Biketoberfest kicks off end-of-season celebration this weekend
As rally season draws to a close, Daytona Beach, Florida, will be at the center of motorcycle culture again in October when it celebrates the 34th anniversary of Biketoberfest, Oct. 15-18, and frequent attendees — our sister publication Rider Magazine —laid out the perfect itinerary for enthusiasts making the trip.
During the next four days, the streets of Daytona will transform into a riders’ haven, with outdoor concerts, races, demo rides, vendors, bike shows, and gorgeous weather for riding the area’s best loops.
Frequent attendees of the annual event, our sister publication Rider Magazine, laid out the perfect itinerary for enthusiasts making
Teddy Morse’s Daytona will be a hot spot for enthusiasts, as the dealership celebrates Biketoberfest again this year with vendors, food trucks, bars, and live entertainment.
Cypress Street Park will host the Midtown celebration, which includes live music and food vendors serving Southern and Caribbean cuisine. For a longer ride, head to Tomoka State Park on the Ormond Scenic Loop for the Riverfront Beer and Peanuts event. Enjoy beer, soda, ice cream, and peanuts while watching the river for manatees, dolphins, alligators, and other wildlife. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is another great riding location during Biketoberfest, with extended hours during the event.
The Boardwalk Bike Show is another popular event. Taking place Oct. 16, the show includes 20 bike classes, with a $500 cash prize for Best of Show. Bike registration is only $40 per bike.
And let’s not forget the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, which will host the American SportBike Racing Association Championships across multiple classes, including the Unlimited Superbike Shootout. The Barnett National Sidecar Challenge rounds out the weekend. The speedway will also host a Motorcycle Marketplace, where rallygoers can find vendors, manufacturers, demo rides, and more.
If cruising the open road is more up your alley, check out these routes in and around Daytona:
Route A1A — designated the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway — runs along the entire eastern coast of Florida and offers great ocean views. Also check out The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail, only 32 miles long, which takes riders through the Tomoka State Park, riding through tunnels of southern live oaks and over the Tomoka and Halifax rivers. Rider rode this loop during Bike Week earlier this year and wrote a detailed route with photos and a map for those wanting to try.
Check out the official Biketoberfest website to stay up to date.
