I have traveled many times with my bike using a BikePro Race case:

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/productdisplay2_v2.cfm?PRRFNBR=12\
214&CGRFNBR=3&CRPCGNBR=3&CI=1,156,3&TextMode=0

Apart from a couple of nicks in the frame, I got using it the first
time (my poor packing job) this has worked flawlessly for me. Expect
the airlines to soak you for an extra $75-$100 when flying with a bike.

Did the NYC tri twice. The second time it was transmuted to a
duathalon at the last minute because of bacteria count in the Hudson
(it had rained a lot in the weeks prior to the race). While this was
quite a suprise, I took it in stride (pun intended). I thought the
race was great and am planning to do it again this year. The big thing
is reconsiling yourself to swimming in the Hudson. The one time that I
did this conditions were not bad.

Good luck with your ambitious season!
-> Irwin



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