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The Myrtle Beach City Council approved the following ordinances at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  Some amend existing ordinances, while others are entirely new.  Five are effective immediately, including the Noise Ordinance amendment, 2008-68.  The remaining 10 ordinances take effect Sunday, December 21, 2008, which is 90 days from adoption.  Use the links below to view individual ordinances as PDF documents.

 

Ordinances 2008-57, 2008-58, 2008-59, 2008-60, 2008-68, 2008-69 and 2008-70 are laws of general application and should be read in context of the Chapter, Article and Division that they amend or supplement.  The City Code is available for comparison, but note that the new ordinances have not yet been incorporated into the existing on-line code.  Ordinance 2008-71 establishes an administrative process to handle infractions, as specified in Ordinances 2008-61, 2008-62, 2008-63, 2008-64, 2008-65, 2008-66 and 2008-67.

 

2008-57      Amend existing Nuisance law found in Chapter 10, Article II, Nuisances of the Code.  The effects of an unpermitted special event, or rally are a public nuisance against public health, public decency, peace and order, public welfare and safety and the public economy and responsible parties to be held financially responsible for public cost that result from their promotion.  (effective immediately)

 

2008-58      Amend existing Special Event law in Sections 19-127, 19-128 and 19-156 of Chapter 19, Article VI, Special Events of the Code. Those events in or adjacent to City limits, permitted or unpermitted, that impose an excessive public resource deployment are unlawful, and responsible parties are to be held financially responsible for public cost that result.  (effective immediately)

 

2008-59      New law amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-1.  No alcohol served between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Business can exempt from 2:00 a. m. to 6:00 a. m. sale prohibition upon showing of policy or practice that addresses among other things underage drinking, over-serving, internal and premises security.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-60      New Law. Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-7.  Defrauding a restaurant is a misdemeanor.  (effective immediately)

 

2008-61      New law. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-220. Infraction. Administrative process.  Short term rental, payers of accommodation tax, innkeeper or hotel check-in procedures; photo id for check-in; identification of all guests per room, identification of all vehicles; issue parking card.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-62      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-221. Administrative process.  No alcohol consumption or open possession in parking areas, lots and garages.  Business shall not permit.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-63      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-222. Administrative process.  Use of parking lot for non-parking activities a nuisance.  No destruction of landscaped areas by chairs, etc.  Businesses shall not permit.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-64      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-223 through 14-227.  Administrative process.  Helmet and protective eyewear required for cycles and mopeds.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-65      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-228 through 14-231.  Administrative process.  No trailers parked on public streets, or unlicensed private lots.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-66      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-232 through 14-235.   Administrative infraction.  Convenience store and premises security.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-67      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-236 through 14-239.  Administrative process.  Minor or Juvenile Curfew:  1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-68      Amend existing Noise law found in Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-240.  No loud mufflers; EPA labeling required, or maximum 87 decibels allowed at idle measurement.  (effective immediately)

 

2008-69      Amend existing law in Chapter 14, Article V, Section 14-85, adding section (b) (10).  No loitering on commercial lots after hours, or when posted.  (effective immediately)

 

2008-70      Amend existing law in Chapter 12, Article III, Division 1, by adding Section 12- 102:  only 2 motorcycles per public parking space; Chapter 12, Article III, Division 2, Repeal deactivation of meters for bike parking.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

2008-71      New law to enact Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-200 through 14-and/or reserve 14-219.  Creation of administrative hearing process for disposition of infractions.  (effective December 21, 2008)

 

Information from: http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/newordinances.html

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The Associated Press

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Myrtle Beach passed 15 ordinances Tuesday to crack down on a 70-year tradition of motorcycle rallies in the city, but some attorneys warned the new laws may not survive legal challenges.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports that city council unanimously passed nearly all the ordinances, which include rules requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets, restricting where bikers can park and strengthening loitering rules.

Lawyers representing Harley-Davidson of Myrtle Beach and businesses that cater to bikers suggested some of the laws are illegal, but city attorney Tom Ellenburg told them to "save those arguments for the judge" and councilman Wayne Gray said the city is ready to face any legal challenge.

The helmet law may get the toughest challenge. State law doesn't require helmets for riders 21 and over.

