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Little Mermaid story by Hans Christian Andersen has become an icon of the Scandinavian family, Danish. Today, the Danes have icons and a new story, the story of cykling (cycling), which can be found in all parts of the city. History cykling this time as a choice of gifts from Copenhagen to transport registered in the capital has a population of about 5 million people.

Who has never visited the city in Europe would have been used to find the phenomenon of cycling as a means of transportation that entrenched, especially in Copenhagen, Denmark. In a study conducted in 2007, Copenhagen has entered the ranks of the 11 best cycling cities in the world. The city ranks third in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Portland, Oregon (USA).

According to the architect Jan Gehl, Danish experiencing growth and change of culture that is very important in driving. Community, led the government’s desire to move to public transport and the recovery environment. One of the things that support your success is the availability of the infrastructure that makes people feel safe and comfortable.

Given the history of cycling in Danish, which proved to have a background story is interesting. From the minimal research I found the information that the 1.5-century Danish culture of cycling has continued to grow more and more popular among people. In 1890, had 3,000 bikes in Copenhagen (embassy.dk www.cycling). This number increased in 1900 to 30,000 bikes. Seven years later, that number to 80,000, and continued to increase to 400,000 bikes in Copenhagen in 1934.
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