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Without actually banning the automobile, Copenhagen is as cycle-friendly as you can get, and hiring a bike for part or all of your trip is well worth considering. Cycle lanes are everywhere and cyclists overtake on the left of the lane, so generally keep to the right and remember that bus passengers always have the right of way at bus stops so wait for the bus doors to shut before continuing. To indicate to other cyclists that you are about to stop cycling, raise your right hand. Between April and September, there is a citywide system of public bike rentals that operates like super- market trolleys (http://www.bycyklen.dk). A 20kr coin is inserted in a slot to free a bike from one of the bike deposit areas, usually outside an S-Tog station, and reclaimed when the bike is returned. It’s easy to recognize the bikes through their solid wheels and the conspicuous advertisement of the sponsor. It sounds a great idea, but the gearless bikes take a hammering over the course of each summer and are only good for the occasional short journey or two; much better to hire a decent bike. All bikes can be taken on STog-trains for 12kr (a bicycle klippekort is available), though not during rush hours (Monday to Friday 0700-0830 travelling into the city and 1530-1700 travelling out). Look for a carriage with a cycle symbol on the door.
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