Wife and I are wanting to go to one or the other, and was wanting to know which one people thought is the best, or neither.
I know the different times of the year. March could be still a little cool, or October hot, humid and possible hurricane. Other than that which rally is considered the best?

Thanks

 

Our Florida Tourist Dept says that either one is just fine. It can be the same type of weather in either month. So do you feel lucky?

 

Me and some friends are going to The bikeoctober fest,it´s a long journey from Norway but it´s not so expensive to fly from Norway to Usa:-)

 

Here is the scoop I live in Florida and go to both for different reasons . Bike week Much more in vendors Harley sets up their road show Get to see all the new stuff. Sit on the bikes. Talk to the reps and even have some parts changed around on the bikes to see if it works on your own bike ( seat, windshield,etc) Go to the speed way Get to do Test rides on the bikes ( Most all makes are there). Need, Helmet,eye protection,and they prefer boots . Then there are the Races, Good motocross. and the 200 Road race. Then there are Swap meets and other bike shows. parties. etc. As for the weather We are having 1 of the coldest winter ( By Fl standards) and it has rained mostly on the weekends but nice in the middle of the week . it can be crowed. get a area map learn the back ways And you can spend a week and not see everyting. Now for Biketober fest No race, Harley dose not set up .Some of the other manufactures do set up but not all of them, There is still some bike shows and a good amount of vendors but that is going to Depend on the economy. Not as many people cheaper rooms and the weather has been pretty good You can do in a couple of days then go ride Fl.

 

Bike week ....1 week (plus)
'toberfest....three day weekend.

Weather can be iffy either time. More to see Bike week......less crowds biketoberfest.
Both will be good times. All the major establishments will be in swing....
maybe a fewer venders...but if I were travelling from texas......I need to do bike week.

 

I've done both and enjoyed both. It seems the times I have gone, the weather was better in October and crowds more tolerable, hotels better rates. it still has the same feel and if you never went to the March "week" or weren't looking for the big manufacturer stuff, probably wouldn't know the difference.

 

I live in Fl also and try to go to both when Uncle Sam doesn't have something better for me to do........ I agree with PRrdglide on his assessment and would add that rooms are a bit more plentiful during Octoberfest, for those that need them. As for the weather, that is a crap shoot. I have been to Bike Week and it was hot and no rain and I havae been to Biketoberfest and got wet all three days.... FL wx is not as predictable as the wx man makes it out to be, but no matter when you go you will have a GREAT time......

 

i come with a friend to the bikeweek,i live in germany,near hamburg.
have a nice day
müü

 

Ready for next Friday to get here. Heading down with a couple of firends for a long weekend. Can't make it all week because work is getting in way. This will be a good break before the 6-12s start. Hope everyone that is going has a good, safe time.

 

Hey Guys,

We're flying on Thursday at 1.30 AM and we are landing in Orlando at 6 AM. (Europe-time 23.30 AM) It's 10 hours in that F*#king Airplane from Holland to USA....... then we must drive with Car 2 hours to Palm Coast (i think). It became a long day !!

But I hope so that we've become a Great Time there.



Everyone, Enjoy your Trip & Bikeweek! Daytona, here we come !!!