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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Hi guys and dolls

I have been to bike week in October, how does march compare to it what one is best ?

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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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march is better to me. lots of people go to get away from the long cold winter up north. the main attraction to me is the racing...two nights pro dirt track, the 200 on sunday, motocross, and usually some other races at out lying tracks in the area.
on the way back north, you really need to stop in gainesville for the gatornationals. super fast track and the first race of the year for pro stock motorcycle.
it all started with the march event and the october one was added many years later--more of a touring bike thing. just another chance for promoters to make money.
the spring event is the best--sometimes happens during the college spring break too.
 
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depends on what you consider better

March - bigger, more events, all the vendors, all the factory demo rides, ALL THE PEOPLE as it is a much larger event

October - good amount of vendors, not the factory demo rides from EVERY manufacturer, not as many events, not as many people so the roads are not as crowded and its actually possible to get in and out of places

but if you came to Biketoberfest, then you should do Bike Week at least once - it is bigger on EVERY scale
 
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Hi what are the best places to stay in Daytona for the march bike week I take it will be probably difficult to get palace to stay any idea on room prices?
 
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Originally Posted by Joe,uk
Hi what are the best places to stay in Daytona for the march bike week I take it will be probably difficult to get palace to stay any idea on room prices?

best place to start is here:

http://www.officialbikeweek.com/
 
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