MISSOULA, Montana – Cyclists have four new reasons to hit the road as the United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS) expands with major additions in Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. These newly designated routes—USBR 37 in Indiana, USBR 51 in Missouri, and USBR 50 and USBR 55 in Kansas—add significant mileage to the growing national network, which now spans 23,186 miles.
This expansion marks the largest single-year increase in USBRS history, with 3,568 miles added in 2024. Designed to utilize existing roads, trails, and bike-friendly infrastructure, the USBRS offers cyclists new opportunities for cross-country travel, regional tours, and daily commutes.
The new routes are more than just a boon for cyclists. They bring increased tourism, economic benefits, and enhanced safety to the communities they pass through, while also promoting sustainable and active transportation options.
“State DOTs are focused on delivering a safe, multimodal transportation system that offers mobility for all,” said Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, praising the additions. “Our partnership with the Adventure Cycling Association to continually expand the U.S Bicycle Route System is just one of the many ways states are meeting that goal. The four new routes being added to the USBRS network in Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri further highlight the active transportation benefits that come from expanding this national system.”
As the USBRS moves closer to its goal of 50,000 miles, these new routes represent a major step forward in connecting communities and offering cyclists of all kinds more ways to explore the United States.
Digital maps for all designated U.S. Bicycle Routes are available to the public for free on the Adventure Cycling Association website.
