What a difference a week makes. 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.
‘Recognised 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 favourite 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
Win a bicycle bottle holder
We have a beer bottle carrier from Walnut Studio worth £34 to give away. Simply leave us a comment below and we’ll 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.
Darren C
If I was the lucky winner I wouldn’t use it to carry bottles, not only do I not drink but it looks quite bulky and will probably my knees while pedaling. Would be great though to carry a spare tube, lock or an umbrella as shown on their website, on my 1980’s commuting bike.
Alan
Only 6 pack I’ll ever carry.
Alan
This looks like it needs a horizontal top tube – luckily my old bike has one
Richard
A drop of Adnams should drop nicely in there
Inge
OMG, this is too good to be true! A thing of beauty and practicality!
Bryn Gwyndaf Jones
What a lovely idea!
Karl Wallendszus
This would have come in very handy earlier this week when I took some beer to a friend’s garden party. Next time!
Neil Dougan
Yes please
Raf
a fantastic idea for carrying bottles for a BBQ!
Pamela
Getting ready for a cycling party – yes please
Jane Collier
Ingenious idea. Beer might arrive slightly shaken but hey ho, easier than on your back or carrier bag on the handlebars- not advised!!
Doug M
This looks like a handy gadget and a good safety feature. I don’t carry glass items in a back pack when cycling, for fear of the risk of serious cuts if I had an accident. One of these carriers will enable me to shop for beer without using my car.
Peter Clark
Cheers! 🍻
Jim Woodlingfield
This would be great for an annual group ride I do that needs plenty of refreshments!
Gavin
I get the pubs I ride to, to fill my bidons with 50% beer and 50% water – i.e. small beer. Tastes far better than that gouting isotonic cak that is peddled to cyclist as some wonder food that they can’t ride without. The beer holder would come in handy for sure.
Sarah
What a beautiful thirst quenching piece of kit
Tracey
Cheers! For a holder for my beers 🍻
Craig S
This would be perfect for summer rides to friends BBQs!
Rohan Lewis
Interesting beer bottle carrier – would also carry a cycle lock, I think.
Whobiggs
Those tassels won’t last two minutes on the chain! 😊
Andy Brown
with this I could continue to show a lot of bottle on my rides…
Leah
Shaken not stirred 😂