Exploring Copenhagen by Bike - An American Perspective

[@jimmywayne983]

As a Dane i know another huge reason for the many bikes in cities (besides the cost of cars and fuel) is the lack of and cost of parking. You can park your bike pretty much anywhere and get no parking ticket, but you could end up driving in circles in your car for an hour to find a parking spot and a meter to buy a parkingticket :)

[@Propelbikes]

Great point! I just hope that more cities prioritize bikes. It really changes the city for the better from my perspective

[@jimmywayne983]

@@Propelbikes Its also about parents making sure their kids learn to ride a bike in the first place. Litterally every Danish child has a bike and in school they even have "classes" in safety in traffic and its popular for the lower grades at school to get a traffic cop out each year when we get near winter, to check if the bike-clock works, the lights are in order ect. And schools here, maybe not downtown Copenhagen, but generally elsewhere in the country use bikes for classtrips around their towns to reach points of educational interest, like the library, gym, swimmingpools and soccerfields.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Making cars more of a hassle to use is one major part in transforming your cities. In Germany this is still hard to do because we have a pretty strong car lobby here, but we can't really do this without taking away space for cars, which also should not be seen as a side effect, but as a goal - it makes the cities much more livable.

[@meibing4912]

Car prices are irrelevant. But nudging cars out works.

[@gothic12fan]

Lack of car parking in Denmark? Dude, come to Romania and you will really see the lack of parking.

[@ziggi5748]

I love how you respond to every single comment. Shows that you see all the feedback you get, and try to improve and also have a connection with your followers. I thought it was a great vid and reminded me of how privileged I am, to be born in arguably one of the best countries in the world. Good luck to you in the future and I wish the best for you!

[@Propelbikes]

Thank you very much for saying this! It is really important to me and I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to share my experience and perspective on what I’m seeing in the bike space these days. I’m really grateful to share this and even more grateful that people enjoy the videos we make. You are blessed to live in Denmark and I look forward to learning more from your country and other leading cycling countries. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@GentlemanFinn1974]

We have 2 kinds of mopeds some that can run 30kmh. They can run on the bike path. And then we have some that can run 45 kmh. They have to drive out on the road with the cars. But all who rides on mopeds should wear crash helmet

[@Propelbikes]

Sounds like you have a lot of fun over there! I agree helmets are a good idea, especially on mopeds

[@BetaTestingUrGf]

Actually the 30kmh can ONLY go in the bike lane(side of road if there is noone, just like bikes). And the 45kmh can only go on the road. Both must wear a scooter helmet.

[@emiel1976ep]

One mistake. The 30km/h version still doesn't need a helmet. It will come but not needed yet. Amsterdam they want them also from the bike lanes and then you need a helmet. But mopeds are more and more replaced by e-bikes. No license and helm needed for the 250w version.

[@regnarv1]

@@emiel1976ep That is not true. Driving on the 30 km/h moped without a helmet, will get you a fine of 1500dkk

[@emiel1976ep]

@@regnarv1 o wait out there yes. I am Dutch. Here it is different.

[@somehandle]

Great video, thanks for visiting! 🇩🇰

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks 🙏

[@ferryengr]

So glad to see you made it to Copenhagen and were able to share your experience. Definitely important to the advancement of bike culture in the U.S. to see what's possible and that urban bike challenges are solvable. Your video is a great way to establish a vision for all of us. We used Bycyklen e-bike share during our visit to Copenhagen last year and it convinced us that e-bikes are the future of bike share.

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! It was a great experience and I totally agree. I hope we can learn from those who have more experience in this space. My inclination is that US cities will want to base their designs and strategies on other US cities. We really need cities in the US to become the outliers and lead the way. Many US cities seem to be moving in the right direction, but I’m excited to see things accelerate. Critical mass will help that and I feel ebikes are a major part of that equation. I look forward to making films in other cities. Thanks again for your support.

[@Marly375i]

Depends on which city. I haven't lose my 2.000$ bike yet, which i have maybe locked 10 times in total, have owned it for 3 years.

[@C0deH0wler]

Propel Electric Bikes Things will go the Dutch way ultimately. The Danes have plenty more to learn. Also the Dutch have much to improve even with their light years ahead infrastructure.

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

@@C0deH0wler what do we have to learn (not trying to sound arrogant or anything) but in my city of Leeuwarden (not Amsterdam i know) it seems everything is perfect in my opinion.

