Age is Not an Issue

A humanistic, people-friendly city is first and foremost an accessible city, where mobility is possible for all. Copenhagen is a perfect example for that. The Danish cycle culture is as old as bicycle itself. With the best practice bicycle infrastructure, it is easy to spot older people cycling everyday. These ladies ether running their daily errands, going to work or just taking in that winter breeze, use their bikes to do that. Just beautiful!

Wind chill is not a problem. Just put on bigger scarf.

All set. Full front basket and package on the back rack.

In Copenhagen everyone meets on a cycling lane. Young or old, men or women, single or with family. Everyone is cycling!

Happy Cycling!

With The Dog in The Basket

You see her riding with full basket in the front and the box in the back. It is no surprise when you see a dog in the basket here in Copenhagen. The dog owners are not afraid to take their pets in their bikes so they can enjoy and experience the ride together. Smaller dogs in front baskets, bigger in cargo bikes. There is no excuse.

This lady proves it. She is on her bike with her best friend in the front basket. However, pay attention to the their outfits. They both are matching army green jackets. True spirit of friendship!!! Safe and chic ride for both of them.

Happy Cycling!

Double Dealing Days, Part II

No matter where you are going to and what you are doing. The streets of Copenhagen with cycling lines wide enough to fit two cyclists cycling together side by side gives you a possibility to share these beautiful everyday moments with your friends.

It is pretty ordinary in Copenhagen to see couples cycling from A-to-B. It is cheaper, faster, better and lets be honest - later you can use the money for a nice, romantic dinner together.

It starts with couples and continues with families...

Take your friend and share the ride !!! 

Happy Cycling!

Carry it with You, People!

Regarding to our previous blog post, here is a sequel with people carrying stuff. More casual, more understandable.
For example, this lady above. Fitting her bag perfectly into her black basket. We all know how important and handy it is to have a every day bag that fits your basket!!!

Young generation, always ready for exciting adventures that their day might bring...
Her basket might not fit perfectly to her pink dotted bag, but it doesn't steal away attention from the sleekness of her bike. Moreover, she puts on backpack and crossover bag and still look flawless while rolling through the streets of Copenhagen. Red lips, blushed cheeks - look that kills!!!!

Can you feel how the modern, urban transportation blends together in this picture? And still bicycle is the best choice for getting from A to B in our cities, because you can feel the human scale, you can feel the connectivity from person to person. Look at this guy. Music, your city, active lifestyle, backpack and box on the front rack. Everything is under control here!

This lady is definitely used to carrying a lot of stuff with here... Why? Because she is already secured herself with two baskets just in case shopping went little bit out of control!

Kid in school, time for party...
Heading into the city with flowers and bag in the basket. Want to create a cozy look for your bike and still carry everything with you like she does? Braided basket is your choice.

Happy Cycling!

Carry it with You, Guys!

This is known as the safe way how to carry your things with you while cycling from A to B. The Safe Way - if your bike is without any kind of rack.

Then, of course, you can step up your game by putting your bag on bicycle handlebar. It is known that this may affect your ability to maneuver ... still it is a way how to get your things from A to B when cycling.

Or just carry your bag in one hand while the other one is on the handlebar... This might be even sketchier, but still, a way how to get from A to B.

If it gets really hard to cycle with your bag... you can always hop off the bike.

Although, we believe that you should just upgrade your bike with some front rack. It does not have to be a basket (leave it for the woman). As you can see it is chic, easy and lets face it - you can carry a lot more if you have to.

Spoke too soon about baskets and leaving them to women... This one suits the handsome gentleman really good.

Happy cycling!

"You'll See Her On a Bicycle and She'll Be Wearing a Scarf..."

Form and function, is that all there is to wearing a scarf?  Or can scarves stand for more? 

The hairy scarf, a stand out peace in your wardrobe. Warm and refreshing! 

But we know that sometimes it is more important to be warm, that's it. 

This lady obviously feels super confident. We believe it is the scarf effect.

A scarf can be form of hiding, of isolating.



You can match it with the season.



But in the end, it is about keeping you cozy.



...and looking good while doing so.

There is no excuse. Even though it is starting to get cold, cycling in style is always a good idea. Cycle Chic shows us the chance of dressing up for your destination without the bicycle holding you back.  See you in the streets and possibly on the blog!

Happy Cycling!

Musik

More August throwbacks. 2007, flip flops, dimples & big headphones.
Musik, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Everyone needs a soundtrack for their lives.

Text

Throwing it back to Summer 2007. Nine years ago, we spotted ombré girl texting in her sandal heels. Year the first iphone was released.
Text, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Sending a quick text message from the bike lane.
A hefty fine if caught, but it's rarely enforced.

Generations

#tbt Nine years ago, how do these generations look now?
Generations, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Two generations of Copenhagen cyclists in the afternoon sun.

Bike lanes often painted blue where they cross an intersection. It increases awareness and visibility for the cars and trucks.

Bird's Eye Cycle Chic

This gent did a spot of window shopping as he rolled past a shop on his morning commute.

These guys continued their conversation as they walked the last stretch to their destination.

Finding a new playlist, checking a map or a crucial, dramatic text from a love interest? We may never know.

Double basket action.

Adjusting the dog on the back rack.

Grab N' Go - Commuter Style

Every day Copenhageners bring their bags on their morning commute, in baskets, on the handlebars or over the shoulder. Above: Casual bar carry with elegant paper designer bag. Below: Classic Gent’s Bike with classic rear carrier rack.




Off to school with back pack in front net basket.



Shoulder bag for a minimalistic bike.



Finally an especially valuable package safely placed between dad's arms!



Happy Cycling!

Cool Stuff

Cool hat.

Cool conversation.

Cool bass line.

Cool DIY coffee holder.

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.  

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Portraits of cyclists : Learning to cycle at 12 is considered as “very late”

“I from Copenhagen. I bike to work almost every day. Actually, it can depend on the weather. I cycle around 15 kilometers.

I'm a manager at Nike, so I must be well dress-up when I go to work on weekdays.”

“What is your favorite route in the city?”

“Definitely, where there are the less people.”

“What is the first memory which comes to you mind related to cycling and your childhood?”

“I was 12 when I learned cycling, and this is considered to be very late. So, I remember that I was very embarrassed.”

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Portraits of cyclists - Mie: "I have an over-size basket fitting perfectly my bag”

“I'm from Copenhagen. I cycle every day from Østerbro to my office. I like cycling through the big park Fælledparken and along the lakes. The scenery changes all the time and I can see lots of people. Because in these places there are no cars and no noise, it's like being somewhere else, outside the city.”

“Where did you buy this huge basket?”
“I was looking for an over-size basket to carry my big bag and I finally ordered it online on a Dutch web shop. I had to put up a front rack to support the weight.”

“Do you have an anecdote to share with the reader of the blog?”
“It was during the summer, I was cycling through the city with a dress on. I overtook a group of tourists cycling quite slowly. Just after passing them I heard them ringing their bells and shouting. Thanks to that, I realized that I had a hole in my dress. That was extremely embarrassing.”

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