Who loves us
Posted September 2012:
Hi Mike, We are just back home and we would like to thank you for the two tours we did with you, a very proud Dane. We too feel the freedom biking generates in you and felt very much at home with you in Copenhagen and its countryside. We enjoyed your banter and humour and hope you are well and rushing around Denmark on your bike.
All the very best, Kerry and Mark McGowan, Australia
Posted August 2012:
hi Mike, Amy and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and Copenhagen last night. Thanks for offering such a lovely experience. Ron bogle
PS be on the lookout for my son Kevin Bogle. He'll be in Copenhagen for three weeks starting next week. I'll send him your way.
Best, Ron Bogle, United States
Posted August 2012:
Dear Mike, Thanks for a great tour. My husband Chris and I just arrived back home to NJ last night and your tour was definitely one of the highlights of our Scandinavian trip. Keep on peddling! Regards, Ayse Wronski
Posted July 2012:
Dear Mike, Thanks for the bike tour of Copenhagen. My 12 students from Penn State University greatly enjoyed seeing the city. Your commentary added a lot as your enthusiasm for the city was clearly evident. Your professionalism was greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to include your tour as part of our study abroad program in the future. Terrence Guay, University Park, PA, USA
Posted October 01. 2011:
Dear Mike, Thank you for the inspiring tour during our visit to the Cycling World Champs in Copenhagen. Everyone enjoyed it very much. Kind regards, Sabine, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Wielren Unie, Evenementen Manager
Posted August 19. 2011:
Hi, Mike, My name is Yoshihiro from Hiroshima Japan. I enjoyed your city tour on Aug 12th with my wife Yumiko. We came back to Hiroshima. Thank you !!
Posted August 16. 2011:
Takk for ein fantastisk tur i går 15.08.11. Mvh Tallak Hoslemo (v/KS tur)
Posted August 11. 2011:
We had a blast (despite having sea legs). Thanks for being a wonderful host. Brian Chase, Wisconsin
Posted August 06. 2011:
Thanks Mike for such a great tour! Amanda Fairey, Los Angeles
Posted July 06. 2011:
Hejsa, Mange tak for en god tur i går – jeg synes det er et super produkt du har og jeg er imponeret over du kan levere samme høje og personlige kvalitet år efter år. Mange hilsner Henrik, Wonderful Copenhagen
Posted June 25. 2011:
Thanks, Mike. Your bike tour gave us a personal insight into Denmark. Not only did we learn much about Denmark, but your tour gave us the confidence to rent bikes on our own and continue exploring Copenhagen by bike. We had a great time and you helped create lasting memories. Montana travelers
Posted June 24. 2011:
Hi Mike, Back in OZ. Had a great holiday and you helped make Denmark one of the highlights. In retrospect we should have stayed longer but I guess it gives us an excuse to get back there one day. The bike ride was great and your passionate guiding was an inspiration to us both, its great to see someone who loves there country as much as you obviously do. We want to get to Auckland some day in the not too distant future so we may catch up with you there, if not, the offer of a place to stay while you check out our part of Australia is definite. We live right next to the southern ocean, plenty of room, lots of beaches forests and wineries to keep you interested. Hope you are fit and well and we may catch up sometime in the future. Cheers, Brenton & Sue Air, WA
Posted June 12. 2011:
Bonjour! Back in Montreal! Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed my bike trip with you. Thanks for showing us Copenhague and sharing your bike experiences with me. I most enjoyed your knowledge about Copenhague and your enthusiam to share it with us. Hopefully your future bike trip will be most enjoyable and I hope that you will share your experience with us. Let me know how I can keep in touch with you to share your future bike trip. I hope to be able to read ' Either or ' in a near future. That book seems to be most enlightening!!!! Best regards from a very warm Montreal ( weather is 26 celcius), johanne
Posted June 10. 2011:
Hi Mike, I just wanted to say thank you for a fanatastic evening tour last Monday. I have visited Copenhagen a number of times over the last 3 years and spent many a happy evening walking around enjoying the many beautiful sites in the city. On Monday evening I felt this enjoyment of the city was taken to a new level as you introduced me to the heart and spirit of Copenhagen as well as the physical beauty. As you know my work in Denmark is coming to an end so it could be a long time until I return to the city but my memories of it's beauty will always be in my mind and thanks to your tour it's spirit will always be in my heart. Many thanks for a memorable evening and all the best for the future. Kind regards, Andy, York, UK
Posted May 28. 2011:
Had a great time with Mike and loved seeing all the sights. Great way to start your trip in Copenhagen! Al and Vicky Seba Beach Alberta
Posted May 23. 2011:
What an intro to Copenhagen! Friday was an amazingly fun and informative morning where we got a real insight into the city, but at a comfortable pace. I didn't feel like a tourist and it was easily the best thing I did in Copenhagen. Thank you! Sarah from Bristol, UK
Posted May 10. 2011:
Just had the time of my life on the Unplugged tour - I am sure I never would have seen Copenhagen the same way without Mike's ride and descriptions. This ride will easily go on record as the best part of our trip!! Jensie Miksich, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Posted May 08. 2011:
Once again thanks for the awesome tour, Copenhagen is now definitely on my list of places to see again some day and Bike Mike will surely feature on my itinerary once I return. Cheers, Beni from Sao Paolo
Posted May 06. 2011:
Hello Mike, We are now back in France. This is school holiday and I should see the students next week for their exams. We really enjoyed our stay in Denmark and the students loved the bike tour with you. Thanks a lot for telling us so much about life in Denmark. Copenhagen is also a very nice town and I feel like I would come back with my own family for holidays. We wish you all the best for your project of cycling the Himalayas in September. We hope we can hear about it in the French news! Take care of yourself. Best regards, Nadine, Nantes, France. PS: I attach the picture I took of the group before going round the town.
