I am going to the Isle of Man for almost 3 weeks and will feel lost without my bike so am planning on taking it along (especially since I am training for a really big ride). I will be flying BA (British Airways) and am wondering what the best method to pack my bike would be. I have read some don't bother with hard shells or any casing for that matter but just how safe will this be for my baby??? I do have to get from Heathrow to Gatwick on the bus and was told by the bus company that it will be up to the descretion of the driver whether he will take the bike. I feel my chances will be better if it is NOT in a big gox/shell but then i worry about damage. What should i do??? Maybe just take my pedals and ride whatever I can find there? But I want MY bike!!! HELP!!!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.