Det var jo nærmest en cykelmeditation! Altså at se på nu, ikke selve myldretidsturen, da skal man jo være på... Det var sjovt at se alle de steder, jeg kender så godt - og KUA / Søndre campus (som ikke er Ørestad nord...) før den fine plads blev færdig 🙂
Some, but not a lot. The main danger is cars and trucks. There's 1 or 2 fatalities each year. Most drivers are used to bikes and there is safety in numbers, so statistically riding a bicycle in Copenhagen is very safe compared to most other cities.
Yes, I've seen some statistics showing that on average Copenhagen cyclists are a bit faster than their Dutch counterparts. Something like 12 km/h vs 16 km/h, but I don't remember the source. Note though, that this was filmed during peak rush hour and that since I'm riding pretty fast, the slower cyclists are being overtaken quickly and don't get as much screen time as the faster ones.
@@andreashammershj622 I am often allso riding the fast lane, I drink my coffee slowly in, I allso like riding fast, something from adolency in the North of the netherlands. 13 kilometers and allways leaving home late. I think Amsterdam is a bit slower on average, because I see less elderly people on this video than in amsterdam, and in Amsterdam there are more Bakfietsen .
What's so odd about this is that hundreds and hundreds of bikes are squashed together on the edges of the roads while one or two cars (and the odd bus) whizz down wide open spaces. The roads need to be made one-way so only one lane is needed for cars and the extra space given over to bikes. There is nothing relaxing or enjoyable about the way these people are cycling, it reminds me of cycling here in London; everybody racing, stressed out, battling for room, helmets on, heads down. Some men, in full battlegear, lycra and helmets and high viz jackets, seem to enjoy this 'competitive' way of cycling, but it is definitely not enticing to everyone else.
Jeg tvivler. Alternativet ville være en tur ind over Frederiksberg og Vesterbro. Der ville være mindre trafik, men ca. lige så mange trafiklys og ruten ville være ca. 1.5 km længere.
Fordi det ikke er et cykelløb. Derudover cykler jeg faktisk hurtigere end gennemsnittets ca. 16 km/t. Se videoen igen, jeg overhaler flere end jeg bliver overhalet af, så jeg vil tro jeg kører komkring 20 km/t i snit.
What's so odd about this is that hundreds and hundreds of bikes are squashed together on the edges of the roads while one or two cars (and the odd bus) whizz down wide open spaces. The roads need to be made one-way so only one lane is needed for cars and the extra space given over to bikes. There is nothing relaxing or enjoyable about the way these people are cycling, it reminds me of cycling here in London; everybody racing, stressed out, battling for room, helmets on, heads down. Some men, in full battlegear, lycra and helmets and high viz jackets, seem to enjoy this 'competitive' way of cycling, but it is definitely not enticing to everyone else.
I agree that the streets layouts need to be redistributed. Copenhagen isn't at all a perfect cycling city. Not that one exists to my knowledge. As to rush hour traffic, it does get stressful, but you have a choice. I'm one of the faster riders, which means you mainly see the other fast riders in the video. Going at a slower pace and just sticking to the right, you get a very different experience.
@@andreashammershj622 I cycle in an upright style and like to enjoy the journey, so I mostly stick to the canal towpaths, parks and back streets to get from place to place in London. But if ever I do have to use these busy inner London cycle lanes it is very stressful even if I do cycle slowly and stick to the side. Because there is often someone even slower than me and to pass them, with everyone crushed around you going very fast, is not an easy or enjoyable process. And of course, people are always trying to get around me because I'm slower than them and they face the same problem. And there are also the lanes of car traffic bang up against the cycle lanes making it even more threatening and stressful. It looks like Copenhagen has the numbers of cyclists required to enforce better road design and this would encourage even more people to cycle. Unfortunately, although cycling is increasing in London, we are still a long way behind Copenhagen or the Netherlands. Our present Lord Mayor of London Sadiq Khan just cancelled many cycle highways that were meant to be built this year, so that has made things even worse here.
I liked the video. The music is just great!
Thanks for this beautiful trip.
Det var jo nærmest en cykelmeditation! Altså at se på nu, ikke selve myldretidsturen, da skal man jo være på...
Det var sjovt at se alle de steder, jeg kender så godt - og KUA / Søndre campus (som ikke er Ørestad nord...) før den fine plads blev færdig 🙂
I only saw one car cross while waiting for that first traffic light. I am amazed!
Excellent video with excellent music.
fantastique j'ai regardé toute la video super
Mois aussi :)
Hey Andreas!
Thanks for the video!
With so many cyclist around are there any accidents when they bump on each other or something like that?
