Cycling is kicking back into high gear amid rising gas prices, but which U.S. cities are most ideal for Americans who prefer to pedal their way around town?
To mark World Bicycle Day on June 3, LawnStarter ranked 2022’s Best Biking Cities in the U.S.
How does Baton Rouge stack up?
Baton Rouge's Rank in Some Key Metrics (1st = Best)
-Friendliness of State Bike Laws - 169th
-Bike Score - 121st
-Natural Hazards Index - 157th
-Historical Average Monthly Inches of Precipitation - 189th
-Number of Bike Meetups - 121st
-Number of Cycling Races and Events - 98th
To come up with the ranking, LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 24 key indicators of a cyclist-friendly lifestyle.
Among the factors considered are access to bike lanes and bike rentals, the share of bike commuters, the presence of cycling clubs, and the number of bike races and tours.
The full ranking and analysis can be found at https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/best-biking-cities/