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How to Bike Home Your Christmas Tree in 11 Simple Steps

Don't forget bungee cords, peanut butter, and the kindness of strangers.
Mark Byrnes/CityLab

Stop with the pine-scented candles already: This year, get an actual tree! It’s easy. All you need is a bungee cord, a cargo rack, and a bike. Yep, you heard me.

Unless you want the experience of biking home with a large hedgehog between your legs, you’ll need to stand the tree up and strap it on like a backpack. This works best with a cargo rack or basket to brace the trunk—especially if you plan to buy something larger than Charlie Brown's tree.