Kaitlyn Ware, left, and Jason Burford ride bicycles in front of the Hunter Museum of American Art on Wednesday in downtown Chattanooga. Tennessee was recently ranked the second most bike-friendly state in the Southeast.VIDEO
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5 BEST SOUTHEAST CYCLING STATES1. Virginia2. Tennessee3. Georgia4. North Carolina5. LouisianaSource: League of American Bicyclists
Tennessee is the second best on two wheels.
The League of American Bicyclists released its rankings Wednesday of the states that are friendliest toward cycling. And in the Southeastern part of the country, Tennessee is No. 2, drafting right behind Virginia.
The league bases its rankings on infrastructure, bicycle education programs and state laws that promote rider safety.