The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse kicked off the 2006 Tour at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona during a weather-perfect Daytona Bike Week.
On Friday, March 3rd, the Hard Rock Bikes were unveiled to an awestruck audience. The four bikes, through metal, paint, and attitude, truly represented and displayed the unparalleled level of artistry and engineering of each uniquely talented bike builder. Anyone can enter to win one of these Hard Rock bikes for FREE along with 5 Trips to the Hard Rock at www.HRroadhouse.com!
Paul Cox and Keino, Indian Larry Legacy (Brooklyn, NY) – The talented duo of Paul and Keino pulled out all the stops by combining a shovelhead motor, twisted downtube, girder front-end solid disc rear wheel and laced front wheel. Not wanting to stop there the pair created some one-of-a-kind metal work on the tank and fenders. Tiny details are many including an Indian head penny Paul worked into his seat for their homage to the Seminole Tribe.
Eric Gorges, Voodoo Choppers (Detroit, MI) – Eric stayed true to his roots by combining today’s latest technology with lines from yesteryear. The sparse sheet metal covered with gold-flake not only showcased his talents, but the low-lean lines of the digger-style bikes from the past. This bike is an excellent example of the craftsmanship and exquisite metalwork he’s become recognized for.
Gard Hollinger, LA County Choprods (Marina Del Rey, CA) – Gard’s bike boasted innovative design features along with his Retro-Modernistic styling. Included on this bike is Baker Drivetrain's first ever production TB5 Torque Box transmission (Serial #001). A high-tech piece that looks right at home when combined with PM’s open-belt drive S&S Shovelhead motor and ISR hand controls.
Aaron Greene, Paramount Custom Cycles (Reno, NV) – Aaron's engineering skills became apparent the moment he rolled his single-sided, rigid frame scoot onto the display stand. The bike is complete with a first-ever 26-inch front tire and custom wheel combination. Coupled with ape-hangers, Dual carbs, and clean lines this bike's ready for anything.
The Roadhouse, as always, created a rock’n atmosphere of high-energy. Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off series, after a year-long hiatus, filmed the opening show for the 2006 season featuring Kevin Alsop of Big Bear Choppers and Ivy Trosclair of Metry Cycles. The winner of this David vs. Goliath match was announced on the Roadhouse stage. Make sure you tune in this spring to see who wins.
In traditional Hard Rock fashion, the builders, sponsors, and celebrity guests, sacrificed their valuable time to judge 3 Bikini Pageants held on the Hard Rock Roadhouse stage during the week. Three titles were awarded including Miss Destination Daytona, Miss Coca-Cola, and Miss Vault (a new Coke Product) among a line-up of some Florida’s hottest hotties.
The Roadhouse is a favorite hangout to custom bike-builders from everywhere – you never know who you’ll see. Throughout the week, there were plenty of celebrity Ride-Ins and Burn-Outs by fan favorites…Billy Lane, Arlen and Cory Ness, Eddie Trotta, Kendall Johnson, Jesse Rooke, Roland Sands, the list goes on.
The next stops on the Tour are Austin ROT Rally (June 1-4), Laconia Bike Bash (June 14-18), BiketoberFest (October 19-21), and Ft. Lauderdale’s Christmas Toys in the Sun Run (Dec 10).
Three-year title sponsor of the Roadhouse, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Café, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining, and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night.
Other Roadhouse sponsors include HOT BIKE Magazine, Budweiser, S&S Cycle, Performance Machine, Baker Transmission, Bikernet.com, and Keyboard Carriage.
