UHaul Trucks + Road Bikes: Experience?
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UHaul Trucks + Road Bikes: Experience?
Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone here has experience using a UHaul or other large-cabin truck to move a lot of bicycles... ?
The reason is that I'll be needing to move at least 50 or so road bikes from point A to point B, and I'd like to see what type of truck I should rent, and what methods should I use to secure the bicycles while in transit (including a long downhill portion).
Does anyone have experience in doing something like this? Any ideas of how to do it, pictures?
Thank you.
I'm wondering if anyone here has experience using a UHaul or other large-cabin truck to move a lot of bicycles... ?
The reason is that I'll be needing to move at least 50 or so road bikes from point A to point B, and I'd like to see what type of truck I should rent, and what methods should I use to secure the bicycles while in transit (including a long downhill portion).
Does anyone have experience in doing something like this? Any ideas of how to do it, pictures?
Thank you.
11-19-08, 07:50 PM
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LOTS of packing peanuts.
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The Triple Bypass hires a company to shuttle people back to the starting point of the ride, they use some kind of huge Ryder/Penske/Uhaul type vehicle. Maybe you could get some info from the club: Team Evergreen, Evergreen CO
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Have worked a number of events here in New York over the years where we have used both straight (U-Haul) trucks as well as tractor-trailers.
IMO, biggest damage risk is lateral sway. So first thing is to pack as tight as possible and bungee the outer bike or two to the side walls of the truck (assumes there are attach points for a bungee)
You should try to get a locking bar to go across the back of the load area laterally to block any shift to the back when the truck is accelerated.
Ideally, bikes themselves should have pedals removed (pedals are biggest damaging agents to the bike next door).
Assuming you have time, raid a bike shop to get old boxes. Cut these into single sheets and use as layering between bikes. Riders should be told to remove packs, lights and computers. Riders should be encouraged to also get some pipe insulation to cover frame/frok tubes. Just be careful here . . . as an organizer this can be a P.I.T.A. as some will so overwrap things that their bike is hard to roll or fit against other bikes.
Take your time loading. Don't let anyone rush you, and be sure each bike fits well against the one next to it. Get a couple of trusted helpers and keep everyone else off the truck and out of the way.
IMO, biggest damage risk is lateral sway. So first thing is to pack as tight as possible and bungee the outer bike or two to the side walls of the truck (assumes there are attach points for a bungee)
You should try to get a locking bar to go across the back of the load area laterally to block any shift to the back when the truck is accelerated.
Ideally, bikes themselves should have pedals removed (pedals are biggest damaging agents to the bike next door).
Assuming you have time, raid a bike shop to get old boxes. Cut these into single sheets and use as layering between bikes. Riders should be told to remove packs, lights and computers. Riders should be encouraged to also get some pipe insulation to cover frame/frok tubes. Just be careful here . . . as an organizer this can be a P.I.T.A. as some will so overwrap things that their bike is hard to roll or fit against other bikes.
Take your time loading. Don't let anyone rush you, and be sure each bike fits well against the one next to it. Get a couple of trusted helpers and keep everyone else off the truck and out of the way.
11-20-08, 02:45 AM
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https://www.midnightexpressride.org/ Metrolink has informed me that they may have difficulty accommodating the number of bikes (originally it was communicated that it would be okay). This is due to the station prior to the Acton/Vincent Grade station which is not long enough to accommodate more cars. Lame.
Have worked a number of events here in New York over the years where we have used both straight (U-Haul) trucks as well as tractor-trailers.
IMO, biggest damage risk is lateral sway. So first thing is to pack as tight as possible and bungee the outer bike or two to the side walls of the truck (assumes there are attach points for a bungee)
You should try to get a locking bar to go across the back of the load area laterally to block any shift to the back when the truck is accelerated.
Ideally, bikes themselves should have pedals removed (pedals are biggest damaging agents to the bike next door).
Assuming you have time, raid a bike shop to get old boxes. Cut these into single sheets and use as layering between bikes. Riders should be told to remove packs, lights and computers. Riders should be encouraged to also get some pipe insulation to cover frame/frok tubes. Just be careful here . . . as an organizer this can be a P.I.T.A. as some will so overwrap things that their bike is hard to roll or fit against other bikes.
Take your time loading. Don't let anyone rush you, and be sure each bike fits well against the one next to it. Get a couple of trusted helpers and keep everyone else off the truck and out of the way.
IMO, biggest damage risk is lateral sway. So first thing is to pack as tight as possible and bungee the outer bike or two to the side walls of the truck (assumes there are attach points for a bungee)
You should try to get a locking bar to go across the back of the load area laterally to block any shift to the back when the truck is accelerated.
Ideally, bikes themselves should have pedals removed (pedals are biggest damaging agents to the bike next door).
Assuming you have time, raid a bike shop to get old boxes. Cut these into single sheets and use as layering between bikes. Riders should be told to remove packs, lights and computers. Riders should be encouraged to also get some pipe insulation to cover frame/frok tubes. Just be careful here . . . as an organizer this can be a P.I.T.A. as some will so overwrap things that their bike is hard to roll or fit against other bikes.
Take your time loading. Don't let anyone rush you, and be sure each bike fits well against the one next to it. Get a couple of trusted helpers and keep everyone else off the truck and out of the way.
