Flight Back Home

Series: ecotopia

Packing the Bike

This is the first time that I am flying with a bike, so I’m not experienced packing a bike for a flight. Based on what my more experienced friends said, I should request a used bike box from a bike store, remove the wheels, pedals, seat and handlebar and then wrap everything with padding and clothing. So that is what I did.

a base with clothing
a base with clothing
bubble wrap on top
bubble wrap on top
bike with no wheels, pedals, seat or handlebar
bike with no wheels, pedals, seat or handlebar
wheels seat and pannier rack
wheels seat and pannier rack
clothing
clothing

at the airport I noticed someone with another strategy.

bike in a plastic bag
bike in a plastic bag

I asked the traveller why they chose that method. He said that the idea is that the airport workers will see that it is something fragile and will treat it gentler. I guess he trusts the kindness of people more than I do.

here is my bike box, ready to be loaded on the plane
here is my bike box, ready to be loaded on the plane

Arrival to Israel

When I landed I got my box, and to my relief, the bike was fine. I assembled it and biked out of the airport. I then headed to the hospital to see my few hours old nephew.

“I wonder when the baby will learn to bike”
“I wonder when the baby will learn to bike”

Conclusion

This is the last post for this trip. However, I am sure that I will go on more interesting trips in the future. For now, I will enjoy my new bike and nephew for a while before going on my next trip.

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