The city decided to get rid of the rallies after years of complaints from residents about noise, lewd behavior and congestion, and council raised property taxes earlier this year to help pay for the effort. So far, none of the surrounding governments have followed suit.

The Harley-Davidson rally has been a fixture in Myrtle Beach for nearly seven decades and attracts mostly white riders. The Atlantic Beach Bikefest during Memorial Day weekend is a much newer event. It lasts four to five days, caters to black bikers and doesn't have the same kind of organization as the Harley rally.

Officials estimate the two rallies bring more than 500,000 people to the Grand Strand every year.

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Written by Jim Noss

This lesson will discuss Limited-space maneuvers. Now you may think, what? If I am going slow in a parking lot or driveway, why do I need to practice these types of motorcycle riding maneuvers? While not as dangerous as intersections or other road hazards, limited-space maneuvers, like parking areas, can be quite a challenge. Practice turning at low speeds, and do not forget to use the counterweight technique to help balance your motorcycle at slow speeds. This means to put more pressure on the outmost footrest, leaning the upper body outward opposite the turn. You can also move off the center of the seat, opposite from the turn, to improve balance and turning capability.

The best-trained motorcyclists are Police Motormen. These motorcycle cops are trained to maneuver large police motorcycles at slow speeds in tight situations. Police Motormen practice doing U-turns within two marked parking spaces. Sounds easy right? Well it is not. Go out and try it one day. I guarantee it will take you 4 spaces or more to do a U-turn. Odds are some of you may even drop your bike. The trick is to use your clutch friction zone and rear brake to get the motorcycle to maneuver and handle at very slow speeds. By slow speeds I mean under 5MPH. Walking pace. Police need to do this all the time and they have the best riding techniques. The other key is to look where you want the motorcycle to go. If you look down while performing a tight figure eight or a U-turn, I guarantee you will go where you are looking – down.

I initially practiced these techniques and was amazed at how difficult it was to turn your motorcycle around by performing a U-turn while trying to keep the turn within two parking spaces. It took me several hours over a few days to get the hang of it. Next I added in figure eights and slow crawl riding as if I were in a parade. As my skill improved with this technique and my rear brake and clutch were showing signs of wear, I become very confident that I could handle my motorcycle in tight situations.

The benefits of practicing this riding technique are that you become more skilled with handling your motorcycle. If you find you are on a narrow country road, you will have the confidence to know that you can safely and skillfully perform a U-turn in the limited space provided. While attending motorcycle events where parking is at a premium, this slow speed practice will help you maneuver threw the crowded parking lot without smashing into and pedestrians or parked motorcycles. Again, I found myself using this skill set a lot. Other motorcyclists noticed my skill. They were amazed that I could maneuver a large Victory Kingpin in the limited spaces. Even when carrying a passenger. So dust off your motorcycle and dust of your stale riding techniques and hit the nearest vacant parking lot for some much needed practice.

Here are some tips for parking safely:

- If parking in a parallel parking space next to a curb, position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

- If using the side stand, turn the handlebars to the left for added stability; lock the forks for security.

- The feet on sides and center stands can sink into soft surfaces causing the motorcycle to fall. To prevent this, carry a flattened aluminum can or similar rigid object to put under the stand.

- Park the motorcycle in first gear for extra stability, particularly if on an incline.

Contributing author to Cycle Solutions http://www.CycleSolutions.net and Kingpin Cruisers http://www.KingpinCruisers.net

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Written by Richard Romando

Nothing compares to the thrill and excitement of riding a motorcycle. Alas, the high excitement is unfortunately mingled with danger too. It’s true that motorcyclists are more prone to die in accidents than those in motorcars. Besides, an alarming increase in the number of motorcycle accidents has been recorded in recent years. Hence, it is important to study and analyze the causal factors of motorcycle accidents in our country.

Research indicates that the major cause of motorcycle accidents remains the failure of other motorists to recognize motorcyclists in heavy traffic or at night. Statistics shows that about 70% of the collisions are a result of this. Other causal factors remain bad road conditions, speed problems, riding skills, presence of alcohol and undivided roadways.

