Good stuff, Chris. I'm a mediocre masters rider, but I'm ALWAYS going on about wondering, with what we know now, WHYYYYY don't pro/elite athletes start masking in the couple weeks before huge events?!? If you can greatly reduce your chances of getting sick and having to DNS a big stage race or Worlds or something, getting a few funny looks seems like a minimal tradeoff. (ETA: sure, this is travel-related. Don't get sick while traveling.)
Good stuff, Chris. I'm a mediocre masters rider, but I'm ALWAYS going on about wondering, with what we know now, WHYYYYY don't pro/elite athletes start masking in the couple weeks before huge events?!? If you can greatly reduce your chances of getting sick and having to DNS a big stage race or Worlds or something, getting a few funny looks seems like a minimal tradeoff. (ETA: sure, this is travel-related. Don't get sick while traveling.)
I always mask when traveling. Marginal (maximal) gains
You're one of the wise ones!
Good tips. Another is to open your bike case and check for damage immediately upon collecting it. This will help you when making a damage claim
Yes!
So funny about the Emporia mixup!
I have so much to learn about traveling/ flying with a bike. This article helps me try to organize myself.
I lack confidence in my bike packing skills; but slowly I am learning.