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Sanford Bikefest this weekend
Posted in Bikefest, Camping, Entertainment, Florida, Local, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, Music, News, Sanford, State, Travel, Volusia County on October 12th, 2007
Well its time for the end of the year wrap of of motorcycle events in Florida. With Biketoberfest only a week away, many locals will be heading out to Sanford Bikefest for a warm-up weekend.
Looking back on last year this time, I posted about the upcoming Bikefest, but I failed to post a followup on what happened at the weekend 2006 Florida motorcycle event.
Last year we stayed for all 3 days of the event and as we do for all motorcycle events we took along the tent to enjoy some camping. There is not a whole lot of camping areas around the Sanford area, which is surprising being there are many miles of undeveloped true Florida land.
A little search on Google netted us one of the nicest camping areas around. Lake Mills Park is a great place to pitch a tent and spend the weekend and is fairly close to Fort Mellon Park in Sanford where Bikefest is held.
This year we will only be visiting Sanford Bikefest on Saturday. The event is rather small and most of what there is to do and see can be done in one day.
We caught up with a few unusual motorcycles and modes of transportation last year. Notice anything unusual about this bike? Yep, you got it. This motorcycle has not one, but two kickstands!
This guy was demonstrating how to get to Sanford by water riding on a self propelled surfboard.
East Seminole Blvd. runs adjacent to Lake Monroe and is closed to motorcycle traffic only during Bikefest. You can catch some good motorcycle pictures along this road and a few more at the bike show early morning.
The Sanford Police motorcycle division had a little fun when JZ Riders Customs let them all take a spin around the block on the new line of Saxon motorcycles they had on display in the main Bikefest area.
Orlando radio station personality Shannon Burke rides the 104.1 “Real Bike” along with the parade of custom motorcycles.
One good thing about a smaller venue like the Sanford Bikefest is when its concert time, you can get right up close to the bands. Last year it was a treat to kick back and listen to Deep South. Check out the members of this band :
Artimus Pyle (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd), Robert Nix (formerly of Atlanta Rhythm Section), Jimmy Hall (formerly of Wet Willie), Hal McCormack, Dean Daughtry (formerly of Atlanta Rhythm Section), Chris Hicks (formerly of Marshall Tucker Band)
While Deep South was on stage, I got the special treat of chatting with Gene Odom who was Ronnie Van Zant’s personal bodyguard, security for the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. Gene was on hand promoting his books and selling autographed copies.
Sanford Bikefest is small, but big enough to enjoy a day or two checking out some of the local custom motorcycle builder’s new creations, meet up with friends and enjoy the free concerts.
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Get Twisted With Torque.TV!
Posted in Announcements, Entertainment, Global, Internet, Internet Video, Links, Media, Motorcycles, News, Press Release on October 10th, 2007Torque.TV Launches the Next Generation of Digital Television for Motorheads
Impressive Lineup of Advertisers Includes Magnaflow, Optima Batteries, Royal Purple, Denso, Airaid and Edge Products
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Gentlemen, start your engines (and fire up your monitors)! Launching October 8, 2007, Torque.TV, an Internet television network for motorheads, will offer full screen, broadcast quality video entertainment 24/7 for vehicle enthusiasts around the globe.
Type “Torque.TV” (no “www.” needed) into your web browser and you’re in the driver’s seat of the ground-breaking, pulse pounding, beta version of the hot rod of Internet sites. From muscle car to vintage collectors, tuner to concept car aficionados, and chopper to sport bike owners, enthusiasts will find tailored content to suit their tastes.
“Torque.TV is an Internet television network for viewers who want relevant, broadcast quality, automotive content wherever, and whenever, they want to watch, and for advertisers who want a more effective, more targeted, more measurable way to reach customers,” says Jesse Raiford, CEO. “Furthermore, Torque.TV is thrilled to launch with a great group of advertisers — exactly the kind of respected automotive brands that our target audience wants to hear from.”
