the world’s best biking cities, and Utrecht, Netherlands tops the list. In that city, one-third of all trips are made by bicycle, and cyclists can find over 100,000 parking spots throughout the city. 

Copenhagen ranks second, Ghent, Belgium comes in third, and Amsterdam and Paris round out the top five. “Paris has transformed into a cycling city, rising to 5th place as bike trips grow from 5% to 11% of all journeys in just five years. Strong political commitment and a rapidly expanding network of protected lanes have made cycling central to the city’s urban renewal, demonstrating that historic streets can accommodate modern mobility while preserving their charm.”

Other top cities include Helsinki, Antwerp, and The Hague. France makes five appearances on the list. Notably, just three cities are outside of Europe — all in Canada.