Preparing for Interstate or Overseas Travel for Triathlon Part 2

Preparing for Interstate or Overseas Travel Triathlon Part 2

One of the most stressful things about interstate or overseas travel with your bike to races is the packing. How will everything fit into the car? Will I make the baggage weight limit at the airport? What If I forget something vital? This week we look at packing your bike for flying.

Dissembling Your Bike Part 1

Remove pedals
Lower saddle by loosening & dropping seat post or pulling it out entirely
Disconnect rear derailleur, secure to frame & protect with padding
Undo handle bars & secure to frame
Remove wheels, take out skewers, open valves & release air pressure then place in wheel cover bags.

Check out last week’s post including a packing list Preparing for Interstate or Overseas Travel for Triathlon Part 1

Also see The Travelling Triathlete

About the Author: Stephane Vander Bruggen

5x AG World Champion, Sub 9h Ironman athlete - Stephane originates from Belgium and spent many of his early years racing triathlon there. It is in Belgium through the influence of his parents that he fell in love with the sport. A natural competitor Stephane became a student of the sport always searching for ways to give him an edge over his competition. This constant study and striving for improvement has naturally progressed into a passion for coaching triathlon and its individual disciplines.