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.