Abstract: A hitch mounted bicycle carrier that vertically mounts a plurality of bicycles. The bicycles are secured by the front tire in a C-hoop structure at the top of the bicycle carrier. The bicycle carrier secures a rear tire to a lower mounting structure. The bicycle carrier is configured to be mounted to the vehicle with an anti-rattle hitch mounting method. A hinge structures integrates dampers/gas springs to slow the hinging of the bicycle carrier when loaded with bicycles. The bicycle carrier when not in use for transportation doubles as a bicycle storage and access rack. The bicycle carrier also acts as a bicycle tuning, repair, and workstation when on the back of a vehicle or when in use as a storage access rack. The bicycle carrier also features integrated locking cables as an anti-theft deterrent when riders aren't with the bicycles and bicycle carrier.

Abstract: A bicycle rack for attaching to a vehicle includes a hitch attachment, a vertical support frame, and a pair of horizontal support frames. An upper horizontal support frame is perpendicularly secured to a distal end of the vertical support frame. A lower horizontal support frame is perpendicularly secured adjacent to the middle of the vertical support frame. The hitch attachment is pivotally secured behind the base of the vertical support frame and is provided with a plurality of hitch attachment apertures to allow an adjustable projection from the vehicle. The vertical support frame can be selectively moved toward horizontal by removing a lock pin. The upper and lower support frames support at least one (1) bicycle thereon.