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In Denmark, at last count, 18% of the population cycle daily
2. In Copenhagen, 36% of the population of the Greater Metropolitan area cycle daily to work or places of learning. That is 500,000 daily cyclists
3. If you exclude the Greater Metro Area and just count Copenhagen proper, 55% cycle daily. On a hot summer’s day that number can reach 65%
4. 80% of the above cyclists continue to ride throughout the winter
5. In urban areas in Denmark there are separated bike lanes along most streets. In the country, most roads have separated bike lanes off to the side
6. Denmark has the world’s safest bicycle culture. Our safety statistics are exceptional
7. The busiest bike stretch in the nation is Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen. 35,000 cyclists use the street each day
8. The average speed of cyclists in Copenhagen is 15,3 km/h
9. Danes cycle just over 1000 km a year per capita. The Dutch occupy second place, just under 1000 km
10. There are 1.7 million people in Copenhagen and 1.7 million bicycles
11. Only 40% of Copenhageners own a car. 12. 36% of Copenhageners ride a bicycle, 35% take public transport and the rest drive or walk
Written by Mikael Colville-Andersen
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