Cycle Chic Manifesto

Copenhagen Cycle Chic Manifesto

1. I choose to cycle chic and, at every opportunity, I will choose Style over Speed.
2. I embrace my responsibility to contribute visually to a more aesthetically pleasing urban landscape.
3. I am aware that my mere prescence in said urban landscape will inspire others without me being labelled as a 'bicycle activist'.
4. I will ride with grace, elegance and dignity.
5. I will choose a bicycle that reflects my personality and style.
6. I will, however, regard my bicycle as transport and as a mere supplement to my own personal style. Allowing my bike to upstage me is unacceptable.
7. I will endeavour to ensure that the total value of my clothes always exceeds that of my bicycle.
8. I will accessorize in accordance with the standards of a bicycle culture and acquire, where possible, a chain guard, kickstand, skirt guard, fenders, bell and basket.
9. I will respect the traffic laws.
10. I will refrain from wearing and owning any form of 'cycle wear'. The only exception being a bicycle helmet - if I choose to exercise my freedom of personal choice and wear one.