In this article, we look at the 5 most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. You can read about how governments around the world are encouraging biking through financial incentives and developing infrastructure for cyclists by heading over to our article, the 20 Most Bicycle-friendly Countries in the World.
5. Germany
Score: 1.92
According to the Global Bicycle Cities Index, 15 of the top 50 most bike-friendly cities in the world are German. That comes as no surprise since about 70% of the population in Germany bikes regularly. Of them, 19% ride a bike at least once every day, 25% do so a few times every week, while 26% go cycling often in a month.
Munster, Bremen, and Hannover are considered as the best biking cities in Germany.
4. France
Score: 1.95
France is one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world, and is home to Velib in Paris, one of the largest bike-sharing programs in the world with a daily ridership of over 108,000 people. The Tour de France, a prestigious men’s bicycle race, is also held in the country each year. According to Forbes, there are 50,000 cycling lanes in France.
3. Australia
Score: 2.17
Australia is known to be paradise for bikers, with several cities having the infrastructure that allows you to commute and explore using a bike. Perth, in particular, is popular for its bikeability with more than 700 kilometers of bike routes in the city.
According to Austroads, around 3.40 million Australians use a bicycle each week; of them, about 80% use it for recreation, while only few ride it to commute to work. The government is actively working on upgrading the infrastructure for cyclists, with at least $400 million spent by both state and local governments in 2020 across the country.
2. Denmark
Score: 2.55
Denmark is the second most bike-friendly country in the world, with only 18% of the population not using a bicycle. According to Euro News, one-thirds of the Danish people ride a bike at least once a day, which makes it one of the most popular modes of transportation in the country. The government in Denmark has spent over $200 million on upgrading cycling infrastructure in the country over the last decade.
1. Netherlands
Score: 2.77
Netherlands tops the list of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. There are more bicycles in the Netherlands than people, according to the UN Environment Program – 22 million against 18 million. According to Euro News, 43% of the Dutch population take at least one bike ride each day, while 26% go cycling a few times each week. Amsterdam is popularly known as the bicycle capital of the world, with bikes being the most popular mode of transport in the city.
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