Streaming rates and screen size can be tailored to view on a mobile device or a plasma screen, with the detail and quality required to watch fast moving footage. In addition Torque.TV automatically sets a variable connection speed the first time a viewer logs on (Torque.TV recommends a connection of at least 1.5 mps). Viewers can manually adjust program streaming speeds to match their hardware. No downloads or peer-to-peer file sharing are needed.
A viewer section of the companion website will provide tips on getting the best quality picture, and includes a Blog and car community options. Best of all, there is no charge or required registration for consumers to watch. Torque.TV is supported by commercials and banners ads. All you need to access Torque.TV is a broadband Internet connection and, of course, fervor for all things fueled.
Original programming includes Driving with Danny (Indy winner Danny Sullivan pushes the hottest cars to the limit); Best of the Motor Web (Shira Lazar hosts a weekly tour of auto sites & videos); Miss Torque.TV (viewers vote for Miss Torque.TV 2008); plus coverage of motorsport events like Night Under Fire 2007 (the largest single day drag racing event in the world), and the Silver State Classic Challenge 2007 (a wild, no holds barred, top speed test on a closed Nevada Highway). Channels on the Torque.TV network include: Tuners, Trucks, How To, Motorcycles, Hot Rods & Muscle Cars, Motorsport, Wild Wheels, and Classics.
Torque.TV will utilize Narrowstep’s Internet TV platform to deliver video programming online in the highest possible quality available. Their proprietary technology provides the most comprehensive, all in-one-solution to manage Torque.TV’s content and stream it to a global audience.
“Narrowstep provides the ideal platform for a company like Torque.TV, who relies on quality video to capture the action and excitement of their high speed, fast paced automotive programming,” said Todd Narwid, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Narrowstep. “In addition, our platform provides them with all of the tools they need to effectively move, manage and monetize this programming across multiple channels.”
About Torque.TV
Torque.TV, launching October 2007, is the next generation of car, truck, and motorcycle television, brought to you by the nation’s leading producers of vehicle entertainment. The Torque.TV team has proven experience in television programming, ad sales, and delivery of niche content. Based in New York, with productions facilities in Los Angeles, CA, and Nashville, TN, Torque.TV offers full screen, high-quality, video entertainment for vehicle lovers around the globe.
For more info, log on to Torque.TV to get twisted! Please also check out Torque.TV’s social media page at: http://torque.tv/press/smpr/
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Bub Enterprises Returns to 2007-2008 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota
Posted in Bike Shows, Entertainment, Media, Motorcycles, National, News, Press Release, Upcoming events on October 10th, 2007
Santa Ana, Calif – (October 9, 2007) – Riding the wave of success following last year’s show series, Denis Manning, designer and builder of the BUB “#7” Streamliner, the world’s fastest motorcycle, and owner of BUB Enterprises, will once again participate in the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota 13-city tour with an expanded display area to feature even more record-breaking motorcycles. After participating in the 2006-2007 show series, BUB Enterprises, designer and manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust pipes for motorcycles and ATVs, saw their Web site hits jump substantially, increasing steadily from 1.78 million in October, during the first show in Phoenix, to 4.7 million in March, immediately following the final show in Atlanta.
The company also saw a 50 to 80 percent sales increase over the same period during the previous year when they were not a part of the series. “Our increase in sales and Web site visitors are certainly an indicator that the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows contributed to BUB Enterprises’ steady growth last year,” said Denis Manning. “Both figures saw dramatic increases during the series, so we are thrilled to return to the shows this year with an expanded showcase.
