Cycling and health

Cycling is good for the economy as well as the well-being, welfare and quality of life of the individual. By Jens Troelsen, University of Southern Denmark Cycling is good for you, even with low intensity and over short distances. Cycling has a major… Read more

The Bicycle and the Future of Mobility

Urbanization and rapidly developing technology will change many people’s transport habits in the coming years. We should take steps to ensure that active transport plays a major role in the future of mobility for the sake of the climate, accessibilit… Read more

Repairing cycle tracks and roads without cycle tra…

Poor quality cycle tracks are best improved by major renovation. This is rarely carried out as a maintenance task, but is usually done in connection with other road reconstruction.  Renovation is costly as it may be necessary to replace the road base… Read more

Registering and assessing cycle track quality

There are various means of registering and monitoring cycle track condition, ranging from special measuring vehicles and specially equipped bicycles to simple, visual observation.  In the city of Aarhus, registration of cycle track condition is carri… Read more

Prioritizing construction and maintenance resource…

Cyclists are sensitive to unevenness due to repairs and potholes in the cycle track wearing course. This poses a challenge to the quality of construction and maintenance of cycling areas as well as to resources, which are allocated according to techn… Read more

The Bicycle – Bicycle Types and accessories

Almost every Dane owns a bicycle, which is a significant factor underlying Danish cycling culture. But a bike isn’t just a bike. There are many different types of bicycle and accessories tailored to the individual cyclist’s needs and wants. By Lotte… Read more

Preventing Bicycle Theft

Bike theft is difficult to prevent and is rarely a police priority. However, cyclists are better now at protecting their bikes against theft. The Danish VIN- system makes it possible to check whether a bicycle has been reported stolen. By Lotte Malen… Read more

The city bike and other bike-share schemes

In recent years, city bikes, commuter bikes and other forms of bicycle- sharing systems have spread to many cities all over the world. The systems are very different and target different groups. By Lotte Malene Ruby, Danish Cyclists’ Federation The w… Read more

Street furniture for cyclists

An extra bonus – street furniture for cyclists In addition to the basic infrastructure such as cycle tracks, bicycle parking facilities, etc., there are a number of nice-to-have elements that make biking more enjoyable, easier, or just more fun. In a… Read more