[@Gert-DK]

We have 2 kinds of mopeds here. A 30 km/h moped, it SHALL drive on the bike path. We have the 45 km/h moped, it must NOT drive on bike path.

[@tomcash100]

Looks like a great ride, I hope one day to pay a visit to Denmark.

[@Propelbikes]

We didn’t get to stay very long as it was just a layover on our way to Germany but we definitely plan to go back! It’s quite an awesome place.

[@rasmusandersen2007]

@@Propelbikes Make sure to look at eating and drinking prices.. Some places can be very expensive.

[@Propelbikes]

Great feedback! We ate at a coworking space cafeteria so we didn’t eat out, but next visit we will keep this in mind.

[@RichardHurd]

Without even watching this, I can tell you I loved cycling around Copenhagen last year. I live in the Netherlands, and Copenhagen are doing cycling really well. Especially for a capital city.

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks Richard! It’s pretty special. I’m looking forward to visiting the Netherlands in November :)

[@RichardHurd]

@@Propelbikes I am in the Hague incase you need any help with anything.

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! I appreciate it. I’m planning to visit Urban Arrow in Amsterdam and Gazelle in Dieren. I hope to make it to The Hague as well as it seem beautiful!

[@sneppesjansen5738]

Great informational video - Just a tip from a Dane: The scooter drivers HAVE to wear bike helmets otherwise it's a fine. Doesn't matter if they ride in the bike lane or not :-) The difference is our scooters either only can drive 30 km/h or 45 km/h. If you have a 30 km/h "inhibitor" placed in your scooter only THEN can it ride the bike lanes (because of the 30 km/h set speed limit).

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! After recently going to Amsterdam I learned it used to be legal to ride the 30km/h Scooters without a helmet and in the bike lanes but now you need a helmet and you’re no longer allowed in most lanes.

[@jenslaustenhansen3081]

Cars in Denmark are expensive because Denmark do not have any car industry to protect. As I remember the tax has went down to 150% from 180%. But a bit lower tax for protecting systems in cars. But every time you buy anything in shops you also pay 25% tax. For example if you buy a banana you pay 25% in tax.

[@Propelbikes]

Great feedback. It’s interesting to hear these different strategies in other countries.

[@thewhat531]

Also back in the 70s Denmark decided to be free from Middle Eastern oil and focused on cycling and renewable energy plus introduced punitive taxes on privately owned cars. Today Copenhagen is among the greenest cities in the world and is one of the best places to ride a bike.

[@Propelbikes]

Great information. I hope many other cities get with the program!

[@thewhat531]

Propel Electric Bikes another fact about bikes in Copenhagen: the bike lanes have priority over the car lanes when the snow is cleared from the road in the winter.

[@broendbykim]

The rates in 2022 for passenger cars are 25% of the value up to DKK 65,800, 85% of the value from DKK 65,801 up to DKK 204,600 and 150% of the value in excess.

[@perkse]

Looking to visit Copenhagen soon and wondering if you all rented the MK1-E?

[@johanhesselholt3253]

3:28 In Denmark you're not alloved to turn right when there's a red light unlike in the states, technically you just broke a law (:

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks for the heads up. I think I need to read the rules of the road before I return. In hindsight I should have done this before I visited. I appreciate the tip

[@anders7050]

Who cares? everybody does it...

[@johanhesselholt3253]

@@anders7050 Of course I do it myself, but a youtube channel could maybe get in trouble, and I've seen a couple of tourists getting pulled over in downtown

[@Masterfighterx]

I don't know if it has been made legal yet, but there are ''test'' intersections where bikes are allowed to turn right on red, and if all goes well, it will get legal all over Denmark. Did you also know that you actually are allowed as a bicyclist to turn left in one go? Instead of first get over to the opposite side to hold and wait to continue to the left. All it requires is you to make sure you're not in the way of the general traffic, then you can actually turn left with the cars, few know of this. There are many rules/laws that are in the mists, for example, when there is a little bit of sidewalk on the cycle path where people get off the bus, that means the people from the bus are the ones to wait for bicycles to pass, but when there isn't any sidewalk, bicycles are the ones to stop and wait.

[@hej4313]

@Felix not in most, it's only legal if there's a sign that reads "Cyklister undtaget" just like with one direction roads, only a few selected in Copenhagen for now, they already expanded the concept to Roskildevej at the cross walks, and probably more places.