The motorcycle show series puts us in front of hundreds of thousands of our core customers throughout the country making it the ideal spot to showcase our latest collection.” This year’s History of Speed display will not only showcase the current speed record holder, the BUB “#7” Streamliner, but also four other world-record breaking motorcycles. These landmark motorcycles will amaze crowds with their astonishing historical speed records, dating back to 1937 and reaching more than 350 mph. For the 15th consecutive year, Cycle World, the world’s most popular motorcycle magazine, is the title sponsor for the series and leading manufacturer Toyota will return for the tenth year as presenting sponsor. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® presented by Toyota is the world’s largest motorcycle show series. For more information on upcoming tour dates, call
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V-Twin Vineyards Wine Company Catering to ‘The Harley Lifestyle’
Posted in Entertainment, Global, News, Press Release, Shopping on July 2nd, 2007SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ — What type of wine do you drink after you park your motorcycle and unzip your leathers? Try V-Twin Zin(R) from V-Twin Vineyards, based in the Sonoma County, CA. Motorcycle enthusiasts — turned winemakers, rolling to success with V-Twin motorcycle themed wines selling nationwide.
“The motorcycle lifestyle is about freedom and enjoying life,” says Scott Del Fava, Brand Manager for V-Twin Vineyards. “Our 2004 V-Twin Zin(R), is very smooth and drinkable — especially with your favorite grilled meat dish. After a long weekend ride — open a bottle while waiting for the grill to heat up and have a glass or two! This wine is good — damn good!”
In the last 20 years, the “outlaw biker” image associated with Harleys has been replaced by a new demographic. Most bikers are now in their 40s and 50s, with steady careers and families. What they share is a love of the finer things in life, and an interest in good food, good times… and of course, good wine.
V-Twin Vineyards also fosters an online community, the “Easy Rider Wine Club,” that allows members to post photos of their bikes, share news and information, rides and events.
“It’s not that bikers have gone soft,” says Scott Del Fava, brand manager of V-Twin Vineyards. “We’re just conspicuous consumers; we like the finer things in life. I don’t think any of us are the bad boys you’d think of when you think of hardcore motorcyclists. V-Twin Vineyards is simply producing another lifestyle product for the upscale motorcycle enthusiast.”
The V-Twin Vineyards team has decades of experience in the wine industry, and the grapes for V-Twin Zin have been carefully selected from prime vineyards in the legendary Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys.
V-Twin Zin is currently available via the company website and thru select distributors. Planned Releases include: River Run Chardonnay(R), Poker Run Cabernet(R), Redwood Run Zinfandel(R), Toy Run Rose(R), Bike Week Merlot(R), — and a special Reserve V-Twin Zin(R) with a flaming skull on the front label. These ain’t no sissy wines! Look for a tasting room in the not-too- distant future, with good wine, a little attitude, and plenty of motorcycle parking out front.
Visit www.vtwinwines.com for more info on V-Twin Vineyards.
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What do Motorcycles, Hollywood and the Playboy Mansion have in common?
Posted in Announcements, Entertainment, Media, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, National, News, Press Release on May 16th, 2007Leather and Lace at the Playboy® Mansion
October 6, 2007
Los Angeles, California
This exclusive party will invite motorcycle industry entrepreneurs, such as dealership owners, motorcycle rally organizers, and enthusiasts from all over the country who share the common goal of supporting worthwhile 501(c)3 charities.
For more information you can visit the Motorcycles Charity Associates website or write
Motorcycle Charity Associates5621 Littler Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
800-327-1124
Participating charities will raise and distribute significant funds for research, education, community programs, and advocacy efforts.
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2nd Annual Shannon Burke Real Ride to benefit Boggy Creek Camp
Posted in Daytona Beach, Entertainment, Florida, Local, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, News, Orlando, Radio, Rides, State, Volusia County on May 14th, 2007
Got to hurry! The Burke Real Ride is coming up this weekend, Sunday May 20th. You can purchase your Real Ride tickets here. Portions of the proceeds will benefit to Boggy Creek Camp that serves enrich the lives of children who have chronic or life threatening illnesses. So like most every motorcycle ride or run, you get to have a great time among friends and help those out in need.
You can read my post Coverage of the Burke Real Ride about last year’s ride to see more about how the event went and meet some of the WTKS Real Radio 104.1 personalities like Daniel, Black Bean, Drunky the Bear and Dirty Jim. Yea, I know the Drunky the Bear link goes to his my space profile. Drunky is one of my my space friends, so I had to give him a plug.
