By Lulu

This is by far one of the biggest shows of the 2023 Bike Week. Willie, emcee Roadside Marty, Heather from Cycle Source and the huge staff of volunteers pulled off a successful show once again. This year the weather was nice! For anyone living under a rock that may not know, this event benefits the Veteran’s Support Fund with the sale of alcohol, including tips! Lots of bikes I haven’t seen before filled the grounds. Live music in the back by Big Rick and the Troublemakers kept those hiding in the shade entertained. Special thanks to Rue & Ziffra, Twisted Tea, Gorilla Pro, Spectro, US 1 Hogridin.com, Hardcore Cycles, Cochise Chops, Cycle Source, Blings Cycles, S & S, Hot Leathers, Grandview Live, Iron Horse Saloon, Broken Spoke, Church of Chops, SR Perrott, Renegade Magazine, & for their support in putting this major event on! There isn’t a better event anywhere!! A great day to see old friends, make new ones and see creations so unique you will always leave thinking I can’t believe how talented these bike builders are! If you need some new skin art visit Tropical Tattoo, one of the oldest tattoo shops in the US and staffed by real artists! More photos from the day including all winners’ photos on Thunder Roads Florida Facebook!

Winners of 2023

Perewitz Paint Award    Kenny MacDonald
Best Knucklehead           Jeff Grabau
Rev Al Award                   Blake Benson
Tino’s Choice                   Joe Shahady
Best Shovel                      Tommy Joslin
Best Vintage                     Mike DiPreta
Best Evo                            John Siweckyj
Best Custom                    Tyler Watts
Tropical Tattoo Choice     Brock Bridges
Best Sportster                  Daniel Heman
Roadside’s Choice           Zach Gostelli
Best Paint                         Gusher Cycles
Best Chopper                   Derek Spitsnogle
Best Bobber                     Rich Ruck
Tarball Choice                  Endless Phil
Bling’s Choice                  Eric Allard
Willie’s Hardcore            Daniel Heman
Best Antique                    Billy Franklin
Cycle Source Choice       Garry Cutis
Best Metric/Gorilla Pro  Jeff Hartley
Willie’s Choice                 Mr. California
Ed Kerr’s Choice              Warren Lane
Crowd Favorite                Myles Harris
Best Rat Bike                    PT Jungerman
Best Panhead                  Panhead Bob
Best Flathead                   George Casale