Copenhagen Chuck Chic

One can debate whether or not Converse shoes are 'chic' but it's hard to deny their funk value... can't get around that. Even though Chucks have lost a great deal of their historic rebel yell since the company went bust a few years back, [bought by Nike and the shoes are now made in Asia] Chuckies are still quite groovy on the right person. And the right bike lane.

Guest Photo: San Francisco, USA

What a lovely shot from one of our readers, David in San Francisco.

"I live in San Francisco, a very bike-friendly city (by US standards, at least), but seeing these shots makes me yearn for Amsterdam or Copenhagen.
Here is a shot I took at the New Belgium Brewing "Tour de Fat" in Golden Gate Park last July."

Thanks so much for sending it in to us, David. It's such a cool shot - a happy marriage of totally retro style and modern attitude.

Do you [or anyone else out there] know what brand the bike is? We can't make out the logo on the frame.

What a Drag

What a Drag, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Her kickstand was dragging and, in best Copenhagen style, she just flicked it back into place with her heeled shoes before continuing on.

Pedestrian Pause

Pedestrian Pause, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

In the heart of the city a cyclist - after having paused for pedestrians crossing to and from the metro station at Nørreport - waits for the crowd of bikes ahead of her to start moving.

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!