This year The Monsters will be performing at Destination Daytona were the ride will end, but lunch will be served and the party begins. If you missed The Monsters in concert during Leesburg Bikefest, here is your chance to see them again. Don’t miss out this time.
Real Riders will get entry into the ride, lunch and a Real Ride T Shirt.
Shannon, Cindi and I should get shirts for all the promotion that I do …. hint hint. We will be there at the 12:00 start off form Ker’s Wing House in Altamonte and taking pictures along the ride and during the party at Bruce Rossmeyer’s. See you there!
Check out WTKS 104.1 Real Radio for The Monsters and The Shannon Burke Show and not to forget SBK
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Leesburg Bikefest 2007 – looking forward to next year.
Posted in Bikefest, Entertainment, Florida, Leesburg, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, News, State on May 12th, 2007
A pair of bikers riding into town with the words “Leesburg Rules” on the horns decorating their helmets. The 2007 edition of Leesburg Bikefest was huge with more shows and stages added this year, the entertainment was non-stop.
One of the biggest concert draws was the performance of the Real Radio 104.1 Monsters of the Morning. This concert packed a crowd of Monster fans that filled the front stage area early before the concert began. But what did the Monsters think of the crowd and appearing on the Budweiser stage at Leesburg Bikefest?
Well, Bubba Wilson, the musical director for the Monsters gives the 2007 Leesburg motorcycle event a thumbs up.
Tiffany dressed in very little pink was fired up and ready to rock on her birthday.
The Leesburg crowd loved the Monsters in concert. If you have never listened to these guys, they have a radio show on a local station you can listen live at Real Radio 104.1.
As predicted the weather for the Bikefest weekend was perfect, but it was hot. Not as hot as this rider’s pipes, but it was hot with a few cloud sun breaks. There were a few tents that had been accommodated with mist showers for event visitors to cool down.
A new event, at least I think it is, was the Bob Evan’s pie eating contest. As much as I like food I don’t think I could ever do a food eating contest. One exception would be a Krystal hamburger eating contest. I can put those things away, but then again I have never timed myself.
What is it about beads that makes a crowd go crazy?
The demonstration area at the Rat’s Hole always had something going on including bike games (this was fun to watch), Drill Teams and street bike stunt shows.
And the motorcycle traffic on main street is non-stop during Leesburg Bikefest.
And of course, the Rat’s Hole Ratmate contest winners. If you have never made the trip to this Florida motorcycle event, you need to put Leesburg Bikefest on your list of must rides for 2008!
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Leesburg Bikefest – Quiet Riot and 3 day Rat’s Hole Bike Show
Posted in Bike Shows, Bikefest, Entertainment, Florida, Leesburg, Local, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, News, Rides, State on April 20th, 2007
Leesburg Bikefest April 27-29 in Leesburg, Florida will feature a three day Rat’s Hole custom motorcycle show and rock band Quiet Riot Saturday night on the main stage. Announced on the Rat’s Hole web site the Leesburg bike show will be open all three days of the Florida motorcycle event.
Friday April 27th the Rat’s Hole will open with the Leesburg biker showcase. Saturday the 28th will be the Leesburg Bikefest 07 custom motorcycle show and will include a Ratmate contest. Sunday is metric madness day.
The show will focus on metric bikes and get ready to witness the awesome street bike stunts performed by Teem Xtreem.
Leesburg, Florida really does welcome bikers and Main Street is for motorcycles only! Bring comfortable walking shoes though, because once you are parked you will be on foot the rest of the day and into the night as the party continues.
Quiet Riot will be on the main stage Saturday night. Other bands listed to perform during the three days of Bikefest include Confederate Railroad and the Monsters of the Morning just to list a few of the promised 40 concerts on 7 stages. All Free!
Leesburg Bikefest one Florida motorcycle event that you do not want to miss! More information can be found on the official Bikefest web site.
