{"id":206287,"date":"2026-10-03T08:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=206287"},"modified":"2026-10-03T08:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:51:40","slug":"melanie-bianchis-unexpected-journey-with-skoda-kodiaq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2026\/10\/03\/melanie-bianchis-unexpected-journey-with-skoda-kodiaq\/","title":{"rendered":"First Training Rides, then Outdoor Sleepovers: Melanie Bianchi\u2019s Unexpected Journey with \u0160koda Kodiaq"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Melanie Bianchi, life as The Unseen Stage Challenger has meant fitting cycling around two children, family responsibilities, and an increasingly demanding training schedule. With bikes, riding kit, and snacks constantly in tow, having a practical support vehicle quickly became part of the equation. Enter the \u0160koda Kodiaq.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first thing that Melanie noted was that getting it set up was almost effortless. Already accustomed to travelling with cycling gear, she found plenty of room for it in the Kodiaq. \u201cThe car basically gave me everything I needed from the beginning,\u201d she says. For everyday training, the details made the difference. An extra storage compartment beneath the boot became home to water, towels, and cereal bars, while spare clothes were always ready for unexpected changes of plan. The generous luggage space even meant she could leave her bike rack in the car rather than fetching it from the garage before every ride.<\/p>\n

The practical touches continued outside the car. \u201cWith one movement, the tow bar was ready, the bike rack was on, and then I could put the bike on,\u201d Melanie explains. A rear-view camera offered another welcome benefit: she could check that her bike was safely secured when driving. \u201cThat was honestly one of my biggest worries,\u201d she admits. Long drives between training sessions also became less demanding thanks to Travel Assist, which Melanie particularly enjoyed. For her children, meanwhile, the panoramic roof was the star of each trip.<\/p>\n

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