Wisconsin’s Most Bikeable Cities

By Christina Lorey

March 27, 2025

Every year, the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community Program ranks communities across the US as “Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze” based on their biking infrastructure, programs, and policies. 24 Badger State cities/counties are currently on the list:

Platinum: Madison

Silver: Appleton, Fitchburg, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Shorewood, Stevens Point

Bronze: Dane County, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Janesville, Kenosha County, Menasha, Menomonie, Middleton, Monona, Onalaska, River Falls, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Sturgeon Bay, Sun Prairie, Verona, Wausau

MORE: Why Madison is one of the top cycling cities in the US

This isn’t the first list on which Madison has set itself apart from other cities in the state. Five years ago, People for Bikes ranked Madison as the second best city nationwide for bicycling, and Wisconsin’s capital has remained in the top ten ever since.

But, other cities have great trails, too. From rails-to-trails to bike lanes and bike share programs, Wisconsin is an excellent destination for anyone eager to get out and enjoy the outdoors with pedal power.

Here are four Wisconsin cities great for biking (& which trails to hit!)

Author

Christina Lorey

Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.

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