We ranked Phoenix as Phoenix proper but it is an indication that the metro area is shining and is a great destination for cyclists.

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In the Southwest, (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Tempe included) we were very impressed overall with the level of growth in cycling and the level of enthusiasm for it in the communities.

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San Francisco is a classic bike town, and it is beloved by everybody. In our online reader poll, more readers chose San Francisco than any other city but Portland. There is a culture of cycling ? there are bike clubs, there's the messenger culture and there are long-standing community activities centered around cycling.

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