Cycling in Copenhagen

Cycling in Copenhagen is – as with most cycling in Denmark – a mode of transportation and a dominating feature of the cityscape, often noticed by visitors. The city offers a variety of cycling conditions — dense urban proximities, short distances and flat terrain — along with an extensive system of cycle tracks. This has earned it a reputation as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world.

Every day 1.
2 million kilometres are cycled in Copenhagen, with 62% of all inhabitants commuting to work, school, or university by bicycle; in fact, almost as many people commute by bicycle in greater Copenhagen as do those cycle to work in the entire United States.
Cycling is generally perceived as a healthier, more environmentally friendly, cheaper, and often quicker way to get around town than by using an automobile.

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