Cycling activities in Copenhagen
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Østerport Cykler
At Østerport S-train station near track 13. A sister business to Københavns Cykler; has the same good standards.
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Københavns Cykler
One of the most convenient rental options is underground at the Reventlowsgade side of Central Station. The bicycles are in good working order and children’s seats are available for hire.
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Bycykler
Long before Paris got in on the act of free bikes, Copenhagen had its famous Bycykler, allowing anyone to borrow a bicycle for free. In all there are over 1000 bikes available from 1 May to 15 December.
These gearless bicycles are rudimentary and are certainly not practical for long-distance cycling, but that's part of the plan - use of the cycles is limited to the city centre. To deter theft and minimise maintenance, the bicycles have a distinctive design that includes solid spokeless wheels with puncture-resistant tyres. The bikes can be found at 110 widely scattered street stands in public places, including S-train stations.
The way it works is that if you're able to…
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