A functional bicycle provides a huge amount of freedom for a family. Cycling is a cheap and easy activity because you can do it anywhere and at any time. So, if you want something to do on a Sunday morning, on a bright summer’s evening, or, of course, on a family holiday in the caravan or motorhome, then cycling is the perfect answer. However, it is important that your bicycle is looked after and maintained in good working order, and that means protecting it from the British weather. But it might surprise you to know, that doesn’t just mean the cold and wet weather we so often see in the UK.
Keeping your bicycle in good functional order means you need to keep the moving parts well-oiled so that they move easily. This means the chain, gears and brakes need regular attention to ensure freedom of movement. You also need to look after the areas of the bike that are provided for comfort and practicality, such as the seat, the handlebar grips and the pedals. These also need to be comfortable for regular and long-term use. Finally, the frame itself needs to be protected because it is the basis of the bike’s system and the central element from which all the other parts operate.
How does weather affect a bicycle?
So using a bicycle cover from Bags & Covers Direct will suitably protect your bicycle while it is in transit on your caravan or motorhome, but it also provides protection from the weather at all other times. And you should not expose your bicycle to the weather for any length of time, just because it’s summer and isn’t wet and cold. Here’s how different types of weather can affect the condition of a bicycle:
- Cold weather – Winter frost can affect the mechanics of moving parts and lead to your chain, gears and brakes seizing up. If brakes aren’t as effective, this is a serious problem.
- Rain – Too much moisture exposure can also affect these moving parts, but can also lead to rust and corrosion, particularly of the bike’s frame. Moisture can destroy the integrity of rubber seats and handlebar grips too. Tyre materials can also degrade if exposed to too much wet.
- Heat and UV rays – Too much heat exposure can dry out bicycle chains so they don’t function as well, but the sun’s rays can also start to perish rubber seats and grips, and they will start to deteriorate and won’t be as comfortable.
Keep your bicycle protected with Bags & Covers Direct
We invest a lot of money in bicycles for the family, so we need to protect these investments with a suitable cover protection, and make sure they are always available to be used as and when we need to, and particularly when on holiday in the motorhome or caravan.
At Bags & Covers Direct, our bicycle covers are made from waterproof polyester, and they have insulating qualities for winter storage too. Our covers come supplied with draw cords and toggles so you can keep the storage airtight and prevent excess material working loose in high winds and bad weather. You can also opt for made to measure bike covers if you are able to provide accurate dimensions. So, make sure your bicycle is protected all year round, and don’t leave anything to chance or the unpredictability of the British weather. You need to protect your bicycle in all weathers, and a great way to do that is to order a bicycle cover online through Bags & Covers Direct.