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It’s in perfectly good shape. I suspect we’ll use it again on the short flight from Bari to London in July, and from there to Leon in the fall.
2 days agoJacinto says we can just get an appropriately sized cardboard box. They are inconvenient to schlep around, but count as luggage. In 2023 we put my bicycle seat and all of our panniers in the big duffel. A really sturdy plastic bag (or a cardboard box) would also work.
Is yours in good enough shape for a third (?) flight - or has it come to the end of it's serviceable life?
You mean for the accessories, not the bikes themselves (ours were suitcased) - right? Pretty simple - from the airline counter when we checked in. Not on this flight though, but the one to Tucson when we had to carry the wheels separately because I couldn’t remove the pedals. The Alaska desk just hauled one out, and it was sturdy enough that I kept it and used it again this time.
It’s not the first time we’ve gotten one of these at the check-in desk though. There have been at least a couple of times when they’ve hauled one out to enclose my panniers so they’d handle more securely and conveniently.
Out of all of the things I could comment on, or ask - this is my one question - where do you get a bag big enough and sturdy enough for the airlines to accept it? Factoring in that you area also comfortable with it's durability for your belongings. I need something for my bicycle seat this summer. In 2023, we happened to have a duffel on wheels that was perfect for the task. This trip is point to point, so we don't want to carry it with us, or ship it ahead. Perhaps your type of sturdy plastic bag is what I desire?
I'm happy you are on the ground and riding!
It all seems like a dream. One of those you are happy to recall. What a good son, beautiful granddaughters, generous Dad and Rachael and grateful Mom.
2 days agoThe Raven is an excellent car, we certainly enjoyed it on our way back from San Luis Obispo. All hail the faithful steed, may it survive the midwest for many years to come.
2 days agoEven when really not needed Dodie has been requesting wheelchair assistance at every point of the trip where it is possible. Helps if knees are sore, helps in an unfamiliar airport layout, helps get preboarding, just generally really helps.
5 days agoKeen's have been our cycling, walking, kicking around in, go to, sandals for monkey's years. Good fit, comfortable from day one, reasonably priced, and they cover your toes. What more could one ask for.
5 days agoI'm really glad I didn't know anything about this while it was happening. I have PTSD just reading this. But you're right, you're there now and let the fun begin!
5 days agoThat’s really why I led with arrival. No sense folks seeing the blow by blow fiasco and worrying about us.
5 days agoYou’ve been following along too long. I must be getting too easy to read.
5 days agoSo you were in Munich, were you? At the same time we were in Italy, a week on Lake Garda. In the meantime back home, and you are in Italy.
I was glad to know in advance that you arrived safely. Reading this I was seriously worried.
I was wondering about that handlebar bag...
5 days agoSomething tells me there might be a little kink in the abundance of time / too easy feeling.
6 days ago
Raven B or BRAVEn
2 days ago