[@tobiasterman]

People in CPH simple bikes because it's faster and cheaper than public transportation. taxes on cars here in DK is somewhere around 120-180%. Scoters there are limited to 30 km/h goes on the bike lanes and they need to wear a helmet. Red light means stop, also for bikes. The biggest problem when you cycle in CPH is the tourist, they don't know the laws and create many dangerous situations

[@C0deH0wler]

They prefer cycles because there is infrastructure. That is the ultimate key item that really matters. You don't have low-speed and low-volume access streets, and cyclepaths along appropriately fast and busy roads, it will plummet like it did in NL up to the 70's.

[@xxSpasmoStarxx]

Many Danes seem to not know/care about the laws either. I bike from Hvidovre to Copenhagen (8,7 km) for my studies often and there are loads who don't care to stop at the stop line, or at all, in intersections. So it's deffo not just unaware tourists that create dangerous situations when biking in CPH

[@tobiasterman]

@@xxSpasmoStarxx So true

[@Sigart]

@@xxSpasmoStarxx While I agree that many Danes don't respect the laws, I think the dangerous situations with tourists typically arise because they don't know what to expect from the traffic around them. So you have tourists, who're biking very slowly and end up swerving or who stops suddenly for a good picture, without being aware that someone's coming up with 20 km/h behind them. Dangerous situations with Danes is typically because they don't care to give space to the people around them, so... I think it's more of a personality problem on this end, so more sporadic while a bigger part of tourists cause problems.

[@broendbykim]

The rates in 2022 for passenger cars are 25% of the value up to DKK 65,800, 85% of the value from DKK 65,801 up to DKK 204,600 and 150% of the value in excess.

[@MayorSom]

Grew up there and currently live in London. I must profess, whenever I visit I feel eerily depressed by the quietness and lack of bustle you get from London. As far as bicycle/bikes are concerned, it is a dirty word in Britain.

[@mafiapanda]

2:08 Registration fee for factory-new cars is 150%, but once paid, it's paid, meaning second-hand cars are relatively normal priced. Cars are definitely affordable for everyone with a job, but if you live in a big city with scarce parking, but great biking infrastructure, why would you buy a car?

[@troyeakb6314]

Europe has that kind of culture where health is given the utmost importance Therefore u can see many cities in Europe which have separate lanes for bikes It's really wonderful tbh

[@Joliie]

revisited this one and noticed on 3:05 the scooter in the bike lane, we have 2 types, 30km/h and 45km/h, the 30's can ride both road and in the bikelanes by law. The 45's must ride the road.

[@annahart69]

People in Denmark dont ride bikes because cars are expensive. Cars and housing may be expensive, but wages compared to many other countries are quite high too, so that is not the issue. It's a climate thing. If you live in the city, its faster, easier and healthier to bike. Quite a few roads in Copenhagen are "car-free" zones and you can rent bikes (with gps) many places throughout the town. Danes in general are very climate & health conscious, not only concerning travel, but also when it comes to eating organic food and being active in sports a.s.o.

[@annahart69]

I just realized you where cycling through Naturpark Amager! My son works there😊 Its a lovely place!

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks for your thoughtful comments! I know this to be the case, but I’m often thinking of ways for the US to start changing their perspective on bikes and cars. I think lessening the subsidies related to cars and fuel would help. It’s an inspiring country for sure.

[@annahart69]

The idea that Copenhagen is a hub of elites just isnt true. Like most cities all over Denmark we have all walks of life and everything from homeless people to those with means. But I do agree with you that Copenhagen, just like Århus, Odensse and any one of the other bigger cities have become ridiculously expensive to move to. Though contrary to what most living further from the capital think, the elite actually reside further north in Hellerup, Gentofte (Nordsjælland) and places like that. Denmark is not a utopia/fairytale country, it isnt perfect as nothing and nowhere in the world is, but we should be proud of the fact, that Denmark and most danes do what they can - in whatever capacity is possible in their lives for our climate. Many living in Copenhagen travel far outside the city for their jobs. Most who work inside the city choose to bike because the infrastructure is very bike friendly - wich in turn is climate friendly. So its a win-win! This could a good thing to apply in other towns/countries. But I have no beef with cars in the city. I myself also have a car for medical (son with epilepsy) reasons and have to be able get to him fast and I also like having the option when necessary. I think electric bikes are great and if it wasnt for the fact that it would be quite difficult to bring my teenage son home/to the hospital on one of them, I would definitly swap my car for one🙂 When it comes to public transport I do feel that living in the countryside is becoming increasingly difficult and even though comparing the danish public transport system with a lot of other countries, we are pretty well off, its not good enough and just places more cars on the roads. Oh and you are absolutely right when it comes to more children being driven to school!! What is up with that?? That was NOT a thing when I was a child and my children certainly are not transported here and there by us! Too precious to walk? Parents in too much of a hurry? I dont know. But it is making the young less independent and that is never a good thing! Start peddling little ones!!😉

