In theory, spring is when cyclists put away base layers, hats, gloves and extra lights. In practice, it’s best to keep winter gear closer at hand. And that goes for protecting your bicycle too.
Keeping a bicycle under cover protects it from wet weather and prying eyes, but with urban areas short on garages and sheds, for many it’s easier said than done. When a manufacturer of tents was challenged to address the problem, the result was Bike Parka – 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 Bike Parka offers a technical alternative to the basic tarpaulin. Manufactured from rip-stop, the lightweight material used to fabricate sails, parachutes and kites, the Bike Parka 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 less than £30. See bikeparka.com
Win a Bike Parka
We have a Bike Parka Urban in blue worth £40 to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave us a comment at the bottom of this page and let us know what type of bike you’d use it to cover.
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Gillian
This would be a great way to show my trusty stead how much I love it!
Christopher Beddis
Bike is Pinarello F8
🎶 Bring me sunshine bring me rain what a way to protect my chain 🎶.
Sam
Looks great, would this go over a XL bike?
Jane Churchill
This would be the perfect waterproof jacket for my son’s road bike – size large. Many thanks!
Carol W
Just the ticket for the last of the April showers (and beyond) 🙂
Robin Liebmann
XXL gazelle Dutch-style bike catered for? X
Jon Pennycook
XL would be good for camping trips (or anywhere where I need to leave my bike outside overnight)
Bryn Gwyndaf Jones
I’m moving to wet Wales where it’ll be needed.
Peter Chisnall
Excellent!
Sarah
I would use it to cover my teenage daughter’s bike as we are encouraging her to get more into cycling.
Alison Gibson
We would use it to cover Peggy, our tandem.Just looking at her through the caravan window and her existing cover is looking decidedly worn. Fingers crossed it’s time for an update
Peter
I live in Scotland….essential equipment…sadly! Haha
Richard
We’d use this to cover our everyday bike, a Dawes step through, which we leave outside ( we’re on the top floor).
Nick Harvey
My Dawes World Tour – 24 years old and still going strong! – would welcome the Bike Parka’s protection from the elements.
Dave
“Lovely stuff”. Not my words. The words of Shakin Stevens on my Specialized Sirrus
Mark B
It would stop pigeon poo too so perfect!!
PeteG
That would really keep my bike cosy and dry when parked up outside. Great!
Philip John Gregg
my bike would be so happy with one of those to protect it from the elements.
I’d love to win one.
Sima Gregg
Brilliant. It would keep my Dawes Galaxy plus super dry.
Colin
defo my mtb 😉
Chris Bromwich
Looks great, could even shelter underneath if a downpour is encountered during a gentle cycle ride 🙂
Graham Corfield
This looks great. I would use it to cover my Specialized Sequoia Adventure bike.
Mags
Wet weather/security cover for my female Volt e-bike would be a brilliant prize.
james
i would use it to cover my trusty Boardman
Baz
For my Paul Hewitt touring cycle, big size – only the best!
Stephen
My much loved Ribble Audax deserves some protection please?! 🌧
Alison Gibson
We would use it to cover Peggy, our tandem.Just looking at her through the caravan window and her existing cover is looking decidedly worn. Fingers crossed it’s time for an update
Kelly smith
Really like this, would love one to cover my road bike
John
This would be great for weekends away to cover my Claud Butler mountain bike
Tim Earl
Just my colour.
Clare
Perfect for my daughter when she’s off on her adventures.
Peter
Tough question. I’m going to say my road bike – a Specialized Secteur Sport. I’m lucky enough to leave my hybrid under cover when I cycle to work
Andy
I’d use this for my Orbea hybrid, my everyday form of transport.
Craig
1979 Ernie Clements racing bike
Iain Shanks
Would be nice to keep my Trek Hybrid dry so it’s ready for trips to the shops.
john
this would be very useful in keeping my Carrera Crossfire electric bike dry