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Laconia Weather on Florida's Central Coast?
-Even the Bud Clydesdales were rained out!-
Riding in decent weather is the major reason why American bikers head to Dayotna in March. Those who arrived Friday found it hot...really hot. Locals know when the wind blows hard off the ocean, there will be showers, and the harder the wind blows, the wetter it gets. Friday 3pm-Rain, Saturday 1pm-Rain. By yesterday, the Canadians had "cabin fever", threw caution to the wind, and got wet three times. Did we mention during all of this rain, the wind blew off the ocean at 20-30mph? Wanted: Metorologists.
Today marks the a new beginning. Woke up with the sun, 70 degrees, and great weather for the main part of Daytona Bike Week.
You're in Daytona, what's hot this week?
What?
Loudest Bike Contest
Thunder Gulch CG, north of Destination Daytona
Today
Ironhorse Saloon
Has evolved over the years to become THE "Big Daddy" of 'em all.
Extensive airborne walkarounds, multi-level people watching, bike parking right at the edge of the action, plus burnout pits, and half-nekked girls..(or maybe not).
David Allen Coe:
Monday 10pm
Tuesday 4pm
Wed 10pm
Fri 5pm
Sat 11pm
Sun 4pm
Now that's a string o' gigs!
He musta bought a nearby condo so he can walk to work.
5th Annual Woman's Ride for MDA
Tuesday, kickstands up at 9am!
Departs Beach Street, HD at 10, ends at Destination Daytona.
$25, may include shirt of pin, we dunno.
Little People or Midgets?
Midget Wrestling!
Rossmeyer World (Destination Daytona)
Tuesday-Thursday
What about Midget bowling, like in Sturgis?
Like they say, "hey, little people got to make a living too"!
Cole Slaw Wrestling!
Cabbage Patch Biker Bar
Wednesday
Samsula, 20 minutes s/w of the speedway
High Noon
(see actual shredding of the cabbage, then the girls get all oily around 2pm)
Fun for the whole family! (or maybe not).
Willie's Old Skool Ride in Bike Show
Willie's Tropical Tattoo
Thursday
North US1 across from the Publix Supermarket
Afternoon judging, climaxes around 2pm.
Willie is good about keeping coldies on ice at reasonable prices, great rockabilly music, and a #1 vibe.
Our fave, hands down.
Broken Spoke Saloon
Pat Travers!
"PT" is back. Local Florida boy, worth your while.
Still swininging a mean axe.
10pm--Friday nite
Daytona Speedway Flat Track AMA pro races!
Thursday and Friday at the speedway.
West lot, outside turns one and two
(south end of the 2.5 mile track
Great Cleavage Contest
Black Cloud Saloon
(see above mention)
Broken Spoke Ride for the Wounded Warrior project
10am-US1 North
Wednesday
Broken Spoke
Choppin Block ride in bike show
Friday
British/Euro bike show and swap meet
Vlosuia Co Fairgrounds
Friday
Antique Bike Show
Volusia Co Fairgrounds
Saturday
Puddin' Wrestlin'
No Name Saloon
Saturday
Cole Slaw Wrestlin'
Cabbage Patch
High Noon
(see above mention)
Oil Wrestling
(hey, why not?)
Smokehouse Saloon and Grill
Saturday
Destination Daytona
Jackyl
Saturday Evening
Daytona 200
Saturday
AMA proracing season opener, 200 mile handlebar to handlebar battleAmeric-a's top MC racing stars!
The Parade is Back!
Daytona Chamber sponsored ride, kicks off at 9am.
Staging area in the south pkg lot of the Daytona Ocean Center
Main St to Oleander St, beginning at 6:30am..(6-30AM--? are they serious?)
City of Holly Hill Hogfest BBQ
Saturday
11am-9pm
Our Lady of Lourdes mass and bike blessing
Sarurday, 6-7:30pm
Contemp praise and worship, blessing follows the service.
Rat's Hole Custom Bike show
Saturday
Daytona Lagoon
9am-5pm
40th anniversary show features some of the best bikes in America, including Cafe Racer Showdown.
Others include the Boardwalk Bike Show, and Harley Show, but like ABM, Big Daddy Rat is the original, and still the best!
Seafood!
Make your own, or sit down and let someone else do it for you.
Oak Hill Seafood
(dozen miles south of NS Beach on A1A)
clams/100-count bag-$25
oysters/$1 pound, (on the hoof)
Steam the Clams, roast the O's over coals or an open fire being careful to avoid the explosions!
JB's Fish Camp
A1A south, beachside, New Smyrn Beach
Southern style seafood, Bands, riverside dining.
My bros say it's a decent place.
While you're in New Smyrna Bch, check out the "Dairy Queen", US1 north side of town for fully loaded $1. hot dogs, and creamy hot fudge over vanilla ice cream...
In general, the farther south you travel on US1/A1A, the more reasonable the dining experience, and places to rest your head. We think mostly it's due to the northern bikers wanting to be closer to home, rather than putting on an extra 30 miles. See for yourself. We think the locals are a lot friendlier down here too. You be the judge. Next time you're at the Cabbage Patch, instead of heading back to the speedway, go due east to A1A, and hang a right. Pretty scenery too.
American Biker Minute's Ride of the Rally:
How does little traffic, 45-50mph, riding along the river so close you can smell the old south, almost brushing up against hanging spanish moss from 100 year old oak trees, spotting more lilly pads China has tea leaves, an' grabbing ya a riverside table at ye olde crab shack sound? Directions, what to look for, even treat your iron steed to a non-ethanol fillup, while you get ya some deep fried blue crabs!
Sign up now, so you won't miss a mile of this great ride!
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