The Harleys are well on their way to Port Dover by the thousands.
Every Friday the thirteenth, area bikers power their way down the highway to congregate in the lakeside community of Port Dover. (Population 6000.)
This is the beach that Mom and I frequent in the summer, because you can't help but be drawn in by the blue sky, sparkling water, and the footlong hot dogs! It's the kind of place adults reminisce about when they talk about their summers as kids, to their kids. Swimmimg, cottages, boats, the intoxicating scent of the grill making your mouth water as you saddle up to a booth looking for your own personal burger. (The place in the video on the corner is where you get the best grub, hence the HUGE crowd of people)
And for a day, it belongs to the bikers. Rain or shine (or snow) they pull out their 2 wheelers and hit the road.
.Destination: Dover.
It started over thirty years ago, as an area biker (Chris Simons) invited twenty-five of his friends down to the local hotel to "celebrate the feeling of being a biker." They had such a great time, that the decision was made to return every Friday the thirteenth. The hotel has long since changed it's name (a few times) but still serves as the headquarters for meeting up.
The event will bring in over two million dollars in ONE day. Yes, I said two million. It has evolved into a buyers' and sellers' paradise of food, t-shirts and full-on motorcyle gear.
It's a beautiful spring day out there today, perfect for bikers of all ages. Enjoy it guys (and girls) ride safe!
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