17 June 2013

Leggings & Jeggings

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Not into the code of the Fashion Police I can only state the incontrovertible; Leggings and Jeggings are galore here in Copenhagen. Comfortable, practical and warmer than stockings they go really well with biking. Above; stylish flower patterned jeggings. Below; half&half borderline Bordeaux.

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Elegant snakeskin leggings topped off with a matching leather jacket – way off limits according to some. But what’s not to like?
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Wow-outfit; see-me silver coded leggings with point blank stilettoes!
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Finally, a Copenhagen favorite; traditional leggings with a protective wind shell for those frosty & windy mornings.
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Happy Cycling!



15 June 2013

Zipping Zippers

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Zippers are zipping through Copenhagen zigzagging around town. Above; great jacket/pant zip combo. Below; Horizontal and vertical zips combined.

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Cool cat with oversized zippers.
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Full double row zippered dress.
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For the gents an elegant, simple single line zipper.
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Happy Cycling!


14 June 2013

Bike guide: What to do in Copenhagen this weekend


… it’s weekend, the sun is shining - well, they say it will on Saturday - you want to enjoy Copenhagen, so what do you do?
Hey Friend, do what I did last Sunday; grab your bike and head for Copenhagen Vesterport Station!
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It’s possible to carry my bike up the stairs, in a special side slide. But I’m lazy, so I take the elevator… Notice the candy colored  Palads Theatre in the background – love it!
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The reason why I choose to step off at Vesterport is I’d like to bicycle through The Latin Quarter. Here’s always exciting people & places to see – here I am in Studiestræde.
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Already in Nyhavn! Saying hi to Mr. Muffin.
Ice cream & happiness in Nyhavn
Join me further on to The Little Mermaid & some ugly (NOT) ducklings aka H.C. Andersen - click here to see more pictures on my blog CPH BLONDE (O;

You take care, happy bicycling out there!

Peace & Love,
a-g

12 June 2013

Mid-June: shorts and sun


 Hi Cycle Chic readers,

I'm the blogger of Byliv in Copenhague and I'm glad to contribute to Copenhagen Cycle Chic. I'm French and after moving from Paris, I enjoy biking everyday in Copenhagen.
Cyclists do enhance the city !

I'll try to capture every week what is trendy to wear when you are cycling in Copenhagen.
Find out the result through pictures every Wednesday and share your comments !

  


Second week of June: shorts - from mini-shorts for the girls to Bermuda shorts for the boys - are the outfit to wear for biking to work or school. Yes, this week is sunny and hot, and Copenhagen is a casual chic city.



11 June 2013

Street Photography by a Five Year Old

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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.
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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Long and winding road.
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Converging lines.
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Splendid city view.
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Happy Cycling!


2 June 2013

Back to the Bicycle


Let's face it. Everything went wrong the day he stopped riding his bicycle and bought that car.
But he realises that at the end. A new day dawns.