We’re proud to see that our unique Velorbis wood carrier crate has been featured on the cool trend spotting blog, Design Watcher by influential freelance writer Lizzie Garrett who describes our wooden storage beauty as "precious cargo".  Our wood carrier crate is so practical and easy to fit with it's convenient quick fastening system – it's perfect for bicycle connoisseurs who appreciate luxurious design and want to ensure that their 'precious cargo' is transported safely from A-B in style.   

Read more about Lizzie Garrett’s interesting blogs on Design Watcher.

In December we ran a competition with Copenhagen Cycle Chic to win a gloriously red and cream Velorbis Studine bicycle.  The competition was open to all foreign guests in Copenhagen during COP15.

The competition question: How will you personally commit to a better environment IN STYLE with this bicycle if you win it?

Congratulations to Lauren from San Francisco who is now the proud owner of her Velorbis Studine. Her winning answer was “Hej Studinealiciousness, let us push off together, me, a blur of neutral grace, heels leaving no carbon footprint, and you, my fiery, functional, fabulous muse.”

Check out these photos of Lauren by Copenhagen Cycle Chic, the epitome of cycle chic on her Velorbis Studine out and about in wintry Copenhagen. The pannier bags pictured are fully detachable and an optional basket can easily be added.  It’s all down to your personal styling and accessory needs. The Studine design is also available in classic black and cream.

We’re glad to hear that Lauren with thrilled with her Studine and look forward to hearing about her many adventures on her red beauty. Read the full overview and see more great photos on Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

Velorbis was featured in this great article in the latest issue of Australian Cyclist about urban cycling in Australia, and how Copenhagen cycling culture is influencing this movement and investment in future infrastructure.

Pedal Paradise by Robin Barton talks about "Jan Gehl, the 74 year-old godfather of bike friendly urban design was at the forefront of Copenhagen’s transformation. Now consulted by cities from Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to New York and London on how they can be more like Copenhagen."

The Australian Cyclist article also talks about how cycling can give a sense of community: "I think people are aware it gives them quality of life. They can move about the city in a different way. They can be part of city life. They can dress themselves in the city." A lovely way of thinking and a concept that Velorbis endorses.

Read the Pedal Paradise article in Australian Cyclist in full.

We're really pleased to see that wonderful Copenhagen has been voted number 5 in The New York Times' recent list: "The 31 Places to Go in 2010".

It must be all the hip people, green initiatives, fantastic architecture and of course stunning bicycles!

The NY Times says "The Danish capital has already emerged as one of the world’s greenest — and maybe coolest — cities. Copenhageners don’t simply preach the “progressive city” ethos, they live it. Long, flat urban thoroughfares are hemmed with bicycle paths where locals glide around the city."

Copenhagen sits alongside other illustrious and inspirational locations such as Sri Lanka, Patagonia Wine country, Los Angeles and Shanghai amongst others.

Read The New York Times Travel article in full and get in the mood for springtime travel – remember, that can include cycling too :)

Check out the latest review, pics and podcast of the Velorbis Churchill Balloon gents bike on VeloCast.

Scott; one of the VeloCasters took our regally funky gents model for a spin in beautiful Scotland: “But all the talk of the smooth ride, the hand built frame, or the intelligent use of components really doesn’t sum up the feeling you get from riding this bike.  Velorbis have managed to do that rarest of things: create a bike that is greater than the sum of its parts.  The experience of riding the Churchill Balloon just makes you happy.  Happy to be out in the fresh air and happy to be on this bike.  Suddenly all is well with the world and you find yourself smiling.”

Churchill Balloon was also a topic point in VeloCast's Episode 59 podcast where the team were joined by Jeff Helfand from Veloreviews.com. The team also discussed bike sharing schemes with a difference, Lance Armstrong’s mind games and other cycling-related news.

Thanks to Scott and John for the rave reviews.   
Read the full VeloCast review of Velorbis Churchill Balloon.
Listen to the VeloCast podcast episode 59 featuring Velorbis Churchill Balloon.

We spotted this good article – “Going Dutch” by Cycle and Style, the online women's magazine bringing together cycling, style and health.

The article talks about how Dutch-style bicycles from Europe, such as Velorbis, are making an impact across the 'pond’ and are fast becoming a high trend must-have item with a core following by style savvy, health conscious consumers.