Motorcyclists usually suffer in case of bad road conditions like potholes, debris, and uneven places. High speed is a causal factor of accidents too. Speed displaces the alignment of the motorcycle, as it causes the front end to ‘wobble’. Hence, the motorcyclist loses control and collides against any stationary object or moving vehicle.

Findings from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, or FARS, state that high alcohol levels in the blood were often present in motorcycle fatalities. Also, undivided roadways, rural roads, speed, lack of helmet use, and driving at night, remain associated with the increasing number of fatalities.

Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that speeding, aggressive driving, and driver inattention are leading causes of motorcycle accidents. Negligence on the part of the motorcyclist also leads to accidents or collisions. So does improper breaking or turning. Bad weather remains a problem or causal factor, though its influence is small.

In spite of such large numbers of motorcycle accidents, very few studies have been conducted to determine the causal factors of such accidents. A major study on accidents is the Hurt Report, conducted in 1980, which gives a detailed sketch of the causal factors of accidents.

Motorcycle Accidents provides detailed information on Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accident Attorneys, Motorcycle Accident Statistics, Major Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and more. Motorcycle Accidents is affiliated with Custom Motorcycles.

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Sometimes it is the point where you know you can’t stop in time. Sometimes it is when you start tumbling. And sometimes you won’t know what happened, except you are on the ground and your bike is on its side. Whatever the case, you have been in an accident, and your health, wealth, and ability to ride again are in jeopardy if you don’t think clearly and act rationally.

Think
After the accident, take stock of your situation. Are you injured? Are you in harm’s way? Can traffic safely avoid you? If you are just around a blind corner or over the crest of a hill you could be in danger of second accident. Is there gasoline leaking? There are a million variables and you have to think clearly to avoid any further damage or injury.

Injuries
Common injuries after a motorcycle accident include fractured wrists or collarbones, bruised hips or knees, and sprained ankles. These injuries should be assessed and may or may not impair your movement immediately, but will swell up and later restrict your movement. If you are bleeding, more than a minor scrape, or have sharp internal pains, you should call an ambulance or visit a hospital immediately. If you are having trouble concentrating and are feeling lethargic or sleepy, you may have suffered a concussion and further evaluation is needed to rule out a skull fracture and/or more serious head trauma.

Adrenaline
It takes about 3 seconds for adrenaline to be introduced into the bloodstream and the effects to felt all over the body. This hormone will make you act irrationally; cause your hands to shake and dexterity to decrease. It will cloud your mind and make you focus on the imminent and blur your view of the big picture. You must first realize that you are under an adrenaline rush and try not to panic. Breathe deeply, take a seat, and whatever you do don’t try to figure out who is at fault, you will only say something stupid, or worse, get in a fight.

Get some info
Unless you are certain that it was your fault, borrow a pen and paper and record the license plates of the involved parties and the names and phone numbers of witnesses. While you have some ink left draw a picture of the scene as well as any unusual road conditions in case you need to remember specifics later. Call the police if you think it is necessary, but in this day and age, rubberneckers will be on the phone to 911 before you stop rolling and the police will show up soon after. Most law enforcement agencies will automatically send an ambulance if they know a motorcycle is involved.

Emotions
Adrenaline tends to make people chatty. Try not to discuss the accident until a police officer shows up. While excuses like “I never saw you” or “You should have been able to avoid me” are flippant and frustrating, they are as good as an admission of fault. Remember, this is an accident and the other driver, no matter how poor his skills, was not intentionally trying to injure you. Don’t take out your anger on them and exacerbate an already unfortunate event. Let the other driver have as much rope as he needs to hang himself. You should just keep quiet.

Some points to remember:

• It is hard for traffic to see a bike lying on its side. Try to move it to the shoulder or at the very least roll it upright and stand it up.
• Do not let anyone light a flare or you may set fire to your bike if it is leaking gasoline.
• Helmets are usually rendered ineffective after an accident. Have it inspected to determine its future crash-worthiness.
• If the bike still runs and you plan to ride it home or to the garage, test the vital components like the frame, brakes, clutch, tranny, fork, suspension and tires. You don’t want anything failing while you are at speed or rounding a corner.

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Written by: Keith Nivon

You are about to embark on a one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. Life is a journey! You may as well be riding a Harley Davidson!

