I store my bike in the wood shed. I tried the garage (aka DH's woodshop) but the chain got all full of sawdust. I tried the rabbit shed and realized rabbits can pee really far - they must get bored and aim at things. The chicken coop is out of the question. If DH ever takes the "temporary" greenhouse out of the dining room, I could store the bike there. . . .

I like the mesh backpack suggestion. Today I was riding down the road and thought "why am I suddenly having such clear memories of what it was like riding my bike back from swimming, as a kid?" It was the smell of the sunscreen I finally bought and the feel of wind blowing through my hair! I can't believe I actually forgot my helmet . . . . better put it in a backpack with the sunscreen.