Protect your bike from autumn showers (and prying eyes) with a Bike Parka

It might feel like summer only just slipped away, but before you know it, base layers, hats and gloves will become daily essentials. As you start to pull together your winter wardrobe, it’s worth sparing a thought for your bike.

That’s where the Bike Parka comes in. Originally designed by a tent maker who set themselves the challenge of creating the ultimate all-weather protection for bicycles, the result is part raincoat, part cloak of invisibility. It shields your bike not only from rain, sleet and frost, but from prying eyes – because let’s be honest, a covered bike looks a lot less tempting to thieves.

Unlike a basic tarp, the Bike Parka uses rip-stop fabric – the same material trusted for sails, parachutes and kites – so it’s both lightweight and durable. Add in fully sealed seams, an elasticated fit that hugs the bike, and a lock-through slot for extra security, and you’ve got protection that’s both practical and reassuring. When the sun does make an appearance, the whole thing stuffs neatly into a compact bag you can sling over your shoulder or stash in a pannier.

Win a Bike Parka

We’ve got a Bike Parka to give away. To enter, simply leave a comment below letting us know what type of bike you’d cover with it - we will pick a winner next week.
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Cycle Rescue is free with ETA bicycle insurance

If you suffer a breakdown (including punctures, or even a flat e-bike battery) while out cycling, our 24-hour Cycle Rescue team is on hand to arrange transport for you and your bicycle to a safe location. The service is included for free with ETA cycle insurance, along with:

• Theft, accidental damage & vandalism
• E-bike battery theft cover
• Cycle Rescue
• No devaluation of your bike over time
• £2m third party PLUS £20,000 personal accident cover
• Shed and garage storage
• Low standard excess of 5% (£50 minimum)

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The original. And still the best.

The ETA has provided specialist cycle insurance for over 30 years – longer than anyone else in the UK. Over the decades, we have earned a reputation for our friendly customer service and environmental ethics.

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