68 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses Recognized Ahead of Bike to Work Week

Washington, D.C. — As the nation prepares for Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists is proud to announce the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) awards, recognizing employers who are going above and beyond to encourage employees and customers to experience the joy of biking. In this round, 68 new and renewing awardees join the growing network of more than 1,200 Bicycle Friendly Businesses across the country.

“During Bike to Work Week, we celebrate the businesses making it easier for more people to bike every day,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “Bicycle Friendly Businesses aren’t just improving commutes — they’re transforming communities through meaningful investments in better biking that benefit employees and customers alike.”

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One city stood out in particular for its influx of first-time BFBs in this round: Bentonville, Arkansas. With 13 new awards—including three Platinum, two Gold, six Silver, and two Bronze—Bentonville’s dedication to biking culture is turning heads nationwide. With these new awards, Bentonville has officially landed in the top 10 U.S. cities with the most Bicycle Friendly Businesses, tying with Fitchburg, Wisconsin, for sixth place at 28 BFBs each.

Tampa, Florida, still holds the #1 spot with 63 total BFBs. One newly elevated Silver BFB, Tampa International Airport (TPA), regularly encourages the more than 10,000 people who work there to commute by bike and was even featured in local news for their celebration of National Bike Month last year.

TPA’s Chief Development Officer Smitha Radhakrishnan shared excitement about the airport’s continued progress: “We are thrilled to achieve the Silver designation from the League of American Bicyclists. This award highlights the positive effects of our ongoing efforts to promote cycling, contribute to a healthier workforce and enhance connectivity between the airport and our surrounding community.”

Looking at the bigger picture, Florida leads the pack with 161 Bicycle Friendly Businesses across the state, thanks in large part to Tampa’s strong showing. Minnesota and California are tied for the title of state with the second-most BFBs, with 100 each. 

Regional competition is high, and for good reason. From coast to coast, employers in every corner of the country are discovering how bicycling brings lasting benefits to their teams and their communities:

“We’ve hired at least five people in the last five years who sought us out because of our reputation as a Bicycle Friendly Business.” — renewed Platinum CRW Engineering Group, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska (85 employees)

“The Cultural Trail has inspired further bike infrastructure in our city, from miles of both new greenways and protected bike lanes.”  — newly promoted Silver BFB, Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana (17 employees)

“BIDMC’s support for bicycling has enabled employees to require less parking spots within the Longwood area, which helps to reduce the vehicle congestion that the area experiences.”  — renewing Silver BFB, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts (7,660 employees)

“We made a point from the beginning to include an engaging way to order coffee for cyclists in our community with our bike up window. We love getting to know the community through coffee, through bikes, and through being a friendly space!” — new Silver BFB, Third Space Coffee, Bentonville, Arkansas (3 employees)

This round of Bicycle Friendly Business awards shows that when employers support biking, they’re doing more than encouraging commutes by bike — they’re attracting new talent, easing traffic congestion, shaping local infrastructure, and creating deeper connections with their communities. It’s a powerful reminder ahead of Bike to Work Week — and throughout National Bike Month — of how everyday bike trips can spark long-term change.

If your business would like to join the movement, submissions for the next round of the Bicycle Friendly Business program are due on June 5, 2025 (use the code “BikeMonth25” for 10% off application fees all Bike Month long).

About the League Of American Bicyclists

Since 1880, the League of American Bicyclists has been people-powered, with a goal to make bicycling safer and easier as a means of transportation and recreation. Today, the League continues to improve lives and strengthen communities through bicycling. We are more than 200,000 members and supporters strong with more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups and bike clubs as well as thousands of businesses, universities, and communities together leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. 

About the Bicycle Friendly Business Program

Bicycle Friendly Business awards reflect local leaders’ ongoing work to build better places to bike and evaluate those efforts as part of a national movement. Each of the five levels of the Bicycle Friendly Business award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze, plus an honorable mention category – provides a clear path for businesses to continuously improve. Visit bikeleague.org/business to learn more about the BFB program.