a 20 DKK coin to retrieve them from the cycle stands. The coin was refunded when you returned the bike. Copenhagen had an extensive and well-designed system of cycle paths, earning it a reputation as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. In recognition of Copenhagen's emphasis on bicycling, the city was chosen by the Union Cycliste Internationale as their first official Bike City. Bike City Copenhagen covered the period 2008 to 2011 and consisted of big cycling events for professionals as well as amateurs. Abolition and new program Though a tender was held in 2012 for a new version, which was expected to be introduced in 2013, the Copenhagen City Hall decided to abandon the plans for the new city bikes, due to a budget limit on the construction costs. The contract for the existing system would be terminated following the 2012 season, extended to the end of the year, and with no replacement available, the city bikes came to an end, though a commuter version is still expected to be introduced at some point. The decision to abolish the city bikes was criticised by the Danish Cyclists Federation, the Federation of Danish Motorists and the tourist organisation Wonderful Copenhagen, which all considered the reason for the decision to be lack of interest from the City Hall. The programme managers expected that of the 1,500–1,700 bikes on the street, when the abolition was announced, much fewer would actually be available at the end of 2012. After more than a year of being the only major Danish city without a city bike scheme, Copenhagen launched its new City Bikes in October 2014. The new, white city bikes feature GPS navigation and a motor and can be rented at an hourly rate or through a flat rate. See also Cycling in Copenhagen Utility cycling Segregated cycle facilities Modal share Goboat References External links OPENbike website Bicycle sharing in Denmark Cycling in Copenhagen Utility cycling Community bicycle programs 1995 establishments in Denmark 2012 disestablishments in Denmark