Transporting Track Bikes

eskay
eskay Posts: 57
edited April 2013 in Track
My son is about to buy a track bike and the only way I can get it to/from the velodrom is on an external bike rack. I am concerned about transporting it in the wet though, does anyone else have to carry their bikes on a rack and if so do you have any tips (such as wheel covers??).

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  • gllewellyn
    gllewellyn Posts: 113
    Yes, I carry my track bike on a rack with no problems. In the wet, I'd suggest just taking an old towel to give the whole bike a wipe down before riding it (I normally have one with me anyway to give the tyres a quick wipe before riding to remove any debris).
    You could always remove the wheels when transporting the bike if you're worried about them - the front at least, and maybe the back, although I'd be concerned about a chain swinging about if you don't have a quick link or similar.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 40,540
    If you only use it at one velodrome you may be able to pay to store it there rather than taking it every time.
  • eskay
    eskay Posts: 57
    Thanks for the comments, I am glad that I am not the only one!

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