SpiralGray Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Four of us just returned from a trip. On the last night we stayed at the Woodsman Country Lodge in Crescent, OR (on hwy 97 south of Bend). My buddy and I have been staying there since 1999, and in fact stayed there just last month with our wives on a trip to Crater Lake (by car). When we checked in we were told that this was the last time we'd be allowed to stay there when riding our motorcycles. The owners had had "problems" with motorcyclists, and instead of dealing with the problem people they decided to ban everyone based on their mode of transportation. I wonder if a group of Asians had caused trouble if they would put up a "NO ASIANS" sign. At any rate, please inform all your friends, family, enemies, whatever that this establishment should be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jakobi Posted August 20, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 20, 2012 Well that's unfortunate. -Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Who are "bikers" anyway? I have found that almost everyone on a motorcycle is a decent person. The others? Well, they are called the "One Percenters" for a reason . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted August 21, 2012 Forum CEO Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just tell them your a motorcyclist not a biker! I would avoid gas stations if at all possible, getting gas in Oregon is ridiculous - I know its impossible but you will find out why! I dont know why they would cut off part of their business because of some idiot biker? Especially since you are established customers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted August 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2012 Oregon is I think 1 of 2 states that do not allow motorists to pump their own gas. It causes all sorts of problems with out of state motorists. Self service has been been voted on numerous times but always fails. There is an exception for motorcyclists - on the bike I just pull up and act like I know what I'm doing and usually they leave me alone. Don't try it in a car though - they'll go bananas. Too bad about the motel - their loss. There are lots of places that welcome bikes. In Kamiah, Idaho the hotel I stayed at hands out clean rags and has a wash station for motorcycles - very welcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2012 And the Laaaaaaaaand of tttheee Freeeeeeeeeee........................ But then again, look what happened to the Franklin Motel after a bunch of Interceptors stayed there...... it was raised to ground level..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hondalover Posted August 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2012 And the Laaaaaaaaand of tttheee Freeeeeeeeeee........................ But then again, look what happened to the Franklin Motel after a bunch of Interceptors stayed there...... it was raised to ground level..... Dutchy, I think the previous owners of the Franklin Motel saw signs that some crazy European might try and crash the next met. So instead of risking the carnage, they opted to just tear the place down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Africord Posted August 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2012 I suggest we forward this info to: http://traveloregon.com/ and http://www.tripadvisor.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted August 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2012 I wonder if they allow those Mormans who ride their bicycles in the summer sun wearing suits and backpacks. I hear they can be a rowdy bunch. Rollin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I've had a place in Randle, Washington and one in Oregon tell me they have no rooms 'available to bikers'. I usually stop on the way out and say, "well, I guess I'm not a responsible adult since I teach elementary school…." I guess it is their business but motorcycles doesn't always equal trouble clients. It just continues my theory that the greasy biker and black sweat stained cruiser crowd ruins it for everyone - look like a dirtbag and we all get treated like one. Glad you took your business elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sadly, there are idiots everywhere... If they want to exclude a huge segment of their customers, because of a few morons, it's their right. Maybe someone with some sense will buy the place when they go under... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralGray Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 I suggest we forward this info to:http://traveloregon.com/andhttp://www.tripadvisor.com/ Review already written on TripAdvisor (as well as Google Local). I'll take a look at the Travel Oregon site.Also, the property is AAA approved and we've contacted them to get their feedback on whether this is something they allow in their approved properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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