The League of American Bicyclists recently released a state ranking of "bike friendliness" across the country.

The states were scored on legislation; policies and programs; infrastructure; education and encouragement; evaluation and planning; and enforcement.

Here are the highlights and lowlights:

Top 5

1. Washington
2. Wisconsin
3. Arizona
4. Oregon
5. Minnesota

Bottom 5

46. North Dakota
47. Mississippi
48. Alabama
49. Georgia
50. West Virginia

To see where Massachusetts landed, visit: www.bikeleague.org.