My DH just returned from his first airline trip with bicycle. It took him two and a half hours to pack it the first time but cut it down to forty-five minutes for the return trip. He said it was worth it for the effect - dropped jaws, wide-eyed expressions of disbelief. Although it cost $50 round trip for the checked bag, he used the bike in lieu of a rental car and didn't have to pay parking.
The suitcase is twenty-nine inches and came in just barely under the fifty pound limit. All the basics are compactly packed. He traveled without all the niceties he has collected for local commute - fenders, rack, extra lights.
It's an attention-getter and a fun way to meet strangers. What could be stranger than an old guy from Idaho commuting to the Nashville Convention Center (from his hotel, of course) in historic heat index conditions!
It took him a long time to put it all back together again. He still says it was worth it.
The suitcase is twenty-nine inches and came in just barely under the fifty pound limit. All the basics are compactly packed. He traveled without all the niceties he has collected for local commute - fenders, rack, extra lights.
It's an attention-getter and a fun way to meet strangers. What could be stranger than an old guy from Idaho commuting to the Nashville Convention Center (from his hotel, of course) in historic heat index conditions!
It took him a long time to put it all back together again. He still says it was worth it.
Now that is a cost saving idea...never would have thought of packing a bike! :)
ReplyDeleteI live near Nashville and it was so hot this week. Hope he enjoyed his trip and that was a great idea. It sure fits the theme. I do not think I would have believed it if you did not show the bike packed away inside. Great job your husband did. How did he know it would work?
ReplyDeleteChristine, There is a web site that gives detailed instructions and photos on how to pack this particular bike.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who routinely ships a bike - but he has a big box from the bike store. This is definitely unique!!
ReplyDeletewhat great subject matter for this theme. wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. kudos to the 2 of you on your collaboration.
ReplyDeleteI am officially Impressed!
ReplyDeleteNow that's an impressive effort. Have bike will travel.
ReplyDeleteVery compact. I would not have believed this without the photos. Biking in the heat must have been very exhausting.
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