References & Sources
Note: References are listed in the order in which I wrote the pages. Sorry!
References for “Mobility”
U.S. Department of Justice. “ADA Requirements: Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices.” Updated February 28, 2020. https://www.ada.gov/resources/opdmds/
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “DME and Supplies and Accessories Used with DME.” https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/durable-medical-equipment-prosthetic-devices-prosthetics-orthotics-supplies/dme-supplies-accessories-used-dme
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “Power Mobility Devices.” https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/durable-medical-equipment-prosthetic-devices-prosthetics-orthotics-supplies/power-mobility-devices
Gannotti, Mary E., et al. “Policy Brief: Adaptive Cycling Equipment for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities as Durable Medical Equipment.” Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10277568/
Reddit, r/medicare. “My Mobility Aid.” August 5, 2026. Quoted with the original capitalization.
References for “Bikes”
This page is based primarily on our personal photographs and recollections from years of traveling with bicycles, including our Dahon Mu and Dahon Speed, bike-share systems, rental bicycles, and our Brompton C-Line bikes.
· Personal photographs and trip recollections: Acadia National Park; Washington, D.C.; Coronado, California; Walt Disney World and Miami Beach, Florida; Denver, Colorado; Vancouver, British Columbia; Balmoral, Scotland; Flåm, Norway; London; Shanghai, China; Turkey; Tallinn, Estonia; Wissant, France; and other trips represented in the final photo selections.
· All details about bicycles, equipment, places, rentals, bike share programs, hotels, transportation networks, ferries, buses, trains, etc. should be verified before use.
References for “Flying with Bromptons”
Sources checked September 18, 2026. Airline policies and product details can change, so confirm current requirements before travel.
Delta Air Lines Sporting Equipment
United Airlines Traveling with Sports Equipment
Turkish Airlines Bicycle Transport Rules
Freedom Folding and Electric Bikes
The Istanbul and Los Angeles accounts, airport procedures and baggage-claim observations are our firsthand experiences. The cardboard-carton and overhead-bin methods are attributed anecdotes, not recommendations we have independently tested.
References for “Cruise Ships”
Holland America Line. What items are prohibited on board? Current prohibited-items policy, including bicycles and electric bicycles. View source
Holland America Line. Accessible Cruising with Holland America. Overview of accessibility services, the Guest Accessibility Department, and the recommendation to submit the Special Requirements Information form immediately after booking or at least 45 days before sailing when possible. View source
Holland America Line. Know Before You Go Guests with Disabilities and Mobility Equipment. Guidance on mobility equipment, including secure storage in the stateroom and the prohibition against storage in hallways or elevator lobbies. View source
Accessed September 12, 2026. Cruise-line and port policies can change. Travelers should check current rules directly with the cruise line and obtain written approval for their own equipment and itinerary.
References for “Bike Case Reviews”
Sources checked September 18, 2026. Airline policies and product details can change, so confirm current requirements before travel.
[1] Vincita Sightseer 4.0 Travel Set
[4] B&W International Transport Cases
[5] Transportation Security Administration Baggage Inspection
The zipper damage, custom padding, trolley and handle observations, Kit-Kat episode, Samsonite incident and grades are our firsthand experiences. The box straps remain untested by us on a trip.