Choosing a motorcycle should be an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. However for the beginner motorcycle rider it may be a little intimidating. Generally, men purchase motorcycles on an impulse. Statistics show women spend more time to research their purchase. I want to outline a few points to consider when choosing a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

The Sportster models, because of their lighter weight, are popular among beginning riders. They are however, not your only alternative. Harley-Davidson features 31 models of motorcycles grouped in 5 different families. You may be surprised to know that the characteristics of a number of them are quite similar.

I would suggest becoming familiar with all the models. Have a look at their specifications regarding weight, seat height wheelbase etc. Sit on a few of the models. You should have that comfortable put you at ease feeling, the same feeling as sitting in your favorite easy chair.

Consider the 3 main contact points. Your hands, feet, and bottom should all be where they are most comfortable. When sitting on the motorcycle, your hands grasping the handlebars, you should have a slight bend in your elbows and knees and have your heels on the ground. As you gain experience you will able to move from a flat-footed position to resting on the balls of your feet. In the future this will allow you a greater choice of motorcycle styles.

Handlebars

To get that perfect fit, you may need to experiment with the best combination of handlebar and riser. (A riser is the piece that connects the handlebar to the fork). Consider the width of the bars as well. A wider set of bars will give you more leverage.

Seats

The next part of the body that needs to be comfortable is your behind. If you have ever been on a long trip, on a hot day, as a rider or passenger you will know what I mean. There are many different kinds of accessory seats available on the market. Some have a very low profile that may not have a lot of padding. You may however need a seat like this if you have short legs. Some accessory seats can lower the seat height as much as 2 inches.

It all depends on the type of riding you will do. For long distance riding I recommend a thicker wider seat for improved comfort. A seat shaped more like a chair is ideal. There are suspension lowering kits available for most of the models. A person can get the best of both worlds, a lower seat height and a more comfortable behind.

Foot pegs

A floorboard is the most comfortable on the feet. Some models have only foot pegs to rest your feet on. There are accessory foot pegs available that are a little wider and have rubber insets to keep your feet a little more isolated from vibration. A wider peg will also give you better control.

Once you've decided on a model the fits, you can start to accessorize your motorcycle to suit your riding style. Take the time to compare products from different manufactures. Having the proper windshields, saddlebags and raingear will make your ride just that much better. Talk to friends and other Harley riders to get ideas. Get some books and magazines related to the subject.

Taking the time to follow these simple steps will help guide you to the start of a lifelong relationship with your Harley Davidson.

About The Author

Keith Nivon is an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle Enthusiast! His website contains information on all things Harley Davidson. http://www.everything-harley-davidson.com is a great resource for anyone who shares a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Have a look at http://www.everything-harley-davidson.com for more information.

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Here are a few Tips to getting started with your new profile at IAR:

 

- Encourage your friends about the site and its potential. It's only going to get better, stronger and HOTTER!

 

- Get creative with your profile and post pictures - everyone loves pictures. This is the FLAVA of the site.

 

- Create the group "Name of Your Club/Ride Goup" in the Group section, then invite all your members to join that group (Groups can be Private for members only). Note: Groups are categorized by state - You can have a representative of each chapter to create a group for its state.

 

- Post Videos, if you got them. This adds SPICE to an already HOT site.

 

- Post all your club EVENTS in the events section and invite everyone to see your calendar of (upcoming) events at IAR (IMARIDER.com).  Events can be changed by whomever posted them, at any time.

 

- Create a BLOG (write something) about anything.  A few ideas to write - about your club, about you, about your experience of learning to ride for the first time, how to start a motorcycle club, how to start a Chapter in a different state for your club, how to change a tire or oil - you get the idea. Just write about something.

 

- Last, but not the bit most least is to PARTICIPATE on the site. BE AN ACTIVE USER! Post a comment (1-2-4 or 5 times-a-week) on a friend/Rider's profile just to say Hi or Wazzup. JUST PARTICIPATE!

 

- Here's a WORK PLACE tip for writing emails to friends. If you can't write emails to friends using your work place email, then login to IAR and use the messaging system to email all your friends. It's easy - use the 'Send A Message' feature. Hopefully, the site is not blocked or off limits at the work place!

 

Enjoy!

