Before getting my awesome new bike this past Christmas, I debated shipping my old Trek 800 out to the West Coast and giving it a tune-up. My sister adopted it at some point, and the last time I visited her, we dug it out of the garage and gave it a once over. After much discussion, we decided it would be too much hassle to pack it up in a cardboard box for traveling, so it’s still in her garage. We did call the airline to find out if I could fly the bike with me, and apparently they allow it for a few–at that time $80. Although I didn’t fly my bike on that occasion, I anticipate flying my new bike in the near future. I am just too attached to it to settle for a rental bike as I ride around and explore new places. Luckily, the International Bicycle Fund’s website has a very comprehensive list of airline regulations for flying with bikes. Another add for my wish list: a Thule Round Trip Bike Travel Case. It is way more stylish than a cardboard box, and it looks durable enough to withstand even my clumsiness.