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  1. Copenhagen cargo bike championship returns

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    Source: Momentum Image credit: Momentum

    The Danish capital, one of the world’s biggest cycling centres will soon host its unique annual championship, Svajerløbet, on June 13. It is a celebration of the city’s strong cargo bike culture, which is especially evident in some of the city’s streets having more cargo bikes than cars travelling down them.

    Svajerløbet, the Danish Cargo Bike Championships, brings a unique combination of speed, community, fashion, and cargo-bike culture. This year’s edition is anticipated to be particularly memorable, as it will take place next to Dronning Louises Bro, a bridge which has some of the highest levels of bicycle traffic in the world.

    The cargo bike has a key role in Copenhagen’s mobility, with it being relied upon by citizens for reasons such as transporting children, groceries, as well as tools to job sites and delivering packages around the city.

    Svajerløbet – a diverse race celebrating cargo bikes

    The competition is open to a wide range of cargo bikes, which includes two-wheelers, three-wheelers and vintage delivery bikes.

    Race participants can compete individually or in relay teams of four people. The race typically hosts a range of participants, from cargo bike enthusiasts, to bike couriers, to local businesses, cycling stores and families.

    Unique dress code for a cycling championship

    Described by its organisers as “the best-dressed race in the world,” participants are encouraged to dress like the traditional Danish “svajer,” bicycle delivery workers who carried goods throughout the city wearing items like flat caps, suspenders, workwear, vintage messenger clothing and classic urban attire.

    Entry cost is 50 Danish kroner (around €7) to race with a chance to compete for medals and earn the special “Svajer of the Year” title.

  2. Copenhagen police e-scooters hailed a success

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    Source: TheMayor.eu, T.V. Iolov

    Although many cities regard electric scooters as somewhat of a nuisance, police in Copenhagen are becoming quite accustomed to the two-wheeled vehicles.

    Initially celebrated by cities and deemed a solution for sustainability and clean, urban mobility, e-scooters have progressively become less-favoured. Problems caused by irresponsible parking and perception of the vehicles a danger to other road users and pedestrians alike have been particularly significant. However, police in Denmark’s capital have welcomed e-scooters into their expanding fleet, and celebrate the local benefits.

    The western suburbs of Høje Gladsaxe and Ishøj have been targeted by the police units and the adoption has already been hailed a success. The e-scooters have enabled mobility where it might otherwise not have been possible by way of historical four wheeled transportation. This has allowed the police to give a better service to the community.

    What’s more, the new transportation vehicles have created a closer bond with the public. Inspector Allan Nyring from Copenhagen Vestegns Police commented, “Police on scooters elicit more smiles and pleasant comments than the bicycle, and the officers feel that they get closer to the citizens than in a patrol car.”

    Being more welcoming and more accessible are regular interests for many police forces, and the adoption of e-scooters certainly aids in this pursuit.