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.
Perhaps you've heard that Eurostar is soon going to require bike-bearing passengers to box up their precious steeds before embarking. Yup, we're not fans either, but it means you're going to need to know how to pack it safely. Here's the info you need…
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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.
Bag or box, here's how to pack your bike for a trip abroad
A cheaper option – and one the Eurostar will offer for free – is to pack it in a cardboard bike box. These are cheap or even free from your local bike shop, 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
Pedals, seatpost and saddle
Wheels
Rear derailleur
Bars
Cranks and chainrings
Box it up
Bag it up
A final tip
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