My husband would NEVER keep the bikes out in the garage, they MUST stay in the house where it's safe and warm (when the wood stove is going). The tandem is in the small dining room, (we never invite people over so we don't have to use the area). One of the Colnago's is in the living room at the far end sharing a space with the Holland. The other Colnago is in the dining room next to the bar (which isn't really a bar) and my two bikes are down in the office. The only time they are allowed to venture out into the garage is for a good cleaning, then they must come right back in the house. The only things left outside are the dogs (who have their own houses). We will have to decorate up the tandem again this year and ride around San Diego Bay (our yearly tradition). The holidays are for sharing--even with the bikes.