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 Our local news stations are claiming this year will be one of the most well attended Bike Weeks when compared to recent years. When you look at the temperatures and snow fall up north, it is no wonder bikers want to escape the cold and ride in our 80 degree weather.
For those visiting from out of town, Main Street in Daytona is just fine, but where do us locals go? Many of us have been going over to Bike Week for years and now look for the alternative options that offer the fun without as much of the crowd. CurvesAhead.net has put together a list of places for you to check out outside of Main Street. For a complete list of events and times, please visit the location’s web site. Events are all week, except where noted. Deland: Deland Bike Rally, March 3rd, Cost: Free Come to Downtown Deland for their 3rd Annual Bike Rally. Live music by Big Engine & The Nighthawks, vendors, food, shops, restaurants, Pro-Am bike show and demonstrations by Jerry "Motor Man" Palladino & The Central Florida Drill Team. FREE PARKING! More Info: delandbikerally.com Deland: Art of Chrome & Leather, Cost: Free Art Display of custom painted motorcycles by local renowned artist Chris Cruz at the Deland Museum of Art (600 North Woodland Blvd, Deland). More Info: delandbikerally.com Daytona/Deland: Daytona Bike Week Block Party/Poker Run, Cost: $10 2nd Annual Block Party and "Ride Like the Wind" Poker Run Fundraiser on March 4, 2007 in Deland, Fl. Poker run starts at The Last Resort in Pt. Orange, drives through "The Loop" and ends at the block party (2000 Brunswick Lane, Deland). Poker run registration starts at 9:00am with last bike out at 11:00am. Block party doors open at 11:00am with performances by the famous New York band, Black Moon Groove, Kyle Woods and the Triple Extreme Stunt Team. There will be a bikini contest with the Hawaiian Tropic girls where the winner will win $1,000 cash prize and become eligible to go on to the Miss Bikeweek.com final contest. Lots of raffles, 50/50, mega give-aways and vendor tents! $10 per person includes meal, drink and entertainment with all proceeds going to YFC and the VFW. Can't make the poker run? Join us at the block party. Everyone welcome, bikes, cars, etc. More Info: Billie McAllister, 386.846.7896,
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Edgewater: No Name Saloon, Cost: FREE Three bands daily, drink specials, bike games and contests. Pudding Wrestling on March 9th at 4:00pm, ACW Live Pro Wrestling March 10th 4pm, Miss No Name bikini contest March 10th at 7:00pm. $12.95 16 ounce T-bone steaks and 30 cent wings. More Info: nonamesaloon.com Longwood: Handlebar & Grill, Cost: FREE Not raising prices, not changing specials and not removing the bar stools during bike week. Come “home” and hang out with friends. 10th anniversary party March 9th-11th with Blues Fest by Big Rick and The Trouble Makers. Free BBQ and stuff on Sunday March 11th at 4pm. More Info: handlebarandgrille.com New Smyrna: Gilley's Pub 44, Cost: Free There are a whole week of activities planned including midget wrestling, tattoo contests, Ms. Bike Week contest, live bands, vendors and (as always) good food! Thursday, March 8th, is the legendary 26th annual Bike Bash. Best of all, there are NO COVER CHARGES and FREE PARKING! Check out the new Gilley's Pub 44 Riverfront (115 Main Street, Daytona) formerly The Wreck. More Info: pub44.com New Smyrna: Bike Getaway At New Symrna Airport, Cost: Free Starts: 9:00am Sponsored by the GWRRA you will find lots of vendors with accessories for you and your bike. All bikes welcome! Open 9:00am-6:00pm, March 2-11. The “relaxing rally under the trees”. Free admission and parking. More Info: 386.673.6176 New Smyrna: JB's Fish Camp Annual Clam Bake and Seafood Fest March 11-12. Live music nightly. A1A beachside in New Smyrna. More Info: jbsfishcamp.com Orlando Bike Week Orlando, Cost: Free Bike Week Orlando at Orlando Harley Davidson. Local bands, vendors, contests and activities all week, plus $3 beers. Official HD Demo fleet at Orlando Harley East (Alafaya Trail). Ride to each of the three Orlando Harley dealerships and pick up pieces of your FREE Limited edition Bike Week 2007 collectible puzzle pin. More Info: orlandoharley.com Sanford: Bike Week Block Party, Cost: Free Bike Week Block Party At Seminole Harley Davidson. Live bands, bikini bike wash, stunt shows, contests, vendors and $2 beers all week. More Info: seminoleharley.com Samsula Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, Cost: FREE Famous for their cole slaw wrestling (noon on March 7th and 10th), the cabbage patch always has something going on. Music, contests, bike games and vendors. More Info: cabbagepatchbar.com New Smyrna: Gilley's Pub 44, Cost: Free There are a whole week of activities planned including midget wrestling, tattoo contests, Ms. Bike Week contest, live bands, vendors and (as always) good food! Thursday, March 8th, is the legendary 26th annual Bike Bash. Best of all, there are NO COVER CHARGES and FREE PARKING! Check out the new Gilley's Pub 44 Riverfront (115 Main Street, Daytona) formerly The Wreck. More Info: pub44.com
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