This is an incredibly inspirational 10 minute film about the bicycling infrastructure in Copenhagen viewd through the eyes (mostly) by North Americans. I love it. I wish it were there. In the States, especially smaller cities like the one in which I live, there are plenty of times when I am the only cyclist on the road (especially in foul weather), and when you reach a certain age (past, say…20 or 25) people start to question your mental and emotional state when you tell them you prefer a bike over a car. I can’t tell you how often people assume I cannot afford to own a vehicle, and are surprised that I actually do own one, because they see me on a bike all the time. If there are any Copenhageners (is that the correct term?) reading this blog I’ll just say this: I am profoundly jealous, but more importantly you should be proud to live in such a cycling-friendly city. Hopefully America will take a few tips from you before it’s too late. Lastly, whether your a cyclist or not (especially if your not) I encourage you to watch this film. It will make you remember what a joy it is to ride a bike…and hopefully make you ride one.
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Thank you for posting this video! It really made my day better. I too live in a smaller city in North America (Waterloo, Canada, just north of you). It's a pretty progressive city compared to many others, but light-years behind Copenhagen. Going through university, not having a car was accepted. But since I started working, I feel slightly insane for not having a car. It's videos like this one that make me feel sane once in a while.Keep up the good work on the blog!
Thank you for posting this video! It really made my day better. I too live in a smaller city in North America (Waterloo, Canada, just north of you). It's a pretty progressive city compared to many others, but light-years behind Copenhagen. Going through university, not having a car was accepted. But since I started working, I feel slightly insane for not having a car. It's videos like this one that make me feel sane once in a while.Keep up the good work on the blog!
Thanks for the comments Geir. It certainly is an inspiring video.
Wow. THAT should be the model for all of our cities. I was a bit surprised at how many folks do not wear helmets. Not to get back on that debate but I wonder what the cultural reasons are for that.Thanks for sharing.
Wow. THAT should be the model for all of our cities. I was a bit surprised at how many folks do not wear helmets. Not to get back on that debate but I wonder what the cultural reasons are for that.Thanks for sharing.