Many people ride bikes to and from work, around the city on the weekends, or even on long-distance rides out of town. If you're an avid cyclist, however, you're likely familiar with the constant struggle to store your bicycle when you're out of the saddle. Here are just a few smart places that you might not have considered to help keep your bike out of the way.

• Over a doorway. If your apartment has high ceilings, there might be a few feet of precious wall space above the doorways. Use a ladder to install a bike rack above a door and watch as you free up ample floor space when you store your bike.
• Hang it vertically. While most people hang their bikes horizontally, this takes up far more wall space than you might like. Instead, invest in a vertical bike stand to hang your bike on its end.
• Use a gravity stand. If you and your roommate or partner each have your own bike in the apartment, use a two-bike gravity stand. These handy stands are sleek and minimal, don't require drilling in to your walls and can even hold two bikes upright.
• Hang it on a door. Many smart cycling companies sell over-door bike racks that support your bike on its wheels over a door. This is a perfect storage solution if you don't want to add hardware to your precious walls.

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