Early Morning On Blågårdsgade

Caught this from my window this morning.

Exclamation Marks

Flashes of red. Subtle exclamation marks rolling through the urban lanscape.

Washington - and the Invisible Man

Had half an hour before a meeting at the White House to take some shots of the Washington cycle scene. There were quite a few people biking past the White House including a police officer. "Here's the picture to go for" I thought. Alas, when I asked him if I could take his picture he replied with a gruff "No!". So you will have to imagine the invisible biking police officer vigilantly patrolling the White House Gates.

I was pleasantly surprised by the city bike system in Washington - next time I visit Washington I'll try it and report back here.


Packed to go.


Praying - and protesting at the same time.


Hello & Good Bye!


Happy cycling!

Tails

I spotted this brilliant shot over at Valencia Cycle Chic and simply had to post it here. Splendid!

Wherever he is heading, here's a perfect candidate for a date:

Yellow Brick Road

The old naval officers buildings in Copenhagen provide a picturesque backdrop to the morning commuters with yellow painted houses and cobble stone streets. Enjoy!

Weekdays there's a constant stream of people during the morning hours.


Next stop Kindergarten!






Happy cycling!

The Questioning City (we know the answer)

Brilliant flashback to Cambridge, UK in 1959. Splendid shots of cycling scholars, complete with pipes on occasion.

We like the question posed at 0:26: "And you, on the bicycle. What will you be?" What will you aspire to?

Berlin Bicycle Deep Freeze

I was speaking in Berlin last week but I had some moments to spare to document the bicycle users of Berlin getting on with it on a bitterly cold Friday morning.

Winter Bundle Chic outside the Zara shop on Kurfürstendamm.

Morning traffic.

Stop and chat.

Wait for it.

Red Light Rolling.

Morning Motion.

Stop and Go.

Winter Wonderland.

You've Got Heart

Today is the day of hearts, and we don't want to be left out. A quick serach for "heart" in our photo archives gave us these shots. Although every day is heart-y in Denmark when your coins are decked out with them:

Big ol' heart on Nørrebrogade, the world's busiest bicycle street.

Hearts under your bum.

Heart-shaped bell and condom from a Belgian campaign Velove from a few years back. "My bike loves me", it reads.

A lovely street in Barcelona.


And we couldn't forget this shot, now could we?

Have a love-filled day.

Bike n Skate

When the city's Lakes freeze over, Copenhageners gravitate to them. Our little family are no exception.


This guy was just spinning around in circles on his Christiania Bike for ages. Having a ball with his kid in the cargo box.




Getting to The Lakes by bike/trike is a given.




And that basket is perfect for storing your shoes whilst you're out on the ice.


Parking is rarely a problem.


Texting is no problem.


Bringing a friend is always a lovely idea.


And playing around is a requirement. Like running and sliding.


And it ain't no new-fangled thing, as this 1922 photo will attest.