Myrtle Beach Declares: Biker Weeks Are Over
#31
01-13-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Wow, it's actually been moved to October. I wish they'd move it to May now that MBBW is kaput.
Here's a link: http://www.harleybay.com/custompage.asp?pg=bikefest
Started a few years back by a major Harley dealer. Nowhere near as big as MB yet. A lot more laid back. Beautiful riding, good restaurants, etc.
I see they are calling it OBX Bike Fest now.
Here's a link: http://www.harleybay.com/custompage.asp?pg=bikefest
Started a few years back by a major Harley dealer. Nowhere near as big as MB yet. A lot more laid back. Beautiful riding, good restaurants, etc.
I see they are calling it OBX Bike Fest now.
#32
01-13-2009 | 03:06 PM
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I wish they would just come out and admit the real reason was not "Myrtle Beach Bike Week" but rather "Sport Bike Week" aka "Memorial Day Bike Week" aka some other less PC names.
I actually ran a bar in MB for a while (Two Dollar Bills) and got to know a lot of the local business owners, particularly hospitality/food/beverage businesses. They loved bike week. They closed during "sportbike" week. And they got sued for it.
I actually ran a bar in MB for a while (Two Dollar Bills) and got to know a lot of the local business owners, particularly hospitality/food/beverage businesses. They loved bike week. They closed during "sportbike" week. And they got sued for it.
#33
01-13-2009 | 03:49 PM
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I have written off MB and Daytona for good, I'm retired well to do and go to rallies every year. Those two cities will never get one cent from me including vacations not on a motorcycle.
My wife doesn't ride so after each rally, I take her to the locations and go to the same dinners and what not. So, they get my money twice. No more.
My wife doesn't ride so after each rally, I take her to the locations and go to the same dinners and what not. So, they get my money twice. No more.
#37
01-13-2009 | 04:38 PM
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"But perhaps the biggest cost of all was the effect the rallies had upon our quality of life. Residents were no longer willing to give up the month of May."
I can understand that. Sometimes things get out of hand. Enough instances like that over the years would be enough to put off any resident from future rallies.
I can understand that. Sometimes things get out of hand. Enough instances like that over the years would be enough to put off any resident from future rallies.
Last edited by amike; 01-13-2009 at 04:40 PM.
#39
01-13-2009 | 04:51 PM
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The MDA is supposed to have the Ladies of Harley MDA ride there. I just got notified not less than two weeks ago. Signed up for it. It is in Florida. Wonder why the Harley Members Only area hasn't notified me or us of any changes? Hmmmmm.
#40
01-13-2009 | 04:58 PM
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From: South of Raleigh, and west of the coast, NC.
+1......Have been in April for the last 2 years, to Outer Banks Bikefest, had a blast both times and plan on attending this year. Shhhhh...Don't tell....Best kept secret....Traffic was very managable and riding and sights were AWESOME! Haven't been to MB Rally since '96 seemed to go downhill from years past by then even. Now I will by-pass MB at all costs!