1. Because Copenhagen has over 390 kilometers of bike lanes.
2. The Danes are well-known for their love of cycling.
3. 789,000 miles are cycled in Copenhagen every day.
4. The city is looking to increase that number to 50% by building more bike lanes, widening existing lanes, creating biking-only bridges over the city’s waterways, providing more space for parking bikes, and improving safety along existing bike routes.
5. They are healthier, more environmentally-friendly, and allow for a better quality of life.