Leesburg Bikefest: Biggest 3-Day Rally

Who's Ready For Leesburg Bike Fest April 24 to 26? 

The downtown merchants really love bikers! Bands play in front of city hall and the streets are motorcycles-only! It's a great experience with pinup girl and bike shows, biker games and poker runs.  

Official Website: Leesburgbikefest.com 

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Thunder in the Valley News June 25 - 28, 2015 Johnstown, Pennsylvania Sturgis Rally News August 3 – 9, 2015 - 75th annual top attendance 600,000 for 60th Sturgis, South Dakota     Trail Of Tears Ride News September 21, 2013 marked 20 years and was the last ride to raise awareness and sponsor historical signage to mark the "trail of tears" Native American resettlement. More than 200,000 riders annually followed the "trail of tears" route from Tennessee to Alabama for an annual Native American PowWow Festival, with hundreds of riders continuing to destinations in Oklahoma.    Bikes, Blues & BBQ News September 23 - 26, 2015 Largest non-profit rally in USA 400,000 and growing! Fayetteville, Arkansas   Biketoberfest News October 15 -18, 2015 22 years, est. 300,000 Daytona Beach, Florida Lone Star Rally News November 5 - 8, 2015 Galveston, Texas

Best Motorcycle Events: Leesburg Bikefest April 26 - 28

Leesburg Bikefest: One of my all-time favorite motorcycle events~ Every year, the downtown of Leesburg, Florida is turned into a mecca for motorcycle riders! It's motorcycles-only downtown and everyone is able to walk around with a big mug of beer to listen to dozens of free music concerts during the three-day event.

You can find them on Facebook, and right now they are giving away unique prizes to online fans:
Every day starting April 1 through April 26th they are giving away a FREE Exclusive Collectors Leesburg Bikefest Promotional t-shirt not available for sale! Also -- Every Friday they are giving away a $25 Hot Leathers Gift Certificate. 

Here's the link to sign up for Free Stuff. 

Leesburg Bikefest | Bikefest Giveaways

Check us out at http://www.leesburgbikefest.com/

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National "Ride For Kids" 2012 Kicks Off in South Florida

The National Ride for Kids 2012 kicks off every year in South Florida to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. 

This year's kick-off was Sunday, April 15th at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.

The 40-mile police escorted ride included a light breakfast, and lunch and "Celebration of Life" program. photos posted at   www.SFRideforKids.org

Learn more and find a ride in your area.

Cody & Kyle Ives Stunt Show at 2011 Thunder Beach Rally

Cody & Kyle Ives are not typical teenagers. They have been doing freestyle stunt shows for nearly 10 years and you can see them April 27 to May 1st at Frank Brown Park during the 13th Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City Beach, Florida. - See a video of their Thunder Beach 2009 Extreme Motocross, Steel Globe of Death Show.

The 13th Thunder Beach Spring Rally kicks off with a free GENEVA concert on Wednesday, April 27 and includes poker runs on Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Free outdoor concerts, free parking and 250 vendors at venues across beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. Friday - Miss Thunder Beach Pageant with King Cotton Band (Blues w/Country edge.) Saturday - MS Thunder Beach (35+), Thunder Beach Parade, and Steel Horse Law Best of the Beach Bike Show. Sunday - Blessing of the Bikes and Scenic Ride. Details: http://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/

National 2011 Sturgis Road Show Tour Launched at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta, Cycle Source & Limpnickie Lot have joined the first-ever Sturgis Road Show that is underway this weekend at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Hershey-Harrisburg, PA.

Headliner Sturgis bands include: Bachman & Turner, Styx, and Tesla. Michelle Smith has joined the party with Vicious Cycle that is installing parts for Custom Chrome at the Sturgis Roadshow in Pennsylvania.

The Custom Chrome International Bike Show is a featured part of the Sturgis Road Show that is being presented by two Sturgis icons  - The Legendary Buffalo Chip and Loud American Roadhouse, in partnership with promoter Motoring USA and the Eastern Regional Harley-Davidson Dealers Association (EHDDA.)

"Not everyone can make the pilgrimage to South Dakota," said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Legendary Buffalo Chip. "But now they can experience what makes Sturgis the best motorcycle event in the world."

The 2011 Sturgis Road Show will serve up a taste of Sturgis in the Mid-Atlantic region with nightly concerts on "The Legendary Buffalo Chip Main Stage" and food and drink from Main Street Sturgis in the touring Loud American Roadhouse. Features include galleries of work by world-renowned motorcycle artists and photographers, vintage motorcycles and memorabilia presented by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, Custom Chrome International Bike Show, beauty & fashion events, educational and entertainment seminars, and motorcycle product displays and installations.

