Leesburg BikeFest

Leesburgh Bike Fest. This is one of the largest 2 day bike events in the country if not the largest. It has numerous bands and more bikes then you know what to do with. This will definetly be a bike event you don't want to miss. Not a far drive from Tampa check this map for an excellent ride route. 72.5 Mile ride. Also if you want more information the most up to date place is on the web at the Leesburg Bike Fest Web Site

Easter Weekend Where to Ride

Saturday
St. Petersburgh - Swap Meet at Southside Choppers http://www.southsidechoppersinc.com/ Free Space, Free Addmission. (727) 328-1830

St Petersburgh - 3rd Annual Pennies for Evan Ride.  12 - 1:30 Registration at Biff Burger http://evans-story.tripod.com/

Sunday (Easter)
Ft. Desoto - Biker Sunrise Service 7:30 am at Ft. Desoto Beach Park Pavillion #14 for more info call (727) 403-2931

Harley Events in Tampa Area This Weekend

Here is the List of Harley or Biker things to do in and around Tampa this Weekend.

SATURDAY

Doc's Bar-B-Q 11618 N. 22nd St (813) 972-8787
Ride For Life (Coonce Family)
This is a Charity Fundraiser ride. $15.00 per rider and the bikes roll at 10:00am. The $15 includes lunch after the ride.

SUNDAY

Credit Union Cruise for Kids

1st Stop
Tampa Harley
Registration starts at 10:00am
$10 registration fee
Free Breakfast
Final Stop
Quaker Steak & Lube
All bikes in by 1:30pm. Free BBQ lunch, live music by Jester and The Greg Billings Band, prizes, giveaways, Radical Randy bike show and more.

Clearwaterbiker 3rd annual motorcycle fest and fundraiser

This is located at Ferg's Sports Bar near Tropicana Field. It is a Fundraising event to help TASCO an organization that assists troubled teens. Money booth, Stunt show, Bikini Bike Wash and More.
11am - 5pm
Fergs Sports Bar

1320 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL

Harley Things to Do this weekend - Tampa and St. Pete

Here is the List of Harley Things to do in Tampa and St. Pete this weekend.
Saturday.
-- Gators on the Pass - Sunset Party Bikes -
12754 Kingfish Dr. (727) 367-8951

Sunday.

-- Cari Hess Memorial Poker Run Harley Ride -
Meet at Biff Burger St. Pete. Early for breakfast. Kick Stands up 11 am This is an Unescorted ride. Anyone can ride and is welcome.

-- Celebrating the life of GySgt. Aaron Kenefick, who lost his life in Afghanistan this past Sept, 09
Hot Tuna Bar & Cafe
490 Channelside Dr
Tampa, FL 33602

-- Banana Boat Too - This is a PRE-DAYTONA BIKE WEEK EVENT Mega Bash 1:00 PM – until) 727-531-9670. It's a Pre Bike Week Mega Bash 10 Class Bike Show, live music, and more! Plenty of Vendors on hand as well.
Banana Boat Too
5858 Roosevelt Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760

-- SUNDAY BIKE DAYS 2-8PM Madiera Beach St. Pete

-- Picadilly Bar Bike Night (4pm - till) 2806 E Busch Blvd, 813-931-4624

The Bike Prepped and Ready for the ride

The bike is a 2008, 1200 Nightster, a blacked out Sportster model. It's not meant to be a cruiser but with the windshield on it I will have a little protection from the elements since I know Summer in Florida will bring about some big rain at times.

Getting ready to Ride to Key West From Tampa

This is going to be a serious ride. I've mapped the route on Google Maps. Here is the planned route


Driving directions to 505 Amelia St, Key West, FL 33040
434 mi – about 7 hours 34 mins
Suggested routes

Sheldon Rd. Tampa, FL 33615

1. Head south on Sheldon Rd toward W Norfolk St 1.1 mi
2. Continue on County Rd-576/Memorial Hwy 1.9 mi
3. Slight right at Independence Pkwy 0.7 mi
4. Take the ramp onto FL-589 S 1.3 mi
5. Continue on FL-60 E (signs for I-275/FL-60) 0.9 mi
6. Take the exit onto I-275 S toward St Petersburg
Partial toll road 38.1 mi
7. Take the exit onto I-75 S
Partial toll road 210 mi
8. Take the exit on the left onto I-75 S toward Miami 13.2 mi
9. Take exit 5 to merge onto FL-821 S/Florida's Turnpike S toward Key W
Partial toll road 39.2 mi
10. Exit onto NE 1st Ave/FL-5/US-1 toward Key W
Continue to follow FL-5/US-1 124 mi
11. Turn right at FL-5/N Roosevelt Blvd/US-1
Continue to follow FL-5/US-1 3.5 mi
12. Turn left at Duval St 0.1 mi
13. Turn left at Amelia St 85 ft

505 Amelia StKey West, FL 33040

I figure this ride will take a little over 10 hrs to complete. The plan is to leave at 3:00am and drive through stopping for Gas, Breakfast and Lunch and arrive by around noon in Key West. I will have a chase Truck with extra Gas, and other items in the event something happens.

28 June Sunday - Rock Benefit for Curtis Smith

This is a Tampa Event that is at the L.A. Hangout off of hwy 41 near Bearss rd. 16411 N Florida Ave, ph 813-964-5631 Map Link

All proceeds benefit Curt Smith (brother of Dave Smith drummer of SobrietyX), who has Liver Cancer and is preparing for a Liver Transplant. There will be over 9 bands appearing throughout the day: SobrietyX, Rise, Phoenix, Jaded, Livewire, JEDCO, Heaven's Fall, Earned in Blood, and more! Raffles, 50/50, auction, chance to win autographed guitars from the bands,

For more info contact

Patti pattiabiker@earthlink.net. or visit the Website: L.A.HANGOUT-WEBSITE