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February 9, 2007

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Daytona Bike Week 2007

Daytona Beach, FL March 2-11, 2007 From racing to swap meets to cole slaw wrestling, there is something for everyone at Daytona Bike Week. So make your plans and come on down. A tradition since January 24, 1937, marked by the inaugural running of the Daytona 200, Bike Week has become a 10-day festival that takes place throughout Daytona Beach and Volusia County and surrounding communities. Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts now enjoy hundreds of events annually.

Bike Week has always had a flavor of its own, but sometime after World War II, the event took on a rugged edge and it gained an unsavory reputation. While the motorcycle race was organized, many of the events were not. Locals were not enthusiastic about the yearly "invasion" of the cyclists. In the late 1980s, a task force was formed to improve relations between law enforcement officals and bikers. It was then that changes in the scope and magnitude of the event transformed it into the "racey" but manageable event enjoyed by so many today.

In its 66th year, Bike Week will feature the prestigious Daytona 200 by Arai motorcycle race at Daytona International Speedway, expos, concerts, street festivals and scenic rides.

Arizona Bike Week® 2007.

Scottsdale, AZ March 22 - April 1, 2007 Pre-Rally Days gets things started with the Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant at the Venue of Scottsdale on Thursday, March 22nd. Rides, Racing, and Parties round out the first 5 days of Arizona Bike Week from the World Famous "Kick-Start Party" on Friday night to the "Downtown Scottsdale Tuesday Night Ride" on the 27th. If staying on the go is your thing, plan to enjoy the great riding and beautiful scenery of the southwest during the first weekend of Arizona Bike Week, March 22 - 27, 2007.

Cyclefest at WestWorld turns up the heat beginning Wednesday, March 28th with the "HandleBar Saloon", vendors, libations, concerts by nationally known performers, factory demo rides by Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Victory, and Yamaha/Star Motorcycles, contests (it's not a dry heat with this one), trick riders, ramp jumpers, poker runs, custom bike builders, tributes, bike games, live music, raffles, demonstrations, charity rides and much more. These and other things all taking place at WestWorld of Scottsdale with a 120,000 sq.ft. garage for motorcycle parking only. If a rockin' good time is what you're looking for, bring your camera to Cyclefest at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the last 5 days of Arizona Bike Week, March 28th - April 1st. Come to the southwest's largest bike rally, the Arizona Bike Week®, March 22 through April 1, 2007. Let the good times roll!!! www.azbikeweek.com/.

The 3rd Real Florida Spring Fling

Thomasville, GA April 20-22, 2007 Ride the unspoiled country roads of southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle before they get all built up like south Florida’s roads. Do a tri-state tour of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Take a tour down to the Gulf Coast. The site for this year’s Spring Fling is about 30 miles north east of Tallahassee. It is a smaller town, meaning less traffic to contend with on your way to and from the back roads. It is close enough to Tallahassee that you can still do the canopy roads around there as well. Once you are out of town nearly all the roads are lightly traveled county roads, a very nice change from the congested roads of south and east Florida.

25th Annual Laughlin River Run

Laughlin, NV April 25th - 29th 2007 Dal-Con Promotions invites you to the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada for the 24th ANNUAL LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN, April 25-29, 2007. Be part of the West Coast's largest motorcycle event featuring non-stop casino action, top name entertainment, Factory demo rides and Genuine Parts & Accessory exhibits and much more. Display's from all your favorite big name distributors specializing in accessories for your Harley-Davidson motorcycles as well as vendors featuring a variety of lifestyle products for you to choose from will be on hand as well. www.laughlinriverrun.com/.

Leesburg Bike Fest

Leesburg, FL April 27-29, 2007 Held in Historic Downtown Leesburg. Lake County comes alive with the roar of over 200,000 thousand bikers from throughout the US. Downtown is open to motorcycles only! Live bands, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat's Hole Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker Games, Festive Food, Vendors. Non-Stop Street Party! Presented by the Leesburg Partnership and the City of Leesburg. Click for more info Leesburg Bike Fest.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week

Myrtle Beach, SC May 11-20, 2007 Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, & The Grand Strand of SC will once again be home to one of the most popular motorcycle rallies in the country May 11-20, 2007. This annual event gets Bigger & Better every year. Ten (10) days of FUN in the SUN. www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com/.

AspenCash Motorcycle Rally

Ruidoso, NM May 17-20, 2007 The 2007 AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, with $10,000 Poker Run, Large 4-Day Trade Show, 33,000 sq. ft. of Vendors, Win $10,000 in Cash Prizes and Hill Climbing Event.