[@stigandersen3783]

@@KurtFrederiksen agreed. I go to KU and my friends at university and I often talk of how we wish that we could afford a car. But they're expensive to buy and have because of the taxes here in Denmark. But for now, we have to bike

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Ups...I have lived for more than 20 years in Denmark.... and no one of my colleagues is biking to work. Most use cars. That is a myths kept up by Danish politicians, who even since some time distribute government functions from Copenhagen to the countryside. That means even more traffic by car in the future. Danes don't care very much about environment. too. Honestly I am the only one in my company using public transport even for meetings in other cities.... Sad to say that.

[@websidedk]

Just today a new bride opened, with a 32 feet (10 meters) wide bikelane (16 feed each in direction). I new record for Copenhagen. Don't know if anyone can beat that?

[@Propelbikes]

Yes please! More of this everywhere please 😉

[@mardiffv.8775]

5 meters wide bicycle bridge in each direction is an achivement. The Dutch have built many bike bridges; the longest 700 meter long (including the ramps) bike bridge called Nescio, in Amsterdam. In Utrecht the Daphne Schippers bridge, which is built on top of a school. So you cycle over a school. And in Eindhoven the Hovenring, a ring bicycle path above the cars. So the Dutch are in friendly competition with the Danes.

[@websidedk]

@@mardiffv.8775 If I where to live in any other country, the Netherlands are on top of my list :)

[@superdaddys69]

Well, I can tell you that that bridge is a death trap as it stands today! Who was the moron who decided to get both bike lanes on the one side of the bridge... And why? So the lame politicians can say "the widest bike lane in the country"?! Incompetent to say at least... Otherwise, Copenhagen is biking paradise, especially in the summertime.

[@vimk_dk]

The helmet part is wrong (Iam from Denmark). The scooter if they can not go faster than 30 km/h have to drive on the bicycle lanes. If a scooter can go 45 or more km/h they have to drive in the bike lanes.

[@Propelbikes]

Great feedback Kim. Some others made similar corrections. I still have a lot to learn about Denmark and I look forward to spending more time in the near future to do so.

[@kubiekemeester]

I can see from an North American perspective, that the bike infrastructure in Copenhagen looks great. But that might be because Copenhagen still looks quite car centric and therefore kind of familiar of North American infrastructure. Because I feel that Dutch bike infrastructure in The Netherlands is way better. Especially the intersections. Like shown in your video with Jason of Not Just Bikes. With the smart traffic lights and such. Bike infrastructure gets actually even better outside the city centers/ cities.

[@willdau]

The scooters driving on the bike-lane are restricted to 30 km/h and can be driven from you're 15 with a permit. They are only allowed to go on the road if there isn't a bike-lane due to their low speed and the riders not having a drivers license. You can spot them by a yellow license-plate. It is not legal to drive them without a helmet, no matter what. Also. Please stop driving straight on, through a turn lane which you did at 2:45 and probably also at 2:52. Follow the rules or you'll end up hurt or yelled at. The next big thing in increasing bike-range is the introduction of the Speed-pedelec bikes. Pedal-assisted with a top speed of 45 km/h. Hope you enjoyed your stay. :)

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks for the detailed response. It’s super helpful. I realize I have some things to learn about riding in Copenhagen, I hope you don’t take it as disrespect. The lanes are very different than what I’m used to, but that’s probably a good thing. I did enjoy my stay and I look forward to visiting again soon. Thanks again for watching and for your helpful feedback.

[@willdau]

I didn't take it as disrespect, no worries. Most people in Copenhagen and Amsterdam commute via bikes, making upholding traffic rules very important (though some people just don't give a shit.) Had you driven straight through a turn lane on a busy path, it is likely that you could get into an accident. Worth keeping in mind for your trip to The Netherlands and when/if you come back to Copenhagen. :)

[@Propelbikes]

@@willdau Absolutely I see that now. Our bike infrastructure is akin to driving in a 3rd world country and I need to learn to function is such an organized place. It's quite an interesting phenomenon actually. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments.

[@stevegerhartz9932]

Hey Chris great video! Question.......is bike theft or security an issue there?

