A popular magazine rated a Portland loop among the top five best city bike rides in the nation.

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Cyclists enjoy pedaling along the Esplanade.

The October issue of Sunset magazine names the Top 10 City Bike Rides. Portland ranked No. 5 and Albuquerque, New Mexico earned the top spot.

“With so many people looking for travel destinations that are fitness-friendly, the list offers the top ten places for both exercise and fun,” said Sunset PR Manager Karen Affinito.

The entire top ten list was ranked as follows:

1. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Paseo Del Bosque Trail

2. Boulder, Colorado: Boulder Creek Path

3. Denver, Colorado: Cherry Creek Trail

4. Los Angeles, California: South Bay Bicycle Trail

5. Portland, Oregon: Willamette River Loop

6. Salt Lake City, Utah: Jordan River Parkway Trail

7. San Francisco, California: Bike the Golden Gate

8. San Jose, California: Los Gatos Creek Trail

9. Seattle Washington: Burke-Gilman Trail

10. Tempe, Arizona: Rio Salado Paths