Tri-Star

Tri-Star May 25-28, 2007. The HSTA rally "Tri-Star" is located in Sparta, NC at the crossroads of US 21 and NC 18 in northwest North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled between the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering scenic vistas, unspoiled landscape and friendly folk. Named Tri-Star because you're only a few miles from the States of Virginia and Tennessee. So come and enjoy the scenic beauty and miles and miles of great twisty mountain roads. See registration form for event fees and pre-registration discount. Join us for a Friday evening cookout and Saturday evening BBQ dinner. Lots of things to do in the area for those not interested in riding. A great way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend.

Americade 2007

Lake George, New York June 4-9, 2007 It will be the 25th edition of "the best rally in the world", and the entire Adirondack mountain region will be alive with motorcycling excitement! Americade offers more activities than any other rally: rides, demos, 2 TourExpo tradeshows, boat cruises, rodeos, parties, seminars, MiniTours, parades, and much more! Don't be left out. Click on the link HERE and Join the fun, June 4-9.

Laconia Bike Week 2007

Laconia, NH June 9-17, 2007 GEARED UP AND READY TO ROLL FOR 2007! We are really looking forward to a great 2007 Laconia Motorcycle Week.

Some of the highlights for 2006: The Rally began the first weekend with the Laconia Vintage Races, sponsored by USCRA, in downtown Laconia for the third time! Racers sped along the curvy city streets while local residents and visitors alike watched and enjoyed some of the flavor of our downtown businesses. Of course, for all Vintage Racing lovers, the NH International Speedway provided great vintage races during the first weekend as well. The track not only has races and different events happening all week but they also have vendors and tons of stuff to keep you entertained! Click on the link HERE and Join the fun, June 9-17.

Honda Hoot 2007

Knoxville, TN June 20-23, 2007 This summer, experience the motorcycle vacation of a lifetime at the thirteenth annual Honda Hoot™, June 20-23, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Honda Hoot offers the perfect chance to immerse yourself in four days of motorcycling magic. Ride long, winding roads through lush, green forests and rolling hills, discovering new destinations along the way. Take a test ride on an array of manufacturers' products in the demo area. Meet new friends and reminisce with familiar faces while you ride, hike, or sail your days away. Let your days melt into night, living it up at the nightly festivities under the stars. Experience warm Southern hospitality as you discover all the exciting attractions Knoxville and the surrounding areas have to offer. Enjoy the ride! Click on the link HERE and Join the fun, June 20-23.

Ridin' the Rockies

Fort Collins, CO June 25-28, 2007 Ride into thin air during this thrilling adventure through the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This incredible mountain range is famous throughout the world for its snow-capped peaks, high-elevation passes, stunning beauty, and incredible roads. This is your chance to see and experience them in a totally unique way! REGISTRATION AND ROOM BLOCKS OPEN: JANUARY 31, 2007 CAPACITY: 1,000 Click on the link HERE.

Wing Ding 29 

July 4-7 2007 Billings, Montana The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is pleased to announce its 29th annual Wing Ding will return to one of its most popular sites—Billings, Montana—next year. The event opens Wednesday, July 4, and runs through Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the MetraPark Convention Center. Wing Ding is the world’s largest convention of owners of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles. Wing Ding 29 will highlight the celebration of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association’s 30th anniversary. More than 14,000 Gold Wing motorcycle owners are expected to attend Wing Ding 29. Due to its proximity to Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Beartooth Pass and some of the most exciting and beautiful motorcycle riding in the world, Billings has been a favorite destination ride and vacation site for GWRRA Members.

Posse Ride: Great American Adventure

Wilmington, DE Portland, OR July 13-30, 2007 Ten years ago, H.O.G. introduced the concept of a Posse Ride: a two-week or longer ride across America. In 2007, H.O.G. honors that legendary first ride by returning to where it all began: Portland, Oregon. Join us on this unforgettable 17-day adventure. REGISTRATION AND ROOM BLOCKS OPEN: FEBRUARY 28, 2007 CAPACITY: 800 Click on the link HERE.

15th Little Sturgis Rally

Sturgis, KY July 19-22, 2007 15th Little Sturgis Rally and Races for Charity, Rally will be July 19-20-21-22 2007 at the Union County Fairgrounds Sturgis, Ky. $40.00 per person, $40.00 per support vehicle. Hosted by Sturgis Chamber of Commerce, Sturgis Kiwanis Club. Office: 270-333-9316 E-mail: sturgisrally@bellsouth.net Little Sturgis Rally July 19, 20, 21, 22, 2007 Sponsored By Little Sturgis Rally and Races for Charity, Inc. Sturgis, Ky. 42459. Click on the link HERE and check out the Little Sturgis Rally, July 19-22.

