The Great Motorcycle Spring Ritual is coming up next week, and not a second too soon, as it signals for us Great White Northerners the imminent arrival of riding weather.


For motorcycle writers, Bike Week is an opportunity to get the jump on the riding season and go try out a few machines. We then put our findings on-line, in time to maybe help out in the selection of your new machine.

Moto123.com is sending a rider/writer (Myself!) and a photographer to the 2009 edition of this annual orgy of people and bikes. We will report on new models, racing, and the odd testosterone- and alcohol-fueled goings-on that always happen at this "Family-oriented" (according to local civic leaders...) event.

Look for our daily Daytona Diary starting March 3.





Photo Credit : Rob O'Brien