We’re excited to announce the launch of our new capsule collection of Velorbis luxury leather bags, comprising two initial designs: a classic ‘old school’ calfskin leather satchel in two colours, sand and dark brown, and an exclusive briefcase in antique brown buffalo leather. Timeless additions to any style connoisseur’s wardrobe!

We see the Velorbis leather bag collection as a natural extension of our lifestyle design philosophy - impeccable aesthetic, detailing and finish matched with the utmost in contemporary functionality.

Our retro inspired designs are beautifully crafted from high quality leather. Features include contrast inner lining, top stitching details, detachable leather strap, and embossed Velorbis lion crest logo. There's also lots of handy storage space -  front pockets; ideal for keeping iPhones or similar devices safe, three large internal compartments for housing laptops and documents, and a zipped back pocket.

Each premium Velorbis leather bag can also be securely carried on the side of all Velorbis bicycles due to a special spring loaded locking mechanism located on the side of all our rear carriers.  This also applies to the Velorbis Elechic e-bike, where the advanced battery pack can be carried inside any of the Velorbis leather bags instead of the standard battery bag.

The Velorbis leather bag collection has been specifically designed for discerning fashion lovers; stylish individuals who want to treat themselves to the very best accessories. Further exciting design additions will be launched soon.

We’re really pleased to announce that we’re bringing our special Velorbis brand of chic cycle style to the Romanian market by opening two exclusive new Velorbis showrooms – one in the capital city of Bucharest and another in the beautiful coastal city of Constanta, the country’s third largest city. We’ve also just launched a fully-translated website for our Romanian customers.

The trend for cycling in Bucharest and throughout other cities in Romania is growing, as more and more people are choosing to adopt a bike-friendly lifestyle; fashion forward citizens who view bicycles as an important part of their everyday urban travel, not just to be used for sport and leisure activities.

Velorbis’ Romanian showrooms extend this unique cycling vision and concept: fusing bicycles and high fashion into a convenient and functional lifestyle accessory that is part of an inspiring, healthy cycling culture. We look forward to equipping our stylish Romanian customers with the full range of first class Velorbis delights.

From Copenhagen to California...

We’re pleased to say that our US retailer expansion is continuing. Velorbis is now available in the beautiful ‘Golden State’ of California on the USA’s glamorous West Coast.

Flying Pigeon, LA; a speciality retailer of ‘The world’s most beautiful city bikes’ has now added a selection of our iconic Velorbis bicycle models such as Dannebrog and Student Balloon, to its current product offering.

The classic bicycle trend is in full swing in the US as a key lifestyle accessory/fashion statement/green transport choice.  We look forward to equipping the stylish residents of California – and fellow bicycle lovers in other states – with a little bit of Copenhagen cycling culture; and spreading the chic cycling message nationwide.

Read more about Flying Pigeon LA.
Velorbis bicycles are also available in Chicago from Copenhagen Cyclery.

We were delighted to be invited to Sunset Magazine’s free-wheeling picnic in their May 2010 issue.

Sunset Magazine is a leading US lifestyle publication with nearly 5 million dedicated readers, focusing on the essential elements of achieving West coast style. It’s a premier resource and how-to guide of the very best style, products, travel, food & drink etc. that celebrates the West coast’s healthy, luxurious, inspiring (and achievable) way of life.

On offer was a selection of beautifully delicious, gourmet treats – a yummy medley of food and Velorbis bicycles.

Sunset Magazine provided the refreshments; Velorbis provided the elegant wheels in the form of our ever-popular Dannebrog red ladies bicycle (like strawberries and cream), and Scrap Deluxe gents bike with signature balloon tyres.

The editorial shows that organising a romantic picnic setting with friends or loved ones, preparing mouth-watering recipes, and arriving in ultimate cycle chic style; is as easy as ’a walk (or cycle) in the park.’   

Read the article in full.
Find out more about Sunset Magazine in general. 

It’s great to see 'wonderful' Copenhagen recognised as the world's cycling paradise. It’s something that we’ve known all along and have been lucky to experience firsthand.

