Reproductive cycle

An innovative custom-made cargo cycle is now being used in Danish capital Copenhagen by the European Sperm Bank. This novel vehicle is used to transport samples of sperm between fertility clinics in Copenhagen. The vehicle features a special freezer compartment contained within the head of a giant sperm and this is said to be the bike's most notable feature. The cycle is called, somewhat appropriately, the Danish Bullitt and is produced by local company Larry vs Harry. The European Sperm Bank commissioned t
February 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
An innovative custom-made cargo cycle is now being used in Danish capital Copenhagen by the European Sperm Bank. This novel vehicle is used to transport samples of sperm between fertility clinics in Copenhagen. The vehicle features a special freezer compartment contained within the head of a giant sperm and this is said to be the bike's most notable feature. The cycle is called, somewhat appropriately, the Danish Bullitt and is produced by local company 2971 Larry Vs Harry. The European Sperm Bank commissioned the cycle specially as it was keen to deliver to fertility clinics in a CO2-friendly way.

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