fietsbob

You Left handed or British or in Japan?

Gresp15C

Take up jousting instead.

spinnaker

Or "I have severed a limb while riding my bicycle with a sword. How do I reattach"?

tyrion

If it's a really huge sword you can get a surfboard rack like this:

Daniel4

If you carry it sidways, you'll get the 3ft clearance from the motorists if they really want to risk passing you.

CliffordK

Are we talking about Hercules?

I could imagine the sword taking little divots out of the front tire every time one turned.

tyrion

Always ride with the sword hilt forward. Unless you're in battle.

CliffordK

And for the bat'leth?

tyrion

Don't be silly. Klingons don't ride bikes.

DomaneS5

Best thread title ever.

CliffordK

I don't remember any stories of bikes parked around the Round Table.

spinnaker

My weapon of choice is the light saber, so I simply tuck it into my jersey pocket.

canklecat

Move to Texas. We're an open carry sword state now.

DougRNS

torero310

Just a thought because I don't know much about what the sword looks like (even with your description one can still wonder...) but what about just changing what you wear that will avoid the sword/sheath being covered in sweat? Like for example what if you wore some wicking material underneath or like a light rain jacket that is waterproof over your clothes to protect the sword?

Doctor Morbius

I know. Seems like sword threads are #2 after chain lube threads. Crazy.

wipekitty

I've had luck carrying odd/awkward things by strapping them onto messenger bags. Something like a sword would probably get strapped under the flap, whereas wider objects would get strapped on the outside of the bag. In addition to the straps on the actual bag, other items such as string and old ribbons can be helpful.

Things I have carried using this method: mops and brooms, bicycle wheels and wire bead tires, boxes of papers and junk from work, 12-roll package of papertowels, pillows and blankets from Target. Mops and brooms are probably the most like a sword.

Now if you want to actually use the sword whilst riding, this method may not prove successful.

_ForceD_

Wouldn't a light saber be easier/safer? Just take the D batteries out.



Dan

Fett2oo5

The same way you would carry a sword while riding a horse.

Fastfingaz

I'd also like to say thanks to all who responded,, it gave me some excellent ideas as to how I can transport my javelin on my road bike,,,,,,

texaspandj

Use a fender bass guitar gig bag which you wear like a back pack. It's less conspicuous.
"That's how I carry my shot gun on 50 mile rides and longer".

Ballenxj

Now "there's" an idea.

DrIsotope

Your horse has pedals? Weird.

Stadjer

Probably the 'hockey clamp' is the easiest solution.


You just put it on the front fork and make sure the hockey stick/sword is about parallel to the headtube. It's usually used on upright bikes without rim brakes, but if the sword isn't too long that should work, you can use the curve of the fork to angle it for the curve of the sword. There's a bit felt patch on the inside to prevent scratching, but is has a firm spring so the sheath has to be quite strong or you'll have to improvise something that fits in the clamp and will hold the sheath.

Littleaurora

Thanks for all the ideas. I'm a little worried about it but I guess trial is the only way forward
I have a snow board bag that I usually carry them in when walking. Need to find a way of strapping it to the vfr. Then move on to trying to carry my 2m staive