[@Propelbikes]

I don’t believe it’s as big of an issue as it is in some American cities like NY, but there also seems to be some level of criminal activity in certain areas in Copenhagen. This is from my very limited experience here though.

[@Klaspers]

Bike theft is unfortunately common on high-end bikes, so a good chain lock or something is usually adviced. A lot of businesses and apartment buildings have locked bike parking spaces as well. On lower to mid-end bikes there are so many in the city, so it is less of a problem.

[@xander1980]

Yes! Many people have two or more bikes. I have a nice bike I use if I go to work or a place I know it likely wont be stolen, then I have my trashy bike! It is a great bike in disguise, meaning it looks old and ugly, but has good parts and bikes perfectly. That is the one I use if im parking it by the train station or anywhere else overnight. I also tend to use the trashy bike when there is frost outside, because we use salt to melt the snow, which makes metal rust easily

[@adamw8469]

Huge problem!! Bike theft is common. I’ve had two bikes stolen and my wife one. Wish they took her too!

[@allanwielund9545]

I have a (fairly high end) bike stolen from me about every 2-3 years in Copenhagen, so it is an issue. Most are stolen from train stations and/or when parking overnight outside. Nice vid, good points.

[@bulleranse8323]

You went the wrong way from the central station, if you wanted to see Copenhagen. 😁 -You went to the artificial island, Amager. Also, the taxes on cars are 95 % for smaller vehicles and 150 % for luxury and more polluting cars. Nice video👍

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks for your feedback! We look forward to visiting again soon and getting to see more of the city!

[@billigmad3720]

Amager is not artificial idiot.

[@Sigart]

@@billigmad3720 Easy there, no need to call names just because someone made a mistake. It's not like it makes any difference whether Amager is artificial or not.

[@pratikt]

i really do believe we in the United States can achieve Copenhagen level of bicycle friendly cities if we elect the right people for the office.

[@BrazenNL]

3:05 it's not about the helmet, it's about the type of scooter/ebike. Max 25 kph, no helmet needed, and you can use the bike lanes. Above 25 kph capable, you need insurance tags and a helmet, and you're not allowed to use the bike lanes.

[@Propelbikes]

Great feedback. My friend was telling me this is the case with gas powered scooters, but I guess it’s the same rules for ebikes and scooters

[@BrazenNL]

@@Propelbikes Yeah, there are nuances, but that's kind of the gist of it. You'll find out when you get here, and I'm thinking you'll be impressed with all the amount of red lanes we have here (bicyle lanes). No matter where you want to go, you're pretty much guaranteed bicycle lanes all the way. Have fun in November, looking forward to your report!

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I’m sure we’re going to love it!

[@ronaldgeerthsen6843]

In Denmark we are allowed to use 45 Kph Speed Pedelecs on bike lanes. Waiting for my R&M Supercharger 2 HS to try it.

[@weetikissa]

Amsterdam actually banned riding scooters on the bike path altogether. Not allowed anymore at all. Gotta use the road.

[@rhysstatham7407]

Holland is very similar light years ahead of the UK

[@Propelbikes]

You guys seem to be moving in the right direction in some ways, similar to NY. Congestion pricing is a good start.

[@C0deH0wler]

NL is light years ahead of copahagen.

[@Propelbikes]

I see the advancements in the Netherlands after my recent visit. I think part of it is due to when they started fighting the car concept.

[@mightydrew1375]

this is amazing

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! Stay tuned for one from Amsterdam! :)

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

Sarah an Drew its not , its copenhagen , i had my driving licens when i turned 35 , i mooved to sweden , in copenhagen you only need a bicyckle to get arround town , its cheap and faster also ...copenhagen are such a nice place , expensivealso if you like to go out on coffie places ....but if you use your imagination ....its not that expnsive to buy good food in netto or some other supermarked and make it outside in numereus places made for that ...welcome to denmark .....

[@mortenreippuertknudsen3576]

Why not ride the bike from the airport to the city? there is a super cycle street all the way (approx 10k)

[@ericlheveder9653]

I do not share the idea of not wearing a helmet on a bicycle: the part of the body that will inevitably hit the ground in the event of a fall is the head. This is true for children as much as for adults. And a fall can occur smoothly with another vehicle. On two wheels, the cyclist is in balance. Safety is to be preferred in all cases, I believe. Thank you for this trip to Copenhagen.

