It goes without saying that anyone who enjoys a holiday in a motorhome or caravan loves the outdoor life, and that means people are generally adaptable when it comes to activities and what to do each day. Many people are slaves to the weather on holiday, but anyone who loves the great outdoors – particularly in the UK – will get stuck in whatever the weather and will prepare accordingly. On a motorhome or caravanning holiday that often includes cycling.
As a traditional holiday pursuit cycling is hard to beat in terms of keeping the kids occupied, keeping the family fit, finding something everyone can get involved in and, perhaps most importantly, finding an activity that is essentially free and can be done anywhere at any time. Cycling offers a great deal of freedom, and most motorhomes and caravans have a facility for storing bicycles on the back, so transporting a bicycle on holiday for each family member shouldn’t be a problem. But you do need to think about storage and protection, so make sure you always have a functional bicycle in good condition by using a bicycle protection cover from Bags & Covers Direct.
Why do we need to protect bicycles?
It is important to keep bicycles protected when they are being transported on holiday, and when they are not in use. Our Bags & Covers Direct bicycle covers are specifically for bicycles that are attached to the back of motorhomes and caravans, but the covers do provide adequate insulation to be used as a winter cover storage bag also.
But essentially, we need to protect bicycles in transit because:
- Inclement weather can start to rust or corrode the metal frame of a bike.
- Too much moisture on moving parts, such as the chain, gears or the brakes, can seize the operation of these essential parts.
- The material used for seats and handlebar grips is usually a type of rubber, this can be affected by too much cold or moisture and can start to deteriorate and is not as comfortable.
- In some cases, if a loose component, such as a screw or nut, works loose and falls off the bicycle in transit, it will not be lost on the road and will be retained within the bicycle cover.
- The cover will also protect the bike and its frame from knocks and scratches.
High quality bicycle covers from Bags & Covers Direct
Our Bags & Covers Direct bicycle covers are made from waterproof polyester fabric and include a draw cord and top toggle to make sure the cover is pulled tight. This is important so that there is not excess fabric on the cover, which during transit can start to flap around and work loose, potentially exposing the bike to the elements. For this same reason it is important to choose the right size for your bicycle cover, and you can even take advantage of our made to measure service, and by providing us with accurate dimensions we can make a bespoke cover exactly how you want it. Our bicycle covers also come with a warning sign attached to the back, which alerts drivers behind to the load you are carrying.
Today’s bicycles are very expensive and for many families are an essential ingredient of daily life, but also an active and successful holiday. So don’t leave your bicycles to the mercy of the British weather, and make sure your investment is protected and available to be used whenever you want. You can assure this by using a Bags & Covers Direct bicycle cover if you order from us today.