Gate checking a road bike case
 

If I’m trying to Jumpseat and I don’t have a ticket can I gate check my road bike case at the gate when I actually get on the plane?

You can check it at bag check. However, it goes if you dont.

Yep checked it at the gate just fine. Thanks

I keep having visions on the cartoon here where the FO carries aboard a baby grand piano and straps it in behind him. :D