[@Propelbikes]

All really great points. I’m certainly not advocating for not wearing a helmet, but it’s interesting to see how common it is in some cultures to not wear helmets. I do feel that cities where this is common the infrastructure is usually better. I think the big idea is that a helmet should not be your first line of defense to protect you from automobiles. The helmet shouldn’t be used as a scapegoat for cities lack of infrastructure. There are many ways to protect cyclists and a helmet is just one way. I guess I’m sensitive to this since there is very little infrastructure throughout much of the US and most cyclists are very vulnerable on our roads.

[@mardiffv.8775]

There is many reasons why the Danes and the Dutch do not wear helmets: 1. Less people ride bike, because you can get a fine from the police for not wearing a helmet. Such thing is happening in Sydney, Australia. You may forget your helmet sometimes, so the number of cyclist is reduced. 2. Mandatory helmet laws send out the message that cycling is dangerous. So do not that. And less people cycle. 3. Because less people ride a bicycle, there is no safety in numbers. When a motorist sees a cyclist at least every minute, his eyes is trained to look for cyclists. In countries where cars are the main form of transport, motorists only look out for cars and without knowing ignore cyclists. The "I did not see the cyclist" accident. 4. The bike infrastructure protect cyclists from cars. So accidents are prevented, instead of providing protecting during the accident, which a helmet does. 5. Wearing helmets on a large scale also reduces the chance of bike infrastructure being build. "Cyclists wear helmets, so why would the municipality build a seperated bike lane?" argument. 6. Every motorist is also a cyclist, so the motorist in Copenhagen knows what to expect from cyclists.

[@C0deH0wler]

Where a helmet in the car where most head injuries are. Safety first, and if it just saves one life. Where them downstairs too. Over 12,000 people die a year from head injuries falling down stairs in the US alone.

[@Propelbikes]

These are excellent points. We recently started to produce a video on why the Dutch don’t wear helmets. I think we included these points, but If not I might add them in. Thanks for taking your time to post this. I think this is a big deal.

[@Propelbikes]

These are excellent points. We recently started to produce a video on why the Dutch don’t wear helmets. I think we included these points, but If not I might add them in. Thanks for taking your time to post this. I think this is a big deal.

[@karstenkristensen4718]

Slow Scooters (Max 35 Kmh) rides on bike lanes, faster ones on the road

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks for the clear explanation Klarsten. It seem the same in the Netherlands where I am at the moment.

[@welderoner4163]

1000 subs!!! Congrats

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! Not bad for the first month ;) excited to grow the channel and help more people learn about ebikes and biking for transportation. Lots of exciting content to come

[@rabbittoil8350]

Haha, I think your friend from holland got something wrong, that sounds fairly messed up! In Denmark the 30 km/h scooters can go in the bike lanes, and scooter 45 km/t and over has to go on the roads with the cars. - Helmets are always required when writing a motorised vehicle ( except from e bikes )

[@Propelbikes]

Actually after a recent visit to Amsterdam I learned the law. 32kph did not require a helmet and can be ridden in a bike lane, but more lanes are starting to restrict their use and recently it has become required for all scooters to wear helmets.

[@rabbittoil8350]

@@Propelbikes Thats crazy, it should be a requirement with helmets on scooters :P

[@rabbittoil8350]

oh you wrote it recently became a requirement! nice ;P

[@Propelbikes]

We actually made a video while we were in Amsterdam about the lack of helmets. It seems to be a working strategy. Do you have thoughts about it?

[@rabbittoil8350]

Propel Electric Bikes I Think that what works with the awareness of the use of helmets is extreme videoes.. here in Denmark there is a commercial going in tv right now where a couple of teenagere are biking and then suddenly one gets hit because theyre talking to eachother.. Many people do not realize the danger. I Think Many cyclists Can vow to Their helmet after having it split open after a bad Fall though.

[@Andreas---]

You should have been riding during rush hour. You acterly getting stuck at some of the intersections, because of the amount of bike.. at least if you ride faster than average.

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks, we weren’t able to on this trip as it was just a quick layover on our way to Germany. We will plan another trip in the future and do more. We did struggle a bit with the bike as it’s not really intended to carry adults and I was feeling a bit tired.

[@Rhaseanw]

Chris what's up bro!!!!! Great vid

[@Propelbikes]

Hey! I’m doing well. How are you?

[@Rhaseanw]

@@Propelbikes I'm well thank you sir

[@chooselife1509]

Well-made video. Thanks.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

In Denmark all scooters must use helmets, but the original "Danish Mopeds" for 30km must use the bike pass. The EU type and not that much welcomed, 45km Moped must use the road outside.

[@robvanderspek]

How would you compare Copenhagen to Amsterdam?

