Where to, love? Planning a cycling holiday

Planning a cycling holiday can easily take longer than the trip itself. The internet is overflowing with information for cycle tourists and it can be difficult to navigate your way around the jungle By Jesper Pørksen, Danish Cycling Tourism Planning… Read more

The cycle tourist’s tools

In a decade where almost, everyone got some sort of navigation system near at hand, you would think that route marking wasn’t that relevant anymore. But that is not the case. Here is an attempt for an explanation. By Jesper Pørksen, Danish Cycling To… Read more

The organization of Danish cycle tourism, and the…

A good cycling holiday requires the cooperation of many players. Recreational cyclists couldn’t care less about municipal boundaries – they want a cohesive experience. By Jesper Pørksen, Danish Cycling Tourism In Denmark there are 100 public and an u… Read more

Satisfied cycle tourists – Facts and figures about…

It’s a well-known fact that cycling is good for the health and good for the soul.  But that’s not all it’s good for.  Cycling is really good for Danish tourism, too. By Jesper Pørksen, Danish Cycling Tourism According to VisitDenmark   cyclists were… Read more

Towards more visionary cycling policies

For decades Denmark has been successful in developing and implementing strong cycling policies. This is largely owing to strong communication initiatives and committed lobbying by a number of relevant players. By Klaus Bondam, Danish Cyclists’ Federa… Read more

The cycle superhighways partnership in the capital…

Cycle Superhighways is a robust cooperation between 23 municipalities and the capital region of Denmark. In the course of a few years the partnership has realized the vision of a well- developed network of cycle superhighways that help limit congesti… Read more

Danish Cyclists’ Federation’s role – local, nation…

Danish Cyclists’ Federation was founded in 1905 when the growing number of Copenhagen cyclists needed a common voice as they struggled for space among the city’s many horse-drawn wagons and carriages. By Klaus Bondam, Danish Cyclists’ Federation Sinc… Read more

The Danish model

The Danish model is a unique type of cooperation that involves both government and civil society organizations in the process of social development. It has proved particularly useful in the field of cycling where cooperation among the different playe… Read more

Cycling Conferences – Danish and international

Cycling conferences, national as well as international, provide excellent opportunities for inspiration and networking, and also create a framework for sharing best practice and political visions and strategies. By Klaus Bondam, Danish Cyclists’ Fede… Read more

The Municipal Cycling Council

Denmark’s development as a cycling country is primarily on the local level. Consequently, a close dialogue among key personnel across municipal borders is essential to achieve optimal solutions. By Klaus Bondam, Danish Cyclists’ Federation The Munici… Read more