It may seem counterintuitive, but some of the best bike journeys begin with a drive in the car. Not only can your car take you to new cycling trails that are a little further afield but driving to a more suitable starting point can mean you have more time to enjoy the ride itself.
Ford’s very own bike accessories pack is excellent value for money for Ford-driving cyclists. It comes with either the Thule 591 bike carrier or Thule 298 bike carrier, both of which are easy to fit and unload, plus cross bars.
For the Volvo driving cycling enthusiast, Volvo have their own version which can store up to 4 bicycles on the back of your car when paired with a special adapter. It even has a foot – powered tilt function that means you can still easily access whatever is in your boot with both hands free! Simply attach to your towbar and you’re away.
Rather keep your bikes safe and sound inside your car? Ford’s interior bike carrier lets you carry up to three bicycles inside your boot. It’s easy to load and will help keep your bike extra safe from both theft and of course the British weather.
Whether you’re driving to a new cycling destination or taking a long, cross-country tour, a high output electric outlet will help you with any quick maintenance along the way. This power inverter car charger will give you enough electricity to pump up flat tyres and charge any GPS devices – all at the same time – so you can arrive ready to go.
Few road cyclists (and drivers) ever manage a whole journey without dodging pot holes which can be dangerous and hard to avoid. This app was created to allow you report the location of potholes, attach pictures and send on to the local authorities for attention!
The clever design of the Saris Gran Fondo rack positions two bikes either side of your number plate, holding them up vertically. This means you never have to worry about little slips leading to a blocked number plate – something no driver wants to be pulled over for.