Copenhagen has been voted 'The best city to be a cyclist in' by Treehugger.com in its annual 'Best of Green' awards under the Cars & Transportation category, because the city constantly innovates to keep ahead of the competition. Treehugger.com is the American environmental website widely regarded as an authority on sustainable living information.

Copenhagen was also voted ‘Best green city to visit’ in the Travel and Nature section.

It’s a fabulous place to visit and live. We like to think that Velorbis bicycles epitomise the city’s effortlessly chic cycling culture and give a slice of life – the Copenhagen way. 

View the awards in full on Treehugger.com
Read the covering article in The Copenhagen Post.

Great news! Velorbis bicycles are now available as part of the UK Government’s Cycle To Work Scheme through various leading providers including Cyclescheme, On Your Bike (also known as c2w Support), Cycle Plus and NHS Bikes for Work.

Cycle To Work is a government initiative and excellent tax-free scheme designed to get employees cycling to work, thus reducing dependency on cars. Employers can purchase bicycles for their employees at a discounted rate and reclaim the tax (VAT). The cost of each bicycle is deducted from employees’ pay via a salary sacrifice scheme.

UK employers can now ensure that their employees enjoy a wonderful cycling experience and adopt some cycle chic – Copenhagen style – into their daily commute with the impeccable design and comfort of a Velorbis designer bicycle.

It’s the perfect way to create a healthier, happier, stress-free and more motivated workforce – a fantastically successful green transport scheme that can be adopted by countries worldwide.

See your nearest Velorbis UK dealer to find out how to get a Velorbis bicycle as part of your company’s Cycle To Work Scheme (UK only). Find out more information on our FAQ page.

We’re delighted to see our beautiful Studine Balloon ladies bicycle selected as a gorgeous wedding gift in Wedding Ideas – a best-selling UK magazine dedicated to creating the most unforgettable day.

The delicate colour scheme of Studine Balloon – hint of vanilla styled with caramel balloon tyres – complements the most blushing of brides. Velorbis has always believed that cycling is a perfect romantic activity for couples, especially newlyweds. What better wedding gift to start a life journey together on.

As our friends at Wedding Ideas say: "Equipped with a cute little bell, a basket for your bubbly and chocolate-dipped strawberries, (and with new gorgeous designs for hubby, too), pack up and take a trip down lovers’ lane…"

Read more about Velorbis Studine Balloon in Wedding Ideas.
See other handy tips from Wedding Ideas for planning the big day.

Velorbis is proud to be selected by the Cycling Embassy of Denmark as the bicycle brand to represent and promote Danish cycling culture and excellence, and its worldwide benefits.

The Cycling Embassy of Denmark has chosen a comprehensive network of expert members from private companies, local authorities and non-governmental organizations: first class bicycle design (as represented by Velorbis), city planning, cycling promotion, parking facilities and cycling tourism. Velorbis is working with the Embassy and other members to promote and communicate cycling solutions and know-how on a global scale so that other international locations can incorporate happy, healthy cycling cultures into their social infrastructures.

Denmark is known as one of the countries with the most cyclists. International interest has never been as great as now, particularly with the focus on sustainable, carbon conscious travel and healthy lifestyles. It’s also the fastest and easiest way to get around a city.

Here are some quick fire facts about cycling in Copenhagen:
•    9 out of 10 Danes have a bicycle.
•    The number of cars in the centre of Copenhagen dropped from 319,000 in 2002 to 289,000 in 2008.
•    37% of Copenhagen’s citizens cycle to and from work. The city’s objective is that 50% of its citizens will use a bicycle as their means of transport by 2015.
•    Every Dane cycles 1.1 km on average each day.
•    17% of adult males and 36% of adult females use a bicycle to get to and from work or education.
•    45% of all Danish children cycle to school.
•    Approximately half a million bicycles are sold in Denmark each year.
•    Since 1993, there have been 11 national cycle routes established in Denmark; covering a total of 4,233 km. Regional routes cover 5,874 km. Local routes cover 2,298 km.

