By Lulu

As you pull on your boots (And even though it is Florida WEAR THEM on your bike for safety sake!) and try to decide what your agenda for the day is, you might want to check out some of the following destinations. We are famous for a few roadways in the Daytona area. Of course, the World-Famous Beach riding is one. If you haven’t taken the bike out for an ocean front ride you really should, but be certain to wash the sand and salt off as soon as you get back on the highway. The Loop ride, starting at Beach St. and ending on A1A is a must do. The ocean ride from there up to St. Augustine is a great ride.

In this issue is an article about riding out to Crescent City off 17 and the country roads out that way are great. Blackwater Inn on the St John’s River and Williams Landing is a great stop when you are traveling Rt 40 through the Ocala National Forest. If you make it as far as Ocala have lunch at Ocalahan’s. If you travel out toward Palatka stop in and see Donnie and Amy at 3-D Saloon for a cold one.
Deland Bike Festival is a one-day rally, while you are out that way be certain to stop in and see the new owner of Dale’s Ales. Stephanie Perras has been busy making improvements both inside and out and loves to throw a party with live music, see their ad for the entertainment schedule. OB’s is doing an after party and has live music scheduled all day and lots of other stuff going on during the rally. The last Friday night of Bike Week in Deland, the Burning Bike happens at Volusia County Fairgrounds and that is something to see. A bikini contest also occurs that evening.

In Port Orange one of the favorite food and music stops is First Turn Steakhouse. Their huge tiki bar is perfect for chilling an afternoon away. The Dog House on Nova Rd. is bringing in bands including Confederate Railroad and Molly Hatchet. Mark’s Sports Bar in South Daytona, The Boat Bar in Port Orange and Bay 3 Bar in New Smyrna are known for great prices all year long. Cabbage Patch is Samsula will feature Coleslaw Wrestling, bike shows, vendors and bands.

The US 1 corridor features lots of our clients. Rudy’s Bar & Grill is run by one of the most patriotic immigrants I know, Chris’ Lounge bartenders are known for their drink making abilities, heading up north from there is the World Famous Iron Horse, Boot Hill Outpost, and the Broken Spoke all MUST DO stops. Of course, a stop or two at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona H-D is a Bike Week necessity. Up in Bunnell we have Ike’s Saloon and Crossroad Tavern both stops for locals and travelers.

Hard Rock Hotel has some of the nicest views of the ocean that you can ask for and is only a short hop from Main Street and everyone will make a stop at Main Street Station and Boot Hill Saloon for cocktails and T-shirts.

For those who want to put a few more miles on, ride up to St. Augustine and check out the new Adamec H-D dealership, or ride down I-4 to Seminole H-D. Even Gator H-D in Leesburg and Stormy Hill H-D in Clermont have events scheduled during the rally check out everyone’s ads in this issue.

And finally, if you need new boots check out Skip’s Boots on International Speedway for their large selection of Harley and cowboy boots. Remember no flip flops. I broke my foot last summer wearing flops for a short ride in Savannah BIG MISTAKE!!