Posted February 05. 2011:
Danes cycle an average of 1,000 kilometres annually per capita and most streets have separated bicycle lanes. One of the best ways to explore Copenhagen, therefore, is on your bike. A morning cycle tour - a peaceful, leisurely whirl which took in the charming medieval old town, Old City Square, Castle Island, Chistiansborg Palace, Nyhavn, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral of Copenhagen - was an ideal way to get my bearings before exploring the city in greater depth on foot. Clearly passionate about his country and its capital, Mike made an otherwise enjoyable trip a particularly memorable one. Helen Boylan, Ireland
Posted December 25. 2010:
HI , I WANT TO COME TO DENMARK FOR TOURING CAN YOU TELL ME HOW MUCH I HAVE TO PAY MY MAIL IS twegory1096@gmail .com
Posted November 24. 2010:
Hi Mike, All our family liked very much the November bike tour through Copenhagen with many interesting stops and fine recommendations from you. The excellent guidance of your made us want to come back for another visit to Copenhagen. Thanks you. The Timmermanns, Belgium
Posted October 01. 2010:
Hi Mike, Bryan and I took your tour today. It was a fabulous way to see the city. Thank you for all the stories, anecdotes, and history about Denmark.......it was a perfect end to our work week and visit to Copenhagen. We ate at Turesen as you suggested.....and we both ordered the Parisian burger.....it was delicious! Thanks again! Warmest Regards, Eileen, Philadelphia
Posted September 28. 2010:
Hi Mike, Thank you. Without your personal journey to realising that you had to follow your passion we would not have had the joy of discovering, in the true sense of the word, how wonderful Copenhagen is. Simply you made us fall in love with the city. You led us through the heart and soul of your home town. However, best of all was being in your company. There was no small talk- on the first stop we got down to discussing meaningful things that matter to you and the rest of Denmark-poltics, history, the stealth but loveable Brits...all done with a terrific sense of self mocking and self deprecation. I will start reading Either/Or in the hope that I get your personal therapist Kierkegaard to sort me out like you. I know that writing here and adding to to your fan club will mean that you will have more people eager to have you guide them- deservedly so-but we will always feel that this was a unique experience just for clare and me. If you ever need a table at Noma, just let me know- I have connections!!!! With warmest regards. Staph & Clare (London)
Posted September 06. 2010:
Hi Mike, It was great to meet you last Saturday. I absolutely fell in love with Copenhagen while I was there for the long weekend. The city, Danish design, the Nordic food and the people watching were all fantastic. I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say that I have not forgotten that I need to email you with my thoughts on a cycling tour for Auckland given it was my home town for 26 years and I am an Auckland girl through and through! As Jennie and I mentioned, we also have friends who are avid cyclists who may also have some helpful hints. I learnt so much on the tour and had a great time. I will be recommending it to my friends who are coming to Copenhagen later in the year. I just read about your cycle over the Himalayas - what a challenge, very inspirational. I love the principle "Attitude is Everything" - I am going to put it up on the wall of my office! Have a great day and I will be back in touch. Caroline, London / hometown: Auckland, NZ
Posted September 06. 2010:
My husband, 16-year old son, and I visited Copenhagen in early August 2010. We biked with Mike the day that we arrived from the US. The bike tour really helped to orient us to the wonderful city of Copenhagen. Mike's comments at the talk stops were interesting and insightful. I admired Mike's ability to keep the large group on the August 2 morning tour together. We had a great time. Thanks. Susan, Phil and Brendan from Washington DC.
Posted September 06. 2010:
My 2 friends and I came to Copenhagen for 4 days in August 2010. Accidently we ran into an add of Mike's bike tours, and luckily for us went for it! Mike is a wonderful and inspiring man, he has so much information about the city and the world, And he shared it with us and the group in a very moving way. We went on the day city tour and had so much fun that we came the next day for the "behind the scene" night tour. I recommend to everyone to give themselves this gift and see Copenhagen from within on the bikes. it's easy, and the stories and experiences you have along the way will expand your horizons. We have only one last word to say.. THANKS Galit, Yana and Chen from Israel.
Posted August 19. 2010:
Mike, We did the City Tour in August. We were on a Celebrity cruise and your tour was one of our highlights of the vacation. Our two teenager children loved the combination of sight seeing combined with your wonderful stories. We wish you continued good health. Herb Evers
Posted August 16. 2010:
Hi Mike, I'm the person you took on a private tour of Copenhagen last April 24, with detours to the Danish Jewish Museum and the climb up the church steeple. This is just a belated note to say Thank You again for a wonderful time. I haven't forgotten what a great host and interesting person you were and I hope to come back to Copenhagen some day––and to take one of your longer bike tours at that time. I planned to send this note a long time ago, but time flew by. Neighbors of mine are planning to go to Copenhagen for their wedding anniversary in October (10th anniversary, I think), and I've recommended to them that they take your tour. I hope they take my advice. I've also told many other friends and neighbors about you and the great bike tour I had. And, FYI, I recently read some stories that reminded me of you and your tours. The links are below. Please let me know if you are ever visiting New York City (Manhattan). I would enjoy meeting you there...or in Hoboken, NJ, where I live, if you would take the quick ferry ride across the Hudson River. I hope all's well with you. Best, Rob Calem
Posted August 12. 2010:
Dear Mike I rode with you on Thursday and just wanted to thank you for an enjoyable and informative trip delivered in a relaxed and informative way. Nicholas from Liverpool
Posted August 09. 2010:
