As most of you know, Myrtle Beach has been on a campaign to distance themselves from biker rallies. In late 2008, the city counsel adopted new ordinances to restrict or otherwise eliminate the activities associated with Black Bike Week and Harley Week.
These ordinances are posted on their website located
Here. The header clearly states "
Effective 2009, Myrtle Beach, SC will no longer host motorcycle rallies."
I'm no fool and that message is clear and to the point. Since this announcement I have read responses from fellow bikers such as:
"They can't tell us we are not allowed there - I'm going anyway!"
"They trying to kill our fun, well I will be there."
"Im going to NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, because they welcome us."
My take on this is simple. I refuse to support this monetarily. Whats the difference between Myrtle & North Myrtle really? If someone / some business / some city counsel wants to make life difficult for you - Why would you support them in any fashion?
"Oh, Im going to spend my money in NORTH MYRTLE and other parts of Horry County."
What statement are you making? That hurts them how?
As with any business ( including city governments ), the way to get your message heard is by hitting them in the pockets.
By spending money in NORTH MYRTLE you are STILL supporting their economy. The hotels, restaurants, taxis, airports, gift shops will all suffer without the cash infusion Black Bike & Harley Week brings IF you keep your money.
"...but thats what they want! They can't tell me I'm not allowed there"
True, they can not, but why are we so accepting of other's intolerance?
Spend your money wisely.
Vending Info For East Coast MotorCycle ShowPosted by: Admin
For
Vending contracts, electricity requests, hotel request and vendor badge forms -
Click Here
** Deadline for Vendor info submissions is Friday, May 2 to be included on the vendor list for the Myrtle Beach mini mag.
FOR MORE INFO CALL: SARAH TIMLECK 714-513-8409
East Coast Custom Motorcycle ShowPosted by: Admin
May 23-25, 2008 -
Myrtle Beach Convention Center - Myrtle Beach, SC
Jason Britton & Team No Limit will be performing Daily
SPEED TV Show "Superbikes!" will be filming
5 custom sportbike builders displaying their bikes.
Hundreds of Aftermarket Sportbike Companies.
Rolling Blue Thunder Black Bike Week Meet & GreetPosted by: Admin
Rolling Blue Thunder will be having a Meet & Greet Party at:
The Hard Rock Cafe in Broadway At The Beach
Friday, May 23, 2008 from
1pm - 5pm
Comedy Show Lineup ChangePosted by: Admin
D.L. Hughley has replaced Mike Epps due to filming delays on his current project. Information courtesy of Third Eye Entertainment.
The concert will be held Saturday, May 24, 2008. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm.
Address:
Myrtle Beach Convention Center - 2101 North Oak Street.
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Black Bike Week Vendor InformationPosted by: Admin
If you are looking to sell food, shirts or any other merchandise related to Black Bike Week I suggest you go ahead and get registered with the city of Myrtle Beach.
I have collected a few PDF files with all the information you should need in order to get started.
The two locations for vendor (merchandise) booths will be:
Redline Powersports & Colonial Mall.
Redline PowerSports - Applications, Rules & Regulations
Colonial Mall - Applications, Rules & Regulations
If you are looking to sell FOOD in the designated areas use the information below from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control – Division of Food Protection Food Service.
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Black Bike Week Blackout Comedy ExplosionPosted by: Admin
The Meet and Greet location is the same as last year!
Date: May 22, 2008
Location: Dick's Last Resort Bar & Grill
4700 Highway 17 S. North Myrtle Beach (Next to the House of Blues)
Admission: $5
Party starts at 7pm until...
Rev up!!
Black Motorcycle Club ListingsPosted by: Admin
I have added a page to list all of the black motorcycle clubs I come across. Its a work in progress so please bear with me.
If you would like your club / group listed, feel free to email the information to: blackbikeweek / at / gmail dot com.
Here is the direct link:
Black Motorcycle Club Listings
Peace.
Where to Stay During Black Bike WeekPosted by: Admin
Hotel Suggestions
Where should you stay?
Here are a few tips:
Myrtle Beach is divided into TWO areas: Myrtle Beach & North Myrtle Beach. If you are not careful you could book a hotel more than 30 miles away from the activities. I suggest finding a hotel near Broadway on the Beach. Its a fool-proof location to make sure you don't get mixed up with street numbers. It happened to me the first year I went and I was NOT happy about it.
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Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bike FestPosted by: Admin
The Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bike Fest (at the Town of Atlantic Beach and North Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)
The drag strip is home to the Carolina Knight Riders, co-sponsors of the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bike Fest. And the drag strip is the place to be for bike racing, time trials, free styling and open riding, vendors, parties, entertainment, a bike and car show, camping and more.
(The City of Myrtle Beach is not a Bike Fest sponsor.)
* When the event gets closer I will update you with the times.
Map Of Myrtle Beach's Black Bike Week AreasPosted by: Admin
Click on the map to see a LARGER VERSION.
Black Bike Week 2007 PicturesPosted by: Admin
Black Bike Week will be held
Memorial Day Weekend.
May 24th - May 27th, 2008
Myrtle Beach, SC