The amount of entertainment crammed into the 3 day motorcycle event includes concerts, 300+ vendors, Hawaiian Tropic/Ms Bikefest bikini contest, Ratmate contest. Biker games, Teem Xtreem stunt show, safety demonstrations and more.
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Motorcycle Mania 4 Review
Posted in Bike Week, Celebrity, Chopper Builders, Daytona Beach, Entertainment, Florida, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycles, News, Opinion, Television on April 20th, 2007I have to admit, I do not watch much television, I listen, but seldom watch. Tonight was one of the times for me to watch with the first airing of Motorcycle Mania 4 on TLC. Commercials, wow! Cindi commented on how there was so many of them. My answer to her, “would you rather pay to see this, or let them pay”? So with that said, in the review of tonight’s show, I will include our top picks of use of air time to pay the bills.
With just the opening few seconds of the show, I was ready to go back to Daytona Beach and do bike week again. Working during these events takes from a lot of the fun, but hey, its still a great job. One of the best things about watching Motorcycle Mania tonight was that it was filmed during bike week and watching the show was exciting for that reason.
For those of you that watched the show tonight, I am sure you could see how busy custom motorcycle builder Russell Mitchell was during the live build. However, Russell, like many other celebrity builders will almost always take the time out to talk to fans. It was a pleasure to speak with and meet Russell in Daytona. Speaking of fans, one of the highlights of the show tonight was watching Russell autograph a fans head. This was not a normal autograph though, this was done in the form of a tattoo. Though Russell claimed that he had not been on the controlling end of the tattoo gun before, he did an excellent job of signing the guys head for life.
Unfortunately, I was not present during any of the time that John Mellencamp was around, I would of like to have met him as well. He seems to have settled down in the years past. I remember seeing him live in Orlando back in the seventies where he racked up thousands of dollars in fines for using prohibited language on stage. I expected to hear more of John’s music, but was satisfied to see him do a unplugged version of “Pink Houses” during the presentation of his original Exile Cycles Mellencamp Rigid.
First good commercial goes out to the TLC reality show Real Deal where Richard Davis is trying to teach some bikers how to make money in real estate by fixing up houses. He leads in to a statement about drinking and … a guy holds up a nail gun and continues driving nails. Then a guy sitting in the class with hair standing straight up ask how long it will take for a persons smell to come back after working on a socket that the electrician left live.
Russell and the guys from Exile Cycles get ready to start the build and once they seem to have everything in place and ready to go, Russell announces that they do not have a full bottle of the gun blue stain to start the frame. Now, it appears that he will only have four days to finish the bike, were it was originally planned he would have five. No sweat, right?
Next good commercial was done by BMW motorcycles. The entire commercial was free of words and was composed of motorcycle stunt video footage. Great commercial to get your point across without saying anything.
Back to the show where Iraq war hero, Capt. David Haigh is presented a custom motorcycle built by chopper builder Bill Dodge with the help of Paul Cox and Keino. The custom motorcycle was given to him on the Hard Rock Roadhouse stage were he got to see it for the first time. I was not around during the presentation, but my hat goes off to Bill Dodge and his sponsors for showing their support for Capt. Haigh and our troops in Iraq.
Thanks goes out to Amour All for the next commercial that made us laugh while the Bud Light commercial was, well not so funny. Back to the show and the final day of the build. Russell completes the wiring on Mellencamp’s bike and wants to hear it run before he calls it a day. The crew gets the bike gassed up and ready, and with a final check, Russell touches two wires together and the engine fires right up. Next up, Russell celebrates by doing a burnout that heats the exhaust pipes up cherry red and draws the attention of the Daytona Police. NAPA auto parts follows up with a commercial full of hot rod burn outs without the cops.
The ending scenes of the show are of Russell and John riding around the Daytona loop and up Highway A1A with John Mellencamp’s new song Freedom Road playing. It was a pretty good show with too many commercial interruptions that remind me of why I do not sit in front of the television to often. It was cool to see all of the bike week happenings on TV, but I would rather live it.
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