While this year’s Tour de France cyclists struggled to overcome rain, cold and hills, I took a four-day bike trip in Denmark, one of the most cycle-friendly nations in the world.

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By bicycle, an up-close visit to Denmark’s Funen island (source: LA Times)

While this year’s Tour de France cyclists struggled to overcome rain, cold and hills, I took a four-day bike trip in Denmark, one of the most cycle-friendly nations in the world. It has more than 7,000 miles of safe, interconnected, sign-posted bike trails..

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By bicycle, an up-close visit to Denmark’s Funen island (source: LA Times)

It seems as though everybody bikes in Copenhagen: moms pushing kids in three-wheeled bike carts, chain smokers, mail deliverers, homeless people and beautiful women in low-cut frocks, as well as Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard, who ran for office on a pro-cycling p… (source: LA Times) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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Copenhagen by bike, to take part in the social whirl (source: LA Times)

BIKE COPENHAGEN WITH MIKE 011-45-26-39-56-88, www.bikecopenhagenwithmike.dk, depart from Copenhagen Bikes at 11 Reventlowsgade on the west side of the main train station. Tours available through Sept. 30.

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Planning your trip to Copenhagen, Denmark (source: LA Times)

BIKE COPENHAGEN WITH MIKE 011-45-26-39-56-88, www.bikecopenhagenwithmike.dk, depart from Copenhagen Bikes at 11 Reventlowsgade on the west side of the main train station. Tours available through Sept.

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Planning your trip to Copenhagen, Denmark (source: LA Times)

This summer, stay away from these troubled waters. (source: Forbes) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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America’s Most Polluted Beaches (source: Forbes)

Nothing could have prepared us for the culture-shock of the multi-billion dollar showcase of Astana.

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Much of Kazakhstan dwells in the past, but its new capital is a peek at the future (source: Canada.com)

Nestled in the province of Québec, the city of Montréal is a cosmopolitan combination of old world European charm and American posture - just packed with great holiday ideas in Canada. (source: Travel Bite) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Summer in the city of Montréal (source: Travel Bite)

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Summer in the city of Montréal (source: Travel Bite)

Perhaps more famous for its Canadian ski holiday ideas, Mont Tremblant - in the Laurentians region of Québec - is also a great destination for an active holiday during the summer months. (source: Travel Bite) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Active holidays at Québec’s Mont Tremblant (source: Travel Bite)