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IMARIDER.com – Something New for the Urban Bikers and Racers

 

ImARider.com (IAR) is the new online urban social network for bikers and racers.  IMARIDER.com is the place to find:

·         Friends who ride

·         Riders who Race

·         Racers Profile

·         and for all those who have a love for bikers

 

At IMARIDER.com membership is free! 

Members can create their own profile, create photo albums,  upload photos, upload videos, upload music, live chat, post events, attend events, write a story, share an idea, show off your skills, and most of all – keep in touch with the friends you meet at events from across the nation.  Friends can drop you a line at anytime, day or night and you will get the message. 

 

Calling all Urban Racers! 

 

IMARIDER.com has a premium profile just for you.  You now have a place to put your racing profile and stats.  Show your pictures and racing stats to potential sponsors.  Create your premium racing profile free during the month of July.  Hurry, this offer is limited (free) to first come - first serve.  So cross the finish line and create your racing profile today.

 

Find new riders that share similar interests as you stay in touch with old friends.  Stay up-to-date on new ideas on the street from city to city.  IMARIDER.com - It’s a place where the urban biker from any block can be heard and seen.   

 

Signup now at www.IMARIDER.com. 

 

 

Big Ken
Founder / President
IMARIDER.com

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(Written by "HEELS")

Good Morning Biker Family/Friends

 

As promised, we will continue to keep you all updated with Memorial Bike Festival situation as much as possible.

 

To briefly summarize this….the topic has been rather quiet, however the "end the bike rallies" topic continues.  The City of Myrtle Beach DOES NOT have a plan to end the rallies, yet the Myrtle Beach City Council has proposed a $3 million tax increase to end the rallies….WITHOUT A PLAN.  At this point their proposal is to do away with vendor permits completely throughout the month of May, realistically it DOES NOT affect the Memorial Weekend events due to the fact that the Memorial Weekend Festival typically DO NOT have vendors during that weekend.  However, this year for the first time during the Memorial Weekend Festival, Hakim Harrell, Cycle Shoes International had a massive amount of vendors which drew a crowd of more than 75,000 to the Convention Center, and also noted by the Chief of Myrtle Beach Police Department, that they had NOT one call, NOT one problem, NOT one incident…again validating that the bikers ARE NOT the problems. Hakim Harrell, Cycle Shoes International, WILL continue to bring you all the same level of vendors and entertainment, the location will change.  

 

Nonetheless, there's so much going on its hard to totally keep you all 100% in the loop BUT we will continue to update you all as much as possible.  Now back to the topic at hand, the City Council has proposed a $3million tax increase to end the rallies without a plan.  They have approached Horry County Council to join in their efforts.  Please keep in mind the City of Myrtle Beach is a small piece of the pie as the County is much larger and spread out, in addition we must consider areas such as North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach and Surfside Beach which have a huge volume of attendees during the rallies.  At this time the County Council Meeting is July 1, 2009 at 6pm, the topic is not on the agenda, however the locals are stepping up to attend the meetings as preventive measures to show our support to continue the rallies. 

This is where you all can take a part, please take 5 minutes out of your schedules to send positive letters to the attached email address as to your concerns in reference to the bike rallies.  Please keep in mind that we are bikers and far too intelligent as individuals, therefore we must conduct ourselves in our letters in the manner in which we want them to see us…the people who are making the decisions aren't bikers and really DO NOT understand us as bikers, they are totally unaware of the good things that we do in our communities, the charities that we support and donate to, the fact that the bikers represent unity, that we stress safety/riding in formation, that we take pride in our colors.  I am a biker and I'm proud of it, WE MUST flood their emails with positive inputs and concerns, WE MUST educate them about us!!!

As far as those of you who choose to go to Florida/Memphis, I'm not mad at you, I have nothing but love for you all and wish that you all continue to be safe and blessed.  We still ask that you take time to write your letters….if for nothing else to preserve our history…. the Memorial Bike Festival was derived by the Carolina Knight Riders more than 28 years ago, it was derived for us, by us, about us….if you ever within the 28 years spent $1.00 in the City of Myrtle Beach during the Memorial Bike Festival, then you are part of the history, and you help build the City of Myrtle Beach!

