Washington, DC — As more Americans choose biking for commuting, fitness, recreation, and a source of joy, businesses across the country are responding by making it easier and safer to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the newest round of Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) awards, highlighting organizations that are meeting this demand head-on. This round recognizes 65 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses and four Honorable Mentions, bringing the total number of currently certified BFBs nationwide to 1,117.
“Across the country, businesses are getting creative in how they support people who bike, because their employees and customers are asking for it,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “From community gardens to medical centers to ice cream shops, Bicycle Friendly Businesses are showing that when you build biking into how you operate and how you show up locally, it pays off in healthier teams, happier customers, and stronger communities.”
While Bicycle Friendly Businesses can be found in all 50 states and Washington, DC, some states are building their ranks more quickly than others. Florida remains steady at the top of the list of states with the most BFBs, with Arkansas close behind. Regional coalitions like Arkansas Moves (formerly Bentonville Moves) are major contributors to these gains, often driven by the goal of improving active mobility for residents and tourists alike. This is a consistent trend among Bicycle Friendly Businesses, where outdoor recreation and bike tourism boost local economies and incentivize further development for better biking in the broader community. Notably, two popular outdoor adventure destinations were recognized in today’s awards: the Grand Canyon’s hospitality provider, Delaware North at the Grand Canyon (newly promoted from Bronze to Silver-level BFB status), and the nonprofit group League to Save Lake Tahoe (newly promoted from Silver to Gold).
From iconic outdoor destinations to small rural businesses, this round’s Bicycle Friendly Businesses represent a diverse mix of industries and communities each contributing to a stronger culture for better biking.
List of all Fall 2025 Awards + Honorable Mentions | List of all Current BFBs
Award Levels and Notable Honorees
- Platinum (9): The prestigious Platinum award went to nine organizations, including two planning firms whose pro-bike values translate seamlessly into their engineering and design projects: renewing RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines, IA and Toole Design Group in Bentonville, AR. Other notable Platinum awardees include three bike nonprofits: Boise Bicycle Project (renewing), Nashville’s Bike Fun (moving up from Gold), and the Virginia-based Bicycle Co-Op of Williamsburg, which, along with Toole’s Bentonville office, both achieved the rare accomplishment of attaining Platinum status on their very first application.
- Gold (13): Thirteen organizations were recognized with Gold-level BFB awards in this round, including four bicycle shops, major healthcare provider Tampa General Hospital (renewing Gold), and America’s oldest ski outfitter, Lahout’s in Littleton, NH, which joined the program as a new Gold-level BFB.
- Silver (26): As the largest award category in this round, these new and renewing Silver BFBs represent a diverse range of industries. Among the group is Mayo Clinic, the largest employer in the BFB program with over 48,000 employees. Silver-level honorees also include a dog training business, a food co-op, an ice cream shop, government agencies, and a community garden, among others.
- Bronze (17): Nine of the seventeen Bronze awardees are joining the BFB program for the first time, including Ten Pin Alley in Fitchburg, WI; Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina; and Culver’s of Bentonville, AR. Among renewing Bronze BFBs, the Florida Aquarium stands out for its continued work to help some of its nearly 3,000 daily visitors and over 200 employees arrive by bike more often.
Hear from some of this round’s honorees about what being a Bicycle Friendly Business means to them:
“At a learn-to-ride follow-up the other day, a 34-year-old student finally figured out how to use the pedals to push to start. As we were riding around the big parking lot, she kept shaking her head and saying, ‘This is amazing.’ The impact [of biking] on individuals is immeasurable, and it’s what keeps us going, human by human, pedal push by pedal push.” — Bike Fun (Platinum-level BFB in Nashville, TN)
“The most positive outcome of our company’s support for bicycling is happier, more mobile employees and enhanced accessibility for everyone to get around. During peak visitation months, roads and parking lots in the park can become congested, but the Grand Canyon’s extensive network of bike trails allows employees and guests to bypass the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed, scenic experience.” — Delaware North at Grand Canyon (Silver-level BFB in Grand Canyon Village, AZ)
“As roadway and bridge engineers, healthcare and education architects, and urban planners, we are professionally committed to providing infrastructure for cyclists. Giving [our employees] first-hand experience with cycling helps them better incorporate this type of infrastructure into their design.” — HDR Tampa (Silver-level BFB in Tampa, FL)
Together, this group of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses shows how employers of every size and industry can help create safer streets, healthier workplaces, and more connected neighborhoods. If your business would like to join the movement, submissions for the next round of the Bicycle Friendly Business program are due on March 10th, 2026.
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.