Bike Parka: Sleeping bags for bicycles

Don't shoot the messenger, but it won't be long until we're all reaching for base layers, hats and gloves. And once you've dug out the beginnings of your own winter wardrobe, how about some protection from the autumnal weather for your bike?

When a tent maker set themselves the challenge of protecting a bicycle from rain, as well as prying eyes, the result was the Bike Parka – a snug, waterproof cover that packs into a small bag when not needed. Think of it like a sleeping bag for your bicycle.

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Just as traditional cagoules have been replaced by waterproof yet breathable jackets, Bike Parka offers a technical alternative to a basic tarp.

Manufactured from rip-stop, the lightweight material used for sails, parachutes and kites, the Bike Parka boasts sealed seams, an elasticated fit and a handy slot through which to pass a lock.

Win a Bike Parka

We have a Bike Parka to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page and let us know what type of bike you'd use it to cover. And don't forget there are only a few weeks left to enter our draw to win an e-bike.

Protect your bike whatever the weather

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover  and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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