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Supreme Court invalidates Myrtle Beach helmet law

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:54:56 +0000

Myrtle Beach enacted 15 controversial laws – including the helmet ordinance – in May 2009 in an effort to chase away bikers. Since the law went into effect, the rallies have declined substantially from their peak. This morning the SC Supreme Court website stated: “We find that the City Helmet Ordinance fails under implied field preemption due to the need for statewide uniformity and therefore issue a declaratory judgment invalidating the ordinance,” the Supreme Court’s opinion states. “Moreover, we hold that certain motorcycle ordinances were impliedly repealed by the ordinance repealing the administrative hearing system.”

To read the entire ruling CLICK HERE.

The helmet law is just one of many that angered many Bike Week participants, so how will this affect Black Bike Week 2011? Only time will tell…

Myrtle Beach says NO BLACK BIKE WEEK

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:16:13 +0000

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.

Map Of Myrtle Beach’s Black Bike Week Areas

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:02:26 +0000

Click on the map to see a LARGER VERSION.

Black Bike Week 2008 Dates – Myrtle Beach

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:50:13 +0000

Black Bike Week will be held Memorial Day Weekend.

May 24th – May 27th, 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC

Welcome to Black Bike Week Blog

admin — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:47:24 +0000

Black Bike Week is the largest Black Bike Festival in the world and it is also the largest Black Beach Week event period. Every Memorial Day Weekend hundreds of thousands of bikers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to enjoy the bikes, hot ladies, and attractions. Although the majority of attendees are black and there are a lot of sport bikes, everyone is welcome to go to Black Biker Week.

I have been attending Black Bike Week since 2002 and it is one of the events I look forward to each year.

I will post all of the parties, the concerts and events I hear about here to give you the heads up to know where to be!