February 14, 2011
Write this down:I plan to be in Daytona Beach, FL enjoying all the fun, SUNSHINE and great people and bikes from all over the world. I deserve it, I will go....There you go! Add one vacation request form then pack those bags and forget about it. We want to make sure you schedule time for you - and let's face it by October you'll want to get out of town and let your hair blow in the wind too - right?We're here to...
October 04, 2010
If you're interested in seeing a little bit of "old Florida" then you will enjoy the roads on the west side of Volusia County. One of my favorite rides begins as you are entering the outskirts of DeLand while heading west on US 92. Just past the light at Kepler Rd look for Marsh Rd (CR 4047) on the right. Turn right onto Marsh Rd and you will be transported back in time. The road is well shaded...
September 29, 2010
Bikers and burgers just naturally go together, so I'm sharing my own personal "best burgers" list. If you've got a burger recommendation, please feel free to share. I'll ride a long way for a great burger, so give these burgers a try. The Brickyard, 747 W. International Spdwy Blvd., Daytona Beach. My personal favorite! This A-frame diner-style restaurant is a Daytona Beach institution. The bun is toasted, the burgers...
September 20, 2010
Most riders who come to visit Daytona Beach on a regular basis are familiar with the famous "loop" ride in Ormond Beach. The beautiful canopy of live oaks creates a natural tunnel of green through Tomoka State Park while the salt marshes and palm trees remind you that the ocean is just a short distance away. Riders travel great distances just to enjoy one of America's most beautiful back roads in the Ormond...
September 15, 2010
How often do you get to enjoy breakfast over the ocean? That's right, I said OVER the ocean, not just over looking the ocean. This favorite ride is perfect when you're looking for a unique breakfast destination and a day oceanside. Begin your ride in Daytona Beach on AIA. Travel south on AIA to South Daytona. Just past the intersection of AIA and Dunlawton Ave you'll find the Sunglow Pier. Crabby...
September 14, 2010
You may have heard about The Loop. This is one of the most beautiful routes in the Southeast (not that I'm biased!). But did you know that by taking The Loop and making a short detour, you'll find a shortcut to Destination Daytona? Destination Daytona, the world's biggest Harley-Davidson dealership and then some, is a popular spot for bikers during special events. Its popularity is well deserved as there is...
September 10, 2010
One of my favorite local rides is a trip from Daytona Beach to New Smyrna beach. This route takes you along quiet country 2-lane roads, past several local biker-friendly hangouts and provides views of the Intercoastal waterway, historic New Smyrna and the beach. (Approx. 25 miles)Start at the intersection of Beach Street and International Speedway Blvd (US 92). Travel west on US 92 to Tomoka Farms Rd (CR...
September 08, 2010
Daytona Beach is home to all things Harley-Davidson, which makes it the perfect place to shop for the Harley enthusiast on your list. What do you get the rider who has everything? How about a Harley-Davidson golf bag? Yep, you'll find one at Destination Daytona along with plenty of other Harley branded golf gear. And with that Harley-Davidson golf bag, you can visit one of the many golf courses in the greater...
September 03, 2010
If you're interested in personalizing your ride, visit Daytona Beach. Just as the area offers more makes and models of bikes than anyplace else in the world, the Daytona Beach area is also home to more motorcycle after-market dealers, specialty installers and retailers than anywhere else in the U.S.J&P Cycles, located at Destination Daytona, is recognized as a leader in aftermarket parts and accessories for all...
August 30, 2010
Diane Morrow, co-owner of Carl's Speed Shop in Daytona Beach, is a retailer ahead of her time. While other motorcycle shops and Beach Street stores were catering to men who ride, Diane stocked her store with gifts for women. She realized that women in town for motorcycle events, or women riders here year round, wanted more than t-shirts made for men. They wanted apparrel and accessories that reflected their...
August 24, 2010
While beach bound families and race fans get a lot of attention when it comes to Daytona Beach area visitors, our city is also a favorite vacation destination for motorcycle riders. Just as Daytona Beach is home to the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway, it's also the mecca of motorcycles. Daytona Beach is home to Biketoberfest® and Bike Week, two of the biggest motorcycle events in...
August 23, 2010
BMW Dealership in Daytona BeachHarley-Davidson. Honda. BMW. Suzuki. Yamaha. Victory. Kawasaki. You can purchase any and all of these manufacturers in the Daytona Beach area any day of the year. The Daytona Beach area is the only place in the world where so many different motorcycle manufacturers have located dealerships, showrooms and service departments. Destination Daytona is the biggest Harley Davidson...
August 20, 2010
Main Street from a rider's point of view. You've heard of Bike Week in Daytona Beach, right? I mean, who hasn't? If you ride or just enjoy being part of the motorcycle industry or lifestyle, you know that Bike Week in Daytona Beach is the place to be each spring. But did you know that the Daytona Beach area is also home to another of the biggest and best motorcycle events in America? It's called Biketoberfest and...
August 18, 2010
Me and My Bike! Did you know that the state of Florida has more than 600,000 motorcycle registrations, the most of any other state in America with the exception of California, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Volusia County, my home, has more motorcycle registrations per capita than any other Florida county. With that many riders living here, you can bet that Daytona Beach has plenty of activities,...
July 30, 2008
Welcome to our brand new Biketoberfest® Blog! Woo-Hoo this is exciting for me because it's a whole new way of talking about our great Daytona Beach bike events from the inside out. So let me officially welcome you and to tell you how excited I am to be a part of your online experience. My name is Janet Kersey and I am affectionately known as the "Birthmother of Biketoberfest" because it was my job to help create...
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