Curtain Cycling Cap

In a first attempt at making a cycling cap, I repurposed some old kitchen curtains and a bike tube, using this pattern.

The curtain, pre-cap.

The cap, in pieces.

Taking and sewing the bike tube strip into the cap.

The model (identity hidden since I haven't yet asked for permission) with the curtain cap.

Used Bike Tubes

The main use for bike tires may be for transportation, but what to do with old rubber tubes after they run (roll?) their course? Two ideas:

1) Making ear buds big enough to stay in my ears.

2) Shoe laces that never have to be untied.

Commuter Coffee Cup Holder

Finally! A way to carry my morning cup a joe to work while keeping both hands on the "wheel".

This combines two small and one large expandable pipe straps with an old bike tire (to keep the fittings from scratching the handle bars and also for supporting the mug in the holder). I threaded the fittings through the old tube and made sure it interlocked to prevent water from getting in, and Voila! Coffee on my commute!

Total Cost:

Two 1 3/4" straps: $1.75 each

One 4" strap: $2.50 each

Old tube: zero baby

Coffee: $5.25 (on sale, mmm....)