Kostya
Some, but not a lot. The main danger is cars and trucks. There's 1 or 2 fatalities each year. Most drivers are used to bikes and there is safety in numbers, so statistically riding a bicycle in Copenhagen is very safe compared to most other cities.
@@andreashammershj622 Thanks Andreas!
Ride carefully and don't forget to put your warm gloves in this cold time of year!
And cycling during rush-hour keeps you awake :-) :-)
That's right!
What is the total distance of this journey? :)
6.5 km / 4 miles
They look like they’re racing’s Dutch cyclists are way more relaxed.
Yes, I've seen some statistics showing that on average Copenhagen cyclists are a bit faster than their Dutch counterparts. Something like 12 km/h vs 16 km/h, but I don't remember the source. Note though, that this was filmed during peak rush hour and that since I'm riding pretty fast, the slower cyclists are being overtaken quickly and don't get as much screen time as the faster ones.
@@andreashammershj622 I am often allso riding the fast lane, I drink my coffee slowly in, I allso like riding fast, something from adolency in the North of the netherlands. 13 kilometers and allways leaving home late. I think Amsterdam is a bit slower on average, because I see less elderly people on this video than in amsterdam, and in Amsterdam there are more Bakfietsen .
Riding in Pittsburgh is actually quite stressful at times. I wish the USA was more like Europe when it comes to bike infrastructure.
What's so odd about this is that hundreds and hundreds of bikes are squashed together on the edges of the roads while one or two cars (and the odd bus) whizz down wide open spaces. The roads need to be made one-way so only one lane is needed for cars and the extra space given over to bikes. There is nothing relaxing or enjoyable about the way these people are cycling, it reminds me of cycling here in London; everybody racing, stressed out, battling for room, helmets on, heads down. Some men, in full battlegear, lycra and helmets and high viz jackets, seem to enjoy this 'competitive' way of cycling, but it is definitely not enticing to everyone else.
Kunne du ikke have kørt over cykelslangen og sparet lidt tid?
Jeg tvivler. Alternativet ville være en tur ind over Frederiksberg og Vesterbro. Der ville være mindre trafik, men ca. lige så mange trafiklys og ruten ville være ca. 1.5 km længere.
Hvorfor du cykler så langsomt;d ?
Fordi det ikke er et cykelløb. Derudover cykler jeg faktisk hurtigere end gennemsnittets ca. 16 km/t. Se videoen igen, jeg overhaler flere end jeg bliver overhalet af, så jeg vil tro jeg kører komkring 20 km/t i snit.
Ville det ikke ha' været nemmere, at fortsætte gennem Nørrebroparken helt ned til Rantzausgade - og så køre ad Åboulevarden..?
Jo, jeg ville bare gerne have Nørrebrogade med på videoen. Normalt kører jeg den anden vej.
What's so odd about this is that hundreds and hundreds of bikes are squashed together on the edges of the roads while one or two cars (and the odd bus) whizz down wide open spaces. The roads need to be made one-way so only one lane is needed for cars and the extra space given over to bikes. There is nothing relaxing or enjoyable about the way these people are cycling, it reminds me of cycling here in London; everybody racing, stressed out, battling for room, helmets on, heads down. Some men, in full battlegear, lycra and helmets and high viz jackets, seem to enjoy this 'competitive' way of cycling, but it is definitely not enticing to everyone else.
I agree that the streets layouts need to be redistributed. Copenhagen isn't at all a perfect cycling city. Not that one exists to my knowledge.
As to rush hour traffic, it does get stressful, but you have a choice. I'm one of the faster riders, which means you mainly see the other fast riders in the video. Going at a slower pace and just sticking to the right, you get a very different experience.
@@andreashammershj622 I cycle in an upright style and like to enjoy the journey, so I mostly stick to the canal towpaths, parks and back streets to get from place to place in London. But if ever I do have to use these busy inner London cycle lanes it is very stressful even if I do cycle slowly and stick to the side. Because there is often someone even slower than me and to pass them, with everyone crushed around you going very fast, is not an easy or enjoyable process. And of course, people are always trying to get around me because I'm slower than them and they face the same problem. And there are also the lanes of car traffic bang up against the cycle lanes making it even more threatening and stressful. It looks like Copenhagen has the numbers of cyclists required to enforce better road design and this would encourage even more people to cycle. Unfortunately, although cycling is increasing in London, we are still a long way behind Copenhagen or the Netherlands. Our present Lord Mayor of London Sadiq Khan just cancelled many cycle highways that were meant to be built this year, so that has made things even worse here.
I think you'd find the slow lane more comfortable in Copenhagen. Good job commuting in London. Sounds pretty intense.
Me, I am that man. Haha why not get your adrenaline fix in during your commute. yolo