Pedal into festivity: A guide to bike wrapping this Christmas
Wrapping up bikes in gift wrap can be tricky. The reality is that wrapping up a bike for Christmas is so difficult and so fiddly that the end result is often totally different from initial expectations. Wrapping paper is prone to tearing around awkward angles and there are not nearly enough hands on the human body to be able to get the job done without a single thing going wrong!
“Wrapping a bicycle can be challenging, however no matter how you decide to wrap-up your bike for Christmas, we’re sure that whoever it’s for will love it” says James Whitten, the Marketing Manager at cycleGuard.
With so many ways to wrap a bike, leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard put together step-by-step guide on how to wrap a bike. cycleGuard also shares a range of creative ways to simplify the wrapping process.
The process
The process of wrapping a bike requires a lot of gift wrap and sticky tape:
1) Cut out enough wrapping paper to wrap up the wheels first.
2) Then wrap up the frame of the bike.
3) Following that, wrap up the seat post and the stem.
4) Take a much-needed break.
5) The finish line is near. Now, wrap up the handlebars.
6) Next, tackle the seat.
7) And finally, wrap up the pedals.
Creative ideas
Of course, there is always a short-cut, and sometimes, it may be the best route to take. There are some truly fantastic ideas shared by parents and individuals who have purchased new bikes for their loved ones. Here are some of our favourites:
A gift bag
Oversized gift bags are a much easier bike wrapping alternative but will keep the present looking great. There are many options available online, and jumbo bike sacks are relatively inexpensive.
A bike hunt
For those who are feeling creative, setting up a bike hunt can be a great idea. Hiding a sneaky clue as to where the bike is hidden could be an exciting approach. One option is to wrap up a bike helmet (which is somewhat simpler than wrapping up a bike) place it under the tree with some clues as to where the ‘big present’ is. This not only adds an element of fun but also has the added advantage of keeping the children occupied all morning.
“Once you wrapped the bike, you have accomplished one of life’s more difficult tasks and you’re bound to impress the kids when they come downstairs on Christmas morning – that is until they tear it all open approximately five minutes later” adds Whitten.
Read more bike wrapping tips and creative ideas on:
https://www.cycleguard.co.uk/how-to-wrap-a-bike
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