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The computer technology firm MCPc Inc. and three Century Cycle shops in Northeast Ohio make the League of American Bicyclists' annual list of bicycle-friendly businesses. Employees of the Cleveland office of the Squire Sanders law firm (now Squire Patton Boggs, after a merger) join other bicyclists at the starting line of ride in this photo from July 2013. The law firm made the list in 2013.

(Squire Patton Boggs)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Four Northeast Ohio businesses have been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as being bicycle-friendly workplaces.

In rankings released this week, the league awarded a gold rating to Century Cycles shops in Medina, Peninsula and Rocky River, and a bronze rating to the Cleveland computer technology firm MCPc Inc.

The local operations of the Squire Patton Boggs (formerly Squire Sanders) law firm received a silver rating in 2013 for steps taken to fan interest in bicycling among its attorneys and staff in biking to work and in their off hours.

The League of American Bicyclists releases its bicycle-friendly awards annually. The league ranks Ohio the 16th most bicycle-friendly state, and identifies nine communities, 16 businesses and two universities as bicycle-friendly.

MCPc said it encourages its employees to embrace a healthier culture through cycling, and also integrates cycling into its wellness program and philanthropic activity. The company provides on-site locker rooms and bike racks.

"The city of Cleveland, home to our headquarters, is beginning to show significant improvement to empowering cyclists," MCPc President Andy Jones said in a prepared statement, "and we encourage our employees to use their bicycles to commute."