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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

The Guardian

• Two-wheel takeover: bikes outnumber cars for the first time in CopenhagenDenmark’s capital has reached a milestone in its journey to become a cycling city – there are now more bikes than cars on the streets. Can other cities follow?Bicycle sensors in Copenhagen clocked a new record this month: there are now more bikes than cars in the heart of the city. In the last year, 35,080 more bikes have joined the daily roll, bringing the total number to 265,700, compared with 252,600 cars. Copenhagen municipality has been carrying out manual traffic counts at a number of city centre locations since 1970, when there were 351,133 cars and 100,071 bikes. In 2009, the city inst...

London Evening Standard

• Night-time cycling in London: Shoreditch in the saddleExplore the capital's lively East End by bike

Other Regional Press

• Bikes, dogs and even horses are welcome at Twin Lakes Cafe VeloCroston is a popular cycling spot, with its rural roads.

Green Miscellany

• Swap your water bottle for a bicycle thermos this winterWhen the weather feels this cold, why not swap your water bottle for a bicycle thermos? A mid-ride slug of coffee raises the spirits and does away with the risk of a water bottle freezing over. The Stanley�one-handed vacuum insulated mug is perfect as a bicycle thermos. One handed and fully leak-proof, you can drink your morning pick-me-up on the… The post Swap your water bottle for a bicycle thermos this winter appeared first on ETA.