Simply This

Father and son in the evening light on their Short John.


Copenhagener pedalling casually over Knippels Bridge.

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.

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.

Raintastic

Autumnal rain on the bike lanes. A stylish Copenhagen Supermum and her boy in the rainy afternoon rush hour.


Another supermum, 'sans enfant' crossed my path.


'Chic' is, and always will be, a relative term. Nevertheless, a splash of colour on a rainy isn't a bad thing.


Red rain poncho, heavy load on the Short John.

CPH Cycle Chic in A-dam

This is Marc from Amsterdamize who was so sweet to show Copenhagen Cycle Chic around Amsterdam this summer. We can't wait to drink him under the table if he ever dares to show up here in CPH...

A series of Amsterdam beauties:














To say whether Amsterdam or Copenhagen is the most cycle chic city is like having to choose between salty licorice and chocolate... (very difficult for a Dane, actually!)

But then, if you can combine the two (CPH & A-dam cycle chic), why bother?

Here's a video Marc shot while biking Velomama (aka Marie) around town. We're discussing the differences between Amsterdam and Copenhagen's bike culture - for instance the use of panniers and boxes vs. baskets, the use of bike locks and the extend of traffic regulation in the two cities...

Shades of Gold

Golden colour on the gloriously car-free Nørrebrogade.





A golden yellow mini-bike leading the pack.

This is how you watch a concert [lead singer wearing a golden dress] on the City Hall Square. On or beside your bike.

Automotive Sensory Deprivation

Driving in a car has so many sensory limitations.

You never get to regard peoples' hair at a stop light. You don't get to experience the scent of peoples' shampoo, perfume or cologne at a red light or as they pass you on the bike lanes.

You never hear fingers drumming gently on handlebars as the cyclist next to you enjoys a song on their mp3 player.


You don't get to smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to go.

You miss out on overhearing the passionate discussions of children as they flow through the city.


You can't hear the crunch of teeth on a fresh, autumn apple.

Seriously

Serious Heels.

Seriously small dog.

Seriously big dog.

Seriously wide bike lane. Read why it's suddenly wider on copenhagenize.com.

Carry On, Copenhagen

Classic Copenhagen street scene, including bikes and a cargo bike ridden by a Supermum in heels.

City Hall Square one day. Blue on blue with a poncho-clad Supermum.

For more about Danish cargo bike culture, I have an article online at The Los Angeles Times right here.

Autumnal Tuesday

The cape lives on despite being sooo last year. We don't mind at all when it looks this splendid. The bow in the hair completes the classy outfit.
If you're wondering, the heavily-laden bicycle in the middle, up front, is a postman. Four panniers and a bag on the front rack.

As seen here, too.


The sun is shining and, although the air is cooler, there are some Copenhageners that haven't quite made the jump to autumn just yet. Luckily.

Sunday Somethings

She's got her own thing going on and it works for her.

There are certain photos I've taken that are Cycle Chic All-Stars. This is an older photo, but it is one of my personal favourites. I hadn't seen it for a while, had a look, and thought I'd repost it.

Cycle/Football Chic for kids. Felix heading home from a football tournament. Complete with a well-deserved medal around his neck and shinpads on his legs.

A Copenhagen nurse doing her rounds. Visiting the elderly and/or infirm in their homes. By bike, of course.