# UV-Repellent Bicycle Umbrella Covers RainRider's Soft-Top Cover Attaches to E-Bikes and Road Bikes By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-09-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainrider References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/08/31/this-bike-friendly-soft-top-umbrella-is-designed-to-keep-cyclists-clean-and-dry-on-rainy-days/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [rainrider.bike](https://www.rainrider.bike/) This bicycle umbrella cover by RainRider is designed to keep bikers dry and clean while commuting. RainRider's soft-top cover attaches to e-bike and road bike handlebars. Ideal for rainy weather conditions, the umbrella cover reduces C02 emissions by encouraging cyclists to ride regardless of the weather. The Germany-based startup is devoted to creating sustainable mobility. The weather shield covers the bike steering wheel in a streamlined design, making it less sensitive to crosswinds that might blow through during a rainstorm. RainRider's soft-top cover boasts an aerodynamic shape to keep riders safe and allow maximum speed throughout any weather condition. The soft-top cover folds to fit into a backpack for easy storage and portability, weighing only 1.5kg. In addition, RainRider's bike cover boasts UV protection. Image Credit: RainRider ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Mobility Solutions:** RainRider's bicycle umbrella covers offer a sustainable and eco-friendly way for commuters to ride regardless of the weather. - **Weather-adaptive Bike Accessories:** The umbrella cover by RainRider is just one example of bike accessories designed to adapt to various weather conditions, creating opportunities for innovative products in the bike accessory industry. - **Multi-functional Bike Accessories:** The soft-top cover by RainRider not only protects bikers from rain but also provides UV protection, demonstrating a potential trend towards multi-functional bike accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bike Accessories:** Innovative bike accessories such as RainRider's umbrella cover offer potential for growth and disruptive innovation in the bike accessory industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** RainRider's umbrella cover contributes to the trend of sustainable transportation and highlights opportunities for sustainable transportation solutions. - **Eco-friendly Products:** RainRider's umbrella cover underscores the potential for eco-friendly products, particularly in the outdoor equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Enclosed Mobility Scooter Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooterpac-canopy.md) - [Ruggedized Rollable Bicycle Mudguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-mudguard.md) - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [E-Bike-Centric Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace.md)