Dawn approached like the highbeam on a stroker running hard from Arizona along I-10. The wind from the thundering exhaust pushed the wet front away from the coast, so now it’s clear as a brand new Road King windshield. Daytona approaches and I’m packin’. Let’s hit the news:
CONFLICTS CANCEL BIKE WEEK PARADE–DAYTONA BEACH — Bike Week officials released a plan Thursday to cancel the Harley-Davidson parade that has been a tradition on the last day of the event.
Historically, the parade would begin each year at the Bellair Plaza on Atlantic Avenue and travel to an area known as Harley Heaven near Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona 200 by Aria has also been held in recent years on the last Sunday of Bike Week, but this year the motorcycle race is scheduled for the last Saturday of the event. Bike Week runs from Feb. 27 to March 7.
Daytona Beach Harley-Davidson pulled out as parade sponsor rather than continuing without a race on the same day. The business usually supplies about $5,000 to the city for police and traffic services during the parade.
Kevin Kilian, vice president for special events at The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area, said organizers were unable to reschedule the parade for the last Saturday of Bike Week.
“The police can’t staff it (Saturday) because that’s the busiest day of the week,” he said. “Without the police, it can’t be done.”
Participation in the parade has fallen off in recent years as the final Sunday of Bike Week has become more of a travel day, Kilian said
The Bike Week Festival Task Force, a city advisory board in charge of staging the parade, plans to look at bringing the parade back next year.
–from Rogue
THE THREE KINGS OF CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES JOIN GIBSON FOR LAUNCH OF LIMITED EDITION GIBSON GUITARS–Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz and Donnie Smith Host Exclusive Unveiling at Daytona’s Bike Week 2004.
Nashville, Tennessee-February 13, 2004,Gibson Custom, Art & Historic Division has joined forces with three of the most influential motorcycle designers our time. Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz and Donnie Smith will bring the excitement and creativity they have brought to the motorcycle industry to guitars!. Each will put their special style and designs on a series of limited edition Gibson Custom guitars to be unveiled at a VIP press event in Daytona Beach on Friday, March 5th, 2004 from 5-7pm at The Plaza Club. All three cycle designers have been featured on numerous television shows and have become infamous in the world of custom cycle building. Accompanying the guitars will be a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle with details to match the guitars. The custom motorcycles and the guitars are being guarded until they are presented at this year’s Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida
The VIP Press Reception will be held at The Plaza Club located at 600 N. Atlantic Avenue prior to the Lynyrd Skynyrd performance, another legendary Gibson endorsed musical group. In addition to the special announcements that night, all three designers will be available for interviews and will highlight the many aspects of designing both the bikes and the guitars together for the very first time. Each guitar design will be produced exclusively by Gibson Custom & Historic Division and be available to the consumer in May 2004.
ON THE TRAIL TO THE 2004 NHL ALL-STAR WEEK–THE STANLEY CUP HAULED ON A POLARIS SNOWMOBILE– As part of the 2004 NHL All-Star week of events, the Stanley Cup and Keeper of the Cup will travel across the State of Minnesota aboard a specially-designed Polaris “Indy Frontier Touring” snowmobile to celebrate the start of 2004 NHL All-Star Week in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Following its arrival in St. Paul, the Stanley Cup will be on display for fans to see up-close and take pictures with at the NHL All-Star FANtasy, Feb. 3 – 7 at the Saint Paul River Centre.
