Bicycle stand and method of use

A bicycle stand for supporting a bicycle in an upright position on a surface by engaging a spindle in a crank-arm of the bicycle, the bicycle stand comprising:

• a base for supporting the bicycle stand on the surface, the base comprising a first arm, a second arm, and a connecting arm, wherein the first arm and the second arm are parallel to each other, and the connecting arm is perpendicular to the first arm and the second arm, all disposed on a same horizontal plane of the surface, to form a generally U-shape;
• an upright support structure extending upwardly from the base to a top end, wherein the upright support structure comprises a bottom limb, a top limb, and an upright limb, wherein the bottom limb and the top limb are generally parallel to the surface, and the upright limb is generally perpendicular to the surface, to form a generally U-shape;
• wherein a bottom end of the bottom limb of the upright support structure is connected to a middle of the connecting arm of the base, so that the bottom limb is between the first and second arms on the horizontal plane, and such that the base supports the upright support structure;
• and
• a spindle engaging post that extends outwardly from the top end of the upright support structure for engaging the spindle of the bicycle so that the bicycle stand supports the bicycle in the upright position on the surface.