By: Aly Bockler
I Deserve It, Damn It! Outer Banks Bike Week April 17-25, 2021
New Year! If you’re reading this, you did it, you made it through one of the craziest years in our lifetime, but if there’s one thing to take away from the last 365 days, is no matter what virus is floating around and no matter what side your political lines lie, you can’t break a biker’s spirit. The freedom in your soul, the wind in your hair, the power of the rumble and a backbone built on the heritage of American history. And as we all know, riding is the ultimate in social distancing, but what about bike-minded friends and family, rallying around the love of the lifestyle? Good news, it’s back and your presence is requested at the Outer Banks Bike Week, April 17th-25th, 2021 in Harbinger, North Carolina. North Carolina’s Outer Banks features miles and miles of beautiful coastline, historic landmarks, camping sites, hotels, bars and restaurants and right in the heart of this scenic paradise sits Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, host to Outer Banks Bike Week. Besides beautiful springtime sunshine and ideal riding weather, attendees can expect a full lineup of entertainment and activities well worth the trip, I like to call it the 5 B’s! Bikes, Babes, Booths, Beer and Bands! First off, no party is complete without a soundtrack. Along with sounds of V-twin engines ringing in your ears, bands from all over the region will have the crowd dancing and singing along and if it’s “FREEBIRD” you are used to requesting, your chances of hearing that hit here are pretty good. Outer Banks Bike Week is also a great time to show off your pride and joy in the Outer Banks bike show. Show off your baby, no matter the make or model, for top awards from judges and the approving nod from fellow riders. And speaking of bikes, over 150 motorcycles will shake the showroom at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, plus the parking lot will be filled with what might be your next purchase! We pride ourselves in stocking up on the very best new and pre-owned inventory because we know you might arrive at Outer Banks Bike Week on one bike, but trade-up to another to take back home as the ultimate souvenir! All trade-in’s welcome, and it doesn’t have to be a Harley-Davidson, so come show us what you got! One of the best parts of Outer Banks Bike Week are the many vendors who will be on hand with their handmade goods and services. You can expect the usual collection of retail booths from leathers and bags to patches, stickers, t-shirts, exhaust and parts, gloves and riding gear; really there’s something for everyone where appy
shopping is concerned! What’s an Outer Banks Bike Week without the beautiful babes? The hot ladies of the International Bikini Team will be on hand, not only competing for the crown of Miss Bike Week, but they will also be putting those sexy bodies to work cleaning up dressers, hoppers, choppers, trikes and bikes of all kinds at the Bikini Bike Wash! These beauties will wash for donations, so bring your dollars to help the girls out! Ice cold beer will be on hand as well as food vendors and concessions to keep your personal tank from running low. As we know, keeping hydrated and blood sugars level will help any rider from going down on or off the bike! The Outer Banks shorelines and surrounding cities are rich in history, from Wilbur and Orville Wright first taking flight on the hills of Kitty Hawk in 1903 and the very same year Ford Motor Company was founded in this same region. Guided tours to various landmarks and attractions will be available, along with group and charity rides. Log on to the Outer Banks Bike Week page for details. Outer Banks Bike Week is a family friendly event and a good time is always guaranteed when the little ones can get their toes in the sand! So load up the saddlebags, pack up the cager, fill up the tank and hit the road. Just type into the GPS Outer Banks HarleyDavidson and it’ll lead you right to the front door, or just listen for the rumble two miles North of the Wright Memorial Bridge. So if those aren’t enough reasons to get your biker butts to Outer Banks Bike Week, just look back at last year and tell yourself four words, “I Deserve It Damnit! Happy New Year, See you in April! Brraaaapppp!
