The first bike week since the newly implemented Myrtle Beach bike ordinances is almost here. As bikers begin to hit the Grand Strand, NewsChannel 15 wanted to know their mood coming in to Bike Week 2009 considering all the controversy leading up to it.
The bike ordinances in Myrtle Beach will likely deter bikers, but that's certainly not dampening their spirits.
"Everyone here has been very positive about it, they're just asking a lot of questions about all the laws and ordinances that the city of Myrtle Beach has imposed, we're just trying to be as informative as possible," said Hollywood, Manager at SBB in Murrells Inlet, a popular biker hangout.
Informing bikers that what they can't do in Myrtle Beach, for the most part, they can do outside of Myrtle Beach.
"If they don't want us in there, that's ok, there's a lot of people out here that do, they're supporting it, they're voicing it, and it's going to be a great time," predicted David Spang, who will be attending his 11th Bike Rally this year.
"I'm excited. I think we're going to have a good bike week. I think more people are going to be coming this year, we've been doing for many year, you know, it's a tradition to come here," said Jennifer Phalen, a local biker.
If you're wondering if bikers will come, "Absolutely," said Spang, "Bikers don't need permission from a city to come and have a good time."
Spang also says many bikers have parked their grudge against the city.
"It's not a vendetta. It's not a matter of trying to get revenge on anybody. No, that's not what we do. We come down and hang out, have a good time. Different rally, same attitudes," added Spang.
Hollywood told NewsChannel 15, "We're getting by as best we can, but like I said, I expect a very successful bike week, if not the best bike week ever."
For a complete list Myrtle Beach's new ordinances, visit the link below.
