Welcome back from Daytona Bike Week! To those that partied hard all week, and those that lived vicariously through the limitless videos on Instagram and TikTok, welcome back to your regularly scheduled programming. You might be going through the endless photos you took while your heart, not your liver, wish you could go back next week. Whether you’re disappointed you missed out on Florida, or you’re still trying to get that glitter off your passenger seat, chances are you’re already trying to plan the next motorcycle trip. Well, look no further, because we’ve got a list of the next BIG events we’ve got our eyes set on, and you should too!
Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Spring Season Opener: March 25, 2023 at Tobacco Road H-D of Raleigh, NC
Kick off the 2023 riding season with a party at your favorite Harley-Davidson dealership! We’ve got Dueling Pianos, by PLUS Dueling Piano Bar providing music and entertainment! A pinstriper setup to complete small jobs or discuss future projects. A motorcycle photo booth, for FREE professional motorcycle photos with your bike. A FREE gift for those that RSVP. The opportunity to WIN a 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout. Plus, an arm wrestling competition, scavenger hunt, vendors, food trucks, and MORE. From 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 25th, the party is here, at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson.
https://ride.tobaccoroadhd.com/season-opener
Run to the Ridge: April 28-30, 2023 Tobacco Road H-D to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Run to the Ridge returns! Pack your bike and come ride the Blue Ridge Parkway with us! Bring a bike, tent, and keep your tank topped off, then let us handle the rest! Kickstands up from Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson on that Friday afternoon. We’ll ride out to the High Country Motorcycle Campground, set up camp, make dinner, then get some rest for the next day of riding! Saturday starts off with some easy cruising down the BRP, a wonderful lunch stop in Little Switzerland, then a more technical run down the Diamondback before heading back to camp. If you’re looking for a relaxing motorcycle camping trip and want to make some new riding friends, this is the trip for you! Whether it’s your first trip or your 100th, you’re in for a great time! Want to ride but don’t want to sleep on the ground? The High Country Motorcycle Campground offers a handful of mini cabins for a more premium stay, but act fast because these spots fill up fast!
https://ride.tobaccoroadhd.com/runtotheridge
Backroad BBQ Run 6: May 12-14, 2023 Chopper Fest at the Trent River Campground
This is probably one of those trips where you’ll want to wash your bike afterward, not before! Less than a 2-hour ride from Raleigh, depending on which route you take, is where THE chopper campout of the year will take place. Every year this event has gotten bigger and bigger, so we can only guess what the Backroad BBQ Run 6: The Devil’s Carnival will have in store for everyone this year! The chopper run is a 21+ event where almost anything goes. Organized by locals in the NC chopper scene, you’re bound to see some wicked scoots! There are mini bike races, chopper games, bike shows, a group ride, and plenty more to keep you busy! Choppers are not required but expect to do a little gravel & dirt riding to pick out your campsite.
http://www.backroadbbqrun.com/
Myrtle Beach Bike Week: May 12-21, 2023
A classic. Not quite Daytona, but a good taste of it. Lots of great biker-friendly businesses are ready to welcome folks back to the beach. There’s a veteran’s group ride, famous bars and restaurants to visit, and all that Myrtle Beach has to offer. This event also serves as a great warm-up round for Daytona Bike Week next year!
https://springbeachrally.com/things-to-do/
Laconia Motorcycle Week: June 10-17, 2023 in Laconia, New Hampshire
Harley-Davidson isn’t the only one with a birthday this year! Laconia Motorcycle Week will be celebrating its 100th year, making it almost as old as the famous motorcycle brand itself! This year, you can expect vintage motorcycle racing, the Tower Hill Climb, bike demos, Pan America owners group ride, and all of the gorgeous riding New Hampshire, and the rest of the Northeast are known for! This event is certainly going to be a haul for anyone living in North Carolina but the views and entertainment can guarantee it’ll be worth it.
Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Homecoming: July 13-16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This will probably be the biggest motorcycle event in the United States. Sturgis and Daytona are usually the biggest, but this year’s Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Homecoming celebration is sure to be a competitor. Expect concerts from Green Day, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cody Jinks, KennyHoopla, and Social Distortion, just to name a few. Explore the H-D Museum with everything it has to offer from the earliest days of Harley-Davidson to today. Visit the H-D Powertrain Operations for factory tours, demo rides, and Police skill demos. Experience all that Harley-Davidson and the city of Milwaukee have to offer during the inaugural Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/event-calendar/homecoming.html
The opportunities to get some miles on your motorcycle this year are endless. Don’t let Daytona be the only riding you do this year. Take some easy cruises around the state, or ride all the way to New Hampshire! Let the 2023 riding season be full of wind in your face and sunshine on your back. Be sure to drop us a wave the next time you see us on the road!
