Another Myrtle Beach thread....
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,929
Likes: 1
From: Grayland, WA.
Another Myrtle Beach thread....
Pulled this off of Columbia HD's web site. Probably old news to you in the know back there....I'm about 3000 miles away so don't think I'll show..
69th Annual Bike Week will still be held along Myrtle Beachs Grand Stand. January 20, 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC - Area dealers want bikers to know that although the City of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has passed some laws designed to discourage bikers from attending the 69th Annual Spring Bike Week, May 8-17, the popular event is still on. From Murrells Inlet to Little River, other communities within Myrtle Beachs home county of Horry are gearing up to welcome bikers.
The majority of the events for Bike Week will take place in Horry County, outside of the Myrtle Beach City limits. Newly-passed Myrtle Beach rules and regulations WILL NOT affect bikers who visit or impact any of those activities and events.
Many tourists wrongly believe that Myrtle Beach is synonymous with the 60-mile-long Grand Strand that is visited by more than 14 million tourists annually, said Mike Shank, marketing director for an area motorcycle dealership. In reality, the City of Myrtle Beach is just a small town inside of Horry County. It only has 25,000 residents. To the north, south and west of Myrtle Beach is the much-larger Grand Strand community where there are many restaurants, bars, recreational facilities and accommodations. Horry County has more than 250,000 residents and they are preparing their businesses to welcome bikers.
Unfortunately, information being sent out by Myrtle Beach and its Chamber of Commerce paints good, law-abiding motorcycle riders with the same broad brush as those who have broken laws in the past. In addition, their misinformation does not accurately portray the views of Horry County residents. The majority of people and businesses look forward to biker tourism and many rely on Bike Week to provide a significant portion of their yearly income.
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce have initiated an aggressive media campaign that gives the erroneous impression that new laws the city recently passed apply county-wide. However, those laws, which have reportedly been passed to discourage bikers from attending rallies in the area, apply only to the areas within the city limits of Myrtle Beach not throughout the Grand Strand and Horry County.
Awareness of the new laws will ensure that bikers who plan to come to the Grand Strand have nothing to worry about, said Shank. There will be plenty of activities and places to congregate outside of the city limits and throughout Horry County. Its unfortunate that the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce dont want biker business in May; but we hope bikers understand that many businesses both within the City and throughout Horry County look forward to bike week during the month of May. As long as you obey the laws and respect our community, youll always be welcomed by the citizens of Horry County.
For the facts, Shank directs bikers to www.mbbikeweeks.com. At that site, bikers can find information about the difference between Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach, including maps, alternative routes that avoid the city limits, the new City of Myrtle Beach laws, and regular updates. We want bikers to know the facts so they can make an informed decision about visiting our area, adds Shank. Grand Strand businesses want your business. The City of Myrtle Beach has never played a significant role in either the spring or fall bike weeks and has made it clear for many years that it doesnt want to play a role. Theyve raised taxes to eliminate biker tourism, but no other municipality in Horry County has done so. And the City of Myrtle Beach passed new ordinances designed to scare bikers away. No other local municipality or the county has done so. So we hope that bikers wont be discouraged by this campaign of misinformation. We want you to come to Horry County and have a great time this May.
69th Annual Bike Week will still be held along Myrtle Beachs Grand Stand. January 20, 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC - Area dealers want bikers to know that although the City of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has passed some laws designed to discourage bikers from attending the 69th Annual Spring Bike Week, May 8-17, the popular event is still on. From Murrells Inlet to Little River, other communities within Myrtle Beachs home county of Horry are gearing up to welcome bikers.
The majority of the events for Bike Week will take place in Horry County, outside of the Myrtle Beach City limits. Newly-passed Myrtle Beach rules and regulations WILL NOT affect bikers who visit or impact any of those activities and events.
Many tourists wrongly believe that Myrtle Beach is synonymous with the 60-mile-long Grand Strand that is visited by more than 14 million tourists annually, said Mike Shank, marketing director for an area motorcycle dealership. In reality, the City of Myrtle Beach is just a small town inside of Horry County. It only has 25,000 residents. To the north, south and west of Myrtle Beach is the much-larger Grand Strand community where there are many restaurants, bars, recreational facilities and accommodations. Horry County has more than 250,000 residents and they are preparing their businesses to welcome bikers.