The National Hockey League invites fans to greet the Stanley Cup along its tour as it travels through cities in Minnesota. A full list of cities, dates and schedule are included on the following page. Please keep in mind that
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK CONCERTS–Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Thorogood highlight the schedule of music performers and artists during 10 days of fun and excitement around Daytona. The following national entertainers are confirmed for the following locations:
Feb 29:Rick Derringer at the Wreck Bar on Main St at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 1:Georgia Satellites at the Wreck Bar at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 2:Foghat at the White Eagle Lounge in Bunnell at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 3:Night Ranger at Riverfront Park (across from Mar 3:Warrant at Riverfront Park Time: TBA Mar 5:Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Plaza Resort (600 N. Atlantic Ave) Time: TBA Mar 6:George Thorogood & the Destroyers at Riverfront Park Time: TBA As a BikeWeek.com e-newsletter, you get the information first. Be sure to watch for more concert details to be posted on the GREAT PACKAGES AT OCEANS RESORTS– The Best Custom Bike Show Keeps Getting Better–The tradition of the annual This year the Discovery Channel will be filming the fun & excitement, bringing even greater notoriety to this premier event. The best custom bike show just keeps getting better! Meet Your Match through Riders2Love.com One year ago The Wreck Bar & Grill is the Hottest Place on Main St.–We don’t make those claims unless they’re true! This year you’ll be able to see the men of Orange County Choppers and West Coast Choppers Feb 27 through March 7 at the Wreck Bar, located at the foot of the Main St. bridge. Enjoy live entertainment daily with special appearances by Rick Derringer on Feb 29 and the Georgia Satellites on March 1. We’ll see you there! Things are heating up in South Daytona–For years, thousands of people have flocked to South Daytona along U.S.1 to visit Miller’s Custom Parts and the festive atmosphere created by the vendors and local eateries. The Daytona Chili Station is the newest destination in South Daytona. The restaurant opened last Biketoberfest, and has already become a big hit with the locals. There will be bike parking, bike wash, and vendors, along with great food and music. For the very best chili in town, visit the Daytona Chili Station. Some vendor space is still available. Make the Right Call– A lot of folks simply consider a policy’s annual costs when shopping for motorcycle insurance coverage. Unfortunately most don’t realize the true value of their insurance policy until they need it the most. This may be a good time for you to think about your coverage options. We encourage you to consider Foremost Insurance. Call 1-800-237-6136 for an agent near you or visit their web site at Special for Orlando Bound Bikers–Spend some time away from the beach, minutes from Disney. The Stay tuned for more upcoming announcements through the BikeWeek.com e-newsletter –Ride Safe! –from Rogue Just a shot from the ’80s of the original Jesse James, now he goes by James Bondo and makes custom Neon signs. He’s making one for Bikernet right now. RIGHT-OF-WAY LAWS NEEDED IN FLORIDA– DAYTONA BEACH — A man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle ran into a sport utility vehicle that turned in front of him on South Nova Road, police said. The motorcyclist, whose identity was being withheld until family members can be notified, was southbound on Nova Road at 8:59 p.m. when the accident occurred, said police Sgt. R.C. Rhoulhac. As the motorcyclist approached the intersection of Forest Glen Boulevard, the SUV, which was northbound on Nova Road, turned into his path, Rhoulhac said. “It appears the SUV made a left turn onto Forest Glen Boulevard and the motorcycle hit the tail end of the vehicle,” Rhoulhac said. The impact from the racing-style motorcycle spun the SUV, driven by 19-year-old Amanda Frier of Lakeland. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene, Rhoulhac said. Charges, if any, are pending an investigation. –from Rogue CHATTING– The first guy says “I’m a YUPPIE. You know…”Young, Urban, Professional, Peaceful, Intelligent, Ecologist.” The second guy says “I’m a DINK. You know …..”Double Income, No Kids.” The third guy says, “I’m a RUB. You know…”Rich, Urban, Biker.” They turn to one woman and ask her, “What are you?”She replies, “I’m a WIFE. You know…””Wash, Iron, Fuck, Etc ” –from Rogue DAYTONA BAD COPS CLEARED– A six-month state investigation has cleared several Daytona Beach police officers accused by fellow officers of extorting money from drug dealers, stealing cash from a convenience store murder scene and paying prostitutes for sex with crack cocaine. Two Daytona Beach police officers and one defense attorney relayed most of the accusations to State Attorney John Tanner’s office last spring, and Tanner passed on the information to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in August. But FDLE agents were not able to find proof of the allegations that would hold up in court, said Dave Donaway, FDLE’s chief of investigations for the Orlando region. “It’s easy to make allegations,” Donaway said. “It’s a different story to try to prove them.” No Daytona Beach officers will be charged, the prosecutor who reviewed the case announced Feb. 2. Because of that, The News-Journal will not publish the names of the officers who were investigated. By EILEEN ZAFFIROStaff Writer –from Rogue Continued On Page 2
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