Embassy Secretary Lise Bjørg Pedersen says: “The bicycle is the healthy, quick and inexpensive alternative to the car that many countries are seeking. But it takes time and requires know-how to create a cycling culture in a country with few or no cyclists. We have the knowledge and the solutions that are sought, and with the new Cycling Embassy we are ready to export them.”

It’s a fantastic, positive cause that all urban epicentres can benefit from. Find out more about incorporating a chic cycling culture - the Copenhagen way - by visiting the Cycling Embassy of Denmark.

Thanks to our friends at Velo Cast for this great review of our Velorbis Mobii trike, following a test ride around Scotland.

"Heads do turn, and they follow you as you glide past; expressions of intrigue and amusement drawn in equal measure. As you park it up on the high street, brave members of the general public will take the opportunity to ask; "What is it?", "Where does it come from?" and, most interestingly, "Where can I get one?"

Velo Cast hit on the fundamental element of the Mobii tricycle concept. Velorbis Mobii isn’t simply a replacement for a bicycle; it should be equated on the same lines as a small car in terms of functionality, purpose and cost - a real carbon conscious alternative for fun family transport or handy cargo deliveries.

Scott from Velo Cast says:  "The Velorbis Mobii is tailor made for those people that genuinely want to ‘walk-the-eco-walk’ (or should that be pedal?!)...Be radical; drive a Mobii."

Read the Velorbis Mobii review on Velo Cast and see other news/podcasts from this blog dedicated to all forms of cycling. 

We're delighted to see this fabulous article by Gear Patrol about our custom built Leikier gents bike.

Gear Patrol is an independently published online journal cited as: 'The definitive resource for the ever-evolving man.' Its Beauty On Two Wheels article by Ben Bowers talks about how the Velorbis Leikier bike was born from the collaboration with Danish designer and blacksmith, Lars Leikier, and inspired by 1950’s motorcycle designs.

"Some things are built to be practical. Other things are meant to simply stun onlookers by the sheer aesthetic awesomeness of their design." Coming from a site authored and followed by 'aspirational and discriminating men with a unique understanding of value, luxury, and singularity', this is true praise indeed.

Check out the Velorbis Leikier review on Gear Patrol and see other cool features from this ultimate real man’s resource.

We spotted this great review of our iconic stunner - Scrap Deluxe ladies bicycle - by Let’s Go Ride a Bike, as part of their ‘Beautiful Bicycles’ series.

Let’s Go Ride a Bike is a fabulous US blog that spreads the pure love of cycling and beautiful design. They believe that life on two wheels should be: “Simple. Stylish. Fun.” We couldn’t agree more!

Dottie from Let’s Go Ride a Bike takes our beautiful Scrap Deluxe ladies bicycle for a spin around the chic streets of Chicago, commenting that “riding this bicycle is sure to get you noticed.” Read the Let’s Go Ride a Bike review of Scrap Deluxe in full, and also see other articles from this fun and inspiring blog.

Photo of Dottie on Velorbis Scrap Deluxe. Courtesy of Let's Go Ride a Bike.

Velorbis is definitely feeling in the mood for spring, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of better weather than introducing some stunning new bicycle colours to our Student & Studine range.

The colours – glossy spring tones of ivory and army green – are rich, fresh shades with an air of exclusivity and sophistication.

Velorbis Studine Balloon, inspired by our Scrap Deluxe ladies top model, presents a delicately delicious touch of vanilla and caramel; or vanilla and cream, with its crisp ivory frame and brown (standard) or cream (optional)* balloon tyres.  Student Balloon, the gents version, is now available in army green – the tone of which is not stark but slightly faded in true military chic style. Matched with brown (standard) or cream (optional)* balloon tyres; it conveys an old school 70’s vibe. 

The rims are also powder coated to match the frame colour, for added distinction and colour coordination.

These bicycles join the other members of the Velorbis Student & Studine family – Student Classic and Studine Classic – which are also available in several colour options (black and racing green for the gents; fire-engine red, racing green and black for the ladies).

Our exciting range of colours and combinations are lined up like delicious sweets in a candy shop – it’s nice to be spoilt for choice.

