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News Release Monday April 30 Leesburg Bikefest Enters Big Leagues The Leesburg Partnership and the city fathers of Leesburg Florida have again hit a home run with their annual Leesburg Bikefest. Not just a home run, they have hammered a grand slam. With preliminary estimates of over 300,000 leather clad visitors to the scenic central Florida city, the 11 year old powerhouse event has reached a "whole new level" this year. Motorcycle Monster founder Dan Derringer said today, "The Leesburg event is no longer a regional event. With the crowds I saw this weekend and the huge expansion of vendor areas, it is apparent to me that Leesburg is now one of the leading national motorcycle events". Derringer Added: " It also has continued to grow over the past decade in size and popularity, while many of the large events have seemed to lose there energy. I believe nationally famous builders and larger vendors are missing what may be one of the top 5 motorcycle events in the nation". As the entertainment continued, non-stop riders could watch world class bands on 4 stages, enjoy the world famous Rats Hole Show, take a peek at the famous Hawaiian Tropic Girls, get some riding tips from the Motorman, or watch the famous Adam Holbook doing his impossible trials stunts. The entertainment didn’t stop for three days as promoters have again given visitors a full program with no cost to the attendees. Much of the appeal comes from the casual atmosphere that Leesburg delivers, even with the numbers growing. Police officers are always available but not actively impairing the fun. One fun loving lady biker, just calling herself "Bambi", told the Monster. "We just come here, have a couple of beers and enjoy the Karma, this place is real laid back". Bambi’s riding companion told the Monster, "What’s not to like???...This place is awesome." Some new growing pains may have entered the Leesburg scenario as riders were stopping in bumper to bumper traffic on highway 27 three miles south of Leesburg on Sat morning. A couple of riders were commenting that their bikes were overheating much like Main St. in Daytona. When ask about the comparison to Daytona, Derringer said, "I've never seen as many bikes in Daytona on Main Street as I saw in downtown Leesburg on Sat. The only place I have ever seen that many bikes in one location was in downtown Sturgis. In fact Leesburg reminds me of Sturgis, a laid back community with more appreciation of the motorcycling visitor." Derringer also said," I believe Joe Shipes and his staff at the Leesburg Partnerships are some of the best motorcycle event promoters I have ever known. They have kept the 'small event feel’, while the overall size of the event has become huge. I congratulate them for a great job!" With the tremendous growth of Leesburg Bikefest over the past few years, it is apparent that Leesburg is more than an up and coming event. Leesburg Bikefest 2007 edition, Joe Shipes and the Leesburg Partnership have again won the competition for Motorcycle Monster "Event of the Year". Congratulations Leesburg! For Information contact Cindy Warren Motorcycle Monster 947 So Florida Ave Lakeland, Florida 33803 1-866-333-1829
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