Cycle Guide DK

The Comprehensive Guide to Cycling in Copenhagen and Denmark

Archive for May, 2010

Street Signs

Knowledge of the traffic signs is important so that you know what you are expected to do. Some of the signs can be somewhat confusing. For example, the sign pictured below means that it is a one way street, but that cyclists are exempted from the one way rule Be aware that there are also [...]

Suggested Routes

Street Types

After our research and investigation of cycling infrastructure in Copenhagen, we came up with a list to describe the various street types. These street types are: 1. Cycle path with median between bicycle and moving auto lanes. 2. Cycle path separated from moving auto lanes by a raised curb, which may or may not be [...]

Weather Conditions

Cycling in the Wind Copenhagen overall has a flat terrain, making it quite the comfortable city to cycle in. In terms of topology and weather conditions, the wind may be one of the only obstacles to smooth cycling trip. Be prepared to experience heavy wind gusts while cycling in Copenhagen. Copenhagen is a windy city, [...]

Photo Gallery

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Buy a Bike

Here is a popular place to purchase a cargo bike: Larry vs. Harry larryvsharry.com Frederiksborggade 41 – 1361 Copenhagen K – Denmark +45 31 36 17 19 They are the designers and manufacturers of the BULLIT cargo bikes.

Bike Rental

Here are some popular places to rent bikes: Baisikeli cph-bike-rental.dk Turesensgade 10 – 1368 Copenhagen K. – Mobile: +45 26 70 02 29 Baisikeli has set up a project where they collect used bicycles in Denmark and send the bicycles to Africa for helping provide better transportation. They finance to project through renting out some [...]

Bicycle Rush Hour

In Copenhagen, 37% everyone working or studying use a bicycle to commute.  So, when all these bikes are out on the roads, it can get quite busy.  Morning rush hour occurs around 7:00, and evening rush hour occurs around 16:30.  Cycling in rush hour can be a bit intimidating because of all the bikes, however, [...]

Illegal Behaviors

Some of the cyclists in Copenhagen decide to not follow the rules when its convenient.  As long as you don’t interfere with anyone and do it without hesitation, then breaking the rules will be tolerated.  The rule that is broken most often is turning right on red.  Turning right on red is never allowed, but [...]

Passing Other Cyclists

When you first start cycling, you will most likely be passed by everyone, which is why it is important to stay to the right (see Top Ten Tips ). When you wish to pass someone, if they followed the Top Ten Tips and are staying to the right, then simply pass them on the left [...]