Your holiday's booked and you're off to ride your bike in foreign climes. The tricky part is taking your bike on a plane with you.
You need to pack it in it in a way that means it can withstand the baggage handlers' manhandling, and make sure it will come off the plane in the same state that it went on...
What to pack your bike in
Most airlines require bikes to be either boxed or bagged for travel. A decent bike bag can cost anywhere between £60 / US$90 and £500 / US$900, which we'd say is a worthwhile investment if you intend to travel with your bike often, or even if you regularly transport your bike by train, bus or car. It's also an excellent option for long-term storage.
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Many bags come with handy wheels, such as the Chain Reaction Cycles Pro Bike Bag
A cheaper option is to pack it in a cardboard bike box, which should be available for free from your local bike shop (although some charge). These are cheap and offer good protection but there's a limit to how many times you can fold them down and build them up again.
How to pack your bike
A final tip
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