*Optional balloon tyre colours are subject to availability from your local Velorbis dealer.

Praise indeed! Thanks to our friends at London Cycle Chic for their great review of our “devilishly handsome” Churchill Balloon gents bicycle.

Matt Smith, the official Cyclechic chap has been taking it for a regular spin around the busy streets of London. The London Cycle Chic review says that Churchill Balloon "feels smooth, solid, expensive."

Creating the perfect riding experience is what drives Velorbis and our Churchill Balloon gents bike certainly scores top marks.

According to London Cycle Chic, Velorbis Churchill Balloon is "about as far away from bog-standard as you can get. Riding it actually makes you feel different, somehow improved, enhanced, actually pretty cool....when I ride around London Town on my Velorbis I get looked at, pointed at, talked to, admired, even revered. That is a pretty remarkable effect when you think about it, for what is after all only a bike (I’m not vain or stupid enough to think it has anything to do with me by the way). And it’s the main reason I love it and recommend it to all the people who stop me and ask me about it."

Velorbis loves London. It’s great to hear that Londoners also love Velorbis and that Churchill Balloon is bringing a touch of chilled, chic, cycling style to its streets.

Read the London Cycle Chic review of Velorbis Churchill Balloon in full and view other interesting news from this cool and inspirational street style blog.

Meet Elechic.

Not only is it the latest exciting range in the Velorbis family of iconic designer bicycles; Elechic has also completely redefined the current e-bike market by being the first 'normal' classic style bicycles with electric motors.



“Who says an electric bike cannot be sophisticated, stylish, streamlined and practical?”

We posed this all-important question and we’re proud to say that we’ve successfully answered it by meeting our set criteria - beautifully designed bicycles with full e-bike functionality, with the motor and battery integrated in a safe and subtle way.

Instead of creating a completely new set of e-bikes, we’ve added an advanced electric driving system specially equipped with the latest technology and features, to our current range of designer bicycles. This means that all of our premium bicycle models can immediately be transformed into electric bike versions (Victoria Classic, Dannebrog, Scrap Deluxe ladies and gents, Churchill Classic and Churchill Balloon).  Simply select the Elechic version of your favourite premium bicycle model to enjoy outstanding electric bike functionality.

Elechic is a combination of the words ‘Electric’, as in motor, and ‘Chic’, as in smart, timeless style. It was chosen because it perfectly epitomises the true values of Velorbis by combining first class design, practicality and performance.

Not only does the pedal assisted electric motor system bring added convenience; it opens cycling up to a wider audience (for those of you who need an extra energy boost on their journey). The green benefits are certainly clear. Did you know that cycling 5 km (3 miles) to work instead of driving can save the environment 300 kg of CO2 emissions a year?  

Now you can enjoy a piece of chic Copenhagen cycling culture and an exquisitely designed electric bicycle with all of the superior craftsmanship, luxury and attention to detail synonymous with Velorbis. No need to compromise on style!

It’s great to see our friends at the superb and influential street style blog, Copenhagen Cycle Chic, listed in The Observer article "The 10 best...Fashion bloggers."

The Observer is the UK’s quality Sunday broadsheet newspaper, the sister paper of The Guardian. In the feature, Style Editor Alice Fisher picks the best from a wide-ranging array of popular fashion blogs that have taken cyberspace by storm and inspired a multitude of style savvy followers.

"Cycling has become a fashion obsession...Danish filmmaker Mikael Colville-Andersen , 42, was way ahead of the curve. Since 2007 his blog has documented beautiful bikes and riders who deal with the two-pedalled conundrum of looking good yet wearing practical outfits in fine style."

Here is Copenhagen Cycle Chic’s founder Michael Colville-Andersen pictured out and about on his trusty urban icon, the Velorbis Scrap Deluxe gents bicycle.

*Photo courtesy of The Observer, 21st February 2010.

The relationship between cycling and fashion as one style philosophy – one an extension of the other - has been truly cemented and is continuing to inspire and be adopted worldwide. It’s fantastic to see.

Read The Observer’s "The 10 best...fashion bloggers" article in full.