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| - Our fearless Critical Mass organizer arranged with Cycle for us to end our May ride at that establishment. I was excited, because Cycle purports to be a pro-bicycle bar/restaurant. We rolled up, all excited. There were ample bike racks for our nearly 100 riders. However, when we entered the hotel, we were brusquely directed to the bar entrance. Having been to the restaurant before, I wandered out to check the dining room. I was immediately turned back at the entrance and told the dining room was "reservations only."
Well, the bar has maybe 5 tables, and there were nearly 100 riders. People who have just completed a 10-mile+ bike ride want to eat, drink, and be seated, not stand 5 deep in a bar line and then stand around holding their drinks. We were not even sure we'd be able to order food. We left almost immediately and went across the street to Portlands. Right after we'd ordered, we saw another group of bikers headed to Carly's.
It's not like Cycle didn't know we were coming. If you know 100 people are coming to your venue, don't you think you'd prepare to welcome them and encourage them to spend freely? Lame.
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