Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta Featured in North American Biking Guide

A New York Times travel guide highlights five North American biking cities, including Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta, for safe, scenic urban rides.

A new New York Times travel guide is spotlighting five North American cities where visitors can explore by bike, including Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta.

The guide, published Tuesday under the title “5 Great North American Biking Cities,” frames urban cycling as both a practical and scenic way to experience a city. The featured routes are described as taking riders along waterways, through parks and onto protected urban lanes.

For travelers, the appeal is straightforward: biking can offer a slower, closer view of a city than driving or transit, while still covering more ground than walking. The cities named in the guide suggest a range of urban riding experiences, from waterfront stretches to park-connected paths and designated lanes built to separate cyclists from traffic.

The Times summary identifies Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta among the cities included. It does not provide the full route list in the available source material, but the focus is clear: North American cities are increasingly being presented not just as places to visit, but as places to pedal through safely and enjoyably.