Many biker events are fundraising, charity or benefit based. You can make a positive contribution to your community while riding and having fun with your fellow bikers. Trade stories about the best motorcycle routes, like the beautiful mountain valley you rode through last weekend. Find new and used parts, leather, patches and gear at a swap meet. Check out hot custom rides, new bikes and accessories at the motorcycle show. Collect the best hand of cards from several checkpoints along your route in an afternoon poker run. Listen to some music and eat some barbecue.
Motorcycle events happen all over the country in every month of the year. This list is a selection of major U.S. bike events. It’s just the beginning of your motorcycle adventure.
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Every February
Timonium, Md.
Daytona Beach Bike Week
Every March
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Laughlin River Run
Every April
Nevada
The Great Southern Rally
Every May
Gonzales, La.
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Every June
Laconia, N.H.
Americade Touring Motorcycle Rally
Every June
Lake George, N.Y.
Thunder in the Valley
Every June
Johnstown, Pa.
Ride to Work Day
Every June
Everywhere
Roar on the Shore Bike Rally
Every July
Erie, Pa.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Every August
Sturgis, S.D.
Thunder in the Rockies
Every August
Loveland, Colo.
Bikes, Blues and BBQ
Every September
Fayetteville, Ark.
Biketoberfest
Every October
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Love Ride
Every October
Los Angeles, Calif.
Myrtle Beach Bike Week ®
Every October
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Lone Star Rally
Every November
Katy, Texas
Roscoe's Chili Challenge
Every November
Lakeland, Fla.