Bicyle Icicles

Suddenly an icy cold wind swept over Copenhagen from the North Pole, chilling everyone to the bone. Even if the temperature only reached freezing, a brutal wind put turbo on the chill factor. Afterwards the temperature dropped like a rock. Still the bikes kept rolling. Above: cutting through the morning sun in carefree elegance. Below: Keep Calm and Bike!





Yup. There's iciles in that Viking's beard!



Not to disappoint, here's the Authentic Iced Bike.



Happy Cycling!

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!

Lighten Up (Let the Sun Shine Through)

Keep those lazy eyes open! For when the sun bursts like fire in the middle of a crowd. Or let's us admire a solitary curly top.





And nature's light frames a picture perfect.


Happy Cycling!

08:39:29 Sunrise.

Today is the latest sunrise during the year in Denmark. 08:39:29 to be exact. That is if the sun pops up. However, when it occasionally obliges the sun immerses the entire city in a soft golden light that transforms your mundane morning commute into a splendid spectacle.





Golden hour always makes me happy. What about you?



The golden spell seems to last forever here @11:30.



Enjoy cutting the sun's rays with your friends!


Happy Cycling!

Golden Days

Cold Copenhagen mornings mixes the fresh frosty air with clear light rays that makes all glitter golden. A wonderful way to start the day.




Warm dew drifts dreamlike through the cold air.



Like a Dragon's fire breath.



The big steam engine huffs and puffs!



Happy Cycling!

Wind Chill Factor -10°

A fierce cold wind carried a welcome drop of sunshine to Copenhagen this weekend. Some cyclists seemed to be caught off guard by the excessive chill factor. Above: Suffering in style (!) Below: Gotta zip that zipper to avoid the cold.




Many couples out for a lazy Sunday ride before work picks up tomorrow.



Committed to color!



Enjoying the last minutes of the dying sun before heading home.



Happy Cycling!

Poise and Heels

Morning light. Copenhagen. Freezing temperature. Poise.

Pin Sharp

On a cold Easter afternoon at Copenhagen's lakes the cyclists were bathing in swaths of sun perfect for pin sharp pictures. Above, mystical dark black. Below, an energetic outburst of color.




Elegant saddle stride.



Enjoying the journey together.



Cystal clear blues.



Happy Cycling!

Long Winters Bring Long Shadows

We're looking forward to long shadows today. This one from January 25th, 2007.

Red Coat, Red Pants, Red Bicycle

Here's another shot to add to our collection of Red Coats on Bicycles. So lovely.

Red pants on a rainy day add a certain puncuation mark on the urban landscape, complementing the umbrella.

A red bicycle can do the trick all on it's own.

Orange Glow

Brilliant coloured hair made just a bit more brilliant by the light of the sunset. What a relaxed way to wait for the red light to change. A combination of posture #3 and #8 on the Red Light Posture Series - the 10 postures Copenhageners use when waiting for lights to change.

Morning Commuting in Copenhagen

The snow has melted but you don't forget the cold for a long while.

ScarfAce

Big bundles of scarves are almost as much a trademark of Copenhagen as our bicycles. Damn handy, too, when freezing temperatures reign supreme

Ice Cold Cycling Goodness

Morning rush hour in -14 degrees.

Colours to match the sunshine!

Chancelloresses of the Chequers

Checquered pattens in the winter sun and -14 degree air.

Yes, that post title was a bit lame. Sorry.

Gentlemen's Saturday on Cycle Chic

Inspired by Mark over at London Cycle Chic and his recent Here Come the Boys post, we figured we'd make this Gentlemen's Saturday here on Cycle Chic.

It was -14 degrees this morning - chillier still with the wind chill - but the sun was shining so the world was perfect. (for our readers in Burma, Liberia and the USA - the only countries that haven't switched to Celcius - 14 degrees below zero is 6.8 degrees Fahrenheit :-) ) So here are some cycling Copenhagen gentlemen - kept chilled for freshness - for your perusal.






When you read this I'll be carving up the pistes in Sweden. Gone skiing with my son and some kids/parents from his class for the weekend. Only two hours from Copenhagen, so I'll be back soon.