Cycling is a great way to keep fit, improve your mental health, and explore your local area. Looking after your bike is crucial to being able to use it over the years, so it’s important to store it safely when it’s not in use. We’ll take you through a variety of ways to store your bike inside and outside.
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Storing your bike outside
Whether you have a big country garden or need to be savvy with space in the city, there’s plenty of ways to store your bike. Here are a few outdoor storage ideas you can try:
1. Shed
One of the most popular ways to store bikes in bigger gardens, a secure shed will keep your bike out of sight, without the need for a purpose-built bike shed. If you’ll be storing other garden furniture or plants and pots in your shed, you could consider a cover for your bike too, to protect it from scrapes and scratches.
2. Bike store
Smaller in size than a traditional garden shed, bike stores are ideal for crowded or more compact outdoor spaces. They’re specifically designed to hold and protect bikes. From wood to plastic, they come in a variety of materials and sizes, so you can find the perfect style for you.
3. Bike tent or cover
Cost-effective, simple, and practical, a bike tent or cover ensures your bikes are kept well-protected from the elements. That also means your bike will be safe from any unwanted rusting that can often occur when exposed to water. This is a great option if you’re storing your bike on a balcony or front porch, or you need a temporary solution for your bike storage.
It’s worth remembering that most bike covers don’t usually come with additional security precautions like locks and chains. To avoid leaving your bike vulnerable, you could think about purchasing a ground anchor to secure it.
4. Floor bike racks
Although they’re often found in busy town centres or cities, bike racks can be used domestically, too. If you have a big family or several bikes to store, a rack can help you keep everything neat and tidy.
Garage storage ideas
5. Hang bikes from the ceiling
If there’s not much room on your garage floor, you could attach your bike to the ceiling. Using a ceiling hoist or pulley system, you can choose how high your bike sits – ideal if you have high ceilings or busy floor space to avoid. These ceiling hoists can hold up to six bikes.
6. Use a shelf or hooks
Simple, efficient, and easy to assemble, using a bike shelf or hook is an innovative way of securing your bike if you don’t have a lot of floor space. This works by hanging one of your bike’s tyres over a hook, where it will remain and hang securely in place. Hooks are an affordable way to organise your bike collection without taking up too much space.
How to store bikes indoors
For cyclists who don’t have outdoor space, these helpful indoor bike storage methods may be worth considering:
7. Wall-mounted bike storage
Wall-mounted bike racks make excellent use of any free wall space. This type of storage is designed to support your front and rear tyres, meaning you can easily lift your bike, and effortlessly slot it into place. They keep your wheels out of harms reach and are a great way to be economical with the space you have.
8. Gallery wall
If your bike is going to be kept inside your home, you could consider incorporating it into your home’s decor. After all, your bike is a work of art, so you can even hang it on your wall like you would a painting and centre your decor around it.
9. Bike rack
A bike rack is another popular option for cycling enthusiasts. These can be used both inside and outside your home – whatever suits you and your space. The bike racks don’t need to be secured to the ground, so for ultimate flexibility, you can move them wherever you like.