I commute to London weekly from Bristol and take my road bike with me, I started off with a fold up bike which I didnt get on with , which I sold and started to experiment with taking my trusty hack on the coach . N.E stipulate that a bike needs to be in a bag, but as I get off the coach and ride to my destination, I need a bag that will fold up and fit in a pannier, a lot of these bike bags Ive seen available dont really do this.
After thinking about it ,I went to B and Q and found a sand sack for £5 ish :
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/building-m ... te-9707864It fits the bike fine, since I have been commuting on the route for three months, none of the drivers have batted an eyelid.
The only problem is that the bag dosnt fold particularly small so I have to carry it about with me, but having the bike with me all the time is great, and very cost effective in London .
I am now on the search for a smaller bag option, and I know it sounds a bit crazy, but I reckon and old duvet cover might just do it, as the bag dosnt need to be strong , its more about containment.....if anyone can point me in the way of large sacks that fold up, then please do.
Happy New Year! D