Bike carriers: how to transport your bicycle, behind or on top of your car?

On family vacations and weekend outdoors trips, many people now travel with their bikes either on top or the back of their cars.  Biking on a family vacation is a wonderful pastime and a fun activity for both parents and children.

There are several aspects involved in choosing the right type of bike-rack for carrying your bicycle:
•    Roof rack
Pros:
• Does not prohibit access to the boot of the car
• Increased wind resistance elevates carbon consumption.
• Attractive price: £ 20 on average
Cons
• Difficult to reach – especially if the bicycle is particularly heavy

•    Clip on bike carrier
Pros:
• Fast  clip system to avoid the hassle of strapping the bike to the car with each use
• Reduced wind factor
• Average price: £100
Cons
• Best if Boot of the car is inaccessible

•    Mounted bike carrier
Pros
• Best if Boot of car is still accessible
• Price:  £ 206 on average
• Accessories: £ 20 for a tow ball, and £ 20 for a registration number plate to
attach to the carrier.
Cons
• Makes driving and parking more difficult

There are various bicycle carrier systems available to transport your bicycle on your vehicle – the right one depends mostly on your budget, type of car and your carrying preference.