Cycle schemes in Copenhagen

[simonineaston]

Just a quick Q about cycles in Denmark's capital city... does anyone know if there are cycles readily available over there, along the lines of so-called Boris bikes etc.?

[rotavator]

I can't answer your question and a quick search of VisitCopenhagen didn't show anything.

However, you will find several bike hire agencies if you search for "Cykeludlejning i København".

Incidentally, I bought a cheap (~£200) bike from a supermarket for commuting when I worked there a while ago. It did the job and I sold it for about £100 at the end of my contract so it worked out a lot cheaper than hiring.

[Will]

I believe that there was a system called Bycyklen, but the company filed for bankruptcy a few weeks ago.

Will

[simonineaston]

I'll tell you what I found when I get back.

[Jdsk]

As above on Bycyklen.

There are lots of traditional rental places:
https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenha ... ke-rentals

When we haven't had our bikes with us we've asked the hotel to arrange a couple for us.

Jonathan

[mjr]

There were docks of e bikes but Bikeshare Danmark A/S filed for bankruptcy on 9 December 2022, five years after the original operator went bankrupt, so I don't know what happens now. https://bycyklen.dk/ says the bikes are out of service and suggests asking the state railway DSB and the city council.

Some hotels have bikes for guests. Best to ask when booking.

[simonineaston]

Chum who booked remarked that cycles were mentioned at the time. We're in the city centre as it is so may not need them. Just a thought.