Nice Birks

He's comfortable. He's chic. He's pretty goofy, too.

Cycle Chic has no age limit

When you're out and about in Copenhagen, seniors on the bikes can be the ones that catch your attention the most. See yourself...

It is Indian Summer in Copenhagen

Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn. As of right now, Copenhagen is enjoying the sunny and warm days. Cycle Chic spotted the locals on their bikes close to the harbour.

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Urban Exchange of Tension

Cycling in Copenhagen is a relaxed affair, but even on a late summer afternoon the tension can rise. Make sure you use hand signals when turning right... 

Dungaree Dress Jamboree

It's the beginning of September and we're still getting moments of aching sunshine in Copenhagen. Meanwhile, she's happy and effortlessly cycling with a dungaree on, navy blue stripes flattering her olive green bike and marmalade specs matching her back tire. 

Musik

More August throwbacks. 2007, flip flops, dimples & big headphones.
Musik, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Everyone needs a soundtrack for their lives.

Text

Throwing it back to Summer 2007. Nine years ago, we spotted ombré girl texting in her sandal heels. Year the first iphone was released.
Text, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Sending a quick text message from the bike lane.
A hefty fine if caught, but it's rarely enforced.

Generations

#tbt Nine years ago, how do these generations look now?
Generations, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

Two generations of Copenhagen cyclists in the afternoon sun.

Bike lanes often painted blue where they cross an intersection. It increases awareness and visibility for the cars and trucks.

The Impossible Length of Autumn Bicycle Shadows

It's that season again. We're transitioning into winter. It's hard to describe Nordic light. It changes radically throughout the year and has a thousand variations. All beautiful. In autumn - and spring - there are many signals that we're changing seasons. One of them is the growing length of the shadows as the sun hangs lower in the sky.

Shadows become impossibly long.

So long that it sometimes feels like they wrap around the whole world and you have to chase yourself down the cycle tracks.

The morning light is crisper and sharper than ever. Your shadow follows you along as you squint into the sunrise.

Shadows of this length make you contemplate yourself and your size on the urban landscape.

You're often much larger than life.

The quality of the light offers up shadows that are sharply defined around the edges.



You often can't help but notice yourself on the urban landscape.

Sometimes your shadow chases you, sometimes you follow your shadow through the city.

The length of time it takes to overtake another bicycle user increases drastically when your shadows are this long.



Nordic light and it's accompanying shadows are timeless. Here a famous photograph from Tage Christiansen during the 1940s.

So Simple - So Stylish

A little grey, black & pink with a stroke of sun. Just rolling quietly by. Copenhagen summer perfection. I wish all cyclists could enjoy the same relaxed ride.


Happy Cycling!

Pure Pink

Relax. Enjoy the soft, colorful light. Flash that pure pink all over. Just another Copenhagen Cycle Chic scenery.


Happy Cycling!

Ultra Cargo Bike

Maybe the largest cargo bike I have ever seen in Copenhagen. The wooden hold is very cool. I imagine its a bike-able shop for selling food or drinks.


Happy Cycling!

Blindfold Biking

Ups! Caught out by a gust of wind (still looking great).


Happy Cycling!

The Real MaCoy

No hiding when Summer hits Copenhagen. Neck-starp T-shirt with strips and a big smile. Smiles win!


Happy Cycling!