Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson Rally to move to N.C.

 The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association is moving its May
motorcycle rally to New Bern, N.C.

In a press release issued this morning, the association said it had been
welcomed by the mayor of New Bern and has a 40-acre site for the rally,
which will take place May 15 and 16 -- a shorter event than the ones that
are usually held in Horry County each May and draw nearly 500,000 people.

The New Bern rally will be held at the New Bern Fairgrounds at 3700 E. U.S.
70.

In the press release, Mark Cox, president of The Carolina Harley-Davidson
Dealers Association said, "We feel it is in the best interest of The
Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association and our customers to leave the
Myrtle Beach rally venue...This new venue will allow us to get back to
basics and offer our existing and new customers a rally experience they will
appreciate without restrictions and with the ability to enjoy the freedom of
riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle."

The dealers' association said it had given the issue serious thought and
decided to go where it would be welcomed. "We are pleased and honored that
you have chosen to hold your rally in our city, and we pledge our total
cooperation in making your rally a most pleasurable and memorable occasion
for all in attendance, said New Bern Mayor T.A. Bayliss III.

The dealers' association said people can visit its Web site at www.chdda.com
for more information.

 Davïd
 Greenville, NC

 http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/804030.html

 
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The Craven County sheriff was quoted the other night on NBC-17 that he
was expecting up to 4,000 bikers.
Looks like the New Bern will not be popular plus there aren't that
many hotel/motel rooms in the area.


Ride safe!

Greasy