Flying My Bike Using A Plastic Bag - Is It Possible?
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After 8 days out on the road I’m only a couple of kilometers away from my end destination, Bordeaux. Last time around I was able to follow a wonderful greenway for most of the day, and it seemed like my luck would continue on this day as well. I can’t begin to explain how much I love these greenways. They are basically totally flat, keep you sheltered from the sun and best of all, it keeps you away from motorized traffic. So an enjoyable ride toward Bordeaux lay ahead of me. Once there I would board a fast train up to Paris, make my way to the airport, where I would try to fit my bike inside of this plastic bag and get onto a flight that would take me back to Sweden again. So join me for an eventful day here in France.
Bike:
Kona Sutra
Bike Bags:
Ortlieb Handlebar Pack 15L
Ortlieb Frame Pack 6L
Ortlieb Seat Pack 16,5L
Clothes:
Adidas Adilette Flip Flops - amzn.to/40eKFyQ
Craft Core Enduro Jacket
2 Forclaz Merino Wool T-Shirt
Nike Mens Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Polo Shirt - amzn.to/3j2aq1w
Padded MTB Shorts
Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants - amzn.to/3jalGfE
2 Pair of Socks amzn.to/40dU4H6
Merino Underwear - amzn.to/3XRU9hZ
Merino Wool Buff - amzn.to/409sYkd
Giro Fixture Mips Helmet - amzn.to/3XKHsoZ
Science In Sport Water Bottle - amzn.to/3WLLsV9
Northwave Cycling Shoes
Sunglasses
Cooking Gear:
Sea To Summit X Mug - amzn.to/3Hg7GJ1
Light My Fire Spork - amzn.to/3Dncn2J
Wine Bottle Opener ;-)
Tools:
Lezyne HV Bicycle Hand Pump - amzn.to/3lHxnJc
Park Tool VP-1Vulcanizing Patch Kit - amzn.to/409NhOC
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool - amzn.to/3j0A86D
Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube - amzn.to/3iWqYIf
CTC Plastic Bag + packaging
Inner Tube - amzn.to/3Dq1oFP
Bike Lock - amzn.to/3HHcWqs
Toiletries:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shaving Gel
Mach 3 Razor - amzn.to/3j2bYsm
Contact Lens Case
Travel Schampoo bottle
Camping Equipment:
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Tent - amzn.to/3aA1MTp
Sea To Summit Collapsible Backpack - amzn.to/3RvanLP
Aegismax UL Down Sleeping Bag - amzn.to/3BVCStv
Aegismax Nano 2 Ultralight Sleeping Bag - amzn.to/3RcZcqR
Sea To Summit Reactor Insulated Sleeping Bag Liner - amzn.to/409RLVs
Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad - amzn.to/3Y98qGC
Nabaji Microfibre Towel L - amzn.to/3Y3KDbh
Electronics
Samsung S20 - amzn.to/3Y544jR
Dji Mavic Pro Drone - amzn.to/3FKsVBk
GoPro Hero7 Black - amzn.to/3JoetTC
Canon G7X Mark II - amzn.to/3XO7lnY
Zoom H1N Recorder - amzn.to/409ewZA
Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier - amzn.to/3RcZcqR
2 Anker PowerCore 20000 mAh - amzn.to/3JpPxvg
Suptig Jaws Flex Clamp Mount - amzn.to/3uPVIDu
Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod - amzn.to/48ab04b
Bag Of Cables and Extra Batteries
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コメント (21)
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I've done a complete rundown of all the gear that I used on the trip over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BikeTouringMike460
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I have unforgettable memories from last summer tour of Loire valley. I finally started to post videos on my channel and it is amazing how beautiful the region is. Editing the videos, I relive the moments. And indeed it is very important to book in advance the place for bikes in the TGV. Otherwise you have to struggle with the low speed trains where you can or not get a spot for the bicycle . Even if I didn't pay for transporting back the bikes, it was one of the stressful parts of the journey
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Hurry back brother. I really miss your videos ❤. Blessings…
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"There's no place like home!" I'm glad to see that you made it through Paris and onto the plane without incident. It's nerve wracking to watch you and to think about meeting timetables, and security and airports and train stations. Thanks for a great series. Enjoy your holidays!
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Excellent adventure. Top tip for water bottles getting warm, try insulated flasks. I use Super Sparrow flasks, and they are excellent. I can recommend them. You will need oversized bottle cages. Most likely too late for your needs, but them will keep soup warm on a winter ride.
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Terrific series! Thank you for sharing the France trip with us. Yes indeed you have a most beautiful country. It’s good to get away for a bit and perspective as you mentioned. I would never have guessed you could put your bike in a plastic bag for flights!
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Thanks Mike. A great adventure that all cyclists can relate to. I will now rewatch the series in one binge. Weather here in Toronto will be cold at 2C and windy. The cold is ok but not when it is windy over 25 km/h.
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What a great tour of France. Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful scenery and very informative!
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So simple! Thanks for sharing
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Just started watching Ryan's trip down Sweden and came to the video where you joined him....Came to subscribe and will start watching all your videos....
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I did do this kind of packing my Heron Touring in 2007 and with my Rivendell Atlantis in 2011, when I fly to Bordeaux, for ride Raid Pyrénéen Randonneur and Touriste version 2011, and we fly back from Barcelona. I have done this trip twice, and both times I had my bike in giant plastic bag. I secure my bike with some cheap sleeping pad, I bought at Decathlon.
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We just had terrible torrents of rain last night here in Melbourne Australia..and it's summer 🤪
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Another well done video. That ride into the airport would make me very nervous and packing up a bike in a plastic bag. Learned something new. It's always good to get back home. Thanks for the videos and looking forward to your next tour. Take care, Al
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Congrats man!! Nice ride UP to Bordeau.... Hope you share another largue ride with us
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Another great video & invaluable information - Thank you! You make a dream appear doable.
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I really enjoyed your adventure, Mike. glad you made it home safe and sound. I’ll bet you are glad to spend the first night in your own bed! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. Ride safe!
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Thanks Mike, really interesting re the plastic bag, you are fortunate that airlines like SAS let you do that, the cheaper budget airlines insist the bikes are boxed or bike bagged (I.e padded) to be honest the way they handle them at speed I'm not sure I'd plastic bag it anyway! Enjoy all of your videos Mike, lycka till for the next trip.
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Enjoyed the tour Mike.
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I loved the train and plane connections. It's always soooo stressful for me during those times, but so satisfying when you get through it! Great video Mike! Thx
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Thank you for taking us along with you. What an adventure! Planning my ride on the Tasmanian Trail for next Spring!
