Daytona gives bikers the three R’s: Racing, Riding and Relaxing
Historic night racing, free demo rides and displays, charity parade laps and the traveling 80 percent Vietnam Veterans Memorial highlight the activities during Daytona 200 Week By Honda Feb. 27 – March 7 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
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Destination Daytona rocks and rolls for Bike Week 2009
Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona has a huge line-up of entertainment scheduled, making Destination Daytona the place to ROCK during Bike Week 2009.
Women bikers ride for cures as part of Harley-Davidson Daytona Bike Week events
February 26, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Daytona, General, Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Women
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Hope Springs Eternal for Female Riders at Daytona Bike Week
Riders Band Together to Find a Cure for Neuromuscular Disease and Enjoy the Open Road
For thousands of female motorcyclists, hope springs eternal at Daytona Beach Bike Week this year. As a new day dawns on the motorcycle riding season, female riders hope for two wheels and hundreds of miles of open blacktop, clear skies, wind in their face, breathtaking sunsets and unique experiences with their fellow riders. They also share hope to find a cure for neuromuscular disease.
African American rider heritage celebrated by Harley-Davidson
February 25, 2009 by Harley-Davidson
Filed under Daytona, Featured, H.O.G., Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Rallies
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON CELEBRATES HERITAGE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN RIDERS
The Harley-Davidson experience hits Daytona Bike Week
On March 6 and 7, Harley-Davidson will show its support of "Bikers on the Boulevard" by hosting several activities during Daytona Bike Week. Scheduled activities include music, prize drawings and an open bike show.
Riders during Daytona Bike Week have been congregating along Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard in the heart of Daytona's Midtown Black Heritage District during Bike Week for decades. Although it is uncertain exactly when this tradition began, some locals say the gathering goes back to the 1960s or even before. In honor of this rich tradition, Harley-Davidson will be celebrating at the historical intersection of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard (Second Avenue) and Pearl Street.
"We are looking forward to another successful year and the opportunity to continue to support Harley-Davidson riders and enthusiasts who have always supported us," stated Karina Jaramillo-Saa, manager of market outreach, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. "Bikers on the Boulevard celebrates the brotherhood and spirit of riding and we are excited to be a part of it."
Various 2009 Harley-Davidson models will be on display, including the Screamin' Eagle Fat Bob®, the Road King® Classic, the V-Rod® Muscle and the Screamin' Eagle Road Glide®. Harley-Davidson will ride in style as it cruises the boulevard in Daytona Beach.
For the complete schedule of Harley-Davidson events, please visit www.harley-davidson.com. Online coverage direct from Daytona Bike Week can be found at www.harley-davidson.com/daytona. Since schedule information is subject to change, please check the on-site Harley-Davidson activities guide for times and locations of entertainment and other special attractions.
Daytona bikers to pay tribute to American Veterans
Daytona International Speedway to Display American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall will visit Daytona International Speedway Feb. 27 – March 8 during Daytona 200 Week By Honda. Viewing is free to the public with access to the Memorial through the Turn 4 Tunnel.
The mission of the project is to travel the nation to honor, respect, and remember men and women who served, and to pay specific tribute to those who gave all in that service. Since the tribute is mobile it allows people to honor and respect veterans and active military personnel without having to travel great distances to do so.
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Horry County joins Myrtle Beach in giving their middle finger to bikers
Myrtle Beach (AP) -- Officials in a South Carolina county home to two spring motorcycle rallies have passed ordinances aimed at curtailing the events.
The Horry County Council on Wednesday voted to restrict where vendors can set up shop during the rallies and how long they can sell their wares.
The Harley-Davidson spring rally and the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, both in May, attract about 250,000 people each to the area.
Myrtle Beach officials also have restricted the events. The city said it would work to end the rallies after a Coastal Carolina University student was shot and killed last year during Bikefest in a dispute over a parking space.
Some residents have said they are fed up with noise, congestion and rowdy behavior. But businesses and bikers say stopping the rallies would hurt the economy.
