7 great cities for biking to work

These international destinations place priority on clean, sustainable transit.

by Anna Norris  |  Tuesday, May 12, 2015

by Anna Norris
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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Labeled bike path in Tel Aviv Labeled bike path in Tel Aviv (Photo: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock)

Labeled bike path in Tel Aviv
Cyclist pedals across bridge over interstate in Davis, California
Cyclist bikes along the scenic Ottawa Parkway
A young woman bikes through the boardwalk in Tel Aviv
Two bikers pedal through countryside near Boulder, Colorado
Cyclists pedal along the highway in Bogota
Bike commuter in Tokyo with car seats attached carrying children
BIke racks on the sidewalk of a side street in Amsterdam
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Bike paths and briefcases

We've talked about what it takes to be a bike-friendly city: bike lanes and trails, sure, but also urban programs dedicated to a biking culture. It also helps to make bikes available – as bike sharing programs pop up around the globe, so does the proportion of bike commuters.

For a little Bike to Work Week inspiration, we've rounded up cities around the world that make biking to work easy and fun for a variety of reasons.

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