Minneapolis Ranked #1 City for Biking – Here’s What Locals Think About It

For the second year in a row, Minneapolis has been named the best large city for bicycling by People for Bikes in their 2024 City Ratings . What makes us so special? Our city has an extensive network of dedicated bike lanes including the popular Midtown Greenway, which continues to grow and is maintained year-round. Our city also invests in bike safety, boasts multiple bikeshare programs, and has a vibrant bicycling community with numerous shops, clubs and events. There are more reasons to bike than ever! Hear what your neighbors think about getting around on two wheels.

Minneapolitans love biking around town. We asked them why. Here’s what they said:

“I notice that my anxiety drops significantly when I do extra exercise like biking. I love biking in Minneapolis.”

– Emily G, Minneapolis Resident

“Electric bikes make it easier and more enjoyable for me to ride places I’d otherwise drive. I especially enjoy not having to work super hard to make it up the hills in my neighborhood!”

-Minneapolis Resident

“I bike commute to work every weekday. It’s a great way to start and end the work day! When the snow starts to fly I switch to transit. The D line is fast and convenient. Getting to local destinations outside of work is easy to get to on a bike too.”

– Minneapolis Resident

“I save so much money not owning a car!”

– Minneapolis Resident

“The thrill, joy and ease of biking in a city gives me such a feeling of freedom.”

– Benjamin L., Minneapolis Resident

“I love biking instead of driving because I get fresh air and I can pull right up to my destination to park without worrying about finding parking, paying for parking, or worrying about the parking laws!”

– Katie C., Minneapolis Resident

“I love that I am able to save money, get a bit of exercise, and reduce my negative impact on the environment by walking, biking, and riding the bus as my main forms of transportation around Minneapolis.”

– Nick S., Minneapolis Resident

“It’s more flexible than driving, more enjoyable, and helps me feel connected to the communities I travel through.”

– Minneapolis Resident

Curious about biking? Get easy tips and reasons to ride at minneapolismn.gov/bike-tips .

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