Dear Mike, I wanted to let you know that Cheapflights.com, the leading site for finding and publishing flight deals, recently featured Copenhagen in our recent "Top Ten Places to Bike across the World" blog feature and press release. Our "Top Ten" lists are quite popular, as they are read by thousands of people and often featured in other media outlets. You can find our biking destinations list here: http://news.cheapflights.com/2010/07/top-10-places-to-bike-around-the-world/, Since yours is the definitive site on biking Copenhagen, I thought you'd appreciate knowing how much we – and our readers – think of Copenhagen as a travel destination. I just discovered BikeCopenhagenWithMike.dk and thought it's one of the best biking-tourism sites I've seen; it's well designed, navigable, and has excellent written and visual content. Your cancer story was particularly poignant and I also enjoyed the photo of your feathered "boss." Kind regards and best wishes, Martin, martin.clinton@cheapflights.com 10 Post Office Square - Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02109
Posted August 07. 2010:
Mike...My husband Sean and I did the bike ride this past Thursday with you. It was the end of our baltic cruise and a two day stay in Copenhagen. I feel like I know the city...it was wonderful. I would do it every week if I lived there!!!!. Next May I hope to return and do a Norway fjords cruise with my three adult daughters. I will be signing us up for the bike ride...and they will love it as much as I did. Oneida from Chicago
Posted July 24. 2010:
Mike, We voted your tour the highlight of our vacation. We learned a lot about every aspect of life in Copenhagen, and the boys loved it as well- but- they said next time they will leave the Swedish Soccer jerseys at the hotel. Great day! The Fosters Philadelphia, PA
Posted July 12. 2010:
Hi Mike! Stort tack för den fantastiska cykelturen i lördags. Du tog oss till många ställen vi aldrig hade sett tidigare och Birgitta och Niklas, 50-åringarna, var lyriska över turen och din guidning efteråt. Vi vill väldigt gärna få en karta över rutten. Jag har försökt att beställa den via din hemsida, men länken fungerar inte. Än en gång tack! Marianne och gänget från Sverige
Posted July 09. 2010:
Mike, what a magnificent bike tour we had around Copenhagen, beautiful city, great history, awesome weather and excellent guidance, thanks from Mary, New York City
Posted June 20. 2010:
Dear Michael, Thank you for a wonderful bike ride. It was really a spectacular experience. I thought I would share this story with you. When my daughter Anna, now 21, was about 3 or 4 years old, her father was exasperated at not finding his keys. "I have looked everywhere!" says Simon. Anna replied. "No you haven't, you haven't looked in the place where they are!" This is a simple statement from a child. But I take it further. As soon as you focus your mind on the object, rather than panic that there is disorder, the solution is always there. When I lose something, I try to be really quiet and to acknowledge the one Mind who knows all and as man is his reflection man also then knows. Mary Bake Eddy talks about the one Mind in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures provides wonderful insights for living. I would encourage you to read the book. Best wishes, Caroline from Johannesburg
Posted June 15. 2010:
We have recently returned home from a Baltic cruise and our day in Copenhagen was wonderful with the expert guidance of Mike and his City Tour. Both Ron and I were extremely pleased with our tour and found the sites we visited and information that Mike provided to be among the highlights of our cruise and the best bike tour we took part in (we did several others). I know we saw parts of Copenhagen we never would have on any other tour or on our own, so thank you Mike for a wonderful experience. Continued good health to you! Mary and Ron Swanson, San Jose, CA - Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas May 31, 2010 sailing
Posted June 05. 2010:
Greetings from the mountains of western NC, I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much we enjoyed the day biking with you. That was one of the high points of the trip for me. Mr. Forrister tells me you had surgery and the outcome was good. I wish you a speedy recovery and a clean bill of health. Take care, Mike Brantley, Murphy High School, Murphy, NC (USA)
Posted May 07. 2010:
Mike, both my husband and I wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery. We hope you are doing well and will soon be back on your bike and ride down the "C" germs. We will be in Copenhagen on June 2nd and were planning on seeing your wonderful city by way of your tour. Hopefully that will still happen, but if not, we will hopefully be able to find an alternate tour. Take care of yourself. Ron and Mary, San Jose, CA USA
Posted May 06. 2010 :
My best wishes for your swift recovery from surgery - My grandaughter and I had planned to Bike with Mike next week (we are from Maryland and North Carolina - US)- so I am very sorry to read that you are out of commission for a few weeks. Hopefully you will recover quickly and be back bicycling on the streets of Copenhagen soon. Sue from Catonsville, Maryland US
Posted April 30. 2010:
Dear Mike, I would like to thank you once more for the very nice city tour I had with you last wed April 28 . It has been a very nice way to discover your beautifull town and learn a lot about your country history and colture! You have been a very informative guide , and it showes from miles distance that you love what you're doing!thank you again!and as I said to' you personally you should change your "motto" to bike with wiki-mike because you Are a "cyclingclopedya" Ciao from Rino Di Noto, Sorrento, Italy
Posted April 27. 2010:
Compliments, Mike, On Tuesday, April 13, you conducted a bike tour of Copenhagen for my student group. I want you to know how much all of us enjoyed seeing Copenhagen by bicycle. The tour you provided us truly enhanced what we had studied about Denmark in the class I taught by helping us piece together how Denmark's past has helped create the modern state that it is today. We certainly appreciate your patience with us. Your tour of the city is an excellent adventure and one I hope I can experience again when I return to Copenhagen. Thank you for how you enriched my students' experience in Denmark. Jason Forrister, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Posted April 20. 2010:
We are planning to take your city tour at the end of may. We are also interested in cycling to Helsignor from Copenhagen. Is that a doable trip over a couple of days visiting the Louisiana Museum and Blixen House along the way? Is it likely to be a windy route? Should I make a reservation for the city tour if we are a group of four? Thanks, Bob Cox robertncox@yahoo.com
Posted April 15. 2010:
Hey Mike. I was just on one of your tours with the student group from the US and I just wanted to thank you for a great experience I will remember for years to come. Your a great character who has given a true memory of Copenhagen. Thanks, Ryan Cook. Sent from my iPod
Posted April 14. 2010:
I just very recently went on a tour with Mike and it was one of the most fun and greatest experiences of my life. It showed the true side of Copenhagen from a great persoective and Bike Mike really knows his stuff while being safe and fun.
