The world’s best cycle cities

Montreal, Canada

In recent years, Montreal has transformed itself into a bicycle-friendly haven for cyclists. The creation of hundreds of kilometres of cycle lanes, paths and trails and the establishment of a bike rental system has allowed Montreal to rapidly rise the ranks as one of the greatest cycling cities in the world. Previously famed for its potholes and harsh winters, now inhabitants of Quebec’s largest city are eager to hop on their bikes at every given opportunity. However, cycling in Montreal is still in its infancy in terms of health and safety. The huge increase of cyclists in the city have pushed the authorities to outline new measures regarding the safety of cycling, as they try to keep up with its rapidly rising popularity.