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?