Bad Day At Cycle Chic + Rainy Moods

Once in a while there's a bad day here at Cycle Chic. I wasn't even trying to take a photo of this Copenhagener. I was focused on something up ahead. My finger hit the button and I first saw the result at home.

Which goes to show that you can virtually close your eyes and point your camera in Copenhagen and you'll probably end up with a shot of a chic Copenhagener.


I love this rainy day shot. I love all the shots when a cyclist is just launching into motion but this one is great. Both chaps have just reached speed and their right feet are gliding towards the pedals. It's stationary and yet filled with movement, motion, momentum.


Another little umbrella shot.

Coeur de Pirate - Musique Chic with Bicycles

Coeur de Pirate || Comme des enfants from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.

The brilliant Coeur de Pirate out of Montréal - 'Heart of a Pirate' en anglais - has this brilliant video for their number Commes des enfants.

The bicycle plays a feature role. Musique, chic, fantastique. Thanks to my mate, Joel, for the heads up.

Good Things

Nothing like a bit of Nordic backlightaciousness gracing a Copenhagener on a bike in killer heels.


And then you have the Copenhagen version of The French Lieutenant's Woman. Classic style.


And then there is Lululicious. She took a break at the playground to sit in the box of my Velorbis Long John. I haven't personalised it that much just yet. There are stickers for our Danish bike helmet website Cykelhjelm.org and a Slow Bicycle Movement sticker. And the shopping bag for the Slow Bike Movement, too, from the online store.

I had made a box for it but Harry at Larry vs Harry offered to have a bigger one made for me, so I took him up on it. It's great. The kids love riding in it, too:

I only really use the Long John for transporting the kids, but it is brilliant and practical. Old school charm, brand new bike.

Conquering Physical Challenges With the Bicycle

We've posted a few of these photos before, but here is a little series showing how the bicycle increases mobility for those faced with physical challenges. The chap above is dapper and chic on his trike, looking sharp in his suit and scarf. The fact that his right arm is missing is a detail. He still gets around perfectly well.


Cycling while pregnant is virtually a prescription in Denmark. It lightens the load and keeps you exercising and keeps you mobile.


When aging sets in, there are still plenty of opportunities for getting around - and looking sharp while doing so. The bicycle is such a liberation tool to this day, just as it was back it at the beginning of bicycle culture.



Many elderly ride trikes in Copenhagen.

Disabled persons are often seen on bicycles, like this chap with Down's Syndrome at the beach last summer.

If you're 'vertically challenged' as political correctness will have it, there's nothing stopping you from riding a bike.

Even with a leg in a cast, if the injury allows it, you are flying along the bike lanes like there is no tomorrow.

Sunday Launch Party

A Copenhagener launches her bicycle into motion. She has a little Danish flag - Dannebrog, the world's oldest national flag - in her hair. I'm guessing she's heading to a birthday or other celebration.


Two Copenhageners launch off the lights in the rain. That magical moment when human powered transport begins.

Lørdag With Lars

We'll leave it up to Lars today - Lørdag [Saturday in Danish]. Brilliant shot. The little flowery thing in the hair is all the rage at the moment.

O-ba-ma.

Steady On

Steady as a rock. The light was just changing and the other cyclists were doing a double check for cars before pushing off. Some Copenhageners are in less of a hurry.


Philadelphia Cycle Chic from the website for Haley Trikes - a company that makes these cool cargo bikes. We posted about them over at Copenhagenize.com.