I will be flying from U.S. to Nice for the WC, and I will be bringing my bike. I was originally thinking I would use Tribike Transport, but that is $650. So, I will likely be borrowing a good case and flying with my bike. Any quick tips? I will be connecting through Charles De Gaulle, so I assume that I will have to get the bike in international baggage claim, get through customs, and then re-check for the connecting flight to Nice. That seems like an opportunity for things to go wrong, so all thoughts there welcome.
These are the major things I think I need to account for:
These are the major things I think I need to account for:
- Tools to reassemble the bike
- Mark seatpost position before disassembly to ensure correct position
- Can't bring C02
- Partially deflate tires (latex tubes) before flight
- Leaving pump home and will hope to borrow a pump the morning of the race
- Not sure if I will be renting a car yet, so I will need to find airport-to-lodging that can handle a bike in the case plus lots luggage
- Preparing to pay Delta a lot to check the bike and bulky gear
- Bring the basketfull of chargers to top off my bike and all its accessories before the race