What should I do about storing our bicycles outdoors?

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Tim D

Our garage is too full...we need to find another storage option for 2 adult-size bikes and 2 kid bikes. I want to be able to securely lock up the bike, but also protect it from rusting in the rain. We own our own home and have a small backyard with some extra space. Any suggestions???

Answer
You should weigh your options with all the junk in the garage and determine what is more important to you, those boxes that have stuff you havent touched or looked at in over 4 years or the well being of your bikes from having made the right decision by making room for them in the garage rather than letting them rust out in the backyard so that the next time you need them they are all nice and rusted.....Not a hard one to figure. Besides that if the bikes you have will rust by being left outside then you might want to consider an upgrade since only low end bikes tend to have parts that can rust in the first place. Put them in the garage or spend more money anyway!
Anything you use to cover them outside to keep rain off will capture condensation underneath at night which will defeat the whole purpose of covering them in the first place and will lead to rust- dont believe me? Go right ahead and do it and I will know you did when you come back and ask if it is ok to use WD 40 to clean a rusty chain later on.....

Any tourism attractions on my way from Washington DC to Myrtle Beach?

HOPE, BEL

Hi, I am going to drive from Washington DC to Myrtle beach, SC. I am traveling with my wife and 2 kids. I want to stop on the half way, South Virginia or North Carolina for a day or two. I am looking for a great travel destination on my way, that can make my family vacation even more memorable. I enjoy mountains, lakes, caves, and etc. Any suggestions

Answer
Maybe take a stop in Richmond? It's right on your route down to Myrtle Beach on Interstate 95.

Outdoors and Sports
Historic Sites
Wineries & Breweries
Museums
Theme Parks & Zoos
Shopping
Caverns
Arts & Performances
Exhibits
Golfing
Cultural Heritage
State Parks
Dining
Spas
National Parks

Here's a link for everything to do in Richmond + surrounding areas: http://www.virginia.org/

It's not quite half way only about 70 miles south of D.C. infact.

Another Place you could stop at is Lake Gaston. It's right at the border of Virginia and NC and is right next Interstate 95. Quick and easy stop for a little.

Here's a link to Lake Gatson: http://www.lakegastonchamber.com/

Or take a stop in Croatan National Forest, it's a little out of your way and not on Interstate 95 but it will be a great destination. It is right next to the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the biggest National Forests in NC. Infact it's 160,000 acres.

In Croatan National Forest there is-

Bicycling
Camping & Cabins
Climbing
Fishing
Hiking
Horse Riding & Camping
Hunting
Nature Viewing
OHV Riding & Camping
Outdoor Learning
Picnicking
Scenic Driving
Water Activities

Here's a link to their website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPwhQoY6BdkOyoCAPkATlA!/?ss=110811&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003853&navid=091000000000000&pnavid=null&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&ttype=main&pname=National Forests in North Carolina- Home


The Croatan National Forest is about 100 miles north of Myrtle Beach. If you go there you can just drive down route 17 and you'll be in Myrtle Beach in a few hours.

I hope you have a fun trip and I hope I helped. If you have any more questions feel free to message me.

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