Turn your bike into a pannier pack pony

Backpacks seem to be the default way to carry stuff when cycling here in the UK, but it's a recipe for a sweaty back and sore shoulders if you're going any kind of distance. If you want to be more comfortable on your bike and keep your cargo dry, far better to fit a set of panniers.

There are panniers to suit every budget - some are even free. German designers Philipp Moherndl and Matthias Lechner claim their Packtasche panniers can safely carry 12 kg of shopping and can be used numerous times before being recycled. The cardboard panniers were designed to be offered by supermarkets to their cycling customers.

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Win a pair of panniers

These polyurethane-coated pannier bags are waterproof and have a capacity of 20-litres - enough for a sports kit or a bag of groceries. We've got a pair to give away. If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning these panniers, simply leave us a comment below and let us know what you'd carry in them.

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The ethical choice

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.