Carry a heavy load while cycling?
I’m going to be commuting around 30 miles one way on a bike – however, I will also be carrying a heavy rucksack – E.g. with books, laptop, water plus some bike accesories……I feel that this isn’t a good idea as I find it quite heavy through walking let alone cycling! Any tips of how I could still carry all this while still maintaining a comfortable ride at good speed ?
If you put a common bike carrier on then fit it with a pvc coated wire onion/potato rack. This stops stray handles,straps etc finding there way to the spokes. Your rucksack will drop straight in and you can hold it in place with an elastic strap or old belt.
Wrap some foam around your laptop
Bicycle Safety and Scooter Commuting CityEdAug08
