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For countries that are illegal to hitchhike, you can hitchhike with your bicycle with less problems with the police, because people will think you have a flat tire and need help to get somewhere, rather than associate you as a hitchhiker. This works especially well if you have full biking spandex clothing and a helmet.
Others again have a folding bike and can put their bike in a normal car trunk/bootor as well on the back seat if it is a folding bike.
One can also use skateboards or rollerblades, but do expect to rely on hitchhiking more for long distances.
* You can let your bike carry your luggage instead of your spine.
* You are more flexible because you don't depend on traffic or public transportation. That means you can explore little beaches, rivers or villages with your bike and hitchbike further afterwards.
* You have an easier time dealing with the Police (if you look like a professional cyclist)
* You can bike to truck stops or service stations instead of hitchhiking there.
* You get a lot of attention if you are running on your bike with all the luggage.
== Bike-Hitchhiking ==
It is also possible to get a lift on a bike, as documented here: in [http://danielsiegmundpopupcity.nl/travelnet/bikea-hitchhiking-spot-for-cyclists/ Bike Hitchhikingthis]Only recommended in city centres full of bicycles, such as cities art project in the "cycling nation" The Netherlands ;).
If you have roller blades you can also ask them (and electric and gas bikes) to drag you along for short distances. Beware of local laws. [[User:Jackfang|JackFang]] was successful bikehitching in Shanghai, China with Rollerblades. Do expect to communicate in the local language.
== External Links ==
* [https://write.as/hitchbikerevolution/a-guide-for-hitchbiking A guide for hitchbiking with a folding touring bike]
* [http://www.foldingbiketravels.com/2012/02/hitch-biking-through-africa.html FoldingBikeTravels.com on HitchBiking]
* [http://greencycle.ca/blog/?p=11 GreenCycle Blog]