Bicycles, BBQs and bottles

With BBQ season well and truly upon us, why not ride to the party with a bicycle beer bottle holder?

Hanging a heavy carrier bag from your handlebars while riding a bike can be a recipe for disaster and the answer, it seems, is a mallet holder. Geoffrey Franklin started Walnut Studio because he was unable to find the leather accessories he needed for his bikes. The range of products he now makes by hand to order includes a leather holder to secure bike polo mallets to the bike’s top tube – it just so happens the design doubles up very nicely as a way of carrying a pack of beer bottles.

‘Recognized as one of the Ten Best Bike-related Designs by Architizer and a consistent best-seller, the 6-Pack Frame Cinch attaches any object to your bicycle, but most importantly, it brings a 6-pack of your favorite beverage along for the ride.

The sturdy leather design straps the object securely between your knees while leaving a stylish impression as you roll by. Bike Polo mallets, kayak paddles, fishing rods; thanks to the versatility and strength of our high quality leather, anything is possible.’

Win a bicycle beer bottle carrier

beer carrier

We have a beer bottle carrier from Walnut Studio worth £28 to give away.

Simply wish us ‘cheers’ in the comments section below and we will pick a name next week.

 

Bicycles, alcohol and the law

In law, a bicycle is defined as a carriage for use on the highway, but cyclists are not in charge of ‘mechanically propelled‘ vehicles so, in law, do not have to adhere to exactly the same rules as motorists, including ‘drink drive’ rules. While it’s probably true that the proverbial swift half will not lead to a massive impairment in your ability to ride, Section 30 Road Traffic Act 1988 says: ‘It is an offence for a person to ride a cycle on a road or other public place when unfit to ride through drink or drugs.’

That is to say, if under the influence of a drink or a drug to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the cycle. If you ride drunk you risk endangering yourself and possibly others and can be fined by up to £2,500.

For this and other useful legal advice, see our guide to cycling and the law 

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.

 

Comments

  1. Gary Moon

    Reply

    Cheers, prost, salute & skol.

  2. Yousaf Mirza

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    Bottoms up!

  3. Huw Thomas

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    Iechyd Dâ !

  4. Sally Floyer

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    Slainte mhath! No heeltaps.

  5. Peter Clark

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    Cheers 🍻

  6. Greg

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    Beer on a bike is just right
    So don’t as you make sure it’s light

  7. Rob

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    I like it! The bike in the picture looks good too.

  8. john Davidson

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    Cheers!

  9. Gavin

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    Cin cin 🙂

  10. whobiggs

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    You gotta laugh at the state those tassels are going to be in after just a few minutes 🙂

  11. Johnny Faro

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    Nothing too lively in there or will be a head and a half once opened. I’d love one though please ETA

  12. Jamie J

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    Looking forwards to getting my hands on a six pack…

  13. adrian PRICE

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    CHEERS

  14. Richard Scrase

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    Beer, wine or whisky – or even a puncture kit

  15. stevo

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    Perfect for family outings! Thanks ETA.

  16. MARK

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    I’d never thought my bow legs were my best feature, but they are PERFECT for riding with one of these!! 🙂

  17. Simon Wood

    Reply

    Cheers, slainte

  18. Carolyne Holland

    Reply

    Cheers

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