Long distance transportation advice needed

"Geoff G" wrote ...

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My wife and I are moving across the country next week, and I have a new road bike that I would
like to keep from getting damaged. I don't think I'll put it in the moving truck since it will get
bounced around a lot. Instead I'll put it on my roof rack and drive it 3000 miles on our car. I've
heard of people using those bike covers for long trips, and I've heard of people wrapping the
frame, fork and handlebars with cloth to protect the bike from bugs and flying debris. Any advice
on how I can keep the bike nice and new?

Put it in a padded travel case designed for taking bicycles on airplanes and put it on the moving
truck. Less chance of theft, damage from flying debris, malfunctioning roofrack, etc. Mailboxes
Etc., Bike Nashbar, Colorado Cyclist, or your LBS should have something. $100 for a low end job that
will last about a dozen uses to $300 or more for a really durable, secure case.
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mark

That's probably the best way to protect it from damage, but then I won't be able to ride it at the
places we'll stop! Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack?

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Put it in a padded travel case designed for taking bicycles on airplanes and put it on the moving
truck. Less chance of theft, damage from flying debris, malfunctioning roofrack, etc. Mailboxes
Etc., Bike Nashbar, Colorado Cyclist, or your LBS should have something. $100 for a low end job
that will last about a dozen uses to $300 or more for a really durable, secure case.

"Geoff G" wrote

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Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack?

Colorado Cyclist sells a bike "bra" (don't know how else to describe it) that covers the front of
the bike, protecting it from bugs, dirt, and other small flying objects. It seems to work best with
a fork mount carrier. Retails for about $30 IIRC. www.coloradocyclist.com

That and a garbage bage wrapped around the drive train and a plastic bag over the saddle in case it
rains, and you should be in business.
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mark

Looks pretty good. I'll check it out. Thanks for the help.

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"Geoff G" wrote

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Any ideas on how to protect it if I decide to put it on the roof rack?

Colorado Cyclist sells a bike "bra" (don't know how else to describe it) that covers the front of
the bike, protecting it from bugs, dirt, and other small flying objects. It seems to work best
with a fork mount carrier. Retails for about $30 IIRC. www.coloradocyclist.com

That and a garbage bage wrapped around the drive train and a plastic bag over the saddle in case
it rains, and you should be in business.