[@Propelbikes]

I only spent a limited time in Copenhagen and more time in Amsterdam. I enjoyed Amsterdam a bit more I think. Partly because it seemed a bit more familiar coming from NY. I have to spend more time in Copenhagen to get a good perspective, but I think Amsterdam felt a bit more walkable as well. More dense. I like that. I look forward to visiting Copenhagen and enjoying it some more. I was there for only 12 hours.

[@robvanderspek]

Coming from Amsterdam was curious how you experienced the way they approached bike infrastructure. In the video it’s seems to be a little less separated than in Amsterdam. Love to visit Copenhagen soon to experience it for myself.

[@mortenrobinson5421]

3:01 that's not how the rules are in Denmark. You can buy two different kind of scooters in Denmark. Scooters that can go 30 km per hour and scooters that can go 45 km per hour. A scooter that can go 45 km per hour has to drive on the road with the cars, they also need to be registered with a number plate and you need a drivers license for a car to be alowed to drive a scooter that can go 45 km per hour. The scooters that can only go 30 km per hour have to drive in the bike lanes with the bikes, they are not registered with number plates and you do not need a drivers license to drive a scooter that only goes 30 km per hour. And you have to wear a helmet no matter what if you are driving any kind of scooter. But you can ride your bike without a helmet. It's just not a good idea. Wearing a helmet might safe your life 😉 But legally you are not obligated to wear a helmet when riding a bike.

[@ex0stasis72]

“The registration tax applied to new cars in Denmark is value-based and amounts to 85% of the car's taxable value up to DKK 197,700 (€26,500), and 150% for the value above, according to the ACEA 2020 Tax Guide.” Source: Auto Vista Group

[@broendbykim]

The rates in 2022 for passenger cars are 25% of the value up to DKK 65,800, 85% of the value from DKK 65,801 up to DKK 204,600 and 150% of the value in excess.

[@pt020]

In NL you do not have to wear a helmet under 25km/h .. on the bike lane max speed is 25km/h so you do not need a helmet.

[@xxSpasmoStarxx]

Scooters vs motorbikes - from what I've been told Scooters are allowed on bike lanes because they're typically only allowed to go 30km/h, hence why it's quite safe. Also, going straight in the turn lane is attroceous xP Also also, please wear a helmet. Although they're not required they are recommended for your own safety and it's idiotic not wearing one. If you ever want to bike in DK again I'd also recommend looking into how you indicate turning and stopping. Not many bicyclists do it and it's annoying af

[@sindssyg796]

nice review about my city

[@abbaby555]

Very nice video

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! Much appreciated 😎

[@f1-mag]

You drived pas my School.😁

[@Propelbikes]

Cool! 😎

[@Choedron]

The scooters are not allowed to drive more than 30 km/h on bicycle paths. They have been limited to ride at that speed. And they have to use a helmet.

[@haphazardgardener8651]

very cool

[@Someonesaidthis]

I wish california would increase bike lane infrastructure..

[@bassface84]

Nice

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! It sure is a nice place to bike and really just be. I look forward to spending some more time there.

[@MortenBonde100]

You’re breaking about all traffic rules 😃

[@Propelbikes]

I learned that later. Sorry for being a trouble maker

[@SB-mr2nk]

Copenhagen vs Amsterdam

[@7katter]

hi

[@meibing4912]

Over 50% of everyone bikes to work or school in Copenhagen.

[@leojonkers3181]

Tara has such a nice smile 😀

[@ClayShentrup]

Someday Copenhagen will be half as good as Amsterdam.

[@maxie_6e]

As an Indian I like to have an evening ride on my bike🏍️ every day..💥I feel so disappointed about the bicycle culture there.

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤ north European countries!!!

[@Propelbikes]

We’re looking forward to exploring more. Amsterdam is next in November.

[@minniesaab7255]

@@Propelbikes you will definitely enjoy it!

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

you turned wrong on amager boulevard.....sorry you missed christiania...haha

[@Propelbikes]

We will definitely be back to do a longer tour. This was a brief layover we had on our way to Germany. We will definitely visit Christiania when we return.

[@eanerickson8915]

"Have you seen America lately?" , George Carlin

[@pederneeson1284]

You have misunderstood something If you ride a scooter in Denmark you must wear a helmet... otherwise you will get a fine, and very quickly.

[@MrJohnQCitizen]

My advice is to watch on 1.5 speed

[@archiec5574]

talks about moto-scooters not wearing helmets. switching camera view to him not wearing helmet either. plz people, wear a helmet at all times - it can save your life.

