Quote Originally Posted by DeniseGoldberg
For everyone who is getting scared about traveling with their bikes...

Unfortunately, bad stuff happens, but it doesn't happen every time. In fact, we probably hear more stories about the bad stuff than about the normal times - the times your bike arrives safely, and at the right time.

Please don't let the bad stories scare you away from traveling with your bike. Touring - or just riding in new places - is a wonderful experience. And while you can choose to travel with a touring company that provides bikes (either as part of the tour cost or for a rental fee), there are many times when you'll need or want your own bike.

--- Denise (who insists on traveling with her bicycle!)
Denise is absolutely right about this. My only point, after watching my friends experience with UPS, is to be careful about how your bike is packed and shipped. Denise is right, most times accidents don't happen, but sometimes they do. Just be really vigilant about how your bike is packed. I know I will be!