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Have you already been to your first motorcycle rally or other biker event?

If you have, you are probably hooked, and looking for more information on your next rally or event. If you have not, you may be wondering what all the hype is about. Either way, you have come to the right place!

Here are the next four upcoming rallies:

Laughlin River Run
Though marred in 2002 for a fight between the Hells Angels and the Mongols that resulted in three deaths, Laughlin River Run continues to draw a bigger group of bikers, who come for the comradery, the riding, and the games.
Starts Apr 23rd, 2008

Leesburg Bikefest
Watch out Daytona, your replacement may just be down the road in Leesburg. Started in 1997, this motorcycle rally has grown rapidly due to its biker friendly area.
Starts Apr 25th, 2008

Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally
Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally, with five venues, offers something for everyone, with the added bonus of being located on one of the finest beaches in the southeast.
Starts May 1st, 2008

Myrtle Beach Bike Week
Number 4 of the 'Big Four', Myrtle Beach Bike Week offers just as much as the other three motorcycle rallies on the list...and in a bike friendly atmosphere.
Starts May 9th, 2008

To see the full listing of rallies, click here.


Ahhh...Daytona Bike Week...Sturgis Motorcycle Rally...Laconia Motorcycle Week... The list goes on and on.

Why do so many bikers (and even non-riding enthusiasts) seek out these motorcycle rallies every year? Is it the bizarre characters and bikes that tend to only be seen at these events? Is it the noise and partying? Is it simply to get the chance to hang around with other people from all walks of life that share a common interest...that love the biker lifestyle and comradery? Everyone has their own reasons, but most rallies are growing each year they occur. If you have never been to one, make plans to get to a motorcycle rally this year, and you will most likely wonder why you did not go sooner.

What makes this site different from other sites that offer information on motorcycle events? Well, mainly that this site will only feature the larger events. Other sites feature everything from the major motorcycle rallies to minor local get-togethers, poker runs, toy runs, and others. Don't get me wrong, the smaller events have their place, and I have enjoyed many of them in my time riding motorcycle. But, they are typically only of local interest, will not draw any attendance from anywhere but the immediate area, and are already usually well advertised in that area. This site will concentrate on those events which meet the following criteria:

  • Attendance must be at least 10,000 people
  • The event must be re-occurring - typically annually
  • The event should last at least 3 days. While this is not a hard and fast rule, many people will travel long distances to attend, and really want the time to enjoy the fruits of their travel.
  • There must be an official web site for that event, to allow you to get more information

The 'Big Four'

This site is all about the larger motorcycle rallies and other biker events, so mention must be made to the four largest rallies in the United States. These are, in order of largest estimated attendance:

I have been to motorcycle rallies and events of all sizes, but I have to say that I really got an appreciation on just what a motorcycle rally is by attending one of the 'Big Four'. Now I have been to all of them, and look forward to returning to each again soon. Because of their size, these rallies attract the best of the best, the best custom motorcycle builders, the best live music, the best vendors with the largest selections... the list goes on and on. If you have not experienced one of the 'Big Four', make plans to make one of those rallies this year. You will not regret it.

Lodging Information

I spend a lot of time researching camping areas and motels near the motorcycle rallies. I try to determine, either by their website information or by personal experiences, whether these facilities should be considered 'biker friendly'. If you have an unpleasant experience with one of the facilities I have listed with each of the individual motorcycle rally pages, I would really like to hear from you, giving as much specific detail as possible. On the same token, if you had a real good experience with a facility I do not have on my list, I want to have that information for possible future inclusion.

I have recently entered an agreement with Interactive Hotel Solutions which allows me to help you find out about availability and rates, and make your reservations before it is too late. Note that some of the Motorcycle Rallies book up all the nearby motels three or more months in advance of the event, so keep that in mind, unless you want to travel long distances to get from your room to the event. You will find this tool an easy way to reserve your rooms, and probably come back to IHS again for other events. But, let's not limit the use of IHS to attending motorcycle rallies. They have a huge inventory of available motels and hotels for you to get information on for any occasion.

Conclusion, and Intro to the Rally Listing

I will be constantly looking for more motorcycle rallies that meet the criteria I have set above, and adding them to this site. I ask you all to help me in this endeavor. If you know of a motorcycle rally that is not listed in this site, let me know. If you have an experience at one of these rallies that you would like to share, let me know. If you find an error in any of the information provided here, or simply want clarification, let me know.

The list below is a full listing of major motorcycle rallies coming up.

Event Location Start End
Laughlin River Run Laughlin, Nevada Apr 23rd, 2008 Apr 27th, 2008
Leesburg Bikefest Leesburg, Florida Apr 25th, 2008 Apr 27th, 2008
Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally Panama City Beach, Florida May 1st, 2008 May 4th, 2008
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Murrells Inlet, South Carolina May 9th, 2008 May 18th, 2008
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally Ruidoso, New Mexico May 15th, 2008 May 18th, 2008
Republic of Texas Biker Rally Austin, Texas May 23rd, 2008 May 26th, 2008
Americade Lake George, New York Jun 2nd, 2008 Jun 7th, 2008
Laconia Motorcycle Week Weirs Beach, New Hampshire Jun 14th, 2008 Jun 22nd, 2008
Thunder in the Valley® Johnstown, Pennsylvania Jun 19th, 2008 Jun 22nd, 2008
Hollister Independence Rally Hollister, California Jul 4th, 2008 Jul 6th, 2008
Little Sturgis Rally and Races for Charity Sturgis, Kentucky Jul 17th, 2008 Jul 20th, 2008
Carlisle Summer Bike Fest Carlisle, Pennsylvania Jul 18th, 2008 Jul 20th, 2008
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, South Dakota Aug 4th, 2008 Aug 10th, 2008
Salute to American Veterans Motorcycle Rally Winter Park, Colorado Aug 15th, 2008 Aug 17th, 2008
Four Corners Rally in the Rockies Motorcycle Rally Mancos, Colorado Aug 28th, 2008 Sep 1st, 2008
Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally Ruidoso, New Mexico Sep 17th, 2008 Sep 23rd, 2008
Street Vibrations Reno, Nevada Sep 24th, 2008 Sep 28th, 2008
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally Fayetteville, Arkansas Sep 24th, 2008 Sep 27th, 2008
Thunder Beach Autumn Motorcycle Rally Panama City Beach, Florida Sep 25th, 2008 Sep 28th, 2008
Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Oct 1st, 2008 Oct 5th, 2008
Biketoberfest® Daytona Beach, Florida Oct 16th, 2008 Oct 19th, 2008
Daytona Bike Week Daytona Beach, Florida Feb 27th, 2009 Mar 8th, 2009
Arizona Bike Week® Scottsdale, Arizona Mar 27th, 2009 Apr 5th, 2009