Joe Howdeyshell, left, and Matti Rowe bike towards Peak 10 in Breckenridge Ski Resort in this July 2017 file photo. The town was recently honored as a sliver Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists.
Hugh Carey / hcarey@summitdaily.com

The town of Breckenridge has been recognized as a silver level Bicycle Friendly Business, certified by the League of American Bicyclists.

Saying that “bikes are good for businesses,” the league bestows the designation on employers who encourage a more welcoming atmosphere for bicycling employees, customers and the community.

With the honor, Breckenridge joins at least 23 other Colorado communities, including Summit County (silver) and Silverthorne (bronze), that have won Bicycle Friendly Business designations.

According to the league, it assesses communities, businesses and universities across the U.S. every year through a voluntary application process. The designations are good for four years.