Cycling is a great way to get fresh air, explore and do some exercise while you’re at it. It a good way to travel too, getting your from point A to point B without getting stuck in traffic and it’s good for the environment.
Not to mention it is a great activity to enjoy with outgoing friends or whit the whole family. As great as bicycles are they too get damaged and break down. The bright side is that they are affordable and easily repaired or replaced.
With the season warming up, you might want to take out your old bicycle for a spin, only to realize that repairing it is just not worth it and it’s time for a new one. And what should you do with the old one" Throw it away, donate it"
If you care for the environment and are into recycling, you might see that there is a way you can give your old bike a new life… Or at least to some parts of it. Here are a few DIY projects cycling enthusiasts will love and appreciate since they show you how to keep enjoying your old bicycle in a new unexpected way.
1. Bike Gear Candle Votive
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Starting small and simple, here is a great idea on what to do with bike gears. Using them as candle votive, you get a unique piece of decor. Even if it’s a little bit on the steam-punk theme, it does look rather nice.
2. Bike Chain Coaster
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Almost any material can be used for making coasters, cork being the most common. Give it a bit of biker flare by framing a coaster-si...