Posted April 11. 2010:
We went on a bike tour of Copenhagen with Mike last week (late March). I am not a great cyclist and was a bit nervous, but I immediately felt safe in the care of Mike. He suited us up with bikes and helmets, explained how he does his tours - regular stops at key areas where he tells interesting and entertaining anecdotes about the city - and off we went. Copenhagen is made for cyclists, so we had absolutely no trouble with traffic or hills (there aren't any). Mike is a huge asset to the city of Copenhagen - he has a phenomenal knowledge of its history and deep devotion to its story. Throughout the day, Mike showed us parts of the city we simply wouldn't have seen any way else. By the time we got to the end, we'd learned a huge amount, had a spectacular day out, and made a friend in Mike. I can't recommend his tours more highly. Alexandra Hammond, London
Posted March 22. 2010:
Rainy and cold March day and I was the only customer; would Mike still run the tour? Yes he would - and it was so enjoyable. Mike is great company - knowledgable, intelligent, good-humoured and happy to tailor the information to the interest of his customers. One of the best city tours I've been on.(the rain cleared). Copenhagen is a wonderful city and by bike is certainly the best way to see it. Iolarwood, Dublin, Ireland
Posted March 15. 2010:
Mike, Thanks for a great - although freezing - bike tour. We learned a lot and definetely created a nice Denmark memory. Sage & Elaine Bronstein, Florida
Posted February 20. 2010:
Hi Mike. Once again many thanks for a great tour in the snow! The highlight of our brief visit to CPH. We will definately recommend you to our friends and colleagues. Paul, Ali, Freya and Alex - Cambridge UK
Posted September 09. 2009:
Thanks for such a wonderful experience, Mike. I enjoyed seeing the areas of Copenhagen that I wouldn't make on my own, and I especially loved the church you took us to on the way back into town. Sara Miller, Dallas, TX
Posted August 23. 2009:
I did the tour on Thursday and have to say yet again that it was simply great! I only had such a limited time I could spend in Copenhagen and I am sure I got the most out of it -- thanks to the wonderful tour. Though of course I will have to come back now to do the other tours -- and also to explore further a few of the places we biked through. Thank you so much for a wonderful, awesome, terrific day! Wiebke, Kiel, Germany
Posted August 20. 2009:
Hi, Mike. Recently I have been in London and took Fat Tyre Byke tour there. I think bike - one of the best ways to see as much as possible in a short time without getting tired. I would like to get on your tours also. All types of tours!! Regards, Rose
Posted August 13. 2009:
Mike, I was your 'problem' last Saturday. You know, the one who was the slowest, accident prone, etc. I want to thank you so very much for putting up with me. When we stated that we wanted to do your bike tour, neither my husband nor myself had any idea what was in store for us. We had missed your talk. I have had many issues with my back and leg and had I realized that we would be biking 22 - 23 klm. I would not have gone. However, once I started, I was determined to finish. With your constant encouragement and patience, I was able to complete the tour. Towards the end of the ride, you walked back to me and said "like the man from Chicago, yes you can". It took me longer than anyone to get to the city wall, but yes, I could. You have no idea what your kindness and encouragement meant to me and I thank you so very much. Had we not taken your Bike Tour, Bob and I would not have seen so much of Copenhagen and we are both so glad that we joined you. Without a doubt, I would/have recommended your tour, it was well worth it. Thanks again, Karen Daley, Chicago, IL USA
Posted August 08. 2009:
Dear Mike, On Monday 3rd of August we did the Copenhagen City Tour with you. Although it rained the whole tour we very much enjoyed it. We were very sad to have a flat tyre and so missed your information about the inner city on the last stop of the tour. Anyway thanks for repairing the tyre and maybe when we ever come back to Copenhagen we do the tour again when it's sunny! If you ever come to Bruges in Belgium I'll be glad to take you around in our City. Christine and Leo, Bruges - Belgium
Posted July 04. 2009:
Exhilarating is the word for an evening ride through Copenhagen and its environs. What a thrill, natures elements surrounding you and the northern light of a setting sun over the city. It was a delight around every corner, neighborhood and city center. A feast for the eyes. After nearly 30 km I was totally energized. For any person thinking they know their way around a city, try a ride with Mike and become enthralled with the transformations of city life as only Danish humor can present. This green tour will spark a greater appreciation of culture, growth and change in the urban experience. This trip bares repeating many times. Thanks again Mike for a wonderful trip. Diana, Nahant, Massachusetts, USA
Posted June 21. 2009:
Hi Mike, do you have a map of the alternative city tour? Your tour was amazing. We are still taking about it, it did put the city into a new prespective. The best way to explore. We would like to go again and we are recommending it to friends (although perhaps they wont come until the economy starts getting better). Best regards, Magnus Arason, Reykjavik, Iceland
Posted June 17. 2009:
I agree with all the positive comments about Mikes bike tour around the streets of Copenhagen. It was fascinating to soak up the atmosphere of this attractive city through the eyes of Mike, whose infectious enthusiam for life and living had us all entranced. Don't worry if you're not that fit...there are no inclines in Copenhagen and the pace is leisurely. Do bring some waterproof gear in case it rains. On our tour, we just happened to "bump" into the entire Danish Royal Family who were out and about to celebrate the Queen and Prince Consort's 42nd wedding anniversary. Mind you, for me, Mike was the real star of the show. Allister, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Posted June 12. 2009:
Hello from the Alamo city! We're coming to visit your wonderful city and looking forward to your bike tour. See you soon. Missy & David from Texas
Posted June 11. 2009:
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Posted June 07. 2009:
We discovered the leaflet for Mike's Bike tours in our hotel during our holiday in Denmark for the second year in a row and managed to fit in the City Tour on our last day. We are so glad we did. Although we had seen quite a lot of Copenhagen already, Mike took us to different parts and told us lots of facts and tales that, together with seeing the city from a new perspective was entertaining and fun. Mike is a great guy, who made the morning a great experience for us, and we would recommend it to anybody. Best wishes and thank you, Mike, from David and Anna in England. PS: great website too! :-)
Posted May 30. 2009:
Mike, I enjoyed the tour tremendously! You are a great ambassador for Copenhagen and Denmark. This is the best bike tour of several I have taken. I will highly recommend to other visitors that they make this the FIRST tour they take to get a superb overview of this beautiful city and its history. The Marriott concierge now has your brochures - and you should soon see my first referrals from California, who I met in the lobby when I returned from your trip. Best Wishes and Thank you. Debra, Indianapolis, IN USA
Posted May 23. 2009:
