Cycling in CopenhagenAndreas Hammershøj

Rules and etiquette

Stick to the right

Stick to the right

Never ride in the wrong direction

Just don’t do it

Just don’t do it.

Look around and behind before changing lanes

Give signsStop:

Give signsTurn left:

Give signsTurn right:

Do not ride on sidewalks, pedestrian streets or in parks

Merging into traffic

Use lights after dark

Respect trucks turning rightGenerally try to get eye contact with drivers if in doubt

So, what happens if you don’t follow the rules?

So, what happens if you don’t follow the rules? • You might end up acting like a jerk

So, what happens if you don’t follow the rules? • You might end up acting like a jerk• You might get hurt

So, what happens if you don’t follow the rules? • You might end up acting like a jerk• You might get hurt• You might get fined by Police

So, what happens if you don’t follow the rules? • You might end up acting like a jerk• You might get hurt• You might get fined by Police

700,- to 1000,-

Helmets?

Alcohol?

Infrastructure and how to handle it

Infrastructure and how to handle it

Minor streets

Infrastructure and how to handle it Shared Space

Infrastructure and how to handle it

Cycle tracks and lanes

Infrastructure and how to handle it

Bus stops

Infrastructure and how to handle it

Intersections with traffic lights

Respect traffic lights

Right turns

Undtaget = exempt

Undtaget = exempt

Left turns

Public transport

Public transport

Red S-trainsfree - but stick to the dedicated carrigages No bikes get on or off at Nørreport during rush hour: 07:00 - 08:30 15:30 - 17:30

Public transport

MetroRequires bike ticket or check in

Bikes not allowed during rush hour: 07:00 - 09:00 15:30 - 17:30

Public transport

Other trainsRequires bike ticket or check in Check with a ticket office or online if crossing bridges

Public transport

BusIt’s complicated

Public transport

Harbour BusRequires bike ticket or check in

Public transport

TaxiIt is mandatory for taxis to carry bike racks

The Bike

The Bike

Adjust seat hight

The Bike

Adjust seat hight- so you don’t look like a noob

The Bike

How to park it

“Bicycle will be removed without responsibility“

The Bike

How to lock it

Bike shops

Buying a bike Shops

Buying a bike Buying used

Buying a bike Buying used DBA.dk

Where to go?

Northern Suburbs

NordhavnBispebjerg

Nørrebro

City

Østerbro

Frederiksberg

Vesterbro

Amager Urban

Airport

Dragør

Kalvebod Fælled

Sydhavn

Christianshavn& Christiania

Islandsbrygge

Refshaleøen

Amager Rural

Valby

Cycling in Copenhagen is safe

Cycling in Copenhagen is safe 4 mio km cycled between every serious accident Safety in numbers Drivers are used to cyclists

Questions?