Unfortunately, information being sent out by Myrtle Beach and its Chamber of Commerce paints good, law-abiding motorcycle riders with the same broad brush as those who have broken laws in the past. In addition, their misinformation does not accurately portray the views of Horry County residents. The majority of people and businesses look forward to biker tourism and many rely on Bike Week to provide a significant portion of their yearly income.
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce have initiated an aggressive media campaign that gives the erroneous impression that new laws the city recently passed apply county-wide. However, those laws, which have reportedly been passed to discourage bikers from attending rallies in the area, apply only to the areas within the city limits of Myrtle Beach not throughout the Grand Strand and Horry County.
Awareness of the new laws will ensure that bikers who plan to come to the Grand Strand have nothing to worry about, said Shank. There will be plenty of activities and places to congregate outside of the city limits and throughout Horry County. Its unfortunate that the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce dont want biker business in May; but we hope bikers understand that many businesses both within the City and throughout Horry County look forward to bike week during the month of May. As long as you obey the laws and respect our community, youll always be welcomed by the citizens of Horry County.
For the facts, Shank directs bikers to www.mbbikeweeks.com. At that site, bikers can find information about the difference between Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach, including maps, alternative routes that avoid the city limits, the new City of Myrtle Beach laws, and regular updates. We want bikers to know the facts so they can make an informed decision about visiting our area, adds Shank. Grand Strand businesses want your business. The City of Myrtle Beach has never played a significant role in either the spring or fall bike weeks and has made it clear for many years that it doesnt want to play a role. Theyve raised taxes to eliminate biker tourism, but no other municipality in Horry County has done so. And the City of Myrtle Beach passed new ordinances designed to scare bikers away. No other local municipality or the county has done so. So we hope that bikers wont be discouraged by this campaign of misinformation. We want you to come to Horry County and have a great time this May.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,217
Likes: 3
From: Southern Ohio
Just my opinion, but MB can still kiss my happy ***...I won't be going back that week or any of the other times I used to go and spend my money...lots better places that welcome me, my bike and my $$...
Last edited by *NIGHT TRAIN*; Jan 21, 2009 at 05:20 PM.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Please, everyone please go to the spring rally. If not the handfull of whinners will get their way. There are many, many businesses that welcome our dollars. Only a few retired people that have moved into this area are the ones complaining. They don't understand for whatever reason that Myrtle Beach is a tourist town. Lets all plan on visiting businesses that have "Welcome Bikers" signs displayed. Most business owners had nothing to do with the ordinances that were passed but they will be the ones getting hurt by this. Hopefully all will be corrected at the next election.
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,929
Likes: 1
From: Grayland, WA.
I've never been and probably never will but it sounds as though one little community has done the "vocal" harm where it's a large area that is getting hurt. Sounds like the surrounding area is still a party and wants a party.....just stay out a Myrtle Beach proper? I think the article was pretty clear wasn't it? I'm asking....
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
From: FLORIDA, Ft Walton Beach
Bad apple
I hate to say it like this, but one bad apple ruins the whole bunch. What I mean is, the city of Myrtle Beach are basically directing how the entire county will conduct buisness. The campain for anti bikers is working very well, and unfortunately it's scaring off good people and money from the entire area. The small buisnesses and county will pay the ultimate price for this. It may just be my opinion, but why don't the county bring the city to court and hurt them where it counts, in the wallet. 
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 3
From: East TN
nothing like a little guns and roses. what a song for their website. thanks for the info. i got plenty to do outside of mb. like the suck bang blow in surfside.
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
I hate to say it like this, but one bad apple ruins the whole bunch. What I mean is, the city of Myrtle Beach are basically directing how the entire county will conduct buisness. The campain for anti bikers is working very well, and unfortunately it's scaring off good people and money from the entire area. The small buisnesses and county will pay the ultimate price for this. It may just be my opinion, but why don't the county bring the city to court and hurt them where it counts, in the wallet.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
