Bikers Welcome

From “TJ”

I love April. It is my favorite month of the year for a few different reasons. Growing up in Massachusetts, it always signaled that Springtime was here and summer was coming fast. Beautiful weather with warm sunshine was always welcome.

It is also my birth month which is always exciting. Who doesn’t get excited about their birthday, right? April also brings the perfect riding weather to Florida; summer travel and riding plans are taking shape and there are a couple of great rallies to get us warmed up. Leesburg Bike Fest is an awesome weekend event that is jam packed full of entertainment options. They feature a massive concert lineup featuring Fuel, Lit, and for us older folks, The Marshall Tucker Band, as well as many others. There are bike shows, a wall of death, pro wrestling, a motor skills drill team, and more.

In the middle of it all and 1 Mile from downtown is Gator Harley-Davidson which is a rally of its own. This is where you go for everything motorcycle. Bikes, live music, vendors, etc. The surrounding Lake County area is beautiful with plenty of great country riding. If you have a couple of hours to get out and explore, there are many options. So many local businesses support Thunder Roads Florida and really put in the effort to make your visit fun and enjoyable so get out there and show these hard-working people some love.

Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee is a great ride and lunch stop, Legacy Cigars in Tavares and Mt Dora is a nice smoke and relax break, Chicago Brewery, The Warehouse, Eator’s Beach, Chill Pub, Hurricane Dockside, Cousin Vinnies, Franks Place, and Dirty South Saloon are all happy to welcome our readers with open arms. See the ads in this issue for details. Tell em Thunder Roads Florida sent you, and as always, if you see us out and about, please come over and say Hi!

See ya on the road,
T.J.