Winter Bike Storage
Winter can be a tough time for cyclists. Whether you’re planning on storing your bikes until the warmer months, or using your bike for the daily commute, bikes are generally low maintenance, but a little extra care is needed when it comes to storing bikes through the winter.
Bike Storage Condensation
We often get asked how to prevent condensation from building up within a metal shed during wet and cold weather. Well, there are several things you can do.
1: The location of your bike storage unit is important, try not to place your metal shed too close to trees and shrubbery in your garden, because doing this can increase the chances of condensation building up. Trees and plants give off moisture during the night and moisture can get into your bike storage shed through the ventilation holes. Cut back shrubs near your shed to prevent this from happening.
2: Make sure your bike is dry and clean before storing your bike away. Storing a muddy, wet, and dirty bike can cause corrosion on the bike’s frame. It will also encourage moisture to build up within your bike storage unit, which will look like the shed is leaking!! it's not, it is moisture being introduced into the shed on the bike. Try one of our shed guttering kits to collect water and wash your bikes for free!
3: Asgard Bike storage units have metal floors, which can help to stop moisture from rising from the ground upwards. All of our metal sheds can be fitted with an optional wooden floor. This further helps to prevent moisture from being drawn up from a concrete floor thanks to the batoned design trapping warmer air under the subfloor (almost like insulation in a house).
4: It’s important to remember that cold weather alone cannot cause instant damage to your bike. Damage occurs from poor maintenance and poor storage practices, i.e. when a bicycle is repeatedly taken from a warm temperature and put into somewhere with a colder temperature. Put some glasses on, stand outside on a cold day then walk inside! The moisture is instant! The key is to wipe down and then store your bike somewhere with the same temperature as the outside, such as a dedicated bike storage shed.
Tips for Winter Riding
We have also created a handy infographic, showing our 10 top tips on how to stay happy and safe on your bike, when cycling during the colder months. This infographic should help you winterproof your riding and help you to keep active throughout the winter months.
As always this advice is based on our own experience (as cyclists) and is intended as a guide only. We take no responsibility for your bike going rusty!
