Born To Ride News

West Coast Bike Rally 2010

Sarasota, Palmetto, and Bradenton
October 8th-10th

The West Coast Bike Rally Roars Thunder and Heats up its Pipes

for the 5th Consecutive Year in Manatee and Sarasota Counties!

No charge, it’s free! Over 15 locations to have fun at the all new West Coast Bike Rally!

West Coast Bike Rally Association announces the return of the Florida West Coast Bike Rally for the fifth consecutive year to Manatee and Sarasota County. The West Coast Bike Rally was first introduced to the Florida biker community Manatee/Sarasota County in 2005. All events and activities are scheduled October 8 – 10 (and FREE).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8:
Rock and Rumble on Main in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Main Street Lakewood Ranch will be open for Bikes only! There will be plenty of food, bike vendors, and live music.

Highlights
•    Cowhead Show live

Musical Lineup
•    Greg Billings Band at Lakewood Ranch
•    Pitbull Toddler (102.5 The Bone’s Cowhead Show Band) at Lakewood Ranch

Born To Ride (Lakewood Ranch)
•    Rockin Road Show Featuring Dave ‘Flash’ Morgan & Billy Ray
•    BTR photo shoot & TV taping
•    Best motorcycle LED lighting contest

SATURAY, OCTOBER 9:
Florida’s West Coast Freedom Ride Rallies!
From sun up to sun down in Manatee/Sarasota County, there are festivities being hosted by dozens local businesses including motorcycle dealers, restaurants, bars, and taverns.

Musical Lineup
•    One Night Rodeo (CMT Music Award winner) at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Ray Swan Band at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Badd Juju at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Billy Rice Band at Tommy Knockers Saloon
•    Paper Airplane at Ed’s Tavern
•    Washed Up Hacks at Cabana Inn & Beach Bar

Highlights
•    BBQ Showdown at Manatee River Harley-Davidson
•    Bikini Car/Bike Wash at Cabana Inn & Beach Bar
•    Scavenger Hunt at Linger Lodge Resort

Born To Ride (Linger Lodge Resort)
•    10 class & Old school bike show (sponsored by Budweiser)
•    BTR photo shoot & TV taping
•    Best motorcycle LED lighting contest

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10:
Florida’s West Coast Bike Rally Annual Poker Run sponsored by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club in Bradenton. The Manasota Operation Troop Support a 501c3 as receiving the proceeds and the take a soldier for a ride program.
Registration is at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch at 10 am.

Musical Lineup
•    Greg Billings Band at Banana Factory
•    Gary Davis Band at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Greg Poulas Band at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Alter Eagles Tribute Band at Peggy’s Corral

Highlights
•    Poker run breakfast special at Linger Lodge Resort
•    Blue Knights Poker Run
•    West Coast Bike Rally Blowout Party at Peggy’s Corral
•    Cabana Inn & Beach Bar Bikini Babe Pool Party

Born To Ride (Peggy’s Corral & Banana Factory)
•    Rockin Road Show Featuring Dave ‘Flash’ Morgan & Billy Ray
•    BTR photo shoot & TV taping

The West Coast Bike Rally was conceived by two ambitious businessmen Terry ‘Rip’ Toner the owner of Peggy’s Corral in Palmetto and The Vice President of Sales with Gold Coast Eagle / Budweiser Tommy Weatherholt. The West Coast Bike Rally has annually reunited many bikers on the west coast of Florida while raising money for charity benefiting the local community.

“We want to go back to the grass roots values of the biker’s community celebrating our freedom with local biker activities, food, and music. There is nothing like feeling the freedom of the open road and sharing old memories with family and friends” says Rip.

And speaking of freedom, Rory MacConnell spoke a little about this year’s poker run at Peggy’s Corral. “The Manasota Operation Troop Support will receive the proceeds from the poker run this year. The M.O.T.S. was formed in Manatee County by a parent of a soldier, it is a 501c3 foundation. They have Take a Soldier for a Ride program. They give you a toy soldier with the name of a local soldier on it and you get an index card to write to them about the day. The cards are then put in the care packages they send out to all the local soldiers. We are trying to raise money from the poker run to cover the postage past the holiday season on all the packages.” Call Rory for more information (941) 270-0367 or (941) 782-0748 MOTS office.

The west coast of Florida plays host to some of the most scenic views in the US. Harley-Davidson voted the West Coast Bike Rally Poker Run one of the most scenic rides across the United States” says Tommy Weatherholt.

Many local motorcycle dealerships, restaurants, bars, and taverns will host biker friendly festivities all weekend long. Activities to include poker walks, bike rodeo, classic bike show, bikini car wash, scavenger hunt, freedom ride, duck drop, sports bike show, graybeard – daisy duke contest and so much more. Bikers can also enjoy the feeling of old Florida by visiting the Linger Lodge Resort in Bradenton.

Dave La Russo GM of Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground commented on the event. “We are so excited to be a part of the West Coast Bike Rally this year! We pride ourselves on being a biker friendly resort and campground. We love to see the expressions on the faces of bikers that visit us for the first time! Bikers make us feel so special! They are thankful for what we do!”

Owner of Ed’s Tavern, John Breiner had nothing but positive feedback about his experience with the West Coast Bike Rally Association. “Last year we teamed with Budweiser and Born To Ride; we wanted to be part of this event—at Ed’s Tavern we are biker friendly. Participating with the West Coast Bike Rally this year and helping Lakewood Ranch Main Street get more exposure is an honor—we are happy to be a part of it. As long as the West Coast Bike Rally Association plans this event on the calendar I will do my best to make sure Ed’s Tavern is involved to help make this event a success.”

The West Coast Bike Rally Association hosts the fifth annual Florida West Coast Bike Rally this October in Sarasota and Manatee County. There is something for all to enjoy and all events are free to attend. Contact Linger Lodge Resort for special West Coast Bike Rally camping and lodging prices 941-755-2757.

You do not want to miss one of the largest weekend events in the Tampa Bay area; presented by Budweiser and Born To Ride TV and magazine, in conjunction with several local businesses!

For more information log on to www.westcoastbikerally.org
Contact: Rory MacConnell (941) 270-0367 or Chris Reynolds (941) 355-7685