I have to say, as a man who is certainly comfortable in his own skin and the odd bit of beading, nothing makes me giggle more than a full-grown man on a woman’s bicycle. If it’s pink, even better. If it has a floral macramé basket on the front of the handlebars, I’ll be in tears. If he’s sitting side-saddle, then call the clean-up crew to Aisle Three.

Sure, a basket has its practical merits but there isn’t anything particularly masculine about them. Until now. Danish design collective, MAIK have created the world’s first bike crate, designed with men on the go in mind.

With properties ideal to cycling enthusiasts, it’s lightweight, durable and weatherproof; made from stainless steel, aluminium and 100% recyclable materials. Available in three colours—black, yellow and red—a bike crate is €150 (including VAT) and contains all the trimmings required to mount it onto your frame; and if you live in Copenhagen they can fit it for you.

Now, gents, repeat the following tongue twister after me: “Pushbike paniers are for pansies.” Now try it in Danish.

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