Velorbis bicycles were part of a historic day in Copenhagen politics when Denmark's first ever female prime minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt met with the Queen to ask to form a government. All ministers from the Liberal party - De Radikale Venstre - who are part of Denmark's new coalition government, decided to arrive in style at the Queen's residence on Velorbis Victoria Classic ladies and Velorbis Churchill Classic gents bicycles. It was an entrance to remember and highlights perfectly the chic cycling culture that Danes of all professions and walks of life hold close to their hearts as part of their everyday lifestyles. The new government has announced that it will integrate green policies as a main element of their administration in order to make Copenhagen even more bicycle friendly.

Watch the video here.

The Velorbis bicycles are part of a large Velorbis bicycle fleet available for politicians to use for getting to and from meetings at various locations in central Copenhagen. Interested in learning more about Velorbis company bicycle schemes? E-mail sales@velorbis.com or call +45 31110030

Velorbis was delighted to take part in Copenhagen Fashion Week this year. During the week we showcased our new fashion accessory range of luxury leather bags which were extremely well received by the fashionistas. In particular, our leather travel bag grabbed the limelight and made it onto the catwalk at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) trend show SS12, which took place as the main event during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Take a look at some of the photos from the show below. To coincide with the launch of our new fashion accessory range, we have created a dedicated website - take a look and download the latest catalogue: www.velorbisfashion.com

We are delighted to unveil to you the world’s strongest basket that can carry up to 15kgs/33lbs, based on our new invention – the unique FrameFix mounting bracket (patent pending).  FrameFix provides the inner core strength that enables all bicycle baskets to maximise their load capacity without compromising steering ability and balance.

The Velorbis team started a design mission a while ago – studying stylish female Copenhagen cyclists and listening to their issues and needs. We found that cyclists wanted versatile and stabile storage on two wheels so they could safely carry a couple of shopping bags and a handbag and be able to chat on their mobile phones, for example – and look good at the same time.

We also found that current baskets on the market are often too small and are fitted to the handlebars on bicycles, which affects the steering and balance when the basket is full and when turning. Our design team therefore rethought the whole mounting system. Like the popular front carriers on Velorbis gents bicycles, our FrameFix bracket invention attaches to the head tube instead of the handlebars, so that the accompanying basket remains in a fixed position whenever elegantly manoeuvring through traffic, providing extra strength and stability when cycling.

Now you can multi-task on two wheels – such as carrying extra shopping bags, a pet dog, gifts, and flowers, etc. – and look super-stylish, of course.

See how FrameFix works in the demo below:

We are delighted to announce that Velorbis has arrived in Canada, joining the exclusive CycleCouture bicycle boutique, which opens on 1st April 2011 on 926 College Street in Toronto, to cater for the growing demand for chic urban cycling.

CycleCouture is a wonderful match for the Velorbis spirit and brand ethos – as echoed by the inspiration behind the CycleCouture store: "Press rewind. Backpedal your mind to those first times you felt the wind in your face as you rode your bike around the block. Bicycles create freedom. They create memories. A bike ride allows you to take in your environment and truly appreciate your surroundings. Here at CycleCouture, we have created an atmosphere that embodies all of the above."

Velorbis was showcased at the recent Toronto International Bicycle Show on the CycleCouture stand (see photo below), which generated a lot of positive interest from visitors to the show and also the Press.

CycleCouture was also featured in the article: "CycleCouture brings Copenhagen cycling to Toronto" by the influential local online magazine Postcity.com.

Orders can be pre-booked with CycleCouture by e-mailing info@cyclecouture.com
For further information visit CycleCouture.com

We have received this fantastic review by Helen Pidd in The Guardian UK, who has been cycling around her new home town of Berlin on one of our effortlessly chic Velorbis Victoria Balloon bicycles.

Chic cosmopolitan cycling is also popular in Berlin, and as with many beautiful European cities, navigating the cobble stones (whether in stilettos or on two wheels) can be tricky. This is where balloon tyres come in handy. It’s like having the comfort of a pair of cool trainers on, while the overall look is pure city slick.

In the article 'On the road: Velorbis Victoria Balloon', our bicycle is described as "a real beauty" with "tyres as fat as three bratwursts, which not only make light work of all lumps and bumps, but are also too wide to get stuck in the tramlines that criss-cross the former east of my new city."

The Velorbis Victoria Balloon bicycle is designed to be ultra-weather friendly. The Guardian journalist Helen Pidd says: "It's both beautiful and indestructible. If you are forced to keep your poor bike out in the cold, this is a model that says, 'It's OK, don't worry about me.'"

For all gents out there, the Velorbis Victoria Balloon also has a partner in crime: the Velorbis Churchill Balloon bicycle.

To read The Guardian article 'On the road: Velorbis Victoria Balloon' in full, click here.

Learn more about Velorbis Victoria Balloon ladies bicycle here.

To find your nearest Velorbis retailer, see our worldwide list here.

Photograph: Michael Danner.
The Guardian. "On the road: Velorbis Victoria Balloon." March 2011