 

Much Love and Respect "Heels"

 

In the event you all are unable to open the Press Release, these are the email address to send your concerns to...

 

 

John Rhodes – Mayor – jrhodes@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Tom Leath – City Manager – tleath@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

John Pedersen – Asst City Manager – jpedersen@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Mike Chestnut – Council Member – mchestnut@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Chuck Martino – Council Member - cmartino@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Wayne Gray – Council Member - wgray@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Susan Means – Council Member - smeans@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Phillip Render – Council Member - prender@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Randal Wallace – rwallace@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Thomas Ellenburg – City Attorney - tellenburg@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Mark Kruea – Public Info. Officer - mkruea@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Brian Murphy – Special Events Coordinator – specevents@cityofmyrtlebeach.com

 

Horry County Council Member

Liz Gilland – Chairwomen – chairman@horrycounty.org

Howard Barnard – Councilmen – countycouncil@horrycounty.org

Bob Grabowski – Councilmen – mbob@yahoo.com

 

Contacts

Hakim Harrell – 215.385.1700 – mbblackoutparty@aol.com - CEO - Cycle Shoe International.

Violet "Heels" Lucas – 843.318.1616 – pmbc@preciousmetalsbikeclub.com  – SEC - Precious Metals Bike Club

Mike Shank – 843.267.7443 – shankmike@yahoo.com – Partner - Festival Promotions

Jonathan Formo – 843.236.0758 – jformo@redlinepowersports.com – Owner - Redline Powersports

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Nation Wide Bikers and Businesses Have Joined Forces To Fight The Shut Down Of The May Bike Rally Traditions In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!

(Philadelphia, PA – June 24, 2008)

On Tuesday June 17th, The City of Myrtle Beach Council Officials voted unanimously to end both the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest and the Harley Davidson Spring Rallies to prevent bikers from coming into its city. Mayor John Rhodes said, "The violations that happen in the city limits during both rallies are unacceptable. We don’t need bikers here to fill our hotels, thank you, but we don’t want you here anymore."

The City Council has petitioned the Horry County Council to banned vending permits throughout the entire county, including Atlantic Beach. Council thinks that by eliminating the vendors, the bikers won’t come.

This comes with great disappointment and surprise to some of the promoters, faith leaders and bikers that met with the Mayor and City Council members on Tuesday May 27, 2008.

"I’m completely shocked and confused by this decision", said Hakim Harrell CEO of Cycle Shoe International and promoter of the Memorial Day events held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, "We started planning this weekend with help from the staff at the Convention Center last year and we successfully attracted more than 75,000 people over the 3 day weekend to the Convention Center without a single act of violence or injury. There was nothing but smiles on people’s faces. Even the Chief of Police was happy to see everyone when he came to the Convention Center to help organize the traffic that was coming in and out all day. After the weekend, we met with the City Officials and received great praise and congratulations on such positive, well organized and executed events at the Convention Center, the Mayor asked me to produce more events like this in multiple locations next year and I agreed, now they have decided to cancel and breach the contracts that we have for future events that have been secured since 2007, which is illegal."

"It’s not right for our Council Members to pick the type of tourist that come to Myrtle Beach. We live in a free country and all people should be welcomed here. These rallies have been here for the last 28‐68 years, these bike rallies and "those bikers" helped billed this "tourist city". We should be looking for better ways to handle these rallies and stop trying to run off our tourist who choose to ride motorcycles, stand up and protect your right to ride" said Jonathan Formo owner of Red Line Powersports.

It is estimated that between the two motorcycle rallies in May, at least 250 million dollars is pumped into Horry County

.

Mike Shank, a co‐owner of Festival Promotions, one of the county's largest organizers of bike‐related events, said the area needs to welcome visitors, not run them off. "No matter how much your taxes are raised or how much money is spent, you can't keep people from visiting Horry County, walking and driving on public streets. They come to these events in such large numbers because they love the Grand Strand and what it has to offer." 

