Moving a Christmas Tree Home by Bike

Getting a large, unwieldy Christmas tree into your house is one of those holiday tasks that requires a good sense of humor and a huge level of confidence and self-delusion. But before you can even wedge your festive new evergreen through the front door comes the real test: How do you get the dang thing home?

If you’re committed to hauling a tree by bike, it’s going to take a little extra planning and effort. Sure, it might be easier to just toss your new tree onto a car, but why not start a two-wheeled tradition that gives you another reason to ride in the cold? Here are several ways to transport a Christmas tree with a bicycle:

Oh, and one more thing to know before you head out into the cold and load up your bike with conifers: Make sure to get lots of photos of the whole process. After all, this could be the start of your favorite new December tradition.