By Lulu

The first Americana Bike Show which required some customization to enter was a huge success with over 70 bikes entered from all parts of Florida. The winner rode away with $1,000 in cold hard cash and I think it would have been quite difficult to judge. But the judges picked a sharp looking black 2015 Road Glide bagger with some of the most beautiful etched chrome I have ever seen. The bike was put together by the owner, Eddie Cardenas from Deltona and J. T. from Defiant Motorsports in Deland with aftermarket parts. The tires were from Dirtbaggers in Long Beach, California, but the main ingredient that set this bike apart from the rest of the pack was the chrome engraving done by his friend Miguel Chavez in Downey, California. The handlebars and crash bars were custom made by Factory 47 at 1 ½ in. diameter instead of the normal 1 ¼ in, to allow for extra space for the etching. I am sure Eddie went home one happy camper and some went home a bit disappointed. Eddie started a car and motorcycle club in 2014 Traditions based in Deltona. It is always tough when there is only one big winner, but 2020 will be another year and we hope everyone will get their bikes ready for next year’s show!