This is a list of the 20 cities with the most length of ciclovia streets. Ciclovias are streets periodically closed to cars to allow for bikes and people.

In a follow-up to our top 50 cycling cities list, this is a list of the longest ciclovias in the world. Please be aware this is an on-going list. Information on ciclovias are not consistent. Some information may be dated. [Feel free to leave a comment noting any more recent information or links.]

Ciclovias – What are they?

20 Longest Ciclovias in the world

This is tricky. Ciclovia literally means, “ bike path”. But depending on where you go, they are generally associated with streets that have been closed to cars periodically. During the closures, people are allowed to use the street for various non-car purposes. Particularly cyling.

The cities below include the total length of streets closed for ciclovias. In other words, there are many cases where more than one street is closed. This list includes the total lengths of all streets closed for ciclovias purposes.

20. Brussels, Belgium (10 km)

18 (tie). Philadelphia, United States (11.3 km)

18 (tie). Boulder, Colorado (11.3 km)

17. Zapopan, Mexico (11.4 km)

16. Rosario, Argentina (13 km)

15. Brasilia, Brasil (17 km)

14. Auckland, New Zealand (18.0 km)

13. Chihuahua City, Mexico (20 km)

12. Guadalajara, Mexico (21.6 km)

11. Greater New York City, United States (22.2 km)

10. Medellin, Colombia (23 km)

9. Quito, Ecuador (29 km)

8. Paris, France (35 km *estimated – actual number could be higher)

7. Cali, Colombia (37 km)

6. Soacha, Colombia (37.5 km)

5. Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (50 km *estimated – actual number could be higher)

4. Ottawa, Canada (52 km)

3. Mexico City, Mexico (59.5 km *note: additional references)

2. Portland, United States (60.4 km)

1. Bogota, Colombia (121 km)

Notable mentions: Toronto (anticipated to have one soon), Merida, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Salvador, Santiago, Chicago, Vancouver, San Francisco, Milwaukee.

It is evident that this list doesn’t contain much of a European presence. And many of the cities above are not recognized as very cyclable. Check out the top 50 cycling cities above for comparison.

VIDEO – Bogota Ciclovia

[Sources / Literature: Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Wikipedia, embeded above]