7 Epic Bike Destinations in Europe and the UK for Vanlifers
🇦🇹 6. Salzkammergut, Austria – Lake Loops & Smooth Gravel A breathtaking blend of lakes, villages, and gravel-ready fire roads. Perfect for gravel bikes or light MTB. Ride Type: Gravel / Leisure Road Camper Perk: Safe, clean van park-ups near public beaches Tip: Bike-Hook for Ford Transit fits perfectly on Euro-style rear doors → Salzkammergut Bike Guide→ Cycling Routes Around Hallstatt
Bike-Hook vs. Hitch Racks: What Every Van Owner Should Know
Hitch Racks: Bikes often sway, rattle, or even make contact with each other. Theft is easier with open frames exposed. There have been many stories of welds breaking from heavy loads bouncing down the road. A large bicycle hitch system failure can create a driving accident. These should be checked frequently for cracks and bends. Bike-Hook: Holds bikes upright and close to the van. Once the rear doors are shut, the mounts are locked in place—can’t be removed until reopened. A stainless steel safety cable is added for extra protection.
New Bike-Hook Models Now Available for Popular European Vans
If you’re tired of clunky hitch racks or roof lifts, we’ve got a sleek alternative made just for European vans. Bike-Hook is now available for a full lineup of EU van models, giving cyclists a compact, rear door-mounted solution that’s easy to install, remove, and travel with.
3 Front Fork Mount Types Explained — and How Bike-Hook Fits Your Van Bike Rack Needs
Front Fork Mounting Explained: How Bike-Hook Fits Every Van and Bicycle Type 3. Thru-Axle (Modern and Strongest Option) This popular option for high-performance and fat tire bikes involves a solid aluminum axle that threads through the fork. Sizes vary from 10mm to 20mm, with wider ones like 15mm x 150mm found on fat bikes. Our no-drill bike racks support many thru-axles, but for oversized models, we recommend our KUAT Dirtbag mounts or custom-fit blocks. We’ve even created setups for downhill race bikes with 20mm thru-axles. These custom Bike-Hooks are part of our van life bike accessories collection, made for riders with unique needs.