The Royal Danish Mail uses bikes for delivery in all larger cities in Denmark. The postmen are easily recognisable with their red uniforms, yellow bikes and Royal insignia.
For 7 years while at High School and University I used to deliver mail in Copenhagen myself.
The postal bikes today are far better than the large and sturdy frames I used back then. A smaller front wheel helps ensure a stable and safer ride. Also the Post now uses cargo bikes - some of them with electric assist motors.
Riding in shorts was a no-go back then. Every summer we would complain about having to endure the summer heat while running up and down the stair cases - typically 5 floors 50 times a day. Today there are official uniform shorts available.
And of course - like most of the other postmen - I used to bike to the Post Office at 6am every morning.
Happy cycling!
