1987 July-Aug Vol 32 No.6 (Index)

Yes, we did find a few hills in Denmark, but a viewing point near Hanning, 64ft. above sea-level, emphasised the overall flat nature of this Scandinavian collection of islands of which we visited five. In keeping with the commonly accepted though quite erroneous idea that flat country' makes for cycling, it seemed all the Danes cycle not pucka fightweights, but practical daily hacks with flat bars and back-pedalling brakes. Consequently the motor traffic appeared more aware of cycling behaviour than in Britain, and behaved in a civilised way, the laws enforcing this, especially when turning left. (They ride and drive on the right.) To be fair, there are fewer cars and many miles of cycle-ways, mostly tracks we would regard as easy rough-stuff
Category: | 1987 |
Created Date: | 04-07-2023 |
Last Updated Date: | 04-07-2023 |