There's a storm warning for Copenhagen and parts of Denmark today. Here's a little prequel. While many parts of Denmark are hilly, the central area of Copenhagen is rather flat. What many people don't understand is that wind is a major factor. On a windy day, cycling into a headwind, it is equal to cycling up a hill with a 6% grade. And hills end. Wind doesn't.
Today, the storm strength winds will transform Copenhagen into the Pyranees. We will, however, just get on with it.
![Superdad Headwind](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3094/3167416163_bc693742e8_z.jpg)
![Stormy Headwind](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3009/2298287777_3d0393cc75_z.jpg)
![Langebro Ascent Headwind](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5219/5470060691_f097129e91_z.jpg)
![Headwind](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5258/5539227957_5df8976ec7_z.jpg)
![Rainy Day2](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3572/3523393894_8d3c7b4c1e_z.jpg)
![Headwind](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/7139229473_a95883621a_z.jpg)
![All Hail Springtime](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3282/2330103011_95052d0599_z.jpg)
![Danish Bicycle History - Wind](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7603348646_bd49078d3d_z.jpg)
It's nothing new, of course. Wind has always been a factor in Copenhagen, as the vintage photo, above, attests.
![Center For Traffic](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3324/3522515651_834a485e82_z.jpg)
Make sure your bike is not free-standing today, unless you have a proper kickstand.
![The Wind Man](http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4042/4184403884_eea3b380ff_z.jpg)
Some people are more prepared for the wind than others.
![Human Battery - Bullitt with Wind Mill and Solar Panels](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3285/3123542410_2fcb649f58_z.jpg)
1 comment:
sooo much like Cracow today!
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