Violet "Heels" Lucas Founder of the Horry‐Georgetown Bikers Association and Secretary of the Precious Metals Bike Club in the Myrtle Beach said, "Us bikers represent all types of professionals, doctors, lawyers, care givers, business owners and community activist. We are "not for profit" clubs that do great things for our communities all across this country. Some speculate, that they really only want to get rid of the people that come for the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, the words were written in Black and White "No More Rallies". To us, it’s not about Black or White, it’s just about the bikes. We (the bikers) black and white are coming together on a united front to tell the City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County that we will not just sit by and let them do away with our tradition and god giving right to come to Myrtle Beach whenever we want to, last I checked this was still a free country."

Several promoters Hakim Harrell, Jonathan Formo and Mike Shank have agreed to meet in the coming weeks about putting together an event schedule and program to present to the City of Myrtle Beach for review.

"At this point we still have both bike rallies and what we need to do is sit down with City Officials and talk about how we can make the future bike weeks better. The City has to be willing to talk and make an investment in trying to come up with plans to better organize the rallies. I feel that if we work closely together with both bike communities, we can convince them to reconsider their decision. At the end of the day, we are still going to go to Myrtle Beach anyway,"  says Hakim Harrell.

Local bikers are planning to attend the Horry County Council meeting on July 1

st at 6:00p to show their unified support of the continuations of both rallies. The meeting will be held at the Government and Justice Center 1301 Second Ave. Conway, SC 29526 (843) 915‐

5000. Please send all letters to the email addresses listed below.

BSX Motorcycle Accessories – Cycle Shoe International 3106 Euclid Ave – Philadelphia, PA 19121

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Ok, here’s a chance for your motorcycle club to let others know what you’re all about.  There are lots of solo riders out there that is looking for the right club in your area to join, but how does one get to know which is the right club for him or her? 

 

Let’s face it, most of the motorcycle club websites are wacked out.  Most don’t work, some are just ads for you to click, some have the domain name for sale, some have been under construction for over a year and the one’s you do get to finally, has no structured format – where do you look and how many screens do you have to close before you get to the information that you need or turned the volume down because the music is recorded to loud.  So what is one to do?  You close the browser and move on to something else. 

 

How many times have you tried to visit a club website and it’s not what you expected?  You know that you spelled the name right.  Why you even did a spell check on it and its still not the right website.  So is that “rider” spelled ‘r-y-d-a or is that ‘MC’ or 'MK' for motorcycle club?  You get the idea?  So again, you close the browser and move on to something else.

 

The Hottest Solution

It’s simple!  www.IMARIDER.com.

Now all clubs have a place to put their club information for everyone to easily see and to interact with. 

 

"Spread the Word - Others will Follow"

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OK RIDERS,

Think you got what it takes to put IAR down on a track?  A music track that is.  Well, as you know the first to step up to the challenge is my HOMEBOY - LOCAMOTIVE, who I know through a co-worker of mine who has dreams of hitting it big with his very own recording studio out of Anniston, AL.  Mad props to this team!

(Check out the music section to hear Locamotive's version.)

The only thing I contributed to this besides the challenge is the same thing that I'm about to throw at you:

·     The track needs to be about 60 sec or less

·     Radio material - Sorry, no profanity and No Bleeping out!

·     Mention motorcycles and anything that's power sports (i.e. ATV, Scooter, PWC etc...)

·     The theme must be about IMARIDER.com and what it offers (If you don't know - then this ain't for ya)

·     And Yes, a slammin, hip hop, up-to-date, make you what more, head rock'n, body sway'n, Club bang’n and funky - BEAT!

So get out your pens and scratch pads. Get your boy down da street to lay some busting tracks; record it and post it for all riders to VOTE on and let's see who come out on top.

The Prize you ask?  E.W.S (Enter, Win & See!)

Good luck and RIDE SAFE!

BIG KEN
IMARIDER.com

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Faster than a run-away LOCAMOTIVE.  Do ya thang BOOYYY!!!

LOCAMOTIVE is his name with an A.K.A. of DA-TRAIN. An up and coming music artist from Anniston, AL.  You need to be on the look out and that's REAL!

Thanks for laying down the 1st track to our theme song.

Ya did da damn thang!

Special thnx to DRAGO Productions laying down tracks, producing and for the INTRO.

Are you a RIDER?
IAR - URBAN RIDERS WORLDWIDE

Tune In & Listen to da Man!

