One that I’m not surprised about in the least though – Tempe. Very bike-able from my experience, and rated as such. And with my limited experience with Boulder and Seattle I’d also have to agree with those scores.

I’d also be interested to see where Indianapolis ranked. I didn’t try riding a bike, but given how incredibly walkable it was, it would be shocked if it wasn’t among the top of the list.

Regarding LA: i have heard some people say it’s actually far more bikeable than assumed. but, again, imagine it depends on where you bike. also, i know the Mayor there has been working hard to improve bikeability in the city — if i recall correctly, he had a near-death experience biking, and has made it a core focus of his work there. his work has likely had a significant influence on the score.

As for Houston – West Houston suburbs are also HIGHLY bike-able, but I would NEVER even consider biking downtown in the city itself… unless it has changed drastically in the last 3 years (which is possible).

Even North/East Dallas is more bikeable than Houston – while I wouldn’t hold it up as an example to look at, it’s definitely bike-able. I never once felt unsafe biking it, but it did have limited options.(They are working on that though)

Looking at the list more in detail, I see even more that surprises me – Los Angeles at 54? I biked in LA once before I determined I was never doing it again. Except on the paths along Venice Beach – those are gorgeous! Unfortunately they only make up a very limited path.