Daytona Bike Week

March 14, 2018

Today, my cousin Larry, a friend Jack and I rode our bikes to Daytona for Bike week. The weather was cool in the morning and warmed up during the day. We dressed in layers and al in all a perfect day for the ride through central Florida. A 190 mile ride counting a trip to Flagler Beach for lunch. We stopped at the speedway parking lot to park and walk through the vendor and exhibition tents. It was a massive event. We then drove to Daytona Beach and up Main Street where it was crowded with bikes and bikers. Then along the beach to Flagler Beach to Johnny D's for lunch. Larry had stayed with a friend with a condo just north of there. He, Doug Yaple (owner of Yaple's Vacuum in Erie), showed up at the bar on his way to Daytona as we were finishing our lunch. We then headed home through the Ocala National Forest. It was a great day and a beautiful ride. I will sleep well tonight. While the weather is cooler in the evening (into the 30s tonight) it warms up during the day and all the plants are in bloom and doing well.