Copenhagen Dreaming

Here's today's humble offerings from the bike culture of Copenhagen.

Balancing act on the median in classic Copenhagen cycling wear.


Reducing urban cycling to dreamlike forms and moods on the City Hall Square.


We're trying to jinx winter by posting this shot from a couple of months back. Springtime is here and let's move on. No more snow. Please. It's time for bare legs and skirts.


Wifealiciousness and I were trying out the new Mobiky Genius in the backyard. A cool folding bike that rides like a dream. It also is an interesting addition to our interior design concept:


Here's wishing everyone a lovely weekend.

Welcome to Copenhagen

Another Great Moment in Cycling. It's that moment we love so much here on Cycle Chic. Green light. Muscles tense. Bicycle propelled forward. Momentum achieved. Continue on.
And look frightfully fashionable while doing so. Ah, Copenhagen.

Any ideas for what this magical moment could be called? The initial thrust off the light? We've discussed it here at the blog, but couldn't come up with a fine, good name for it.

Anyway, here's today's photographic offerings from the bike lanes of Copenhagen:

Musical ride. Copenhagen cellos prefer being transported by bike. We've asked them. 9 out of 10 confirmed it.

Red Bag, Red Coat. Both heading home on the bike lanes.

Yet another Copenhagen supermum. Superstylish. Supercool. Super mum.

And with Flickr's new video function, we offer you this. The Art of Waiting For The Light To Change in Copenhagen:

Spring is Springing

Me and the boy wonder were off to buy him some new shoes when we were overtaken with a smile by two other Copenhageners.

Ease of use is the key to any bike culture.


Springtime sensations. Laughing girlfriends eating an ice lolly.

City Centre Chic

It's as if time has frozen and she doesn't even spin forward anymore. A sculpture of Copenhagen Chic. She might even still be there at Nytorv. Motionless and timeless.


Grabbing for something in her basket.

Two generations of stripy hats.

And a few chic chicos to round off:

The Yellow Bikes of Spring

Now that is style. And of course I mean the back tyre of my Velorbis Scrap Deluxe on the left.


One last dash of yellow bike in the afternoon light.

Marie and I were sitting outside at a café nearby here and watching the bikeworld go by.

A fellow (mobile) snapper

There's no better way for a photographer to navigate the city. Ride around, see something interesting, snap, and ride on.

Poetry in Motion

There are few places on the planet where the simple act of parking a bicycle is elevated to a symphony of grace, poetry and elegance.


The Subtle Art of Waiting at a Traffic Light. No fuss. No rush.


Everything i love about Copenhagen. Right here.


Springtime cool.

The Cycle Chic Manifesto

We've been discussing for ages the composing of a manifesto regarding Cycling Chic. We coined the phrase, after all, so we thought it necessary to highlight what it's all about. As ever, with a hint of seriousness, a splash of poetry and a dash of playfulness.

With that said, we present to you The Copenhagen Cycle Chic Manifesto. Here's a link to the manifesto in French.

- I choose to cycle chic and, at every opportunity, I will choose Style over Speed.

- I embrace my responsibility to contribute visually to a more aesthetically pleasing urban landscape.

- I am aware that my mere prescence in said urban landscape will inspire others without me being labelled as a 'bicycle activist'.

- I will ride with grace, elegance and dignity.

- I will choose a bicycle that reflects my personality and style.

- I will, however, regard my bicycle as transport and as a mere supplement to my own personal style. Allowing my bike to upstage me is unacceptable.

- I will endeavour to ensure that the total value of my clothes always exceeds that of my bicycle.

- I will accessorize in accordance with the standards of a bicycle culture and acquire, where possible, a chain guard, kickstand, skirt guard, fenders, bell and basket.

- I will respect the traffic laws.

- I will refrain from wearing and owning any form of 'cycle wear'.


(Let's be honest, steel-toed boots, lifevests, bullet-proof vests, construction hats, bike helmets or any other kind of safety gear have a hard time being chic, no matter how much the people who make them and profit off of them would like them to be. Chic isn't just on the surface, it's also in the brain so we encourage people to make an effort to understand the science of helmets. Or see this TED talk on the subject.)

Sunday Guest Photos - Geneva, Roma, Vancouver, Barcelona

Cool shot from Geneva by Zara.


Cycloromantica from Roma by Fotorita.


Waxy from Vancouver captured a little street corner slice of life.


Rodolfoto from Barcelona with a great shot of happy cyclists.

Say Hello to Marie

Say hello to Marie. She'll be contributing to the blog from now on and we're thrilled to have her on board.

Marie and I are currently writing a book together about Danish bike culture and are having a laugh doing so. Marie is well-versed on the subject after writing her thesis at Uni entitled: "The Modest Democracy of Daily Life - An analysis of the bicycle as a symbol of Danishness". In addition, she does her share of public-speaking on bike culture. So... a big up for Cycle Chic's [and Copenhagenize.com] newest chic member.


A flurry of activity off the light.


Three Out of Four Ain't Bad.

Have a Lovely Weekend

Two girlfriends met up on the City Hall Square just as a pedestrian strode elegantly to the bus stop.


When graceful coolness comes gliding to a stop at a red light, it sounds like a sigh.


Can't see how it can be that comfortable to ride, but then again, this is Copenhagen. It's how you look on what you ride, not how what you ride looks.


From A to B with time for texting at the red light.


Cool cat on a new Raleigh on the City Hall Square.

A Shawl Thing

Winter coats are being shed, spring outfits are reappearing . . . at last!

Thor's Day Photos

Currently refered to as Thursday.

Red & yellow - complete with fetching red earrings. What a groovy bike, too.

A sudden gentle gust of springtime.

A splendid ensemble. All grace and style and cool.

Seriously, what a spectacularly fetching ensemble. Complete with standard issue skirtguard.

If you have the time and inclination, cast your vote for this photo over at JPG magazine here:

Sleeting Moments