Due to the 1,000-mile linear nature of this journey, it’s really important that everyone’s logistics are as smooth, efficient, and straightforward as possible.
For bike transport to and from the event, we ask that all participants use a cardboard bike box. This is a widely used and trusted method, particularly for flying with bikes, and is commonly relied upon by long-distance cycle tourers, who often source a new box from a local bike shop at their end destination.
It’s also worth noting that all new bikes are delivered to shops in cardboard boxes, so they’re usually easy to find and often free of charge or available very cheaply online. Packing your bike into a cardboard box is generally simpler and requires less dismantling than many other box types.
As with any transport method, careful packing is important, but in this case all packaging materials will need to be disposable. Once you arrive at the hotel in Chile and rebuild your bike, the packaging will be responsibly disposed of, and your flattened box will be transported on to Buenos Aires. Fresh packaging materials will then be provided for you to repack your bike for the return journey.
This approach helps us minimise risks associated with third-party transport and potential border delays, allowing us to provide a more reliable and consistent service for everyone.
If you choose to bring your bike in a non-cardboard box, you’ll need to arrange onward transport of that box to Buenos Aires independently. Unfortunately, we’re only able to transport flattened cardboard boxes and we will refuse to move any other type of bike box as part of our inclusive event logistics. For this reason, please ensure you use a cardboard box to avoid any complications.
