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WGELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF DAYTONA BEACH
welcome you to the City of Daytona Beach for the 78th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week from March 7th – 18th, 2019 and to the 27th Annual Biketoberfest from October 17th-20th, 2019. We are very pleased you have chosen to spend time in Daytona Beach, and I know you will enjoy your time in our community.
reetings Visitors:
We hope that you On behalf of the City Commission, it is my pleasure to will take part in the
Over the course of the year, our 61,000 citizens welcome almost 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to our community. Daytona Beach is a growing, vibrant city. While our com-
Please ride safely and enjoy your visit to the “World's Most Famous Beach!”
Derrick L. Henry, Mayor. H RIVERFRONT PARK ROCKS!
Cmunity is internationally known for its beach and racing roots, this city has even more to offer businesses, residents and visitors alike!
many exciting events
and activities that take
place in Daytona Beach
and the surrounding area.
We want everyone to have
a terrific time when they visit Daytona Beach.
ome Celebrate Bike Week at Riverfront Park! Located on a half mile stretch along the beautiful Halifax River in downtown Daytona, starting at the corner of Main and Beach Street and ending in front of the Indian Dealership. The Park has over 40 vendors from LED lights, Seat install, Suspension, Patches- Sewing, Official Merchandise tents, Trailers, Builders row with some
of the most famous builders in the world, Trikes, FoI
od court, Fireball Girls, Tiki bar, the Main Bar with 2 bands playing every day from 11am-7pm and
much more. Free parking and Home to The Official Bike Week Welcome Center. H
RIDE “THE LOOP”
t’s like no other ride. It’s freedom, sunshine, open road and graceful curves. It's called the Loop and for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere, it's a riders dream.
Old Dixie Highway, take another left (to go south) toward Ormond Beach.
The Loop begins with a northerly trek at the foot of the Granada Bridge on John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach. Going North, riders are greeted by a cathedral of trees up to the Highbridge Road where they hang a left (to go west) and go over the bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway (the Halifax River). There are several places to stop along the way and just enjoy the Florida countryside. After more winding turns, you'll come upon Walter Boardman road where you will make another turn that takes you further west to Old Dixie Highway. When you reach
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If you haven't ever taken the Loop, we recommend it highly. This leisurely ride will give you a feel for Florida's natural beauty. Check out Ormond Park and the Fairchild Oak tree - one of Florida's oldest living Oaks. Bring your camera, maybe a boxed lunch, and enjoy. The Loop is approximately 22 miles long and a must for riders who enjoy an open road and Florida's natural beauty. H
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