Just returned from a weekend in Copenhagen. In a previous tour of Berlin I did and excellent bike tour of the city so was keen to repeat this in Copenhagen. Scoured the net and plumped for bike mike. Turned up for 10 am on Monday morning (literally 50 yards from the main station). It was a fantastic 4 hours (in the end after my early puncture! This required a trip back to base and a few laughs on the way!) Mike speaks perfect English and we meandered our way round all the sights of Copenhagen stopping for him to give entertaining anecdotes and a personal view of life from a Danish perspective. We discussed everything from football, to Danish people, the royal family, football, swedish women, football and also a bit of culture (no honestly, we did!). Like many European cities Copenhagen is built to cater for the cyclist. It's pretty much all cycle-laned off, very flat (yesss!) and very safe - all very important for non-regular cyclists like myself! We saw numerous lovely sights (see website) - we even went off the beaten track to see the last resting place of Denmark's favorite fairy taler H.C.A) and had a great philosophy debate on the meaning of life! Very enlightening Mike - really enjoyed that. Highlights included the feeling of the sun and wind in your face as we cruised alongside the many lakes and canals. It was liberating, relaxing and exhilerating all at the same time and made me question my office job! Remember I am not a cyclist so this does not require super-fit people to do this. It was the highlight of my weekend - I spent about 6 hours walking around the previous day and saw about 1/10th as much of the city as I did on the cycle tour. In summary - get in there and try it - you will not regret it - Danes have a great sense of humour - this one does anyway! We had some good banter as the English were blamed for Denmarks demise in the 1800s (tour price goes up!) then praised for bailing them in World War II (tour price reduced again!) Thanks Mike for a memorable 4 hours - nothing was too much trouble (I caused him enough with my puncture and my coat and drink gear constantly falling off my bike rack!) but he took it all in the right spirit and much fun had all the way. Can't recommend it enough - it's not often you see a Danish man with orange glasses! Get down there all, take the mickey out of a mad Dane and take in all the sights of Copenhagen while getting a great suntan - I'm burning up right now!! Steve, Portsmouth, UK
Posted May 20. 2009:
Mike is everything you ever wanted for in a guide: wonderful, self-deprecating sense of humour, sound knowledge of the city and its history, excellent cycling skills, consideration for his guests – an overall lovely fellow with just that hint of mischief. En-route back to Vesterbrogade, we cycled on the wrong side of the road, proving that he is as he states on his website "Copenhagen's undisputed King of the Road and every mother's nightmare of a son-in-law". Mike has that ability of making you feel like you have been good friends for quite some time, peppering his stories with personal anecdotes and quite willing, if probed, to share his opinions on all matters—from food to politics. During the tour, apart from stopping at the landmarks mapped out on his tour, he'd also make a point of pulling up at certain stops to point out personal favourites like restaurants and cafes. Highly recommended—not only is it a marvellous tour but also an efficient way of navigating the city and learning how to get around. - Trisha, London
Posted May 16. 2009:
Hi Mike, Had a great time today, aloha, Jan & Paula, Kauai, Hawaii
Posted May 16. 2009:
Hello Mike - Thanks again for a wonder tour of Copenhagen last weekend. I was the fellow from Madison, WI and got most of the tour on a GPS tracker, details below in email, link, and attached file formats. The weather has finally gotten a bit better in Gothenburg (where I currently work), but I have very fond memories of my brief time in Copenhagen. You and your informative & personal tour certainly made it a fantastically memorable city, thank you! -Stephan
Posted May 16. 2009:
Biking Copenhagen with Mike is decidedly the best way for any kind of traveler to see this fabulous city. I'm a veteran two-wheeling tourist, and much too independent – and impatient – to do tours. Happily I made the exception here because I had little time and wanted to get the lay of the land quickly so I could explore on my own more efficiently later. The one drawback of sightseeing while cycling is that you have to stop to look at the map, and some areas of Copenhagen can be rather confusing. So, having someone give me a crash course (not literally) on how to get around was great. I found the tour was a rare bargain in this expensive city, and very convenient. No need for a reservation that would tie me down, I could just show up at the central train station at 10 any day of the week rain or shine and he'd be there. The standard tour is about three hours and takes in all the must-sees, with just the right number of stops and short talks about the history, etc. Mike also threw in a bit of social commentary I found interesting and insightful, but he also cordially invited me to tell him to shut up anytime I found the "guidance" boring or annoying. But he's so well-traveled (and multi-lingual) and delightful that I didn't have to employ that option and actually pried him for even more info and insights. Mike also offers an "alternative" tour, which my group opted for, that includes some of the grittier neighborhoods and some off-the-beaten track sights, such as a little enclave of tiny bungalows with lovely gardens. They were built early last century to give urban families a retreat from the grind of the inner-city, where some of the poorer neighborhoods became death traps during an epidemic. The alternative tour is also just a nice ride and, though it added an hour to the tour, there was no extra charge. Copenhagen is mostly flat and Mike's ride is quite slow and very safe. I was lucky my group was small even though the summer rush had already started, but you can tell Mike can manage a crowd the way he nimbly herds any stagglers. My group included a mutinous 7-year-old who cried through the first half of the trip, then threw his bike down and just started walking away. His family (I was surprised to see because they were Americans who typically coddler their kids) said something like "Just let him go, he always does this." But Mike retrieved him and whatever he said on their walk back jollied the little fella enough to get him to hang on through the remaining two hours with no more tears! I'm always trying to convince people whatever their fitness level that bikes are the best way to sightsee. It's just too slow and hard on the feet -- or the wallet -- to do otherwise, especially if you don't have a lot of time. Copenhagen is particularly the case for this: It isn't called the world's best biking city for nothing! There are bike lanes on every major road and many of the smaller streets, and the paths along the many waterways and parks are wonderful. But still, though it is so user friendly, even for hard-core bikers like me, getting all the must-sees in without getting lost or having constantly to consult the map gave me plenty of time to explore on my own later, and Mike is great for giving tips on how to do just that – and just about anything else you want to know about the city. Obviously, I can't say enough about how great this tour is. I hope all will try it. And once you're hooked on the touring on two-wheels thing, start lobbying your city to get better bike paths! G. Cooke, Washington D.C.