Carlisle Summer Bike Fest

Carlisle, PA July 20-22, 2007 A motorcyclist’s paradise, with acres of two-wheeled excitement. This event offers a weekend packed with thousands of bikes, skills competitions and hundreds of vendors and sponsors. The huge swap meet and sponsor midway offer everything imaginable for enthusiasts. Custom builders, stunt riders, dyno testing, informative custom builder roundtables and seminars, a burnout competition and again this year — an AMA-sanctioned extreme motocross competition! Carlisle Summer Bike Fest

Annual Ride To Work Day

July 18, 2007 Everywhere USA  Please ride your motorcycle on this day to demonstrate: the number of motorcyclists to the public and politicians; that motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life; that motorcyclists can reduce traffic congestion in large cities; that motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

July 27 - 29, 2007 The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio. It's the biggest celebration of vintage motorcycles on the continent - and old bikes are just the beginning. From North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, to vintage racing, to new-bike demo rides, to auctions and bike shows, there's something at VMD for anyone who loves motorcycles. If you're one of the tens of thousands of people who come to VMD year after year, you know what we're talking about. If you've never been there, this is one two-wheeled festival you need to experience. Dates have now been set for the 2007 version of VMD: July 27-29. The event returns to the park-like grounds of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Lexington, Ohio.

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2007

Sturgis, SD August 6-12, 2007 The City of Sturgis welcomes all biker enthusiasts to be a part of the "World Famous" Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, as well as, bike shows, concerts and racing events. You have to see this one of a kind party for yourself! Make the journey to the largest motorcycle rally in the world--STURGIS! www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/

Club H.O.G. Down Home (24th Annual Rally)

Knoxville, TN August 24-25, 2007 Join us in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains for a heaping helping of Southern hospitality served up at one of the great H.O.G. traditions: the U.S. Annual Rally. Whether you most enjoy the riding, the music, the food, the fun, or the friends, we promise you will remember this unforgettable event. Chilhowee Park 3301 Magnolia Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914 USA REGISTRATION AND ROOM BLOCKS OPEN: APRIL 4, 2007 CAPACITY: UNLIMITED Click on the link HERE.

Bikes Blues and BBQ

Fayettville, AR October 3-6, 2007 The fastest growing motorcycle rally in the country rocked Fayetteville, Arkansas September 27-30, 2006. This year, Bikes, Blues & BBQ is estimated to have risen in rank to the third largest rally in the nation, behind only Sturgis and Daytona. "In my 40 years plus in attending rallies all over the country, I would estimate this year's attendance close to the 400,000 mark," said Dyna Mike, a writer for Biker and Outlaw Biker Magazine, both national motorcycle magazines. Mike went on to comment, "It was impressive and much improved." Bikers and non-bikers alike enjoyed the events, music and food while taking in the eclectic scenery of 400,000 people and 75,000 motorcycles! Presented by Jim Beam, ANB and Cycle Connections – Bikes, Blues & BBQ's attendance increased by 100,000 people in 2006. One of the reasons that Bikes, Blues, and BBQ has been such a success is its location. The beautiful Ozark Mountain setting of Fayetteville, the cultural capitol of the region and home of the University of Arkansas, is host to the annual event. From Dickson Street nightlife to Farmer's Market on the square, Fayetteville is big on personality with much to experience, yet has the intimate feel of a small town. There is something for everyone. Fayetteville is the perfect place to relax or re-energize. It is easy to see why Fayetteville has been claimed by Money Magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in America." E-mail: info@bikesbluesandbbq.org, or click on the link HERE and check out the Bikes Blues and BBQ, October 3-6.

Adirondack Rendezvous

Upstate, NY September 3-7, 2007 Take things at your own pace during this scenic ride through New York's Adirondack Mountains. This beautiful Appalachian range is famous for its tree-lined roads, rolling terrain, and warm, inviting accommodations. And there's no better way to experience it all than in the company of fellow H.O.G. members. REGISTRATION AND ROOM BLOCKS OPEN: APRIL 18, 2007 CAPACITY: 600 Click on the link HERE.

Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally

Ruidoso, NM September 12-16, 2007 Welcome to the Motorcycle Rallies of the Southern Rockies! This is a cycle jam worth attending! Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon...beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacramentos. You've heard of the Big Kahuna when riding the waves...yes, you'll find your own spiritual awakening when riding the sky in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

High Octane Tour

Chattanooga, TN September 22-26, 2007 Chances are, the lead-footed bootleggers who made these roads famous didn't appreciate their beauty when they barreled down them, loaded with moonshine, in the dead of night. But you can trace their history, and discover the roots of American stock car racing, by signing up for this exciting tour. REGISTRATION AND ROOM BLOCKS OPEN: MAY 2, 2007 CAPACITY: 1,000 Click on the link HERE.

Lonestar Rally Galveston, Texas

November 1-4, 2007 This year the Lone Star Rally is shaping up to be better than ever. We will keep the Seawall location, add some exciting seminars in the convention center and spread the entertainment and music more evenly around the Island so you will never be too far from the fun.

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