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

Cycling in The Netherlands (not specifically Amsterdam) is much better:)!

[@Richardtv1968]

Ehhhh ..... sorry lovely danish people, but Copenhagen does not come close being the best bike city to every single dutch city or village.

[@alanfrost75]

Lol what a monumental load of crap :D

[@Lunavii_Cellest]

@@alanfrost75 it is true altough copenhagen compared to any other country it is pretty good but a lot of streets don't have anything and the intersection are bad, but the cycling bridges and some of the cycle lanes are very good.

[@alanfrost75]

@@Lunavii_Cellest And yet it is safer to cycle in Copenhagen than Amsterdam. No, Copenhagen is clearly at the top. Not saying necessarily no 1, after all that just depends on how you weigh things up, but it is most certainly one of the best in the world. Also when compared to Dutch cities.

[@zivkovicable]

@@alanfrost75 Amsterdam isn't close to being the best Dutch cycling city, but it beats Copenhagen. I'm not Dutch, i've got no skin in this game, but i've cycled in both cities. In Copenhagen 49% of traffic to school & work is made by bike, which is pretty amazing, however in Amsterdam the figure is 68%. I would put that mostly down to superior infrastructure.

[@alanfrost75]

@@zivkovicable Overall bike usage in 2019 (your figures I believe are earlier) are 29% Copenhagen to 32% Amsterdam. So yes, slightly more. But to attribute that to infrastructure is a leap. From what I have seen they are rated very similarly in that regard. Either way, also for 2019, accidents per 100k cyclists were 218 in Copenhagen and 1019 in Amsterdam. Thats five times more. Better my ass :D And as a side note, that accident figure for Copenhagen beat out every other major cycling city. Utrecht was a damn site better than Amsterdam here, but that too clocked in at 279.

[@TUUK2006]

Complains about scooters in bike lanes, RIGHT as he's ignoring bike lane laws.

[@Propelbikes]

I’m learning. I didn’t know this was a standard practice. Sorry for disobeying your rules. It wasn’t my intention. I should have read them before visiting.

[@jonaspetersen9055]

Hamburger

[@Propelbikes]

Cheeseburger

[@3goldfinger]

How can an American have a positiv view of a awful socialist country.🤣🇩🇰🇺🇸

[@Propelbikes]

It didn’t seem so awful when I was there and the people seem really happy so maybe I missed something.

[@3goldfinger]

@@Propelbikes Sorry you didn't get it , I was just having a go at the way most Americans see Socialist Denmark and the way Fox news compare Denmark to thrid world communist countries. So glad you enjoyed Denmark.

[@Propelbikes]

@@3goldfinger lol, I thought that might be the case, but I am a bit dense ;)

[@3goldfinger]

@Amadour Lopez Sorry you didn't get it either.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHW6p5iti7N_pas

[@AtomMyren]

You are welcome as long as you: stay on your right and show your signs. Otherwise please don`t bike in Cph.

[@Propelbikes]

Good points for sure. I have noticed how important this is. Thanks for your comment, I probably should have talked more about safety in the video. Any other feedback for first time cyclists in Copenhagen?

[@Masterfighterx]

@@Propelbikes Use your *left* hand to indicate a stop, and don't stop in the middle of the path. Indicate with your left or right hand to indicate a left or right turn, and just as with cars, always lookout for your surroundings. Don't weave from left to right. As much as possible, make sure that other bikers are free to pass = little to no side by side riding, or at least look behind quite a bit so you quickly can pull in to let them pass.

[@AtomMyren]

Propel Electric Bikes: Wear a helmet! Look over your right shoulder, just as you do when you drive a car. Last of all: explore, explore explore...

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

its becouse the best way to get to work fast is by bike ,and many thousinds are on there bike in all kind of weather , its a fast transport ,and you get your daily exercize ..haha ....that is probberly he thing you should have in mind when you bike in copenhagen between 0600-900 in the morning and from 14-17 in the afternoon . welcome back to copenhagen another time .

[@NDK0]

It's a shame foreigners only visit cph. Yes, it's the largest city in Denmark, it's also the worst city. Dirty, too many weirdos, very little to see compared to it's size

[@Propelbikes]

This time we just happened to have a long layover. Please suggest other places to visit in Copenhagen for our next trip which hopefully should be longer.

[@andreashammershj622]

That's a matter of taste, and apparently you're in the minority on this one.

[@link77ism]

Weirdo