Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
**Disclaimer: In this video I share my personal experiences. Every situation is unique and it is crucial to do your own individual, extensive research.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Flying with a Bicycle Intro
0:45 PART 1: How to book a flight with a bicycle
1:05 Mistakes to avoid with connecting flights
4:10 Why I avoid budget airlines
5:03 The cost to fly with a bicycle
5:37 Airline rules for flying with a bike
6:28 The importance of booking confirmation
7:00 PART 2: Boxing a bike for flight
7:04 Finding a box for your bike
8:45 Removing bicycle accessories
10:03 Protecting the rear derailleur
10:19 Deflating tires & what I do for tubeless tires
10:43 Removing front wheel
10:55 Parts I am most careful to protect
11:38 Removing the handlebars
12:42 Important step before removing saddle
12:49 Packing a bike into a box
14:02 Can you put other items in the bike box?
15:39 Securing everything in place
16:27 Sealing it up and final steps
16:54 PART 3: Boarding
16:57 How to get to the airport with a bicycle
17:15 How early to get to the airport with a bike
17:30 Getting a bike around the airport
17:45 Where to check in and pick up bike at an airport
18:12 Where I put my bike back together
18:48 Options if you're feeling anxious
**Disclaimer: In this video I share my personal experiences. Every situation is unique and it is crucial to do your own individual, extensive research.
🎒 FULL GEAR LIST: patreon.com/posts/my-full-gear-148635852
🙏 Support the channel on PATREON: patreon.com/sheelaghdaly
🚵♀️ Get my Planning Your First Big Bike Tour Workshop: sheelaghdaly.gumroad.com/l/planning-your-first-big-bike-tour
→ If you'd like to support the channel but don't want to commit to Patreon, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/sheelaghdaly or donate directly via Paypal paypal.com/paypalme/sheelaghdaly — thank you for your support!
→ More regular updates on Instagram: instagram.com/sheelagh.daly
→ Music by Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/ea3mzh
CHAPTERS
0:00 Flying with a Bicycle Intro
0:45 PART 1: How to book a flight with a bicycle
1:05 Mistakes to avoid with connecting flights
4:10 Why I avoid budget airlines
5:03 The cost to fly with a bicycle
5:37 Airline rules for flying with a bike
6:28 The importance of booking confirmation
7:00 PART 2: Boxing a bike for flight
7:04 Finding a box for your bike
8:45 Removing bicycle accessories
10:03 Protecting the rear derailleur
10:19 Deflating tires & what I do for tubeless tires
10:43 Removing front wheel
10:55 Parts I am most careful to protect
11:38 Removing the handlebars
12:42 Important step before removing saddle
12:49 Packing a bike into a box
14:02 Can you put other items in the bike box?
15:39 Securing everything in place
16:27 Sealing it up and final steps
16:54 PART 3: Boarding
16:57 How to get to the airport with a bicycle
17:15 How early to get to the airport with a bike
17:30 Getting a bike around the airport
17:45 Where to check in and pick up bike at an airport
18:12 Where I put my bike back together
18:48 Options if you're feeling anxious
