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It’s always handy when everything has its own place. That’s why storing bikes makes sense—for one, they can get quite bulky and dirty. Without a dedicated storage, they end up in the way, leaning against walls or left on the ground. Not to mention, they can take up a lot of space in a shed or garage if stored with other items.
Cue bike sheds. They are worth it if you’re looking for these solutions:
Easy Access to Your Bike
With a bike shed, your bicycles and/or your children’s are stored in a space designed for them. They’ll be easier to grab, and no more shifting other things to get them out.
Bike sheds are a smaller version of a regular shed—big enough to fit one or two bikes (or more), depending on the size. Take our BillyOh Newbury Metal Bike Store, for instance. It features an entry ramp equipped with gravity-locking racks that can hold up to 4 bikes. Just grab your bike from the rack, and you’re good to go!
After-Ride Storage, Even with Muddy Wheels
One advantage of dedicated garden storage is that you can put your bike away even if it’s not fully clean. This keeps other items from coming into contact with any dirt, unlike in a shared shed.
Say you’re cycling home from work or school, and it starts to drizzle. The tyres and frame have likely picked up a bit of dirt, which then turns into a muddy mess.
You don’t have time to give it a proper wipe-down. Instead of dragging it through the house or in the hallway, you roll it straight into the bike shed. You can deal with the muck later without it being in the way.
Bike Sheds Fit Small Outdoor Spaces
Bike shed sizes range from small to medium, with smaller ones around 3ft x 6ft. Despite being compact, they can fit up to two bikes with extra room for equipment like helmets. This is perfect if you don’t have much space outside.
A great example is our BillyOh Mini Keeper Overlap Apex Bike Store. It’s the perfect size for two bikes, featuring wide-opening doors for easy access. You can install hooks on the wooden panels to hang bike helmets and keep items like a tyre pump in the corner. Floor bearers come as standard, so this bike shed is ready to stand on any solid, level surface.
Bike storage tip: Store bikes upright to maximise space. This might even leave room for a smaller bike, like a balance bike, to fit inside.
More Space for Your Main Shed
Having two sheds might sound like a bit much, but for some, it’s the best way to keep the outdoor space clutter-free. If this sounds like you, and your kids love cycling too, you’ll know how much a bike shed can help.
With the compact size of most bike sheds, one won’t take up too much space, even if you already have a garden room. This frees up your shed or even a freestanding wooden garage. In turn, you have more room for repair tools, gardening equipment, or anything else you need to store.
However, you don’t want to cram everything. A separate bike shed, along with a main shed or garden room, is best only if you have room for them.
Recommendation: Looking for a 2-in-1 unit for both entertainment and storage? A summerhouse shed might be just what you need! Have a look at our BillyOh Penton Corner Summerhouse with Side Store. It gives you a summerhouse to relax in and a storage unit to keep your garden essentials organised—all in one. The side store, at 4×7 in size, is big enough to fit 2-3 bikes along with other bike essentials.
Explore moure outdoor storage suggestions in our garden storage guide.
