Bike Traffic

The bikes in central Copenhagen have their own traffic system. I have learned through trial and error that it is best to actually pay attention to these lights. I earned my bike riding stripes during college on the Univ of Texas campus where good bicyclists constantly morph between pedestrian and vehicle. The goal was to travel the shortest route in the least amount of time, and while this occasionally irritated others it was still acceptable.

In Copenhagen don't even think about it. You are simply a bicyclist and any abnormal actions will draw honks, bicycle bells, yells, and un-hygge-like looks.