“The bicycles put their riders in the kind sitting-up-straight position that your mother taught you was best. It is an elegant position—a way to survey the streetscape around you in comfort. A girl can easily wear high heels, a dress and a past-the-knees coat as she pedals off to work, to school or to the café down the street for lunch with friends.”

The article also talks about the number of classic bike stockists which are rising up throughout the US and Canada, in particular Copenhagen Cyclery, the European upright bike specialist and Velorbis dealer in Chicago.

This increase in availability means that it’s now even easier in North America to enjoy a Velorbis “'Copenhagen Chic’ look that will have you commuting in style”, such as with the Velorbis Victoria Classic or Dannebrog retro ladies bikes that are included in the article.

Read the Cycle and Style “Going Dutch” article in full here.

Velorbis recently took part at the Cycle Chic Fashion Show at Cork City Hall, Ireland; the event where cycling, fashion and design were entwined as one concept.

The Cycle Chic Fashion Show, held annually during Design Week in Ireland, effectively showcased cycling culture and highlighted just how practical, green and affordable cycling is as a green transportation option. It reflected the spirit and street style from the cycling capitals of the world such as Copenhagen where cycling is an integrated part of everyday life and an essential accessory for contemporary, healthy living.  

On display was a selection of Velorbis bicycle treats: our fire-engine red Dannebrog classic ladies bike, funky Scrap Deluxe ladies bicycle and our urban retro Churchill Balloon gents bike with brown Fat Frank tyres.

The influence and popularity of chilled-out cycle culture, carbon conscious travel and urban commuting is growing amongst the environmentally aware, fashion-forward people of Ireland. Velorbis is catering for this demand by linking up with Thinkbike, the new Velorbis dealer in Dublin, Ireland. 

Thanks to the Cycle Chic Fashion Show for a great event. Welcome on board Thinkbike!

Below are some photos from the event...

How will you personally commit to a better environment IN STYLE with this bicycle if you win it?

Velorbis has linked up with cool streetstyle blog Copenhagen Cycle Chic for their fun and quick-fire competition to win an iconic Danish bicycle – the stunning red Velorbis Studine classic ladies bicycle with cream tyres.

Open to all foreign guests currently in Copenhagen for COP15, the UN Climate Conference, the winner will be decided by Copenhagen Cycle Chic based on how well entrants can answer the question above in 25 words or less.

The competition runs from Wednesday 9th December until 12am CET on Monday 14th December. The winner will be announced at 9am CET on Tuesday 15th December on Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

Good luck! We look forward to hearing your pledges for a greener cycling lifestyle and see you riding in style on the winning Velorbis Studine bicycle.

To view the conditions of entry, see Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

Thanks to our friends at Let’s Go Ride A Bike for their great review and photos in Beautiful Bicycles: Velorbis Studine.

Described as “chic and cheeky at once” it’s good to see how everyone can benefit from having a cheerfully elegant red Velorbis bicycle in their lives.

Read the Let’s Go Ride A Bike Velorbis Studine review in full plus other interesting reviews and stories from this cool blog – advocating city cycling with style since 2008.

 

Meet our new US dealer, Copenhagen Cyclery, based in Chicago's eclectically vibrant Wicker Park/Bucktown area.

Great news for our US customers...
Velorbis is Copenhagen Cyclery’s flagship bicycle brand. Our luxurious range of Velorbis  design icons: classic bicycles, balloon bikes, retro transport bikes and fun cargo trikes can now be bought online via Copenhagen Cyclery’s newly launched website www.copenhagenbike.com, at their Chicago store and soon in select shops throughout the US.

The name, Copenhagen Cyclery, is inspired by the pioneering and world-renowned Copenhagen cycling culture, as well as the city’s reputation for and appreciation of great design. A perfect match for Velorbis who also share this philosophy.

Copenhagen Cyclery plans to reach existing and new cycling audiences by bringing a fresh approach to the American cycling culture. Check our the Copenhagen Cyclery website for more information.

You can find out more about Copenhagen cycling culture on Copenhagen Cycle Chic.

We are really excited about our new Velorbis Student and Studine range of bicycles. We decided to create simplified versions of our popular top bicycle models to further diversify our range and offer a lower entry price point for cost-conscious customers, all with the same high quality Velorbis components, features and attention to detail.

Velorbis Student and Studine are available in both ladies and gents versions and come with either classic tyres or balloon tyres.