Posted May 10. 2009:
Mike, Next week, we will be joining you with our two year old child Do any bikes also have a baby seat fitted on. From Mumbai - ashwinshanker@yahoo.com
Posted November 29. 2008:
Imagine Kopenhagen on a dreary rainy day, the sun is on leave and the sky is grey. Temperature +5 degrees Celcius, a cold wind blowing from across the Baltic sea. It feels like minus 5. Because of this weather, being a Dutchman, I am immediately feeling at home in this lovely city. Friendly architecture, lots of water, in the sky and in the lakes. Danes are in general a very friendly people, even in the traffic. A wonderfull experience, which every visitor should make. Thanks a lot, Mike! Jeroen from Bergen, the Netherlands
Posted November 28. 2008:
Thanks for the greatest bike tour I ever had and I hope to come back for more tours. I will send you pics when home in Almaty. Stay in touch. Gulvira, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Posted November 25. 2008:
Excellent experience cycling Copenhagen with Mike, thank you for the detours and the coffeestop. Camille, Paris
Posted November 10. 2008:
We highly recommend Mikes Bike tour of Copenhagen. We wanted to: a/ Have a good look around the place, b/ Get to know the Copenhagen of yesterday and today, and c/ Enjoy an outdoor experience (despite the season - coming from Detroit helps!). The tour and Mike gave us all that plus lots more. Wonderful Copenhagen stories were told by Mike, who so obviously loves his hometown and his enthusiasm we felt kind of contagious: we left Copenhagen only wanting to go back! Thanx Mike from Lisa, Detroit, MI, USA
Posted November 06. 2008:
Hi Mike, what a good time I had bicycling Copenhagen with you. I appreciate your patience and fine spirit, the tour was just excellent and the coffee stop on Christiania in the safest cafe in the world was so cosy. In total your bike tour was the highlight of my visit to Copenhagen. Dont forget to visit me in Munich. Nicole Herzberger, Munich, Germany
Posted November 05. 2008:
Even though I am an American Ex-pat, I still learned so much from Mike and the tour. He gave us the "Danish"-inside 411. And, he was super flexible with our group, even changing the tour up for us! Change is good, right Mike!? I highly recommend this tour and we will be doing it again with people who come to visit, I am sure! Thanks for a great tour, Mike! Lori Schneider From Austin, Texas, now Copenhagen, Denmark
Posted November 02. 2008:
Wish we had known earlier during our stay about this bike tour with Mike. The tour really takes you around the city and leaves a great impression of what and where in Copenhagen. To Mike, thanks for a very informative and enthusiastic performance for the guiding part. Very worthwhile sightseeing!! Cheers, Emma & Andrew, Melbourne, Australia
Posted November 01. 2008:
Dear Mike, Magnificent city, exceptional guide, fun bike ride. Many thanks, Ann & Robert, Nantes, France
Posted October 26. 2008:
Despite the somehow wet and windy weather conditions, Mikes bike tour was super. I felt the coverage was excellent including the well known sigths but in particular the off the beaten track parts were great. Charismatic Mike surely knows his city, sharing it all around with insight and enthusiasm. Thanks to Mike. Julia, Portland, Oregon, USA
Posted October 20. 2008:
What a great tour of Copenhagen we had with Mike. "Youre visiting the happiest nation in the world" Mike told us at the starting point. Mike is the living proof of such statement. On this rather cold, windy and wet day his highly spirited guidance not only kept all of us going, but loving it! "Americas last true friend in Europe" as "Crazy Mike" claims to be certainly looks after his guests as we were his best friends. Upon concluding the tour I felt knowing Copenhagen better than my hometown of Atlanta despite only been in town for less than one day. Thanks for a great day out at a very affordable cost! August & friends, Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted October 18. 2008:
There really is no better way to see Copenhagen than by cycling around it with Mike. He has an intimate knowledge of the city which he shares openly with all those who accompany him. Not only do you see the major tourist attractions, you get to see the parts of Copenhagen few tourists explore. Mike is entertaining, welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and excellent value day out. Highly recommended! Matt, United Kingdom
Posted October 18. 2008:
The city tour was a fantastic way to discover Copenhagen. In particular the guide performance deserves the thumbs up. We found Mike to be very knowledgable with all aspects of "his city" and keen to share it all with us. Patience, humor and positive spirit also characterise Mikes very personalised tour. Highly recommendable. Cindy & Eric, Los Angeles, USA
Posted October 16. 2008:
We liked very much the tour of Copenhagen on bicycles. The information told on the tour was interesting in regard to the history of Copenhagen and the modern life in the welfare state of Denmark. Hope you can visit Madeira one day. Roberto & family, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Posted October 12. 2008:
Awesome biketour with Mike - Copenhagens undisputed king of the road. Appreciate lots the tour including all the great commentary. We are off home to rebuild Wall Street, all the best, Tom & Joe, New York City
Posted October 10. 2008:
Hi Mike, Thank you a lot for the wonderful Copenhagen tour you organized on October 10th 2008. Beside the interesting city tour I want to emphasise your friendship, patience and good will. You did an excellent job to present many aspects of Copenhagen and Denmark. I will warmly recommend everyone to include this specific tour while visiting Copenhagen. Best wishes, Shlomo Egozy, Israel
Posted October 10. 2008:
We had a bike tour with our company on friday 28 september. The tour was completely adjusted to our whises. It was really wonderfull. Mike is a very good guide and knows Copenhagen very well, his explanation is realy entertaining. Thanx! Jolanda, Utrecht, Holland
Posted October 08. 2008:
Cool city, cool weather, cool bike tour. My European journey got me on bike tours in Switzerland, Munich, Cologne and Amsterdam before taking off with Mike in Copenhagen. Great tour Mike, top notch stuff. Thanks, Gary, Melbourne, Australia
Posted October 05. 2008:
When I grew up in NYC my mum told me stories about her trip to Europe back in 1952. She had expected Paris to be the city of her journey, but it all got wrong as Copenhagen came in top of her list. The little mermaid, the green towers of the city, the fancy design, HC Andersen etc, all was part of my childhood. Many years on I am finally here and yesterday on the great bike tour with Mike I got to love Copenhagen with my own eyes. Copenhagen is as marvellous as I ever imagined. The autum colours provided an awesome frame to Mikes inspiring guidance through our city. Thanks again for a super bike ride, I shall return one day! Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA.
