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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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I live in central Florida, so I go to Bike Week and Biketoberfest every year. Thinking about riding up to Thunder Beach for the spring rally. Anybody been to this one - and is it worth checking out?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Went last year for the first time and loved it. It is still in its growing stage and relatively small compared to Bike Week in Daytona but, it is growing rapidly. Check it out, it is worth your time.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Same here, went last year for the first time. It was a blast!!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Rally looks good, and I think the ride from central Florida to the panhandle will be nice. I think I'm going to try it. If anybody has ideas on places to stay, let me know.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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yeah yeah sounds cool and i need a break from this montreal weather....someone gonna plan a potential hook up?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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skullhead, you gonna ride the badboy down? I'm a fellow badboy owner, big winter project going on now so its apart!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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anyone know where i can rent a bike as close as possible to the venue?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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I have been the last 7 or 8 years in a row, in the spring. I do not enjoy it at all. I am going back this spring to give it one last chance.

What kinda price range are you looking to pay for a room? How many going with ya? I might be able to give you a name or two of some places if you like. Do you wanna be right in the middle of the action or on the quiet side of the beach?
 
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We have a group going down and rented some condos at the Whispering Seas. I have stayed there a couple of times. It is an older 3 story (no elevator) condo and all condos face the beach. The condos I have stayed in heave been nice. It is close to everything, but a little off the main beat. http://www.whisperingseas.com/
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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I plan on going this year. It will be my first bike rally. I am finishing my bike soon and hope to make the ride from SC. Thought about myrtle beach but from what Ive read on the forum it sounds like they are trying to push us out. Anyway, cant wait for the road trip.
 
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