There is no shortage of Bike Shows during Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach. Though they all offer something different to the sunburnt folks entering them and also to those attending. Some are more popular than others. Some represent stock-bike ride-in shows, others are more big-buck glamour choppers shows, then there’s the blue collar Tropical Tattoo old school show for grizzly bikers young and old. Can you tell how I’m leaning?
This is an old school ride-in show from Noon to 4:00 PM on Thursday and open to everyone. “Old School” is a term often heard to describe it and it fits. Gray Beard and New Generation Bikers hanging out together because they like each other’s company.
The bikes in the show fill the parking lot and in some cases overflow out back where there is also music, food and adult beverages and all over the place plenty of women.
Numerous bike classes give everyone a chance to win. Industry leaders such as the paint mastermind Dave Perewitz judges paint. The staff even let me pick out my favorite bike. That’s not an easy chore, depending on my adult beverage consumption (not allowed currently, doctors orders), the redheaded distraction level, the barbecue out back and the weather. It comes down to whatever I like at that specific moment. It could go any direction…
Throughout the day my friend Roadside Marty handled the Master of Ceremonies and at the close of the show announced the awards. He is a show within himself with some very colorful language and playfully picking on some of the people in attendance.
As the awards are announced the trophy girls present them to the winner and pose for photos.
If you want to get in on the fun at the next one check http://www.tropicaltattoo.com/ for more information.
–Rogue