Posted October 05. 2008:
We had a fun and great bike tour with Mike in Copenhagen. The weather was sunny and the city so beautiful. Mike is a humerous host who knows how to take good care of his guests. Very worthwhile tour. Sjoukje, Holland
Posted October 03. 2008:
Mikes bike tour and all his lively storytelling brought Copenhagen alive to us. An attractive city it is. We liked very much that Mike not only took us to the famous sights, but also introduced us to other sides of the city. Christiania is impressive. Thank you for a great tour to Mike. Simon & Eveline, Bern, Switzerland
Posted September 28. 2008:
Exceptional tour of Copenhagen, made even better by a great tour guide! Mike was humorous and knowledgable, providing great commentary and insight throughout the experience. I originally was nervous to get on a bike in this city, now I feel comfortable going out on my own! I would definitely recommend this tour for individuals and groups alike. Thank you! Nicole, Seattle, WA, USA
Posted September 24. 2008:
Having just returned from the Baltic I just wanted to say thank you for the bike tour of Copenhagen. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The weather was kind too and my friend on her first visit has promised to return. Many thanks. Regards, Shirley, UK
Posted September 22. 2008:
I had a great time cycling the streets of Copenhagen with Mike. Been to the city about 20 times, but Mike managed to show me lots of places I hadnt seen before. In particular I enjoyed the many old, beautiful buildings on Christianshavn. Good initiative Mike with your bike business, suppose you got tired of all the bullshit out there! Good luck, will check you out again next time in town. All the best, Ross, Chicago, Ill., USA
Posted September 20. 2008:
Excellent tour today Mike, even through the downpour of 1 hour. I kept riding my bike for the rest of the day, returning to some of the places you recommended. It was great to feel comfortable on a bike in Copenhagen! I will check back to see when you have posted the photo of "Miss 'Bike Mike' 2008"! -Ryan Boston, MA, USA
Posted September 19. 2008:
thank you for the fine bike tour of Copenhagen the other day. I highlight Christianshavn and Christiania with its green surroundings as my favourites. Next year my sister plans travelling to Copenhagen and I will recommend your tour. The city has a definete feel of San Francisco - without the hilly part! Ron, Berkeley, CA
Posted September 18. 2008:
Glad we came along for the ride through Copenhagen with Mike. Despite the chill its an adorable place. Lots of good memories to take back home. Tim and Sarah, New York City
Posted September 18. 2008:
Hi Mike, Enjoyed the tour heaps, so informative, left us with good impressions of Copenhagen. See ya, Austin & Marcus, Melbourne
Posted September 15. 2008:
Mikes biketour of Copenhagen is a definete must when in Copenhagen. The highlight of our week long stay. Thanks, Mike. Cheers, Nick, Max & Bruce, Sydney, Australia
Posted September 15. 2008:
Hi bud, I enjoyed so much the bikeride around sunny and chill striken Copenhagen. All up a most pleasent experience. Biking fun and guidance informative, energetic and with good sence of humour. Greetings, Jason (NZ), Vancouver, Canada
Posted September 13. 2008:
Mike, Thnx for great bike journey through Copenhagen. We like the city lots, has character in plenty. Bike city allright! A bit envious of your job Mike, great lifestyle. See ya later, Mark (Sydney) & Linda, London, UK
Posted September 12. 2008:
Having just returned to the US from our European holidays, no sightseeing tour made bigger impression than Mikes City tour of Copenhagen. In short, Mike takes you along an exciting bikeride through his hometown, which is a fabulous place all up. Vitality, surprises, fun biking and sheer beauty are keywords to describe Mikes tour of Copenhagen. All these reasons being we came back for a second ride within the same week. Highly recommendable! Mike, thanks for great company, Regards, Carla & Tom, Los Angeles, USA
Posted September 08. 2008:
Hi Mike, Back home from our short getaway break to Copenhagen we just want to compliment you for the very enjoyable and informative bike tour of Copenhagen. The tour got our stay off to a very good start, we like the city, it has the feel of Amsterdam we think. Your recommendations for restaurants proved to be in line with our taste too. Good luck from Patricia & Mark, Rotterdam, Holland
Posted September 05. 2008:
A stunning, stylish and upbeat city Copenhagen is. Went on the city bike tour straight off the plane, wow, a great start to our stay in Copenhagen. Exellent guidance. Thanks. Laura, Sydney, Australia
Posted September 04. 2008:
Thank you for a super tour of Copenhagen. What a wonderful city it is and so pleasently geared and set up for bicycling. I thought of a bus tour first, but so glad I chose the bike. Will recommend the tour to everyone going the Copenhagen way. Margaret, Manchester, UK
Posted September 03. 2008:
Mike, great tour of Copenhagen. The city provides excellent and safe bike fascilities. All your information on tour got us on side with the history and life of modern Copenhagen. Allison & Mark, Toronto, Canada
Posted August 31. 2008:
What do you do on a grey and wet day in Copenhagen? We recommend a bike ride with Mike. Bundles of catchy information is pouring from Mike as he takes you on a fascinating ride through his hometown. His sence of humour is cheerful, witty and intelligent and he is far from shy sharing from his own wealth of personal touches with his city. Talented in making his guests feel welcome on tour and in Copenhagen. Big hello from David, Cameron & Richard, New York City (with the NYC Ballet at Tivoli 08)