Here's the 2011 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Schedule:

Round 1 - North American Championship Powered By The Doc Pros at the Custom Chrome International Dealer Show, Santa Clara, CA March 19th and 20th 2011.

Round 2 – European Championship Powered by DHL Global Forwarding at the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, Mainz Germany March 26th and 27th 2011.

Round 3 – Sturgis Road Show Championship - Sturgis Road Show, Harrisburg PA. Shows on Saturday and Sunday, with Awards Sunday April 17th.

Round 4 – European Bike Week Faak Austria September 10th 2011.

Local tourism officials see this event introducing the large number of cyclists within the Mid-Atlantic region to Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg and America's chocolate capital of Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth®. Special lodging rates can be found at  HersheyHarrisburgHotels.com.

"Selecting this region of Pennsylvania was a strategic decision," said Bill Tull, Vice President of the EHDDA and owner of Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson. "Pennsylvania has the fourth most motorcycle registrations (329,750) in the United States surpassed only by California, Florida, and Texas. Neighboring states New York ranks sixth with 202,565, New Jersey has 163,070, and Maryland has 72,533 registered riders."Finding a central venue capable of hosting the elaborate event also played a role in the location," said Sharon Altland, HHRVB Sales Director. "Producers wanted the capacity to host large numbers of attendees, galleries, exhibits, and specialty option plus the capability to produce multiple special events and concerts under one roof."
The FSC is the premier event facility in the region with over one-million square feet of connected exhibit area, including two indoor arenas. As a tourism destination the region also provides ample lodging and easy accessibility for attendees coming from the Mid-Atlantic region.

"There are two kinds of riders in the world - those who have been to Sturgis and those who want to go," said John Detrick, CEO of Motoring USA. "We're taking the Sturgis experience to the world."

The Sturgis Road Show schedule will expand in 2012 to include more cities domestically and internationally. For more details visit http://www.sturgisroadshow.com/

April: Leesburg Bikefest, Central Florida

The 15th Leesburg Bikefest (April 7 to 10, 2012) featured 40 free concerts on eight stages, the Rat's Hole Bike Show, Wall of Death, Extreme Bike Demos, bikini contests, tattoo contests, Mr. Lucky Man Contest and more.

Traffic on Main Street in Leesburg, Florida is always "motorcycles-only" during the 3-day rally that draws 200,000 to 300,000 bike enthusiasts to the little town in Central Florida.

Admission is free to all venues and all concerts. The 2012 concert schedule included: Slaughter on Friday night and Jackyl on Saturday night, with opening act, The Greg Billings Band (formerly of Stranger.)

Also on stage Saturday night was the AC/DC tribute-band Highway to Hell.





The rally was a joint venture from the beginning between the Leesburg Downtown Merchants and Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows. The 15th Leesburg Bikefest featured the largest number of Rat's Hole custom-built bikes ever on display at a rally bike show.


Leesburg Bikefest kicked off at Gator Harley Davidson on Thursday morning with vendors and entertainment.


The Opera House Saloon Early Arrival Party on Thursday was 3pm to 2am Friday.


The Rat's Hole Bar Kick Off Party was hosted by Rider NOW Magazine, 3pm Thursday to 2am Friday.




For more details, visit the official website.

"Thanks Arizona" $65,000 Charity Bike Giveaway at 15th Arizona Bike Week

The lucky winner of a fully-loaded 2011 Bourget Fat Daddy Chopper - valued at $65,000 - will be revealed on the final day of the 15th Arizona Bike Week, Sunday, April 3rd at The Hideaway Grill in Cave Creek, AZ.





The 1st "Thanks Arizona" Bourget-Bradshaw Charity Bike Raffle was announced during the Hideaway Grill's 12th Anniversary Party in October, 2010.

Brigette Bourget of Bourget's Bike Works and Mark Bradshaw of the World Famous Hideaway Grill - both Arizona natives - wanted to do something over the top for Arizona Bike Week and at the same time show appreciation to the Phoenix Firefighters. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the United Phoenix Firefighters/IAFF Local 493 Charities. "The money from this raffle will go to help the Phoenix Fire Fighters in their efforts to make our community a better, safer place for children of all ages, races, and walks of life!," said Brigette Bourget "These fire fighters risk their lives by running into burning buildings and they are our first responders to traffic accidents, drownings, heart attacks, etc. They help our community 24/7 -365 days a year AND they volunteer on their days off to work in the community and raise money to help those who need it most."

Raffle tickets can be purchased in person during Arizona Bike Week at the Hideaway Grill. Raffle tickets are: 1 for $20 – 3 for $50 – 5 for $85 – 6 for $100. You do not have to be present to win and you can purchase raffle tickets on-line at http://www.bourgets.com/.

Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show at 15th Arizona Bike Week

Are you heading to Arizona Bike Week & Westworld Cyclefest?

Then be sure to check out - "The Baddest Bagger in AZ Bike Show," presented by Bagger Nation and American Bagger Magazine. "That’s right. Baggers are finally getting their due!" said Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation. Don’t miss your chance to have your Bagger featured on the cover of American Bagger Magazine. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be presented on stage in 3 classes: Original (no frame mods) Modified (OEM Frame modified) Ground Up (aftermarket frame)The show is Saturday, April 2nd.


It's the final countdown!! Arizona Bike Week starts one week from today! The forecast is calling for some incredible riding weather and the party is about to begin. Pre-Rally events begin Friday, March 25, 2011.

This year the five-day event pass to $40. That's a $10 discount from last year's pricing and still includes all the concerts and events that Westworld Cyclefest has to offer. Skid Row will be in concert on Wednesday, March 30. Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation presents Warrant on Thursday, March 31. Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson presents Heart on Friday, April 1.

Chester's Harley Davidson presents Buckcherry on Saturday, April 2. Everyone’s favorite Sunday afternoon Cyclefest band, Mongollon will close on April 3.

In addition to the HandleBar Saloon, two new party tents have been added this year: The ABW Roadhouse and Cyclefest Cantina. Throughout the rally, catch acts by local bands: 74th St. Band, Cell Phone Cowboys, Coverz Inc. Hawg Wild, Hellbound, Jasmine Cain, Men Without Shame, Pat Roberts and The Heymakers, and Sludge’s Build a Band.

All Premium and Gold RV packages are sold out, but a few Silver RV and tent spaces are available, and there are still rooms offered by sponsoring hotels at significant biker discounts for the rally, with no minimum nights required.

Arizona Bike Week is all about riding in the desert, and the 15th Arizona Bike Week has some big rides and a poker tournament starting Sunday, March 27th.

Sunday, March 27: Leather and Luck Poker Tournament at Fort McDowell - Limited to 250 entrants.

Wednesday, March 30: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson's Riding Kids Run - Shirts/Pins given to the first 725 entrants.

Thursday, March 31: T-Bar Trail Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Friday, April 1: Hamster's Dry Heat Poker Run - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Saturday, April 2: Chester Harley-Davidson's Torch Ride - Save $5 when you pre-register online.

Sunday, April 3: Logan's Run - Get a free t-shirt when you register online.

If you purchase your Cyclefest event pass online you'll get a $5 coupon for the Arizona Bike Week Official Merchandise booth. Details and tickets: azbikeweek.com

Great Video: Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally

The 13th Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally in Panama City, Florida is sure to attract more than 200,000 fans to the white sandy beaches of the "Emerald Coast."

The dates are April 27th to May 1st, 2011. Unlike many rallies, this is a FREE rally in The most biker-friendly town in the USA!


See if you would agree: Here's the new Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally Video!



The Thunder Beach 10th Fall Rally (Oct. 2010) featured the first MS Thunder Beach Pagent for sexy women 35 and over, along with the popular Miss Thunder Beach Kick-Off Party & Pagent. The Old Shool Roadhouse of "mobile" old school bikes and hot rods rolled in for the rally. There were four big concerts, charity bike rides, stunt rider exhibitins, the "Best of The Beach" bike show, the Thunder Beach Bike Parade, a "Sizzle" fashion show and VIP Party featuring famed blues player, The Sauce Boss. The rally is spread across Panama City at 8 participating venues! Details - http://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/.

Nationwide Ride for Kids® Raised $4.5 Million in 2010

For 25 years and counting, the Ride for Kids® has raised millions of dollars every year for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The title sponsor is Honda Riders Club of America, but all brands of motorcycles are welcome to join the rides.

Riders across the USA continued to give generously to charity in 2010, defying the economic downturn by donating $4.5 million in 2010 via the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program.

The 2011 season kicked off with a ride on April 3rd in South Florida and closes with a ride and annual ceremony in Tampa, Florida in November. Ride for kids expanded to 40 cities in 2010 and those cities are on the 2011 Ride For Kids Calendar.

Update: 2012 Ride For Kids Calendar. Find rides in states across the USA.

A few changes are in store this year: The South Florida and Philadelphia rides will have new start points; and the Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville and Los Angeles rides have moved weekend dates.

The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.

Extra! Extra! The Ratty Rag is Back

More than one million copies of the Ratty Rag have been distributed at major bike show events all over the world since it was first published for the 1974 Daytona Bike Week. "I still have six light tables at my house that were used to lay it out by hand," said Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows. "There were no other motorcycle newspapers. The Ratty Rag was the first, and it's the oldest running FREE motorcycle newspaper in the country."

