BikeParka Reviews: What the Cycling Press Says

BikeParka makes waterproof bike covers for standard bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, longtail bikes and cargo bikes. Over the years our covers have been tested and recommended by cycling magazines and reviewers in the UK, Germany, Denmark, Spain, the United States and Japan. Here's what they've said.

The short version: Bicycling named the BikeParka Cargo Bike Cover its Best Cargo Bike Cover for 2026, Cyclingnews picked BikeParka as best for commuters, and London Cyclist rated it 5/5, calling it “the best bike cover I've ever tried out.”

What the reviewers say

“Unlike many designs, the Bike Parka is breathable, which helps reduce corrosion and mildew.”

— Bicycling, which named the BikeParka Cargo Bike Cover its Best Cargo Bike Cover (2026)

Chosen as a top pick and best for commuters in the Best Bike Covers guide.

— Cyclingnews, Best Bike Covers 2026

“Lightweight, compact, versatile and great value.”

— MBR (Mountain Bike Rider)

“Really well made from top notch sturdy but light fabric … good value for money, especially considering the lock-through option and fabric quality.”

— road.cc

“BikeParka is certainly the best bike cover I've ever tried out.” (5/5)

— London Cyclist

“Tough, lightweight, and well-designed.”

— Cycling Weekly

“The waterproofing is exemplary … the bike parka did exactly what it said on the tin.”

— The Washing Machine Post

“A bike cover like the BikeParka becomes a god send.”

— Bikerumor, Saris Mercanti

“A stylish affair … stretches snugly around your bike and packs up nice and small.”

— Discerning Cyclist, which named BikeParka its Most Stylish Bike Cover

“A handy piece of kit which solves a problem for anyone short of space.”

— Road Cycling UK

“An ideal solution … keep your precious machine safe and dry; it will thank you for it.”

— Life in the Saddle

Around the world

BikeParka covers are sold through distributors and independent bike shops across Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia. Reviewers in those markets have tested them too.

Germany

“Der BikeParka Cargo hält diese Witterungseinflüsse und neugierige Blicke erfolgreich ab und überzeugt durch praktische Features … sieht dieses Exemplar auch noch ziemlich schick aus – bravo!”

“The BikeParka Cargo keeps the weather and prying eyes out successfully, and wins you over with practical features … and this one looks rather smart too – bravo!”

— nimms-rad.de, Laurenz Utech, hands-on test on a Tern GSD, February 2023

“Sie überzeugt mit hochwertiger Qualität, einer praktischen Anwendung sowie einem modernen Design.”

“It wins you over with high-quality construction, practical use and a modern design.”

— linexo.de, November 2022

“BikeParka, the specialist for high-quality bicycle covers.”

— BIKE Magazin (Delius Klasing), which introduced the Longtail and Longtail WS covers to German readers in July 2025

Denmark

“Bike Parka er et gennemtænkt prisrimelig overtræk til cyklen med nogle nyttige features … lige velegnet til daglig brug som til langtids overdækning af din cykel.”

“BikeParka is a well-thought-out, reasonably priced bike cover with some useful features … equally suited to daily use and to covering your bike long term.”

— Cykelportalen, test, February 2021

Spain

“Una funda de alta calidad para bicicletas diseñada exclusivamente para ser utilizada al aire libre … fabricada en un tejido sintético de alta calidad y resistencia.”

“A high-quality bicycle cover designed purely for outdoor use … made from a strong, high-quality synthetic fabric.”

— TodoMountainBike, Abel Ruiz, June 2014

Japan

“しっかりとした耐久性と、耐水圧性を備えたテント生地を使用したバイクカバーは自転車を安全に保護します。”

“A bike cover made from tent fabric, with solid durability and water-column resistance, protects a bicycle safely.”

— CYCLE HACK, October 2024

BikeParka has also been featured in BikeRadar's and 220 Triathlon's roundups of the best waterproof bike covers, and in Le Dérailleur (France).

Frequently asked

What is the best bike cover for a cargo bike?
Bicycling named the BikeParka Cargo Bike Cover its Best Cargo Bike Cover for 2026, praising its breathable, seam-sealed waterproof ripstop fabric. German test site nimms-rad.de tried the same cover on a Tern GSD and praised its practical features and looks.

What is the best bike cover for commuters?
Cyclingnews picked BikeParka as best for commuters, and London Cyclist rated it 5/5 as “the best bike cover I've ever tried out.” The URBAN model adds lock-through panels so you can lock the cover to the bike.

Are BikeParka covers actually waterproof?
Yes. Reviewers agree the waterproofing is, in The Washing Machine Post's words, “exemplary.” Every BikeParka cover uses ripstop fabric with fully taped seams, and is PFAS- and PFC-free.

Has BikeParka been reviewed outside the UK?
Yes, in several markets. In Germany, nimms-rad.de tested the Cargo cover on a Tern GSD and linexo.de praised its quality, practicality and design, while BIKE Magazin introduced the Longtail range to German readers. In Denmark, Cykelportalen called it a well-thought-out, reasonably priced cover suited to both daily use and long-term storage. In Spain, TodoMountainBike described it as a high-quality cover designed purely for outdoor use. Bikerumor covered it in the United States and CYCLE HACK in Japan.

Which BikeParka cover fits my bike?
STASH and URBAN suit standard bikes, XL / MTB suits mountain bikes and larger e-bikes, Longtail and Longtail WS suit longtail cargo bikes, and the Cargo cover suits front-loader cargo bikes. See the full range.