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11 June 2013

Street Photography by a Five Year Old

Everybody sees their city differently. What does the city look like through the eyes of a five year-old girl named Lulu-Sophia? She's my kid. She grows up in a home filled with cameras. So I decided to find out.

The Canon 7D is always on the window sill at our place and, when we're riding around on the Bullitt cargo bike, I let Lulu-Sophia carry the 7D in the box.

I never say what she should take photos of. I just say "take photos if you want". Totally up to her. I don't notice what she does but when I load the photos onto the computer, I get to see what she sees. It's wonderful.

I've made a little set of her street photography work on Flickr but here are some of her Cycle Chic shots from the urban landscape. Both from the flat and from the Bullitt.

And of course, the set wouldn't be complete without a shot of your big brother, Felix.

10 June 2013

Super Elegant Strides

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Some people look as great walking their bikes as riding them! Above; determined stride on a cold Winter’s day. Below; pure chic’ness with a woolly top to complement the curly hair.

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Stylish simple strolling.

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Airy summer color combo.

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Looking good in the sun despite all the archetype Copenhagen Gent’s lackadaisical style effort.

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Happy Cycling!

9 June 2013

Kids Today

Sheesh. Kids today. Living a life of independent mobility in their city.

8 June 2013

Wickedly Wonderful Wicker

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Copenhagen girls love their bike baskets. Traditional, natural, designer style and modern fabrics. There's a bike basket for everyone but the wicker baskets still stand out as first choice in Copenhagen.

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Bags, nick-knack and dogs fit nicely.

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And for shopping the basket cannot be beat.

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The only downside is that the harsh Danish weather tends to wear wicker baskets down.

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Happy Cycling!

6 June 2013

Copenhagen Blonde - New Guest Writer

New stuff coming up here on Cycle Chic. Our good friend Copenhagen Blonde is going to be guest blogging each Friday with shots of Copenhageners and recommendations for what to do and see in Copenhagen the coming weekend.

Always seen cycling about Copenhagen on her Velorbis, The Blonde blogs all about Copenhagen life over at her Copenhagen Blonde blog. Be sure to check it out and follow her articles each Friday right here at Cycle Chic. We're happy to have her on board.

And keep an eye out for her bicycle on the streets of Copenhagen.

5 June 2013

Cycle Chic Films - Vancouver Cycle Chic

One of the proud members of The Cycle Chic Republic - the good people at Vancouver Cycle Chic - have produced a series of wonderful portrait films.

Here is the first film in the series. Meet Simon.

Enjoy.

3 June 2013

Car-Free Commuting

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The daily commute is where Copenhageners put in millions of kilometres each year. That's it. Cycling is simply efficient, enjoyable transportation. Fun, easy & stress free.