So, the eyebrows were raised...

[Grog]

Now imagine not unloading your bike but your panniers off a touring bike, and giving the valet boy your bike to park! I'm sure you'd get a few more looks.



Yes, bike is the new golf. I know of a club that's spun out of a chamber of commerce. And the gib Livestrong fundraiser events look quite similar here in BC. LOTS of business folks.

I like the idea.

ETA: Are golf club memberships tax deductible if you're golfing on business in some US States? If so, that might be a way to write off one's new carbon machine for some people!!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

ETA: Are golf club memberships tax deductible if you're golfing on business in some US States? If so, that might be a way to write off one's new carbon machine for some people!!

Meals and Entertainment are only 50% deductible...so I'd put Golf (or cycling-related fees - not the actual bike) in this expense category. I would think only professional riders could somehow list their bikes as a business expense...but I don't know for sure..it just makes sense.

[Miranda]

Yes, I don't think people realize what the bikes cost for sure. I know I was totally shocked when I went shopping for the first time.

I think a good question for the desk clerk would have been... "do you have safe storage space large enough to secure my 'valuables' (aka = bike) ? ".

My first roadie girl and now my mtb also, sleep in the formal dining room next to the victorian drapes. My new carbon girl sleeps two foot across from the footboard on my bed!

Now, on a serious note... I can see if the tires were filthy dirty etc. either cleaning them / wiping them down before trashing the hotel flooring. Or carrying the bike across the floor vs rolling. I try to make sure the girls tires are clean at home before I roll them across my own white carpet... so that's just common courtesy.

Btw, good for you, Mr. Silver, and taking your ride with you! Way more calories burned that golfing any ole day.

[Aggie_Ama]

We have wandered into many a hotel with bikes in tow. The best was Red River, NM last year where the owner of the hotel was amused when we took our two mountain bikes and two road bikes in our room. We had a blast exploring the area by bike and he thought it was a great plan!