For fair-weather cyclists short on space, Uptown Bikes has a new winter storage solution.

Maria Barnes, owner of the shop at 4653 N. Broadway, said she was inspired to offer the option after the vicious winter last year.

For $10, the shop will give bikes a minor workup: wipe them down, lubricate the machinery and fill the tires with air.

Then for $15 per month they'll hang it from a rack on the basement ceiling until owners are ready to hop back on once the snow and ice clears.

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