Old Man's Town

My bike got stolen about three weeks ago, and I’ve been stuck in the car for that time going to work.

The issue for me is that I don’t really experience Copenhagen when I drive. I get neither the sights or sounds properly, and even worse, I don’t get inspired to stop at a small shop and grab a coffee or look at a clothes store.

No longer bikeless

So yesterday I finally got my act together and went to my favourite bike shop AH Cykler in Istedgade.

They’re great, hardworking guys and today I could pick up this baby:

My new awesome wheels for getting 'round town again

It’s a really sweet ride. Nice thing racing tyres, the front “baggage holder” is custom buildt to hold a laptop bag, no gear, gorgeous leather handles and a Brooks saddle.

I’m number three in Denmark to own the front fork

Allan, who owns the bike shop, told me he got the baggage holder specially buildt by a guy in Bulgaria. Apparently I’m the third person in Denmark to own one of them babies.

Normally they don’t have the second bar going all the way around, but this design lets me have a laptop there without having to worry about it sliding off. Brilliant!

Time to experience Copenhagen again

I’ll buzz off with my new retro bike ramble and instead head out and glide through the town once again. Feeling like an old man on new wheels.