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IM Austria 2012 Bike Shipping

  • 09-12-2011 06:57PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know of prices/contacts to ship bike over and back to Klagenfurt? I remember we did it before in 2007 but can't remember with who or how to organize it. Anybody know? I see a few on here are racing, anyone keen on shipping to get a discount or anyone organized this already?

    Thanks


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭hf4z6sqo7vjngi


    Anyone know of prices/contacts to ship bike over and back to Klagenfurt? I remember we did it before in 2007 but can't remember with who or how to organize it. Anybody know? I see a few on here are racing, anyone keen on shipping to get a discount or anyone organized this already?

    Thanks

    Why not fly with a hard bike box? Probably around €100 return or therabouts and I would imagine cheaper than sending it across with a shipping company.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Why not fly with a hard bike box? Probably around €100 return or therabouts and I would imagine cheaper than sending it across with a shipping company.

    Aer Lingus only take a max of 6 bikes per flight, for some reason...


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Already booked to fly the bike over. Had to go via stansted. Thought flying would be the simplest way. The only crowd I know that ship vehicles for holiday purposes work with motorbikes, but thats what they do, transport to your destination while you fly. I'd have to look up the name for you, but a bit pricey for a pushbike. :) Sorry I can't help you more than that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    If it wasn't too expensive it'd be a handy way to do it as travelling through Vienna so bit of a trek with the box, thanks for the input, thought there was a company that does it so thought someone would know


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    I looked into shipping a bike a few years back and the price was prohibitive. Some clubs, Limerick I think, organise a man with a van who drives over with a load of them.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 anfearruaaris


    Hi lads and ladies,
    Details are been finalised on a new bike transport service from Ireland to European triathlon locations for the coming racing season. Full details to be announced shortly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Hi lads and ladies,
    Details are been finalised on a new bike transport service from Ireland to European triathlon locations for the coming racing season. Full details to be announced shortly.

    At this stage gav is the exception in not having organised bike transport to his race I would think. For 2012 events I would imagine most would have it nailed down by now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    tunney wrote: »
    At this stage gav is the exception in not having organised bike transport to his race I would think. For 2012 events I would imagine most would have it nailed down by now.

    I wouldn't agree with that. Theres still loads of room left on the flights for bikes, just thinking of transport since lots are going and it could be less hassle than lugging it around.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭duffyshuffle


    Hi lads and ladies,
    Details are been finalised on a new bike transport service from Ireland to European triathlon locations for the coming racing season. Full details to be announced shortly.

    What ballpark pricing would it be? Group discounts?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 anfearruaaris


    Hi, Full information and details will be announced shortly - Thanks for the interest. Cheers, Pearse.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 442 ✭✭trihead


    far as know aerlingus increased their limit to 10 bikes per flight this year instead of six. They have taken loads more in the past but for an A race like ironman it is bit too risky to not have a spot booked/secured.

    DHl were used in 2007 for the huge gang that did im austria that year - it was handy alright!

    trihead:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭kala85


    Is it possible to rent a bike over there??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭kingQuez


    Hey kala85, I assume you're not planning on doing the race if you're thinking of renting a bike (you'd really want to have your own bike that you've done all your training on), but if you're looking for something to go for a shorter ride or support on the day of the race you can rent bikes (not fancy, and not really road bikes) from the tourist info centre down by the zoo where you park when walking to the IM expo. Cost a couple of quid a day lastyear IIRC.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭sherdo2010


    Anyone know of prices/contacts to ship bike over and back to Klagenfurt? I remember we did it before in 2007 but can't remember with who or how to organize it. Anybody know? I see a few on here are racing, anyone keen on shipping to get a discount or anyone organized this already?