For example, Velorbis Student Classic is inspired by our timeless gents bicycle Churchill Classic. Velorbis Studine Classic is inspired by the chic ladies models Victoria Classic and Dannebrog, and is available in black or fire-engine red.

The Velorbis Student Balloon and Studine Balloon ladies and gents bicycles are based on our effortlessly funky Scrap Deluxe design, in metallic urban grey and Velorbis’ signature cream balloon tyres.

See London Cycle Chic’s review of our Studine Balloon ladies bicycle.

All new Velorbis Student and Studine bicycle models have powder coated rims to match the frame colour, to give added edge and distinction. We are proud to continue creating bicycles of geometrical and ergonomic perfection that deliver a wonderful cycling experience

As the offspring of Danish design and a world renowned cycling culture that has been enjoyed in Copenhagen for around 100 years, Velorbis is devoted to ensuring that our customers have the best choice of bicycles on the market.

We came across this nice review of the Velorbis Dannebrog ladies bicycle by Su Yin Khoo in the article "The ultimate cycle chic: test-riding a Velorbis bicycle” in Good Magazine, New Zealand’s answer to sustainable living.

"And boy did the Dannebrog turn heads! Motorists can't help but admire the sexy beast when I pedal past—probably wishing they weren't stuck in traffic being subjected to cheesy music on the radio.”

We’re pleased to hear Su Yin Khoo was “riding like a royal – and enjoying it” on our red bicycle beauty Dannebrog.

Read the Good Magazine article in full.

Drum roll please....

We are pleased to reveal our revamped Velorbis UK website – www.velorbis.co.uk – and our new UK web store. This handy online store means that our UK customers can now order conveniently online and receive free delivery anywhere in the UK.

The new Velorbis UK website and UK web store forms part of our exciting new distribution strategy in the UK which further enhances our flexibility and competitive edge in the market. Most importantly, it allows us to offer significantly reduced prices across our range of bicycles to really cater to our UK customers, giving them added convenience and increased choice.

Alongside this strategy Velorbis will continue to offer its range of luxury products to independent bicycle dealers in the UK.

See our fabulously diverse range of classic-contemporary bicycles for the 2009/2010 season, such as our new Student and Studine range of simplified bicycles based on our popular top models – Victoria Classic, Churchill Classic, Dannebrog and Scrap Deluxe.

Thanks to our friends at London Cycle Chic for their great review - Velorbis’s easyrider: The Studine Balloon - and for the gorgeous new promotional photo above.

Our Studine Balloon retro ladies bike is a simplified version of our popular Scrap Deluxe top model. It is no less iconic or funky that it’s premium sister. A gents version, Student Balloon, is also available.

London Cycle Chic say “The Studine Balloon is a bike that will make you smile. It's the latest from Velorbis, the experts in elegant bicycles. What I love about this bike is the mix of old and new. It has the basic design of a classic Dutch bike but with a modern, edgy twist.

There is an undoubtable coolness about this bike, it attracts attention and gets eyed up like a girl in a short skirt. What makes a Velorbis bike so special is the design.”

We love it when people get as excited and as passionate about our bikes as we do.  

Check out the London Cycle Chic review of Velorbis Studine Balloon in full, plus their other exciting blog entries.

Check out this inspiring article in The Independent on Sunday Magazine by Robin Barton on 18th October 2009. “On your bike: What the world can learn about cycling from Copenhagen”, talks about how Copenhagen is bursting with eco-friendly solutions that the world’s leaders would benefit from taking a closer look at when they arrive in the city for COP15, the UN’s Climate Change Conference in December.

Whilst in Copenhagen the journalist, Robin Barton, stopped by the Velorbis flagship store for a visit and an interview with Velorbis founding partner Ken Bødiker.  Robin writes the following about Velorbis...

”Surprisingly, for a city with as many bicycles as people, Copenhagen's most fashionable bike company began life in London.  He'd noticed that his native Copenhagen had something to export to London: a culture of urban cycling. Three years later and Bødiker has opened a flagship store in sedate Frederiksberg and exports his German-made town bikes to the UK, US and Australia.

He lends me a Scrap Deluxe, a pepped-up, Dutch-style model with lights, mudguards, a rack and kickstand that counts Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers among its owners, and I set off to discover how Copenhagen is offering a vision of the 21st-century city.”

The article also talks about urban sustainability in various areas of the city and Copenhagen cycling culture in general. Read The Independent on Sunday article in full.