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If you lack floor space and a couple holes in the wall aren’t an issue, an indoor bike rack or mount might be your best bet.

  If you lack floor space and a couple holes in the wall aren’t an issue, an indoor bike rack or mount might be your best bet. Onojafe recommends the Borgen Bike Wall Mount, which angles your bikes so you can stack up to three “and maximize your wall space.” Because the brand specializes in electric bicycles , which are usually quite heavy, you can rest assured the mount will hold, he adds. He also likes Hornit’s Clug bike racks, a simple one-piece mount. “You’ll tilt your bike vertically and place the side of the tire into the U-shape. It’ll clamp down onto the tire and that’s it,” he says. Dunbar recommends Delta’s two-bike and single-bike wall mount racks that come with shelves for your helmet. Installation is relatively simple, requiring just a few small screws drilled into a stud. Steadyrack’s Classic Bike Rack is “perfect for small spaces,” says Hobgood. “The best part is there’s no lifting required. You basically hoist the bike up and it pivots 160 degrees. It works on road ...

Snow and Bubbly: New Year's Eve in Courchevel

 Snow and Bubbly: New Year's Eve in Courchevel   Travel & Tourism There’s nothing much more festive than spending New Year’s Eve in one of Europe’s most stylish ski resorts. Leave the greyness of a UK December behind and fly instead to Geneva, from where you can take a Geneva to Courchevel transfer and, before you know it, you will find yourself transported into a winter wonderland of snow, mountains and fairy lights. Courchevel may not exactly be cheap, but what you get for your money is world class revelry, exclusive parties and a sumptuous, indulgent atmosphere. I’ve spent New Year’s Eve in a number of French ski resorts and, believe me, they know how to throw a good party so, from free street parties to exclusive gatherings, here are my recommendations for New Year’s Eve in Courchevel this year. Free Outdoor Frolics For me, the best party is always a free party, and here the free outdoor event really is the place to spend the night welcoming in the New Year. With a hug...