The nation’s capital is setting a precedent for the United States to become more bike-friendly by becoming so itself. Separated bike lanes, the installation of 1,600 bike racks and the inception of a bike share system (Capital Bikeshare) have all helped Washington’s D.C.’s case. The surrounding areas of Arlington, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, aren’t excluded, with their vast systems of off and on-street biking trails.

You can pedal their way around the Jefferson Memorial, and even trek down Pennsylvania Avenue to see the White House and Capitol Hill. For the full experience, take the Great Washington Bicycle Loop Ride around downtown and the surrounding suburbs.