BIG KEN

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By: Tyler Powers

Most motorcycle riders wear leather lots of leather. Boots, chaps, vests, gloves, chain wallets, and leather jackets. The reason behind all this leather is not for looks, and it''s not to appear threatening. It''s all about protection!



There is protection from weather provided by leather. Riding in cool weather gets very cold when you are moving at 55 miles per hour. Even the gentle Florida winter requires protection from winter weather. In fact, I would never know that was Becki getting ready to ride the Toy Run if I didn''t recognize the motorcycle! Weather isn''t the only issue, however.



True bikers dress to protect themselves in a fall rather than dressing just for the ride. Accidents do happen. You may have to drop a bike to avoid being hit by a car. You may experience a front blow out and lose control. It is possible that even the most experienced rider can drop a bike. I''ve had to CHOOSE to drop a bike to avoid being run over by a car. The bike and I both survived. I didn''t even get road rash since I was wearing leather! I also chose where to drop the bike so it wasn''t damaged except for a paint ding.



Bikers learn from experience, both theirs and others. When you see someone who chose to ride in shorts and tee-shirt come in covered with road rash, you know that riding that way is not wise. They dressed for the summer ride and failed to dress for the fall which happened.



That explains the leather jackets and chaps. But why the chain wallets? Motorcycles vibrate somewhat. You climb on and off them. This places stress on the back pocket where a wallet would be carried. Over time, the wallet can drop out unnoticed and not only is money lost, but ID, proof of insurance, credit cards lots of valuable things that take time and trouble to replace. With the chain wallet, this cannot happen. You also do not expose yourself to having a pick-pocket hit you during a crowded motorcycle event!



The leather gloves often fingerless for summer wear -- make holding handlebars for hours more comfortable. There isn''t a cruise control on a motorcycle, although some people rig them up. The throttle is in your hand and you have it turned to the speed you want to go for the entire ride. That wears on the palm and tires the hand. The gloves provide comfort. Mesh and leather are normally used for summer riding, full leather for winter rides. Also, the hands are provided protection from the road in case of a skid, fall, or drop. Road rash on the palms HURTS!



Goggles or eye protection is often the law, but it also makes sense. Think what happens if a bug hits you in the eye at 55 mph! Of course, the goggles or eye protection needs to look cool, but that just because no one wants to wear funny looking glasses. Helmet visors provide the protection in states where helmets are required. A benefit of visors, if you use a full-face visor, bugs don''t get in your mouth either! ICK!



Speaking of bugs: leather protects the rider from insect impacts as well. Do you realize how hard a bug is when it hits your body at high speed?? It''s painful!! And no one would want that angry insect to sting if it were capable.



Boots are a necessity. If you "almost" drop a bike, often that sturdy boot placed on the ground prevents the potential drop becoming a real accident. Think how your foot would look if you had to steady yourself and your bike wearing thin bottom sneakers? If you ruin a pair of boots because you saved yourself from a fall, it''s an investment that paid off! Boots also provide protection from hot exhaust pipes and support the ankles better for mounting and dismounting your ride.



Where helmets are not required, leather skull caps are popular. Sometimes called a "do-rag", these leather bandana-like objects are shaped for the head and tie in the back. This holds hair in place but also provides some protection should you scrape your head during a fall. Of course, if you HIT your head during a fall, only a helmet will provide protection. However, we should let those who ride decide, but most states feel otherwise!



There is a reason for every thing the biker wears. Sure, it looks cool in their opinion, and there is some really beautiful riding gear available. But it''s not all about looks. What you wear when you ride can save your life or at least your skin!



Copyright (c) 2006 Tyler Powers

Scooters have become more and more popular the past few years, they allowed us to zip around towns and cities without even so much as a puff of harmful, polluting emissions, and get a little bit of exercise while we do it! And what else has been able to pry young people away from TV sets and video games so effectively, and encourage them to get outside and be physically active? Unfortunately, there is a downside. We have seen an alarmingly number of scooter-related injuries popping up in emergency rooms around the world. The vast majority of these scooter accidents involve those under the age of 15. And worst of all, with but a little attention paid to basic scooter safety, the vast majority of those mishaps could and would have been prevented.



The fact is, scooters are like any other piece of sporting equipment; they can be used and used safely, but you need to take