Click to enlarge or download the poster for advertising contacts.

20,000 copies of the Daytona Beach Ratty Rag will be printed for the 2011 Daytona Bike Week rally. 20,000 more will be printed for the Leesburg Bikefest in April; Thunder in the Valley in June; Sturgis - Buffalo Chip in August; Daytona Biketoberfest; and the Lone Star Rally in November. There will be interviews with the best of show bike builders and of course, photographs of the Miss Rat Mate contests.

Events and Schedule... The Travel Channel will film the 39th Rat's Hole Chopper Show - "World Bike Showdown" - so come join the party. Bike builders from all over the world, live on stage!Everyone through the gate will receive one ballot to vote for their favorite bike in the World Showdown.

- Click the poster to enlarge.

MC Radical Randy, tattoo and rat mate contests. The show is all day Saturday, March 12th at Daytona Lagoon water park, beach side at 601 N. Earl Street.

Registration in 22 classes with brand new custom trophy awards for first, second and third places.

Register a bike at RatsHole.com.

Daytona Bike Week March 4 - 13, 2011 Daytona Beach, Florida http://www.daytonachamber.com/ Leesburg Bikefest April 7 - 10, 2011 Leesburg, Florida http://www.leesburgbikefest.com/ Thunder in the Valley June 23 - 26, 2011 Johnstown, Pennsylvania http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/		Sturgis - Buffalo Chip August 8 - 14, 2011 Sturgis, South Dakota http://buffalochip.com/ Biketoberfest October 13 -16, 2011 Daytona Beach, Florida http://www.daytonachamber.com/ www.biketoberfest.org Lone Star Rally November 3 – 6, 2011 Galveston, Texas http://www.lonestarrally.com/

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Canadian Bike Shows January to July 2011

The North American International Motorcycle Supershow, Jan. 7 to 9th at the International Centre in Toronto kicks off a season of Canadian bike shows, judged by IMBBA Canada. 


More than $50,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs, including $12,000 in cash. To register a bike and for more details, visit the website: North American Supershow 2011.

World of Motorcycles Expo shows will be held in London, Ontario, Feb.11-13, 2011, and in Kitchener, Ontario, March 19-20, 2011. Click the flyer image to enlarge for details. Here is a list of  exhibit vendors. To register a bike visit: womex.ca

Bob McKay and his team of IMBBA Canada judges will be in Quebec in April for the 12th Annual Classic Bike and Tattoo Show: April 15 to 17, 2011 at the SportXpo Centre near Montreal.

"This show will be the last chance to qualify for the seventh and final Canadian spot in the 2012 IMBBA World Cup Competition show that will be held in Laval in conjunction with the 2012 Classic Bike and Tattoo Show," said McKay. For details visit: IMBBA.ca.


Click to enlarge event flyer for details or visit: http://www.prosproduction.com/

Then, get ready for the Great Canadian Bike Rally, July 14 to 17, 2011 on the west coast of Canada in Merritt British Columbia. Check out their web page for more details. http://www.greatcanadianbikerally.com/

Hideaway Grill's 12th Anniversary Party, Oct. 22nd

The 1^st Annual Bourget/Bradshaw “Thanks Arizona” Charity Bike Raffle will be unveiled during The Hideaway’s 12^th Anniversary party, Oct. 22nd at the one and only Hideaway Grill – somewhere in Cave Creek, AZ. 

The fully-loaded 2011 Bourget Fat Daddy Chopper will be unveiled by Brigette Bourget of Bourget's Bike Works and Mark Bradshaw of the World Famous Hideaway Grill. The bike is valued at more than $60,000. Proceeds will benefit United Phoenix Firefighters/IAFF Local 493 Charities.

Bourget and Bradshaw, both Arizona natives, wanted to do something over the top for Arizona Bike Week and at the same time show appreciation to the Phoenix Firefighters.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct 22nd and the bike will be given away on Sunday, April 3^rd during Arizona Bike Week at The Hideaway.  You do not have to be from Arizona and you do not have to be present to win!! 

Purchase your tickets in person, through e-mail or on-line Oct 22-24 and get a special deal - $20.00 ea, 3 for $50 or 5 for $85.  This post will be updated with photos of the Fat Daddy Bourget Chopper when it is unveiled Oct. 22nd at the Hideaway Grill's 12 Anniversary!

Oct 25, 2010 thru April 3, 2011 tickets will be $20.00 ea for the Fat Daddy Bourget Chopper! 

For complete details and more information go to www.bourgets.com, or e-mail Brigitte@bourgets.com.