Basement is lockable, with a lockbox and key separate from the house (so non-cycling guests won’t be tempted to “explore”), complete with “The Bike Cave” key chain; basement is about 500 sq feet, all dedicated to the bikes (will add beer fridge per recommendations, bistro style table and chairs, bench; dehumidifier runs 24/7 and empties into floor drain, but will add a floor fan to help w/ drying clothes and bikes); have a guy building a wash station with deck just outside the basement
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No grease, so far, but I did have to quickly mop up the fat bike tracks into/out of the shower. Forgot to clean the drain. Small details. Having a dog is great. Can blame so much on him. 
such as…flatulence? 
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Lots of lighting. Lots of outlets too. So much now needs to be charged, it’s crazy and only going to get worse. (Like maybe a power strip with lots of outlets) Wifi access for consults?
Some place to dump fluids, dispose of rags/wipes that might not be good for the drain/sewer/septic/trash? I had a brake line fail on a ride and tracked brake fluid into a hotel. (It wasn’t bad at all, just seemed bad) Put it over a pizza box as the last of the fluid drained out. Just in case… (I was sure I could be dinged for that, but no. Whew!)
Oh, maybe a couple throw rugs/mats to put grungy bikes on overnight? Built-in bike supports (like 2x4’s) setup to hold the wheel/bike upright? Should help save on wall damage.
Just thinking of things I’ve run into.
It’s very well lit, will probably upgrade with nicer looking light fixtures in the future; got a multi plug power strip with USB ports. I was considering temporary places for wet/muddy bikes. Having a triathlon style rack for outside (finish ride, rack bike, go inside and pee, come back out); the basement is divided, small ante room leading in, was thinking that might be good place for “mud room” - temporary racks as you describe, w/ tarp on the floor. Great suggestions!! Got me thinking through the whole experience
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I was thinking of all the questionable things I’ve done, or heard about, that might help. Along your lines, I was talking to a friend about opening up a ‘biker bar’ here, and we were brainstorming a lot of weird and wondrous things. Wish we could pull it off. It would be a REAL biker bar! 
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Last fall, I spent 44 consecutive nights away from home for work and brought a bike. I did more than one bathtub wash of my bicycle. I showered and cleaned the shower before I let housekeeping back in so I didn’t have to explain that to anyone.
Pics look good, Austin.
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May have to get a sign for the basement: “The Veloway Chalet Biker Bar”
Looks nice!
thinking this would make a brilliant beer fridge:
Thanks to the suggestions, I have added a bike wash station and an outdoor bike rack (finish your ride, hang it triathlon style, change and come back out to clean)
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The final results of The Bike Cave. Thanks for all the suggestions. Special thanks to PusherMan for the artwork!
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My pleasure 
This location and the accommodation both look absolutely amazing.
