No need to rush. Time is on your side. Bikes weave seamlessly through the urban landscape. Congestion, cramped spaces and concealment is a car thing.
This is the good life!
Happy Cycling!
1 March 2014
Relax!
No need to rush. Time is on your side. Bikes weave seamlessly through the urban landscape. Congestion, cramped spaces and concealment is a car thing.
This is the good life!
Happy Cycling!
28 February 2014
Mister Copenhagen Urban Cowboy and Miss OOPS
WAUW – and hey there ;) Watching My Urban Cowboy walk by – on Copenhagen Strøget. With his sixpence, brilliant messenger bag. And his Horse On Wheels.
Here’s Miss OOPS:
Crossing the Copenhagen street a bit too early, I caught this Fashionista in giving the car drivers a begging pleaaase, pave away for the cyclists (O;
This guy I photographed – but forgot to include his bicycle… LOL.
My first glimpse of Mr. Urban Cowboy. Joined by an Elegant Winter Chic Lady in high heels.
Enjoy your weekend!
Ps. My Lady in Red & I enjoying Copenhagen Spring today.
26 February 2014
Portraits of cyclists: « It's my first ladies bike »
«I'm
from Jutland. I cycle everyday since I arrived in Copenhagen six year
ago. I used to cycle in Jutland too.»
« Do
you know how many bike did you get so far in your life ? »
« In
Copenhagen, I had twelve bikes but it's my first ladies bike. I have
ride men bikes all my life before. »
More pictures of Copenhagen on Byliv in CPH.
21 February 2014
Rock Star on Wheels. And...
Well, hello there ;)
19 February 2014
Portraits of cyclists: Mads - « an old lady told me I was wearing beautiful pink socks »
« I cycle everyday in Copenhagen and I’m also a race cyclist. I’m really into cycling and so far, I have owned 17 different bikes and I’m only 23. »
« Do you remember a story that occurred while you were riding in the streets of Copenhagen? »
« My trouser is ridden up and people can see my socks. One day, I was standing at a traffic light and an old lady told me I was wearing beautiful pink socks. Actually, it happened a couple of time. »
More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.
14 February 2014
The Art of Bicycling
Some people – some clever photographers – can make a rusty old bike look like art. Like Copenhagen guy Thomas Rousing.
The beauty of a shadow!
Come shine…
… or rain.
Ps. Happy Valentines Day 
12 February 2014
What To Drink After #VikingBiking
If you follow either Cycle Chic or Copenhagenize you may have seen the #vikingbiking hashtag on Twitter or Instagram. We were amused to discover that a variation of the hashtag exists as a product. Biking Viking coffee, available online at Ingebretsens.
Uh oh... we just discovered they have chocolate, too.
Portraits of cyclists: Lilian - "The day before I gave birth to my son, I was on my bike"
"I
cycle everyday. So, I really need my bike and I love this one,
especially the color."
"What
do you like when you bike in winter?"
"I
like to get some fresh air and to exercice."
"What
would be your tips to cycle in winter? Do you wear specific clothes?"
"You
should not dress to warmly, since you produce heat while you’re
cycling. You really don’t need skiing clothes. You just need to
wear a windproof outfit and of course a warm pair of gloves."
"What
is your most unforgettable memory related to your bike?"
"The
day before I gave birth to my son, the « water breaking »
happened when I was on my bike on my way to the hospital".
Even
if it seems incredible for a lot of other countries, here in
Danemark, women cycle when they are pregnant, and they even bike with
contractions to the hospital. Read here.
More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.
7 February 2014
Bikes of Copenhagen - with the clever eyes of Thomas Rousing
Bikes is the big thing these days, it all about the healthy green way to get from A to B. They are so popular that almost 200 gets stolen every day, including mine! Damn you bike thiefs… I ride my bike every day to and from work, it’s the easist way to get around the city.
CPH BLONDE guest blogger Thomas Rousing
CPH BLONDE guest blogger Thomas Rousing
Aah, look at the skies! When bicycling at the same time it makes you feel like a bird. Flying. Freedom.
Your shadow is part of the overall beautiful biking experience.
WAUW.
5 February 2014
Fashion Week Girl: “Leather and fur is the perfect combination to cycle in winter”
“I'm from Copenhagen. I cycle everyday and I love my bike even if it's falling apart.”
“What would be your tips to cycle in winter? Do you wear specific clothes?”
“I like to look good and of course I want to feel warm. Leather and fur is the perfect combination. You can find these clothes in vintage shops.”
“What do you like when you bike in winter?”
“When there is snow on the ground, the noise is different. The city is more quiet”.
“Do you have a funny story which happened while you were cycling?”
“One day the weather was really cold and the ground very slippery, a police car turned right and as I did not see it, I ended up directly on their bonnet. I was lying on their car but I had nothing, so it was finally a kind of a funny story.”
More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv in CPH.
31 January 2014
Finally a Norwegian who... : My Favorite 3 Cycle Chic Winter Moments
Here's three of my favorite freezy Cycle Chic moments - love the photos, love the short spot on text.
Moment #1:
... I would add also walking with high heels...
Moment #3:
Happy birthday again, Mikael!
And see you again next Friday, guys.
Peace & Love,
a-g & www.cphblonde.com
29 January 2014
Portraits of cyclists - Sidsel: « Cycling is still the most effective way to get to work »
«I bike everyday. I almost never cycle for fun. I always use it to go somewhere. »
« Do you like biking in winter? »
« Even though there is lot of snow, I think cycling is still the most effective way to get to work. It is the means of transportation that take the less time. »
« Do you know our blog ? »
« Yes, I do know your blog since a friend of mine is the woman on the cover of the book Cyclists & Cycling Around the World! »
More pictures of Copenhagen every day on Byliv In CPH.
27 January 2014
My Favourite Snowstorm Photos
It's always hard to make a favourites list when you have seven years of archive photos. It's snowing out there in Copenhagen this morning (-18 C with the windchill, by the way), so here's a (long) selection of my favourite snowstorm photos.
80% of Copenhageners cycle all winter. In a snowstorm, that will drop further, but there are still a wonderful amount of bicycle users going about their business on bikes in the city.
Over at Copenhagenize.com you can read about how a modern city prioritizes snow clearance for bicycle traffic in the Ultimate Snow Clearance Blogpost. Here, you can see how Copenhageners just get on with it. As my mother would say, it's "put a sweater on" weather today.
Walk or ride. It's your choice.
Cycling is sociable, even in the snow.
Sometimes the snow catches up with the snow clearance but it is a temporary situation. The plows are coming soon.
Morning traffic in a headwind.
Nighttime winter cycling.
Sometimes you have a tailwind. Sometimes not.
Morning rush hour on the world's busiest bicycle street, Nørrebrogade.
Multitasking on a bicycle in the snow.
Your closet is filled with cycling clothes.
Little changes in the snow. Still stuff to transport. Places to go, people to see.
Viking Biking.
Morning rush hour on Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard at left and Nordre Fasanvej, at right.
Cycling is just walking with wheels.
Heading home in the evening.
Dapper on a Friday night.
A pillar of calm in a world of chaos.
Rise out of the saddle, or don't. It's up to you.
Always time for a conversation on a bicycle.
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