five senses Every morning, between 200,000 and 300,000 bicycles swarm into Copenhagen’s centre. A silent hive of spokes and handlebars, emboldened by the city government, which is counting on pedal power to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2025. Nearly half of the city’s inhabitants travel on two wheels each day, whether for work or play. The benefits of cycling are endless: with no exhaust fumes it isn’t polluting, it’s a great form of exercise and it’s one of the fastest ways to get around, given the city’s modest size.
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