League of American Bicyclists Recognizes 25 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses
Washington, D.C. — From small cafés to major employers, businesses across the country are helping more people experience the joy of biking. Today, the League of American Bicyclists welcomes 25 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) into its national program, joining more than 1,200 businesses already recognized for creating places where people can ride, network, and thrive.
“Bikes are a vehicle for connection, friendship, and community,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “This round of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses highlights how investing in biking creates momentum for positive change—building safer, healthier communities and strengthening the networks that bring people together.”
Alongside the 25 honorees, three organizations received an Honorable Mention: a common designation for first-time applicants that, like in all Bicycle Friendly America programs, comes with a custom feedback report to provide the applicant with a roadmap for improvement. The true power of the program lies in how awardees use that feedback to grow—like The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, which advanced from Honorable Mention in 2023 to Silver this year.
List of all Summer 2025 Awards + Honorable Mentions | List of all Current BFBs
This round reflects a wide range of industries—from rural schools to city agencies and planning firms. Retail and hospitality led the way this round, with strong showings from government agencies, nonprofits, and bike industry businesses.
Any type of organization can apply for a Bicycle Friendly Business award — all it takes is consistent investment in making it easier for employees, customers, and clients to choose biking. Some, like BikeAthens (a new Gold BFB in Athens, Georgia), provide free bikes and repairs for staff while installing free bike parking across the community. Others, like Kittelson & Associates (renewing Gold BFB in Washington, DC), foster a strong culture of support for bike commuters through their Staff Wellness Committee atop a long list of pro-bike internal policies.
Below, hear from some of this round’s honorees about what being a Bicycle Friendly Business means to them:
“Above all, we want to ensure that museum-goers know biking is an easy, convenient, and enjoyable way to get to the History Center. Whether through digital outreach, on-site signage, or event programming, we continue to highlight cycling as a practical transportation option that aligns with our commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive public engagement.” —Tampa Bay History Center (Renewing Bronze BFB in Tampa, FL)
“The joy and camaraderie of riding a bicycle with friends is one that builds community and a positive relationship between employees. Encouraging and supporting a lifestyle that incorporates bicycles creates additional common ground for employees to have fun and build a strong collaborative team.” —RDG Omaha (Renewing Platinum BFB in Omaha, Nebraska)
”As bike commuting by our staff has grown, our firm’s firsthand knowledge of bicycle issues has dramatically increased…. This growing expertise has allowed us to win more projects and better serve the communities we work in.” —Kittelson & Associates (Renewing Gold BFB in Washington, DC)
“As a local state chapter of the nation’s oldest, largest grassroots environmental advocacy organization, we are proud that we are reducing carbon emissions and other pollution, while increasing public health and community livability by working to reduce car trips and increase bicycle mode share.” —Sierra Club Minnesota North Star Chapter (Gold BFB in Saint Paul, MN, moving up from Silver)
“The efforts Fire Dogs makes… go a long way to normalizing bicycling as a means of transport, as a means of community, as a means of living. When twenty bikes gather, people know that it’s at Fire Dogs. When the bike shows up with baguettes, people are filled with wonder at the possibilities of bikes and build positive associations.” —Fire Dog Breads (new Bronze BFB in Keene, NH)
By making biking safe, accessible, and welcoming, these businesses are driving positive change—strengthening communities, connecting people, and inspiring others to follow their lead. If your business would like to join the movement, submissions for the next round of the Bicycle Friendly Business program are due on October 30th, 2025.
Learn more about the program and how your workplace can become a Bicycle Friendly Business at bikeleague.org/business.
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.