These are the best and worst cities for biking in the U.S. and beyond - is your hometown on the list?

A woman rides her bike along an urban bike path.

Biking is an excellent way to run errands, connect with friends, and engage with local communities. However, the level of bike-friendliness varies greatly across U.S. cities.

Bicycling advocacy nonprofit PeopleForBikes has released its annual city ratings, showcasing the most bike-friendly communities nationwide — and, for the first time, internationally as well.