    Send us your bike to Klagenfurt and let us do the rest! You will get your bike completed and set up – ready for the big day! We will store your bike case in our deposit and you don’t have to care about anything anymore!
    Price package I:
    Package adoption and
    Service (Bike setting up, bike check incl. small bike service, gear adjustment)
    exklusive shipping costs
    € 149,-
    Price package II:

    Package adoption and
    Service (Bike setting up, bike check incl. small bike service, gear adjustment)
    Acceptance of bike after race
    Deconstruct of bike
    Packaging
    Shipping
    exclusive shipping costs <LI sizcache="2" sizset="56">€ 199,-
    Please note: when sending us the bike from overseas check the customs duties first!

    More information and registration for the service: klagenfurt@mountainbiker.at

    Seems a lot as you still got get the box! mabye the best option would be to see there is an Irish company who will ship the bikes over as mentioned above! On the subject if you have your bike booked on a plane, your bike is gaurenteed to be on is that right?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    sherdo2010 wrote: »
    Anyone know of prices/contacts to ship bike over and back to Klagenfurt? I remember we did it before in 2007 but can't remember with who or how to organize it. Anybody know? I see a few on here are racing, anyone keen on shipping to get a discount or anyone organized this already?


    Send us your bike to Klagenfurt and let us do the rest! You will get your bike completed and set up – ready for the big day! We will store your bike case in our deposit and you don’t have to care about anything anymore!
    Price package I:
    Package adoption and
    Service (Bike setting up, bike check incl. small bike service, gear adjustment)
    exklusive shipping costs
    € 149,-
    Price package II:

    Package adoption and
    Service (Bike setting up, bike check incl. small bike service, gear adjustment)
    Acceptance of bike after race
    Deconstruct of bike
    Packaging
    Shipping
    exclusive shipping costs <LI sizcache="2" sizset="56">€ 199,-
    Please note: when sending us the bike from overseas check the customs duties first!

    More information and registration for the service: klagenfurt@mountainbiker.at

    Seems a lot as you still got get the box! mabye the best option would be to see there is an Irish company who will ship the bikes over as mentioned above! On the subject if you have your bike booked on a plane, your bike is gaurenteed to be on is that right?

    That doesn't include the actual shipping................. I looked into that before.

    As for your bike being guaranteed? No - not with Aer Lingus. Hence I avoid them like the plague they are.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I will never use aer lingus again when bringing a bike. Used them once and it was not good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Just to balance the Aer Lingus bashing - I've used them 3 times (6 flight legs), each with a bike bag, rather than hard box (not clever, I know...), but no problems at all....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭sailing


    Aer Lingus will carry up to 10 bikes on their flights, more if there is space available which is rarely an issue. There are a number of exceptions which are located on their website. These exceptions are a guideline only and it's not to say they won't carry ten or more on a flight, it just depends on space available as they have contracts with various companies to carry cargo on certain routes. I have never seen an issue with carrying bikes in the past. To book your bike you contact the airline reservations beforehand and pay a 40 euros fee each way when you arrive at the airport. The information is on their website. I have used them in the past and so far have never had a problem.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I had to book my flight with no guarantee they could take the bike, I had to phone them after the booking to put the bike on. (they stipulated 6 per flight) They broke my box and charged me excess baggage even though the sales rep assured me repeatedly that would not happen. (Their limit is 15kg and I did try to preempt the problem by prepaying extra, but couldnt. I wasn't told you can bundle your luggage allowance into the bike allowance, I now know you can, if you push it). This was this year.

    Maybe my experience was an exception, I dont know. Ive flown ny box twice since with another airline, no hassles.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    sailing wrote: »
    Aer Lingus will carry up to 10 bikes on their flights, more if there is space available which is rarely an issue. There are a number of exceptions which are located on their website. These exceptions are a guideline only and it's not to say they won't carry ten or more on a flight, it just depends on space available as they have contracts with various companies to carry cargo on certain routes. I have never seen an issue with carrying bikes in the past. To book your bike you contact the airline reservations beforehand and pay a 40 euros fee each way when you arrive at the airport. The information is on their website. I have used them in the past and so far have never had a problem.



    I have seen issues, many. They are incompetent, ineffective and the embodiment of Irish semi state mentality. It says alot when ryanair are more pleasant to fly with.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,445 ✭✭✭mloc123


    When it comes to flying with a bike, Ryanair all the way.
    You can book book it online with your flight and a 30kg weight limit.

