Snowy Details

As you can see from the pictures above, whether it is snowing or not, the daily bicycle commuter does not change clothes to particular winter gear when the weather changes the grey urban landscape to a white layer. Urban cycling in winter does not require your wardrobe to have something specific. Just the typical winter clothes will do and that is what you can see in the streets of Copenhagen. Life still goes on and it is still fun and easy.

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Viking Biking in February

Some might say that they are urban heroes, but cycling all year round in Copenhagen is a common thing. 75 % of bicycle commuters do it. Snowflakes in your eyes while trying to pass by some slower bicycle user, or just perfectly created desire lanes on the street. Viking biking is exciting and snow on the ground or temperature below zero won't stop bicycles to roll on the streets, because still, it is the easiest and fastest way to get from A to B. Moreover, the winter city finally changes from grey to a layer of white. And there is no other way how to enjoy that then taking your bicycle and go outside.

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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.



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Bicycle Bears

Ready for that Bear hug? Looking warm and cosy.


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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!


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Monday Morning Blues: Iced Bike

You know its going to be a tough week when park your bike at night only to find this in the morning...


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Clear and Dry

The cycle tracks have the highest priority when clearing snow. They are cleared before the roads even get touched. Even on a Sunday evening, like in the photo above. Getting ready for the rush in the morning, but also providing clear cycling for whoever is out there at the moment, transporting themselves from A to B.

See how Copenhagen prioritises cycle tracks for snow clearance here.

Winter Ride

Some more Viking Biking. This is my route to work each day at Copenhagenize Design Co.. Up over Knippels Bridge. 75% of Copenhageners cycle all winter. On all sorts of bikes.

Along Hans Christian Andersen's Boulevard, rush hour looks like this. It's only one light cycle but a bit of snow doesn't stop the bicycles.

Cargo bikes roll on, as well.

Like any other day, I stop at Sweet Treat for coffee before getting to the office. A fantastic little café to visit if you're in town.

Viking Biking

Winter is upon us here in Copenhagen. Snow last week. Temperatures below freezing - and even farther with the inevitable wind chill. Still, the bicycles rolled on.

For more photos of Viking Biking - Copenhageners cycling in the snow and cold - check out our Copenhagen Viking Biking blog on Tumblr.

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!



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Cool Stuff

Cool hat.

Cool conversation.

Cool bass line.

Cool DIY coffee holder.

Fashion Week Girl: “Leather and fur is the perfect combination to cycle in winter”

“I'm from Copenhagen. I cycle everyday and I love my bike even if it's falling apart.”

“What would be your tips to cycle in winter? Do you wear specific clothes?”

“I like to look good and of course I want to feel warm. Leather and fur is the perfect combination. You can find these clothes in vintage shops.”

“What do you like when you bike in winter?”

“When there is snow on the ground, the noise is different. The city is more quiet”.

“Do you have a funny story which happened while you were cycling?”

“One day the weather was really cold and the ground very slippery, a police car turned right and as I did not see it, I ended up directly on their bonnet. I was lying on their car but I had nothing, so it was finally a kind of a funny story.”

More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.

Portraits of cyclists - Oda: "I miss skiing. I used to ski everyday."

"I'm from Norway, but I live in Copenhagen to do my studies. I bought a bike when I arrived."

"Why?"
"Mostly because it's really practical, fast and also cheap."

"What equipment are you carrying in your bike?"
"Er...I miss skiing. A lot. I used to ski everyday."

"Do you cycle in Norway?"
"Sometimes. Usually just in summer, since there is lot of snow and... hills."

"Do you think you will bike more when you will go back to Norway?"
"Yeap. At least if I don't live in the mountains, but in the city center of Oslo. I'll probably take my bike to work. I can consider using the new bike-sharing system. But you know it's kinda difficult to get around on bike in Oslo."

Urban cross-country skiing

More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.

Tracks in the Snow

Follow your Desire Line(s).

Viking Biking in Black and White

Cargo bike headwind.

Overtaking.

Viking Biking

It's been a dull winter. Finally, however, it started to snow yesterday. The winter city changes with a layer of white. It brightens up and becomes almost cheerful, despite the sub-zero temperatures.

Winter Rising

Winter. As yet, no lasting snow in Copenhagen. But we're ready for it when it comes.

Winter Wonderland

Continuing the theme of winter cycling, here are some more shots of Copenhageners just getting on with it.