Myrtle Beach Reports
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Road Captain
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From: Charlotte NC
Myrtle Beach Reports
I was just wondering how many people went to the rally at Myrtle Beach this year and what their thoughts were. Did attendance seem to be down? Were the police out in force. Or over all under the circumstances did everything seem to be about the same or alot different due to the new restrictions there. This year I chose to stay away to see how things were going to shake out. Maybe in the fall....I'd also like to know if attendance was down in Daytona if any one knows.
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Charlotte, NC
I just got back from Myrtle Beach and I definitely noticed a decrease in attendance. I stayed out of Myrtle Beach city limits, but North Myrtle Beach had vendors located at Myrtle Beach Mall (HOG pin stop & HD demo rides), Bare Foot Landing, and HB Spokes. There was no trouble at all finding a parking spot at these locations. I didn't see any cops except those directing traffic. The bike traffic was nothing compared to prior years. I remember in years past, there were very few cars on Hwy 17. Not the case this year as cars outnumbered bikes. I talked to a few vendors and they said attendance was definitely down from prior years.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Niagara Falls, NY
The important attendence, or there lack of, is this memorial day weekend. For the other bike week. Hopefully that attendace will be way down and a new venue will be sought by the organizers of that event.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Molsen's right though. The "How We Live" rally killed it. Can't have one rally and not the other though. For every dollar M.B made at the spring rally, they lost $2 at that rally. I hear bussinesses actually shut down the whole week.
Road Master
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From: Niagara Falls, NY
I am aware of several businesses that have closed in the past. I know SBB did, couple of other bars. Was told by some waitresses that people at the Memorial day rally walked out on their bill. I guess it was so bad that the city of MB had to put that law on the books for walking out on your tab.
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I agree. I'll never return, not even to play golf!
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