    Aer Lingus is a mess, phone up customer care... check they have space on the flight, go online and book the flights, phone back and then book the bike on separately :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭hf4z6sqo7vjngi


    Yeah i travelled Ryanair with the bike earlier this year and actually had most of my gear packed in with the bike given the weight allowance they give you.

    I think i will have to upgrade from a soft to hard bike box next year especially now with the carbon frame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭sailing


    I have seen issues, many. They are incompetent, ineffective and the embodiment of Irish semi state mentality. It says alot when ryanair are more pleasant to fly with.

    What issues did you have Tunney? Was it in relation to a bike or is it just a rant in general? Did you take the issues up with them?
    When it comes to flying with a bike, Ryanair all the way.
    You can book book it online with your flight and a 30kg weight limit.

    That seems a generous allowance and worth booking if travelling with a bike


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    sailing wrote: »
    What issues did you have Tunney? Was it in relation to a bike or is it just a rant in general? Did you take the issues up with them?

    Bikes. Their inability to commit to a bike being booked on. Their inability to give a consistent answer to how many bikes are able to be booked on. The fact that despite bikes being booked and paid for on they still operate a first come first served approach for getting bikes on planes.

    I complained yes but the joys of the free market mean that the ultimate take up of issues is not flying with them again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    mloc123 wrote: »
    When it comes to flying with a bike, Ryanair all the way.
    You can book book it online with your flight and a 30kg weight limit.

    Aer Lingus is a mess, phone up customer care... check they have space on the flight, go online and book the flights, phone back and then book the bike on separately :confused:

    bikes can weigh up to 30kg before they are refused on the plane. However the weight from 20-30kg, ie 10kg, will be charged as excess is my understanding.

    Lufthansa on the other hand €70 each way (but no luggage charge so works out the same) have a 34kg limit, yes 34kg.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭sailing


    Bikes. Their inability to commit to a bike being booked on. Their inability to give a consistent answer to how many bikes are able to be booked on. The fact that despite bikes being booked and paid for on they still operate a first come first served approach for getting bikes on planes.

    I complained yes but the joys of the free market mean that the ultimate take up of issues is not flying with them again.

    I'll take this issue up with Aer Lingus and see if I can get them to commit to an improvement in the website and the service. My understanding is there is very rarely a space issue so I can't see any reason why it can't be improved. I'll post back if I get an answer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    sailing wrote: »
    I'll take this issue up with Aer Lingus and see if I can get them to commit to an improvement in the website and the service. My understanding is there is very rarely a space issue so I can't see any reason why it can't be improved. I'll post back if I get an answer.

    If you can talk to them and get someone who can do anything.

    A company wide, coherent, consistent policy is whats needed with everyone educated.

    Ringing one day to be told "don't know", and other days "no limit on bikes", "6", "10" etc etc is not one.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    sailing wrote: »
    I'll take this issue up with Aer Lingus and see if I can get them to commit to an improvement in the website and the service. My understanding is there is very rarely a space issue so I can't see any reason why it can't be improved. I'll post back if I get an answer.
    You have connections to them? (Did get that impression in your earlier post)


    On a more on topic note, this

    Price package I:
    Package adoption and
    Service (Bike setting up, bike check incl. small bike service, gear adjustment)
    exklusive shipping costs
    € 149,-


    seems a very expensive service. No shipping included? Am I right that all they do is unpack and assemble your bike? I never even rode a bike or held a spanner till two years ago, and I can break a bike down, pack it, and build it back up again. Im sure I wont enjoy doing it after an IM, but Ill pass on paying someone 200 quid to do it for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭sailing


    You have connections to them?

    Yes I know someone from the club who might be able to do something about it. I can only try, not promising anything.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    sailing wrote: »
    Yes I know someone from the club who might be able to do something about it. I can only try, not promising anything.

    Also a bike and box CANNOT weight less than 15kg.


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