The Transcontinental on Instagram: "Bas’s Bike Bas Vlaskamp’s (213) bike setup was catching curious eyes at registration and continues to turn heads out on the road. Our Media Team bumped into him at long last to ask him about his unique cargo solution. Bas has created a DIY custom frame bag for himself with packing tape, in which he stows snacks, drinks, and his repair kit. To ensure it was the right setup for him, the Dutchman put in 10,000KM with the lightweight system before turning up in Roubaix. He has also taped a grand total of 13 spare tubes stacked together underneath his downtube. “It rides a lot better when you know you have some spares” he explained. Ride smooth, Bas. Thanks as ever to our Race partners: @faracycling @pedaled_official @apidura @komoot @peakdesign Photos: @lizseabrook #TCRNo10 #BeMoreMike"

1,780 likes, 20 comments - thetranscontinental on July 27, 2024: "Bas’s Bike Bas Vlaskamp’s (213) bike setup was catching curious eyes at registration and continues to turn heads out on the road. Our Media Team bumped into him at long last to ask him about his unique cargo solution. Bas has created a DIY custom frame bag for himself with packing tape, in which he stows snacks, drinks, and his repair kit. To ensure it was the right setup for him, the Dutchman put in 10,000KM with the lightweight system before turning up in Roubaix. He has also taped a grand total of 13 spare tubes stacked together underneath his downtube. “It rides a lot better when you know you have some spares” he explained. Ride smooth, Bas. Thanks as ever to our Race partners: @faracycling @pedaled_official @apidura @komoot @peakdesign Photos: @lizseabrook #TCRNo10 #BeMoreMike".