Bikers Welcome

From “TJ”

OK folks, Spring riding and rally season are in full swing and cool temps are behind us. Leesburg Bike Fest just ended and now we look to Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach. This rally is back in the capable hands of its founders, and they are getting the rally back on the right track with lots of activities and free music just like the old days. Frank Brown Park remains the hub of the action with Vendor Village, H-D and Indian Demo Rides, and live bands all day and night. Don’t forget to check out Bike Rack down on Front Beach Rd. for stunt shows, Old Skool bike show, concerts, live music and more. Thunder Beach is always one of the top Florida rallies, spring, and fall, so check it out.

A new event for us at Thunder Roads Florida is the OCC Roadhouse and Museum’s Invitational Bike Show. It is on the weekend of May 17 and 18. This event is 2 days of motorcycles and rockin’, with a grand finale, Sunshine Skyway Ride with Paul Senior from Orange County Choppers. OCC is a beautiful intimate venue for motorcycle events. We attended the St. Pete Bike Festival there in November and we are hooked. Love the place and the people putting it on. Keith and his staff do a great job.

Ohio Bike Week in Sandusky rounds out the month so get on your bike and ride.

I want to take a second to shine a light on a few of our friends’ businesses that provide important and valuable products and services to our readers and the public in general. These aren’t the bars, restaurants, Harley dealers, bike repair shops, poker runs, etc. that we all seek out to provide fun and keep us riding. These are businesses that we all need, and that love to help bikers. H&H Insurance, Lisa and Sandy have covered all of our insurance needs and have been able to save many of our friends and readers money on theirs too. Wallace Health, Colleen, and Ken live the motorcycle lifestyle, while being a health care provider specializing in all things riders our age are in need of, check out their ad! A-OK Guns, Mike Jones has all you need for your personal and family safety. American Poly Furniture, Dano and Vicky sell awesome furniture that looks great and lasts forever. We have a set out at the pool and it’s made a big improvement to the home. Family Wellness Health, Michael Watts is your Florida Blue and Florida Health Care Agent and he’s happy to answer any questions you have and get you properly covered. Southern R.V. can get you set up for your next camping /road trip/ motorcycle adventure. If you are in the market for any of these things, please call them first to see if they can help you and tell ‘em Thunder Roads Florida sent you!

See ya on the road,
T.J.