How do YOU get your bike to your races????

[madisongrrl]

Tom D's. article. Detail intensive as always....



http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/fea...ng-steps.shtml

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/packing.shtml

[uk elephant]

I took my bike to a ride in CA from the UK at no major cost. I was able to rent a box from my LBS for the trip, which was cheaper than buying one myself. A hard shell case weighing 15kg. With the bike it ended up within the weight limit of a normal suitcase. I checked it in as one of my two allowed suitcases and did not end up paying anything extra going there. I did have to pay a 25 dollar fee for it being oversized on the way home again, but had no other problems. Only hassle was maneuvering through London Underground with the big box and a suitcase. Good luck with your race!

[flash]

wow! That bikesport link IS super detailed. I have used a similar case (Trico iron case, borrowed from our local tri club), but did not take the bike apart to that level. To transport my road or TT bike, I only had to remove both wheels, then remove the handlebars & twist/lay them sideways beside the frame. Have flown several times without damage (knock on wood), but my husband has had bikes damaged in cardboard boxes. Domestic (US) incurred a fee; international was free. Check your airline for details -- and have a super race!

[pinkychique]

Thank you! Those articles really helped a lot, and it's good to hear that you all haven't had too many problems with transport . From looking at the websites, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can count it as one of my checked items.

Thanks for the help and thanks for the well wishes!!

[madisongrrl]

There is also a great article in this month's Mountain Bike Action....

[bikerchic]

Hey pinkychique best of luck in your race!

Only advise I have to offer is be sure to pay the extra for insurance! From what I've been told insured luggage always gets TLC in transport.