MultiSports ENC-200 Endurocycle Exercise Bike Black

The Multisports ENC-200 Endurocycle features heat-treated metal components for extended life, a telescoping stem for easy adjustablity and bottle holder. Because of its light construction and simple design, the Multisports ENC-200 Endurocycle is perfect for beginners who want to enjoy the excitement of cycling in the privacy of their own home. The brake-block resistance with an emergency push brake lever and a chain drive system make it easy to increase the tension during your ride. The flywheel weighs 42 pounds and always provides the right amount of resistance for your ride. Front mounted casters allow you to easily move your bike around the home or gym.

If your passion is your bike, Italy is the place to holiday and taking your own bike is even better. That poses a few challenges though! It is best to plan ahead and go through this check list of all the possible problems you may have before you get to the airport.

But before we go through the baggage check list you may first want to think about the decision to take your own bike. Italy can offer trails that will challenge the most sophisticated cyclist and others suitable for the Sunday afternoon cruise. Where do you fit in?

For easy thirty or forty kilometer daily runs through the rolling Tuscan hills or the coastal trails along the beautiful island of Elba Id probably suggest making rental arrangements with a quality bike shop in one of the larger Italian commercial centers.

On the other hand, if you are going to bike Italy as a personal cycling challenge then Id definitely suggest taking the extra risk and cost to package and ship your own bike. You already have a relationship with this bike. Saddle sores have been developed in the right places and you know the sweet spots on the gear shifter, both critical features if your intent is to climb mountains and push your personal limits.

These days though airlines are not always so accommodating and make numerous stipulations if you wish to ship a bike. Italy is serviced by a number of international airlines, each with their own requirements but it is pretty well assured that they will all make you sign a waiver to release them from any and all liability if your bike arrives damaged.

Heres a minimum set of requirements:

• A box or bag is usually required; some carriers even demand a hard shell case, so ask!
• Bicycle Handlebars must be turned parallel to the bike frame.
• Front wheel must be removed and taped to frame.
• Pedals must be removed.
• One Bicycle per person.
• Some airlines can refuse anything that is pressurized. Think bike tubes and gas filled shocks! Dont know the answer here but be aware of it as a possible issue.

Historically airlines counted a bicycle as one of the two pieces of luggage that you were allowed on international flights. Today they are not so lenient, and typically charge between fifty and one hundred dollars per flight. They expect you to notify them at the time of your ticket purchase, and check in earlier if you intend to fly with a bicycle.

As an alternative you may want to check out the amazing Ciclismo Classico self guided bike tours, Italy centered tour operators that offer quality, bike inclusive cycling tours of Italy, as an alternative to the hassle and risk associated with taking your own toy.

Luc Lacasse is an avid cyclist with 10 years of racing motocross and mountain biking under his belt. He is the author behind myWheelsAndMore.com a website designed to share his knowledge gained as a bicycle enthusiast and mechanical engineering student.

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