Posted August 31. 2008:
Impressive sightseeing tour on bike in the streets of Copenhagen, I like the city very much. Weather sunny and warm. Wish I could bike as safe back home. Taras, Moscow, Russia
Posted August 27. 2008:
I was on the City Tour and on the Countryside Tour and I enjoyd both tours very much. You can see so much of the city. For me it was wonderful to see how green the city is and how much parts of the city are more looking like a smal city at the countryside. And all the nature around the city! I like that. And I liked going along the beach at the Countryside Tour and after struggling against the wind having a stop for swimming in the cold sea. And I also liked the narrow streets of cobblestones in Dragør with the old litle yellow houses. I have seen so many places I want to visit a second time with more time for every place. And when I come back I will also go on the Nordic Light Tour. That must be a very fantastic tour. Viviane, Ohrensen, Germany
Posted August 26. 2008:
I am happy I came on the bike tour of Copenhagen. The city is beautiful and I was impressed with all your infomation. Jonathan, Rome, Italy
Posted August 26. 2008:
Mike, credit goes to you and your bike show. We appreciated your sharing of many personal touches of yours with your hometown. Obvious to us a love affair which was delightful to take part in. Ed & Maureen, Philadelphia, United States
Posted August 26. 2008:
All, After seven city bike rides throughout Europe and the US, Mike's Bike Tour is by far the best. Not only does Mike guide you through his city's highlights, he also takes you on a fascinating ride into the Danish psyche, answering pointed questions in flawless English about his fellow city/country folk with a zeal which does not belie his enthusiasm for his hometown. And a stunning hometown it is. Mike is supremely generous and gracious with his personal anecdotes, historical knowledge and his singular choice of city-sights. And after he sort of slapped hands with (or high-five'd) one of the originating residents of Christiania (twice!) while bicycling us through the hippie enclave, then I instantly knew that Mike had definite street cred. The tour is worth every kroner spent. Groetjes, Monique and sister Nicole. Amsterdam and Madison, respectively
Posted August 24. 2008:
The best way to see Copenhagen and unforgettable experience. Thnx, Mike. Kirill, Russia.
Posted August 24. 2008:
Mike, your evening ride through Copenhagen left us all a little gobsmacked in pure awe of the beauty of your place. Copenhagen is beautiful. The Citylakes - where I would love to reside - the lakes at Christiania, canal atmosphere on Christianshavn, all the magic detours in and out of sacred Copenhagen alleys and backways and the final ride back to the station along the harbour with that awesome moonshine leading our way. It was wonderful. Not to forget your energetic, hardcase entertainment of all us aussie girls. We all wish you good luck and if ever returning to Copenhagen, we will be back in the saddle once again. Cheers, Sally, Sydney, Australia
Posted August 23. 2008:
Dear Mike, it was a great tour (I`m the girl with the dog Hazel). Could you please send the pictures you took to me to: specialthing@gmx.de? Have a nice weekend, Susi
Posted August 22. 2008:
Great ride Mike, you run a good show there mate. Thanks. Brett, Sydney, NSW
Posted August 22. 2008:
Thank you very much for a beautiful bike tour of Copenhagen. I am sorry my English is bad, I didnt understand all what was told, but I liked very much what I saw. M. Wanabe, Miyazaki, Japan
Posted August 22. 2008:
We all enjoyed the bike ride with you around Copenhagen. The city and all of Denmark is such a beautiful place to us. Christiania was interesting to visit. We have been here before, but many places we hadnt seen until we went on the bike tour. We also liked your guidance and the many interesting stories about the city. Many thanks from Heinz & Hermann Leipzig
Posted August 21. 2008:
Hi Mike, your city bike tour left us happy and ready for the great danish lunch at the lion and bastion, as recommended by yourself, all up a terrific day in copenhagen. lots of weirdos on christiania, a bit like back home in austin. Good storytelling on tour. Bryan & Cindy, Austin, Texas
Posted August 21. 2008:
Great tour Mike. Went on a boat cruise with a mechanical, prerecorded guidance, boring, no comparison to your great value sightseeing tour of Copenhagen. Thanks. Rob, Chapel Hill, SC, United States
Posted August 18. 2008:
We have been travelling all over Europe for the past three months and been on many, many sightseeing tours. As we already told you Mike, your fantastic tour of Copenahgen is the top one. We like biking now, interesting stories told and we noticed how safe the city is, no security guards anywhere. Thank you for your positive spirit, we now leave expensive Copenhagen happy and smiling. Adios, Andres & Juan, Medillin, Colombia
Posted August 17. 2008:
Back again, please forward route map for countryside. Mike, the tour of Copenhagen out of town was scenic and very enjoyable. As we told you, we have been here for a week and the two bike tours with you rate by far at the top of the visit. Thanks so much for your good work. The Dubliners (Deb & Cath)
Posted August 17. 2008:
Biking is surely the way to go when it comes sightseeing Copenhagen. Delightful show you put on Mike. Good to see how well Mary married. Take care. Jenny, Adelaide, SA
Posted August 17. 2008:
What a good and fun bike tour you have Mike, enjoyed it all the way, the city is awesome. Cheers, Sarah, Sydney, Australia
