A tough strike-proof ABS shell is supported by an aluminium frame to make this heavy weight bike box, which comes with padded internal walls and wheel bags to keep your spokes safe.

Four locks should keep your pride and joy safely stowed for the trip, and you can wheel this one via the handle, which will probably be an asset due to the 12.8kg weight. At this weight, you’ll be limited in how many extra accessories – gear, energy products and inner tubes, you can include within the box as most airlines have a limit.

Can you do a 100 mile cyclosportive? 

Included in the pack you’ll find bike fork spacers, to protect them against movement or damage on impact, and a tough foam chain ring guard.  At 870mm high, by 295mm wide, and should fit into most hatchbacks – plus, it’s available in back, blue, green or red, so there’s a good chance you can achieve that matching luggage look. It’s currently on sale for £189.99.