It’s cold out there – wrap up your bicycle at night

bike parka winter jacket

Keeping a bicycle under cover protects it from winter weather and prying eyes, but with urban areas short on garages and sheds, for many it is easier said than done. When a manufacturer of tents was challenged to address the problem, the result was BikeParka – a high-quality, fitted water-proof cover for bicycles.

In the way that today’s all-weather cyclists have forgone the traditional cagoule in favour of waterproof, yet breathable jackets, so BikeParka offers a technical alternative to the basic tarpaulin. Manufactured from rip-stop, the lightweight material used to fabricate sails, parachutes and kites, the BikeParka features sealed seams, an elasticated fit and a slot through which to pass a lock.

Most bike sizes are catered for by a range of sizes – including kids’ bicycles – and prices start at around £30 and if you use the discount code SNUG18 this week there’s a 20% discount. See bikeparka.com

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Win a BikeParka

We have a BikeParka Urban worth £40 to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave us a comment at the bottom of this page letting us know which bike of yours you’d use the cover for and we’ll pick a name next week.

Excellent protection whatever the weather

ETA cycle insurance offers a sympathetic policy on storage. For example, as long as a shed door is locked the bicycles stored within do not require any further security. In addition, the policy covers stolen quick-release components and for added peace of mind, claims are handled in-house. Furthermore, bikes are never devalued, no matter their age. Hardly surprising that The Good Shopping Guide voted us to be an ethical company.

ETA cycle insurance

 

Comments

  1. Al Robertson

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    Hello ETA,

    I’d use the BikeParka to cover my unglamourous do everything workhorse bike which lives outside in all weathers. It takes me to shops, work, and has attachments for a trailer and tag along for the kids.

    Keep up the great work on social media!

    Al

  2. Richard

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    This would cover my child-hauling Dawes Kalahari and keep both mine and the childseat dry – luxury!

  3. Ema

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    I would cover my 6 years old Specialized vita! that I love 🙂

  4. David Warnock

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    Just the ticket for my touring bike. I’m snug in my tent while my bike huddles under a tree. I’ll no longer have to carry a tree!

  5. Roland Seregi

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    I would use it on my daily commuter which is kept on my balcony for overnight 🙂

  6. John thys

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    I’d use it on my city bike to keep it as snug as bug in a rug

  7. Polly Burton

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    A COMMENT

  8. AUSTIN HEATH

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    I have had my racing Bianchi for some 20 years now and although I am 73 I still go to races with the bike on the back of the car. This cover would be ideal.

  9. Jon Vamplew

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    Bike – dryer – warmer – no ice – no snow – it’s a Parkawrap!

  10. Joyce Edmond-Smith

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    I would use it on my wonderful Raleigh Motus Electric bike which has kept me cycling at nearly 80 , but for which I have no decent covered storage and steep steps up to my house

  11. Jamie J

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    I think my rusting Saracen Urban Myth would appreciate such intense care…

  12. David

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    I have been using a bike cover for a while since the building next door was being demolished and they made so much dust. They are building a new one and make loads of mess plus gives a bit of extra protection not showing thieves what’s underneath. I want a Bike Parka!!

  13. Jill Magee

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    I would use it for my wonderful Liv mountain bike that has given me years of great, fun cycling all over the country.

  14. Iain

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    Pre-fab concrete garage (the ‘corrosion accelerator’) soon to be demolished. Need bike tent to provide temporary shelter for my cherished, 26 year-old Dawes Mean Street hybrid until new bike palace built. Would be handy to have a spare one too if I ever find myself homeless.

  15. Katherine Oliver

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    We share our family house with students who are willing to live without a car in beautiful but polluted Bristol. When they bring a bike instead and park it on our railings, I would offer them use of the Bike Parka.

  16. PG

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    Great idea

  17. TD

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    This might help ease my bike up the hill and over the Severn Bridge first thing in the morning!

  18. Peter Clark

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    My ten year old Specialized hybrid. I’d never take the good bikes out in the cold!

  19. Rod Hewson

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    Great weekly news.
    I’d use the Bike Parka to cover for my BSA Weekender which is in pretty good condition for its age and I would like to keep it like that for as long as possible.

  20. David

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    My 75 year old neighbour stores her Russian made folding bike under a lean-to behind my garden shed (the shed is already full with seven bikes) – one of these would help keep it in even better shape.

  21. Steven

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    My bike would be happier and drier under this and I’d be very pleased to be able to preserve it better

  22. Roger Birchall

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    Would really help in keeping the wife’s commute bike from freezing over! Thanks

  23. James

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    Looks an excellent idea to keep bike dry would love one

  24. Oliver

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    I’d use it to protect the trusty Dawes galaxy which has studded tyres at the moment!

  25. Graham Corfield

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    I’d use it to cover my cyclocross bike which ive converted to a tourer. It will be just the job for it when we are out on the tours!!

  26. Judy

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    I’d offer it to my daughter who lives and bikes in London to and from work and has to lock her bike up outside each night!

  27. Sue

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    Wish I had thought of it!

  28. Mike Croker

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    Would cover up Roland (the Road Rat) freeing up a bit more space in my man cave (AKA garage).

  29. Paul Gardner

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    Hi.
    I’d love to win one these Bike Parkas.
    I’m a support worker and often have to leave my bike locked up outside for long periods of time.
    This would be a useful bit of kit.

  30. David Hunt

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    I’d cover up the beach cruiser bike to save wiping the seat dry for me and my son every time

  31. Steve Ashfield

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    Being from the future I’d use it to cover my peddle powered Trek Tesla Hoverbike 9.1 2080 as the internal heating system is broken.

  32. Sal Tuplin

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    Fab prize guys… my Claude Butler Urban would love to wrapped up and cozy in this Bike Parka 🙂

  33. Esme Zarins

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    I’d use it to cover my bike when I cycle to the allottment.

  34. Peter Chisnall

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    Cool

  35. Matt blackmore

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    ETA always keeps your bike covered!!!

  36. Colin

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    This would make a great addition to my N+1 inspired bike collection. Thanks ETA!

  37. stephen

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    Very nice and well priced as well.

  38. Gillian Watling

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    My pride and joy currently resides in my hallway, so this allow me to move it outside and gratify my family by eliminating shin injuries!

  39. Greg

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    Nice kit for my bikes when out.

  40. Mark D.

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    This would be perfect for whichever of my daily commuting bikes I’m using, it’s my Ribble Audax at the moment in this rubbish weather.

  41. Craig

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    My Felt Z85 road bike would just love one of these PLEASE? 🙂

    Craig

  42. Steve Davies

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    Please may I win this for my trusty Marin hybrid, so it doesn’t become a rusty Marin hybrid?

  43. Elspeth

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    Lovely Parka for my old Raleigh racer. Shame there’s no fur around the hood though 🙂

  44. christine

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    Nice idea, cheaper than a new shed. My old steel Trek daily commuting bike would just love it.

    Thanks to ETA.

  45. Christopher

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    Great to protect my bike

  46. greg

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    I’d use it on my touring bike

  47. Frank Lee

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    I don’t need one as I keep my bike indoors at night – but I have to leave it out when commuting…then it might help deter thieves – but of course no substitute for a D-lock!

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