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A long-standing tradition in Daytona Beach, Fla., Bike Week attracts hundreds of thousands of bikers and motorcylce enthusiasts to the beach each year. It all began in 1937, when the first motorcyle race was driven on a 3.2-mile beach and road course. Now, it's a 10-day event with hundreds of events. The festivities do have a grim side. Many bikers lose their lives during the event or driving to or from it. In 2006, a record 21 bikers were killed.
A long-standing tradition in Daytona Beach, Fla., Bike Week attracts hundreds of thousands of bikers and motorcylce enthusiasts to the beach each year. It all began in 1937, when the first motorcyle race was driven on a 3.2-mile beach and road course. Now, it's a 10-day event with hundreds of events. The festivities do have a grim side. Many bikers lose their lives during the event or driving to or from it. In 2006, a record 21 bikers were killed.
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Bike Week safety: Auto drivers must keep watch
Sentinel Staff WriterAfter 54years of riding motorcycles, "Crazy Eddie" Colosimo knows a thing or two about sharing the road safely with automobiles. "You need to ride like you cannot be seen, because there's a mental thing with car drivers. ... They just do not see...Tags: Transportation, Road Transportation, Motorcycling, Vehicles
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Bike Week: The irregular efforts behind the party
Sentinel Staff WriterMark LeMaster: Cook, Daytona Beach For Mark LeMaster, heavy lifting translates to about 800 pounds of onions, 400 pounds of chicken and 500 pounds of turkey legs that he'll help cook during the event. And LeMaster, 43, definitely sweats as he prepares...Tags: Biketoberfest, Motorcycling, Beach Vacations, Medical Services, Vehicles
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How Bike Week deaths are classified changes tally
Sentinel Staff WritersThe number of Bike Week-related traffic deaths may become this year's best-kept secret. Confusion over how these fatalities should be classified has prompted authorities to back away from an official tally. That comes at a time when both a safety...Tags: Transportation, Road Transportation, Motorcycling, Beach Vacations, Elections
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Daytona Beach
Sentinel Staff WriterDaytona Beach remains one of the few Florida destinations where you can drive the minivan onto the sand, park it and unload for an easy family day in the sun and surf on lifeguard-patrolled beaches. But this traditional Atlantic Ocean vacation spot...Tags: Biketoberfest, New Smyrna Beach, Wes Smith, Daytona International Speedway, Beach Vacations
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Back in Florida, with a chip on his shoulder
Special to baltimoresun.com"The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen." - Hall of Famer Bob Lemon The pilgrimage to Florida has begun and I'm excited about heading to spring training for the second time. My first trip was a magical experience back...Tags: Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Rafael Palmeiro, Jerry Hairston, Grapefruit League
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Bike Week watch: Careful out there
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has its eyes on the road this week -- and especially on aggressive motorcycles and other vehicles traveling through the area for Bike Week festivities. The agency will be patrolling Interstate 4 through Sunday and...Tags: Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Interstate 4
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Biker hits utility pole, dies
A local motorcyclist died two days before the official start of Bike Week, officials said Thursday. Robert Cutchineal Jr., 21, of New Smyrna Beach, was heading south on Nova Road on Tuesday night when he lost control of his 2004 Suzuki motorcycle, said...Tags: New Smyrna Beach
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Head-on collision kills biker
A motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon when he struck a pickup head-on in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. on Crockett Boulevard near Tropical Trail in the Merritt Island area. The motorcyclist,...Tags: Brevard County
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Bars receive reprieve from time
The City Commission made sure Wednesday night that daylight-saving time doesn't dampen the Bike Week party. The Commission voted 5-2 to allow bars to serve alcohol until 3:30 a.m. and stay open until 4 a.m. Commissioners also voted to allow outdoor...Tags: Daytona Beach
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Freak bike militia
Flipper Dunbar is perched on the back of his friend's huge tricycle, aiming a bubble-blowing gun at the sky and cradling a six-pack of Heineken in his lap. "Why aren't we moving?" the West Palm Beach resident asks. "I'm out of beer already. I've got to...Tags: Motorcycling, Wars and Interventions, Beach Vacations, Dennis Hopper, Heineken NV
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Biker deaths debunk myths
Sentinel Staff Writer76% of Orange County fatalities in 2006 involved sport bikes. Only 1 in 10 of the riders who died was older than 45. In Orange County, most who died were on sport bikes, uninsured, younger than 45 and the only vehicle involved. In Volusia County,...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Motorcycling, Harley-Davidson Incorporated, Automotive Equipment
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'Lady Godiva of Daytona' and her message
Sentinel Staff WriterLiz Book For the past few years, Liz Book has waged a crusade against Daytona Beach and the scores of arrests of women who bared their breasts during biker events. Twice she was arrested for pulling off her own top in protest, but the Ormond Beach woman...Tags: Biketoberfest, Beach Vacations, Sexual Assault, United Nations
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