Portraits of Cyclists: Mathilde - “This is Copenhagen!”

“I'm from Copenhagen. I bike to work every day. I've always got a classic city bike like this one.

I really appreciate cycling on this bridge. Sometimes, here on Louises Dronning Bro the line of bikes waiting at the traffic light is longer than the car one. I don't know exactly what to say about that, but this is Copenhagen!

Photographers and journalists often film this bridge since it is always full of cyclists.

“Do you have a specific memory from your childhood relating to cycling?”

“My parents got divorced but for one of my birthdays they both celebrated it with me and they offered me a bicycle. I still remember very well this birthday and this bike.”

2015 is just around the corner, it's the moment to get your Cycle Chic Calendar. It is available here and it will arrive on time for Christmas.  

More pictures of Copenhagen on Byliv in CPH.

Portraits of cyclists: Kata & Signa: “Cycling is not an identity, it's freedom”

(woman on the left) “I'm from Iceland. I cycle at least once a week. I live in a very small town in the south of Iceland and I'm almost the only person who cycle often. I cycle even if it's windy and even if my bike and I tilt. People look at me thinking that I'm a little bit weird to cycle. But still I keep on cycling. The weather doesn't matter, the opinion of the others doesn't. I love to cycle.”

(woman on the right) “I'm from Copenhagen and I cycle every single day.”

“As a Copenhagener, do you feel that you belong to a city with a specific identity related to cycling?”

“Cycling is not an identity, it's freedom!

I don't like to take the subway and to be underground. I prefer to enjoy the city and be able to stop when I run into a friend.”

More pictures of Copenhagen on Byliv in CPH. 

Portraits of Cyclists: Aviaja: "I grabbed this hat to keep my saddle warm"

A woolly hat to keep the saddle warm.

More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.

You Can't Describe Copenhagen Living Without Saying The Word 'Bicycle'. Ever.

Nothing stops us cycling in Copenhagen... from Grit Tind on Vimeo.

So here's a short film that I made with a crazy and talented group of friends studying Performance Design at RUC University, Denmark. We just wanted to depict what it's actually like cycling around the beautiful city of Copenhagen (even on a grey day!)

We thought to be on the safe side by filming this during August when the weather was warm and wonderfully sunny but of course, according to Sod's Law, on the actual day of filming it rained so so hard! We persisted anyway because at the end of the day, whether it rains or even snows, the reality is that Copenhageners will cycle through anything - "Sådan er det...!" (That's just how it is!)

Enjoy!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Avoid the Autumn Blues. Wear Them.

Loving the blue dip-dyed jacket.


Electric blue bike with always jazz up any outfit.


Hip mum working the blue leopard print dress. Love it!


Love the small-print dress. Very cute.

Beat the blues by bringing some colour to your wardrobe...even blue!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Blind Me With Your Colours

Not known for their colours, Copenhageners will try to show otherwise. Bring on the colours!


I had to stop Maria outside Tjili Pop as I love her Aztec-imspired jacket. Teamed with those sunglasses and I am sold!


Copenhageners are loving the colourful highlights it seems!


Here's Emily on her way from long day shopping in the city. Sadly she didn't some away with anything but lovin' her cute look (including the bike!).


Her favourite bike accessory is of course her flower-weavened basket. She showed me the lights there had been installed so that at night her rose basket lights up. Of course, making my girly heart skip a beat.

Over and Out!

Pastels and Beiges Add a Soft Touch

Is it a bathrobe or is it a light coat? Who cares! It looks great.


Long coat over a long delicate lace dress looks like something Florence Welch (Florene + The Machine) would wear. Gorgeous!


Oversized beige coat. Simple and so so sophisticated.

Pastels and beiges look beautiful in the streets of Copenhagen. Anyone who has ever visited can spot this specific colour palette all over the city.

Hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Perfectly Printed Pins

We are loving the prints this season - They are EVERYWHERE! Geez, who better to show off the current trend than the long-legged Danes. In which case my legs shall be green - with envy...


Beautiful florals!


The laid-back polka dot.


50 shades of Blue.


If you're going for orange, the you might as well go all out!


See... prints are being loved by everyone this late summer!


Queen Boho look. Very cute.

If you're looking for some eye-catching leggings then look no further. Check out the collection by Black Milk Clothing.

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

They Call Me Mr Hipster!

Oh hipsters! Where are you all heading? Of course, Nørrebronx!


This guys got it all going on! Checked shirt, headphones and the colourful sneakers.


SWAG. That's all I'm saying.


Hipster in beige.


Top-half office smart, bottom-half gym chill.


So hipsters are sporty now? They play golf it seems...


Loving the emerald jumper with the denim shorts.


Beards. Can't get enough of them!


Why, hello sir! You've seemed to have out-hipstered the others!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Christania All The Way...

We're trying to make every minute count in what seems to be left over of the summer. Best way to see the city is to hitch a ride with a friend. The Christania bike making this wonderful expedition possible. Here's a look of how to make best use of these rides.


Surely there's room for one more...


May I say the coolest and scariest boombox bike ever. Sick (In British English = Awesome.)


Taken from Svajerløb'13 over the weekend. Someone's lucky enough to have creative parents!

Wishing everyone an awesome (sick) weekend!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Colour Never Dyes...

Living in homogenous culture such as the Danish one has it pros and cons. Whether you love dyed hair or not, it's so refreshing to come across strong personalities like this lady here - I mean, check out those heels!


Orange shabby chic. On trend with this seasons print? Check.

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Awwww. Cutie! And may I say how impressed I am by this dude cycling and holding/cuddling his pup at the same time. Nice!


Hey there hipster and hipster dog! Where you guys off to...? Okay you're on the run, no worries!


Lady taking a stroll across Dronning Louises Bro with lady dog.


So gorgeous!


This dog's stealing the limelight! Okay, I'll stop now...

Forget the car. Dogs love being outdoors and on the run! Duh.

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x

Summer Games on Dronning Louises Bridge

We're a bit weird in Copenhagen. Some of our favourite spots to hang out include cemetery gardens like Assistans Kirkegaard where famous Danes are laid to bury in paradise. Then there's Dronning Louises Bridge connecting cosmopolitan Nørrebro to the city centre.

Bring some friends and beer, or friends with beer to hang out on the bridge and enjoy eyeing up other Danes as they cycle by. If you're lucky some random guy may turn up with a boombox on wheels...


Watch young people cycle by and better still, guess which Copenhagen district they're probably from. These lot...Nørrebro?


Elegant hair bun up high and sleek sporty look. Hmmm...Østerbro?


On trend with electric blue coursing through this look (even the bike!)...dare I say Frederiksberg?


Okay, okay. It's not a bike...but this guy deserves some credit for being able to skateboard and send SMS's to his mates simultaneously.


Again, getting around on eight wheels instead of two! Best way to 'walk' your dog if he's a bit faster than what you were expecting...


Okay this is turning out to be a terrible game. Damn I give up! But cool glasses bro...where are you heading?

Hmmm...I guess it's back to eye-spy then!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Over and Out!

K.E.G. x