One winter morning

P1080803, originally uploaded by Aaron78.

This girl's marvellous bag was a welcome touch of colour on the coldest day of the year so far.

Wind Chill -20

Wind Chill -20, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Temperature: -2 C.
Wind Strength: 15 mps. [metres per second].
Wind Chill: -20 C.

But still stylish on her bike in Copenhagen.

Guest Photo: Copenhagen

We love posting guest photos and when they are taken in our own town by a guest to the city, that's even better.

Thanks to our mate Sam from Madrid [Elsamu on Flickr], who visited Copenhagen last summer and was amazed by our chic cycling culture. This photo sums it all up for him... and for us.

Remember... if you're in possession of any chic cycling photos from other cities, be sure to let us know.

And remember, if you don't make bike commuting look effortless, you may be doing it wrong. Style over speed.

Commute

Commute, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

The afternoon exodus from the city centre begins. Streams of bikes moving in long, organic lines in all directions away from the city.

Winter Fashions

Winter Fashions, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Shiny boots avec vélo.

Copenhagen Chic New Years

Copenhagen Chic New Years, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

It was 18:17 on New Year's Eve in Copenhagen.
Temperature: 1 degree.
The streets and bike lanes were busy with people heading to parties and get togethers.

An expectant mood. So expectant that one doesn't give riding in a skirt and heels in that temperature a second thought.

Happy New Year from Copenhagen Cycle Chic!

Summer Memories

Summer Memories, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

We were down by the harbour playing petanque with some friends and colleagues, after which we had a curry down the road.

Here, in the middle of a Nordic winter, images like these serve a noble cause. The shortest day of the year is behind us. There are three extra minutes of light each day in Copenhagen.

Summer is slowly, surely returning.

Copenhagen Boots

Copenhagen, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

The King's New Square one day.
Chatting on the mobile while circling the square on the bike lane.

Raleigh Meets Louboutin

Raleigh Meets Louboutin, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Match made in heaven, we say.

Uomo con bike

Uomo con bike, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Winter moods near the city hall square in Copenhagen.

Guest Photos: Copenhagen

DJ Nicoline, originally uploaded by metz79.

A wonderful photo from the Copenhagen nightlife, taken by fellow Copenhagen Flickrite Metz79 - a super cool photographer and all round groovy person. The photo is titled titled 'DJ Nicoline'.

The sticker on the bike says, "It's only love, give it away." We've seen them around before and love the slogan.

And here's another photo we found on Flickr, taken in our own 'hood.
'Girl on the bike' by Heroneya

Happy Christmas!

Guest Photos: London and Copenhagen

Firstly, a guest photo from our own 'hood, taken by Kit Hodge on a visit in 2005. She's the head of the cool Neighbors Project. That's Kit on the right.
"Love your blog. It's exactly what I've been saying to folks here in the U.S. for a while. I _loved_ biking in Copenhagen. Keep up the important work.
Best, Kit Hodge"

This is a great photo from London, which a reader found over at Bikereader.com. Weaving her way through the cabs and busses on Oxford Street.

Guest Photos: Amsterdam

We thought it best if we cleaned up our inbox before we head off for Christmas.
Thanks, firstly, to Danny Jansen, who sent us the above photo he snapped in Amsterdam. A cycling chic couple indeed.

And since we like a good theme, here's another chic couple in Amsterdam, this one taken by Tricia Royal from Bits and Bobbins.


"Love the blog. i'm a big advocate of bike riding, as is my husband and friends here in San Francisco, thankfully one of the more bike-friendly cities in the US. Cheers, Tricia"

Thanks to you both for thinking of us and sending your photos along. And Tricia, if you have any chic photos from San Fran, let's see them!

Moment of Clarity

Moment of Clarity, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

The light just changed. She has barely rolled five centimetres, but she is moving. Checking for cars before turning left.

Leaning

Leaning, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Which way you lean while stopped at a light on bike is a personal choice.