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.