BIKES AT THE BEACH

Back for another year, the Daytona Beach Bike Week organizers have prepared a safe, fun 2021 event.

// BY MELISSA PETERSON

The roar of the engines, the sound of the ocean waves and a warm breeze blowing through your hair—this combination can only mean one thing: It’s time once again for the Daytona “We’re sure the crowds will be less than an Beach Bike Week. average year just because some people will not

What began on travel,” she says. “On Main Street we have a new January 24, 1937—the tra c plan approved by our commission that inaugural running of reduces motorcycle parking. The street will be the Daytona 200—has restricted to motorcycles only, and the ow will be morphed into one of controlled by our expert public safety o cials, and the world’s largest the reduced parking will also allow for expanded gatherings of motorcycle sidewalk space to enthusiasts. allow for greater social

In 1986, the Daytona distancing.” Regional Chamber of Commerce got involved Daytona 200 While in the Daytona area, Janet suggests to help organize the music schedule—you’ll hear every riding the Loop, which event and evolve it into a world-class festival of kind of music you can imagine at takes you through motorcycling. Today, the chamber continues to locations all over the county. Ormond Beach and serve as the event planner, organizing all details While at the event, visiting riders the more natural side related to its production in cooperation with the can enjoy the Main Street area, of Florida. Check out Daytona Beach community and national sponsors. which is the most historic Bike Week the website for speci c

A 10-day festival that spans throughout Volusia destination and includes the Daytona route details. You can County, there are hundreds of events for riders to International Speedway and its also ride along A1A enjoy. One of the rst is the 51st annual Daytona entertainment complex One Daytona to experience some Supercross, held at the Daytona International across the street. Heading north breathtaking ocean Speedway. The March 6 race features one on the U.S. 1 corridor, destinations views, head over to of the longest and most grueling courses on include Iron Horse Saloon, Broken Spoke Ponce Inlet for an up-close view of an old Florida the Supercross circuit and o ers high- ying Saloon and Destination Daytona where Bruce shing village or visit DeLand with its natural excitement from the big names that Supercross Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson is located. springs and old oak trees. fans know and love. Bike Week always o ers the O cial Bike Week No matter what you do during Bike Week, Janet

Other events include the Ru Ride Poker Run Motorcycle ra e, and this year the ra e features says there’s absolutely one thing not to miss. bene tting Halifax Humane Society, the Miss the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHCS Heritage “You must go to the beach when in Daytona Burning Bike Contest, the 43rd Annual Trike and Classic 114. Ra e tickets start at $50 and can be Beach,” she says. “It’s a natural treasure you just Sidecar Day, 43rd Annual British and European purchased in advance on the Bike Week website. can’t explain. There’s something about the ocean Bike Invasion Day and, of course, the Daytona 200 Nervous about the crowds? Janet Kersey, that just calls us to it.” on March 13. In addition to all the main events, executive vice president and COO of the Daytona you’ll nd bike shows, bene t rides, demo rides, Regional Chamber of Commerce, says that area swap meets and a wide variety of vendor booths. merchants and businesses have dramatically You also won’t want to miss checking out the live shifted gear to ensure the safety of visitors.

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