Flying with bikes

My solution OK as long as you keep the weight below 20 kg http://www.flickr.com/photos/funny_cyclist/sets/72157627794748314/

anyone taken their bike in a cardboard box on a british airways flight recently?

their policy is rather vague.

i have a one way flight to amsterdam and won't need the box/case/whatever to get home, i'll be cycling.

ta muchly.

when you doing this, steve?

may 23rd.

got a mate flying in from australia for business, check him.
then we plan on bombing from the dam to hook of holland and then harwich to london.

the dam to hook of holland is an awesome ride and the overnight ferry is great. you should have done that both ways rather than flying out. such a nice route.

time constraints and all! we only have 2 days.

i did london to dam via dover / dunkirk a while back which was mint.
this is more of a flying visit.

i fancy a bit of european cycling this year...

i fancy a bit of european cycling this year...

i've a very hectic summer with work and all but if i had some time in september i could be tempted away somewhere. when did you hit the cols last year?

got an email from BA.

There is no additional allowance for sporting equipment, but it can be carried free of charge as part of your free checked baggage allowance. We will accept non-motorised bicycles of all dimensions provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag. We advise you to transport your bike in a more padded/sturdy covering.

Preparing bicycles for travel:

• bicycle pedals must be removed (or fixed inwards)
  
• handlebars must be fixed sideways
  
• the bicycle must be contained in a protective case or bag
  
• deflate the tyres to reduce the risk of damage.
  
  

The maximum permitted dimensions for carrying bicycles is 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75ins x 29.5ins x 25.5ins). If it is in addition to your free checked allowance, you will need to pay extra bag charges. You can find excess baggage charges at:

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagchk/public/en_

think that's a no for cardboard boxes.

I think a box is OK if it is sufficient to protect your bike and you can tell a bike is in there from the outside.

i had another reply from BA stating that it has to be a recognised bike bag.
i asked them if a cardboard box was a suitable case.

bit of a shit to turn up and the airport and be told no though.

anyone got a bike bag going cheap, very cheap?

i chave a chain reaction bike bag, which i'll swap for 4 bottles on ale if anyone is interested.

i chave a chain reaction one, which i'll swap for 4 bottles on ale if anyone is interested.

i would have taken this from you sir but have found a suitable bag already.

I think BA used to supply a cheap plastic bag at the airport - but that was a couple of years ago.

i had another reply from BA stating that it has to be a recognised bike bag.
i asked them if a cardboard box was a suitable case.

bit of a shit to turn up and the airport and be told no though.

anyone got a bike bag going cheap, very cheap?

Can still be bought google for wiggle CTC bike bag

^ might work out a tad more expensive than a bag.

have been trying to find the best solution for long weekend breaks and flying with my bike. any advice on the best bag to fly with that folds up for small easy storage when i arrive at the destination?

one way trip to NY coming up soon, think i am going the box route as I don't see myself needing any bag I buy for almost 2 years.

noorkoiv,

I've got one of these, grabbed it off a friend in australia, and it alongside some pipe lagging, kept the bike safe and secure through 10 odd months of worldwide flights..

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-TAR-BAG.htm

folds down to about a4 size, if a bit deep...
can't recommend it highly enough..

Trip through space with your very own time machine. The Tardis transforms your ungainly treadly into a compact bundle - handy when smuggling it onto planes and trains. ... Doctor Who?

the description of the above bag

i normally just go to a bike shop and they're usually more than happy to give me a cardboard box which the bike gets delivered to them in. then i do the same the other end... unless i'm staying somewhere and then i just use the same box..

Going to be flying to Singapore in the summer with my bike..already pissing my pants about how to pack it. Ugh.

we hired one of these to transport steel frame in feb, think £5 a day and it was a major uptick on the hardbox we used previously, very easy to pack and seemed very well protected http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/bike-travel-cases/product/review-biknd-helium-travel-case-39902

Would definitely do that if only I don't have to stay there for at least 6 years..!

Heard good things about the Ground Effect TARDIS, so leaning towards this for now.

That and a safe pair of hands from the airport handlers :