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Daytona Beach Bike Week

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 8 to 17, 2013


Daytona Bike Week General Information

The anticipated number of attendees at Bike Week was low and with rain the first day it was not looking very good, but the next day the sun came out and riders roared into the Daytona area. Daytona is the destination in the early spring year for hundreds of thousands of bikers and it is the first of the "Big 3" motorcycle rallies (the other two being: Sturgis and Laconia Motorcycle Week). The Bike Week in Daytona signals the beginning for the rally season and it is on the Lightning Customs' 2013 Major Bike Rallies List.

Bike Week Daytona Beach Attractions

The first Daytona rally was held in 1937 and the primary attraction was the Daytona 200 and over the decades the Daytona Bike Week has grown to be one of the biggest bike rallies in the world. So not only will you be able to enjoy the racing at the Daytona International Speedway, but you will be able to enjoy just about everything you have ever heard about at any bike rally.

There are a lot of scenic rides for you to enjoy including the ride to Daytona on US Hwy 1 to get a view of the beach or once you have arrived take a scenic in the center of Florida or ride the popular 22 mile Loop which gives you a tour around the area. Plus you have to cruise down Main Street at least once.

During Bike Week you will also be able to check out bikes shows including Willies Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show, the Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show, Street Chopper Bike Show, Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show, and the Boardwalk Bike Show. Some of the celebrities that came out in 2012 were Willie G. and in the Allstate Insurance's ONE Program there was Dave Perewitz, Rick Fairless and Arlen Ness and the bikes they built for the One Program.

There attractions are all around Daytona including all of the major motorcycle manufacturers displays and opportunities to take demo rides, stunt shows, vendors, and in 2012 there was also the Rats Hole 40th Anniversary Bash, the H.O.G. Street Party on Beach Street, and Saturday was St. Patrick's Day.

A lot of the contests and attractions during Daytona are at the infamous biker bars including the Broken Spoke Saloon, Cabbage Patch , Willies Tropical Tattoo, Iron Horse Saloon, Boot Hill Saloon, Gillys Pub 44, and Froggys Saloon just to mention some. There they will have live music, biker contests, and contests for the ladies as well as other attractions.

The Bike Week has expanded over the decades and noteworthy is Destination Daytona the Worlds Largest Harley Davidson dealership in Ormond Beach. On the 100 plus acres there are lots of attractions including in 2012 The Full Throttle Saloon's Michael Ballard and Angie.

Daytona Rally Fees and Other Info

-MORE INFO: Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and Bike Week Daytona sites
-MAP: Map to the Daytona Beach Bike Week
-HOTELS: Book Your Hotel Now
-YOU TUBE: Daytona Beach Bike Week Videos





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