You wake up with the sun peering in through the blinds. It’s another beautiful day. Outside, the sky is an endless blue field with the sun drifting through it. You can smell the sea; hear the waves crashing and the birds calling your name. Surfing is your passion and your way of life. It’s a lifestyle of physical fitness and proper nutrition. It’s also a lifestyle of harmony with the earth. That’s why you choose to bike to the beach rather than drive. And the easiest way to tote your board to the ocean is with a surfboard bike rack.

When choosing a surfboard bike rack, you have several options. All options work fine, are easy to install, and fit most bikes. The two most common are side and rear-mounted racks. Side-racks are recommended for longboards because a longboard mounted straight up in the rear might turn your bike into a sailboat on windy days, causing you to lose control. Rear-racks are fine for shorter boards.

A third option is a surfboard trailer. With the trailer, you basically tow your board behind you on a pair of wheels. This is a great way to haul any extra gear along with your board. The disadvantage here would be the extra 6-10 feet you’ve added to your bike.

Let’s review the options:

Block Huntington Bike Racks: Less expensive, this option comes fully assembled and is designed to hold a board up to seven feet long. It is a rear-mounted rack that totes your board at about a 45 degree angle behind you. Weighing less than six pounds, this solid design fits easily over the rear tire of most bikes.

Block Surf Side Ride Back Rack: This side-mounted rack works great for any size surfboard. It arrives with all the necessary hardware for installation and fits most bikes. Its sturdy, six pound design has generously deep hooks to place your board in, making transportation a breeze.

Carver CSR Mini Bike Rack: Weighing less than four pounds, this side-mounted rack is positioned alongside the rear wheel and can carry a board up to eight feet in length. It is small, rugged, and completely rust proof. It arrives with all the required hardware needed for installation and fits almost any bike.

Carver Longboard Max Rack: This heavy-duty side-rack will comfortably transport surfboards up to ten feet in length. Constructed from aluminum alloy, it will fit most bike styles and comes with all the hardware you’ll need. Its beautiful design won’t scratch your board or your bike frame. And a new feature called “Kompact System” moves the hooks out of the way when not in use.

And if peddling isn’t your thing, they even make a rack for your moped. No matter which option you choose, getting your board to the beach has never been easier. So get out there and catch some waves!