Originally Posted by
Northwestrider
Seriously, maybe the STP organizers should consider a Bicycle Valet service at the starting/ending points. They could even make a few bucks off of it, charging a small fee. If I had an expensive bike, I'd be willing to pay a couple of bucks to have it looked after at the celebration end of the ride.
For what it's worth, I'd take my bike with me or skip the event before I left it with a valet, even a free one: "Oh, look at that. I left my bike with you, and now there's a crack in my $3,000 frame."