If you’re planning a riding holiday this year, you may be considering the best method of transportation for your pride and joy.

Travelling by air with your bike can be nerve racking, but with careful packing and a quality bag or box, it doesn’t need to be.

How to: Pack a Bike Bag

When picking your bike box or bag, you’ll likely want to consider the level of protection, cost, and weight – strong cases will often be more expensive, and heavier, light bags will be easier to carry, cheaper, but they’ll likely offer a little less protection for your bike.

Flick through the next 5 pages for some of the best bags and boxes available…