THE BEST THING WE'VE TAKEN WITH US ON OUR ROAD TRIP AROUND AUSTRALIA
Caz Makepeace tells of her family's recent roadtrip and the importance of having that extra bit of space so they can enjoy their bikes...
"We debated whether to bring them or not.
It meant extra luggage and weight, and a lot of hassle. Every time we need to get access to the car boot, Craig has to take them off – it’s a 10 minute job at least.
So we have to make sure all essential belongings we need in an instant are either packed in the front of the car, or in the cargo box on our roof racks.
I thought we’d use our bikes every now and then for special bike trails and explorations. I thought it would be better that we bring them instead of the hassle and expense of hiring a bike.
Words by Mike Blewitt and images by Lachlan Ryan. Originally published in AMB Magazine issue #173. Yakima's recently released FoldClick bike racks are a new step for the American gear haulage and carrying company. Yakima have a few classics in their range of rear-mounted bike racks with dependable models like the HoldUp...
If you're a rider, it's likely that at some point instead of riding from home you’ll be driving to a destination. Let’s be frank, road trips are much better when you can take your bike along! Thankfully the good folk at Yakima have you covered.
This article by Iain Treloar was originally published at cyclingtips.com in October 2018. There’s a series of sepia photos from the ‘80s, offering a perfect glimpse back into the lives of its forgotten subjects. In one shot, a group of six friends lie back in their kayaks, eyes closed, basking...
