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For the last few weeks before I returned to the US, I worked in Copenhagen (København). I flew there every Monday morning, and home to München every Friday afternoon.

A bicycle tour from København to München

Dave Hood
2004-02-19 20:21:47

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For the last few weeks before I returned to the US, I worked in Copenhagen (København). I flew there every Monday morning, and home to München every Friday afternoon. This kind of life was no way to say good-bye to Germany… On the Monday of my last week in København, I flew with my bike. After the week’s work, I took a week of holiday to ride home.

Saturday, October 14, København to Guldborg, Denmark
147.7 km, 376 m vertical, average 22.3 kph, maximum 46

At midnight I was awaked from a sound sleep by a series of explosions. Fireworks! – and I had the best seat in the house! The little boy in me was thrilled – a great show!

Up at 5:30, got ready to go. Wore the red mock-turtleneck and my Canada jersey, red and white. The right colours for a day in Denmark.

I had it in mind to go to Rødbyhavn, or at least to Rødby. From the map I estimated around 150 km; should be ok. Set off in good form. The easy route is a bike lane by a fairly busy highway. When I saw the sign for National Bike Route 9, I took it – it should be more scenic, probably quieter.

Foof! After an hour of messing around, mostly lost, I got back to the road, closer to København than when I turned off! This time I stayed with the highway all the way to Køge. At this time of year, I can’t afford to throw away daylight. Three members of the Greve Cycling Club passed me: their jackets identified them, in English.

It was a cool gray day, warm enough when I stopped, chilly when I rode; but since I was generating body heat, I didn’t need a jacket. No wind, no rain. Fine with me.

The stretch to Køge is suburban sprawl, not very interesting. I can see why there would be another route for bikes, but… moomph! Turned off at the Centrum sign in Køge. A pleasant enough little town, a few half-timbered buildings, nothing outstanding. ...