A carrier apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a bicycle to carry a number of items including sporting good items. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a receptacle suspended from a fixed rear support and a movable front support. The receptacle includes a panel having a rear end connected t
A carrier apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a bicycle to carry a number of items including sporting good items. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a receptacle suspended from a fixed rear support and a movable front support. The receptacle includes a panel having a rear end connected to the rear support and a front end connected to the front support to cause the receptacle to be suspended therefrom. The apparatus includes a resilient member connecting the front support to the rear support, wherein the front support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the rear support to vary the opening and closing of the receptacle to receive and thereafter secure therein a plurality of differently sized items.
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1. A carrier apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, comprising: a flexible receptacle including a flexible panel having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a first support, the second end connected to a second support, the panel suspended from the first and second supports, the
1. A carrier apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, comprising: a flexible receptacle including a flexible panel having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a first support, the second end connected to a second support, the panel suspended from the first and second supports, the panel comprising respective opposing side edges defining spaced apart open side ends of the receptacle; anda resilient member connecting the second support to the first support, wherein the second support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the first support to vary an opening of the receptacle. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the receptacle responds to motion so as to maintain the carrying of any items by the receptacle during use. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the panel includes a net. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the net includes a plurality of apertures, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of apertures is smaller than a diameter of a golf ball. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first support and the second support each include a curved portion connecting a flange positioned at respective ends of the first support and the second support. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the curved portion of the first support and the curved portion of the second support are oriented outwardly and in opposite directions to one another, wherein a minimum opening to the receptacle is formed by the respective curved portions of the first and second supports when respective flanges of the first support are positioned adjacent to respective flanges of the second support via the resilient member. 7. The apparatus of claim 5, including a second resilient member attached to each flange of the first support for releasably and adjustably securing an item to and longitudinally along the first support. 8. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the curved portion of the second support includes a reflector positioned along an outer surface of the curved portion of the second support for enhancing rider safety during use, wherein the reflector reflects light within at least a subtending angle corresponding to an arc length of the reflector on the curved portion of the second support. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, including at least one bracket cantileverly extending from and supporting the first support to provide clearance between the receptacle and the bicycle during use. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, including a clamp releasably connected to and supporting the at least one bracket. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the clamp includes a first quick-release mechanism for quickly mounting and demounting the at least one bracket. 12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the clamp includes a second quick-release mechanism for quickly mounting and demounting the clamp to and from the bicycle. 13. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the clamp comprises a clamshell including a top portion and a bottom portion for securely mounting to the bicycle. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the suspended panel includes a lower transition portion and a selectably sized side wall portion defined by a slab of hook and loop fastener material movably positioned along a side edge of the panel proximate the lower transition portion. 15. A carrier apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, comprising: a first panel suspended from a first support that is adapted to be cantileverly connected to the bicycle;a second panel suspended from a second support opposite the first support, the second panel connected to the first panel, the first panel and the second panel comprising a receptacle for carrying an item, the receptacle comprising respective opposing side edges defining spaced apart open side ends; anda resilient member connecting the second support to the first support, wherein the second support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the first support to variably open and close the receptacle. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the receptacle moves in tandem with the item carried therein in response to motion induced by the bicycle during use so as to maintain the carrying of the item by the receptacle. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the resilient member includes a cinch for selectively shortening and lengthening a position of the second support relative to the first support. 18. A carrier apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, the apparatus configured to hold a plurality of items, comprising: a receptacle suspended from a fixed rear support and a movable front support, the receptacle including a panel having a rear end connected to the rear support and a front end connected to the front support to cause the receptacle to be suspended therefrom, the panel comprising respective opposing side edges defining spaced apart open side ends of the receptacle; anda cord member connecting the front support to the rear support, wherein the front support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the rear support,wherein the receptacle moves in tandem with any items contained therein in response to motion of the bicycle so as to maintain the carrying of the items by the receptacle during use. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, including a resilient member attached to the rear support, the resilient member including a cinchable loop for releasably and adjustably securing a sporting goods item to the rear support. 20. A carrier apparatus for attachment to a bicycle, comprising: a flexible receptacle including a flexible panel having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a first support, the second end connected to a second support, the panel suspended from the first and second supports; anda resilient member connecting the second support to the first support, wherein the second support is tetheringly movable toward and away from the first support to vary an opening of the receptacle,wherein the first support and the second support each include a curved portion connecting a flange positioned at respective ends of the first support and the second support. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the curved portion of the first support and the curved portion of the second support are oriented outwardly and in opposite directions to one another, wherein a minimum opening to the receptacle is formed by the respective curved portions of the first and second supports when respective flanges of the first support are positioned adjacent to respective flanges of the second support via the resilient member. 22. The apparatus of claim 20, including a second resilient member attached to each flange of the first support for releasably and adjustably securing an item to and longitudinally along the first support. 23. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the curved portion of the second support includes a reflector positioned along an outer surface of the curved portion of the second support for enhancing rider safety during use, wherein the reflector reflects light within at least a subtending angle corresponding to an arc length of the reflector on the curved portion of the second support.
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