There was never plans to cancel the 2016 edition of Biketoberfest in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew. It’s true that as of today, there are still a total of about 60,000 homes and businesses without power in Flagler and Volusia counties, but power is restored at a fast pace. Yard and home material debris are being removed and should have disappeared from the streets when Biketoberfest officially starts on Wednesday October 13. Erosion all along the coast will be the longest reminder of the impact of this hurricane.
But after the storm, the rumble. I am not aware of any event being canceled and as usual the main poles of attraction and of entertainment will be Main Street, Riverfront Park, Daytona International Speedway and Destination Daytona at Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. I just arrived in Daytona to visit some local builders and just arrived vendors, and will split my week time between here and Orlando where I will also report on the AIMExpo.
Many many places do not have power, especially beach side (hotels) and those areas with lots of trees.
Fallen trees still on power lines and roadside debris that tends to be more in some of the outlying areas and some isolated areas in Flagler and Volusia Counties.
For those of you that like to do the loop, A1A is washed out south of St. Rd. 100 (Finnegan’s/Flagler Beach Pier) and closed.
I am told the Broken Spoke will be closed, but have not verified.
Ride Safe,
Boss Hawg
I saw the Broken Spoke announced they’d be closed because of damage but would be opened for Bike Week, Iron Horse and Boot Hill have said they’d be opened.