Thanks Bikers for a Great Week, Come back soon!

All of us Outer Bankers thank you, the Bikers, for making the 8th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week the most successful ever! I am going to miss the “thunder” of bikes passing non-stop by our office on the 158 bypass. I used to ride – on the back of a boyfriend’s bike. I know, to most of you that’s not riding at all, but it sure was fun.

The Outer Banks is a special location to bike as you have so many choices of places to go to actually “ride.” You can go from North to South on NC 12 from Corolla to Hatteras. You can go from the Currituck Mainland on Hwy 158 through Kitty Hawk to Nags Head and over to Manteo and Manns Harbor via Hwy 64. All of those rides include crossing over bridges with breathtaking views of ocean, sound, marsh, and marinas. If you happen to be on one of those bridges at sunrise or sunset – well – that’s a special bonus.
Yes, when you come here you can ride for miles and miles and not just be on a “busy commercial strip” rolling along in traffic, often with your feet on the ground. I am going to share some of the great rides you might want to take while exploring the Outer Banks.

The heart of the commercial area on the Outer Banks is the 17 mile area from Kitty Hawk to Nags Head, with the town of Kill Devil Hills nestled in the middle. There are 2 roads through this area: the five laned 158 bypass with a speed limit of 50 MPH and parallel to that a few blocks toward the ocean is Hwy 12, better known as the beach road. Hwy 12 is actually the original road before the bypass was built. The speed limit on the beach road is 35 MPH.

From this heart of the Outer Banks you can branch off in four different directions. First, if you go north on NC 12, you will ride from Kitty Hawk for 20 miles on a 2 lane road through Southern Shores, Duck, and Corolla to where the road ends at Carova Beach. That is where the 4 wheel drive area begins and you would find wild Spanish mustangs. I don’t think you can ride a motorcycle in that area though some may have tried. This ride from Kitty Hawk is a beautiful ride through live oaks and outer banks windswept bushes. The speed limit varies from 45 MPH to 35 MPH. The Village of Duck has a 25 MPH speed limit for a couple of miles. There are many S curves in the Corolla area that you must respect when biking. This is not a high traffic area and allows for an enjoyable journey. For that person on the back of your bike, there are quaint shops and restaurants all along the way.

The second expedition you might wish to take is the southern route on NC 12 from Nags Head to Hatteras. That is about a 60 mile trip on Hatteras Island through the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and the town of Hatteras. At the end of the road in Hatteras is the sound. You can take a ferry over to Ocracoke Island if you wish. The speed limit on Hatteras Island varies from 55 MPH through unpopulated areas to 35 MPH through the villages. The greatest thrill of this ride is over the Oregon Inlet Bridge which is a high span with a view of ocean, sound and a strip of island for miles and miles. Once you cross the bridge into the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge you will ride for miles through nothing but nature and get a feel for the real beauty of this Outer Banks landscape and wildlife.

The third excursion you would surely take is on 158 north across a bridge to the Currituck Mainland to farmland and wine country. There is also a large Harley Davidson franchise which has lots to do and see during bike week. The speed limit on 158 through Currituck is 55 MPH. By the way, that area is home to the famous Grave Digger Monster Trucks and they have a shop and diner there as well as truck rides. Highway 158 North takes you to Virginia.
Bike Week would not be complete without traveling from Nags Head on Hwy 64 over a bridge to Manteo and then crossing over the 5.5 mile bridge to Manns Harbor. At the foot of the bridge, turn left to Vertigo Tattoo. This is the birthplace of the Outer Banks Bike Week. There are bands, vendors, and bike acrobatics to be seen every day throughout the week. You might want to get your latest, greatest tattoo here. Say Hi to my daughter Gigi who is one of their tattoo artists. Highway 64 West takes you to Rocky Mount/Raleigh.
If you missed any of these side trips during your last visit to the Outer Banks – come back and see more of our area. We appreciate your visit and hope we can assist you with your vacation plans next April or anytime between now and then. Until then, ride hard and be safe!

2010 Outer Banks Bike Week

The 2010 Outer Banks Bike Week is set for April 18th - 25th, 2010! Get ready to rev up your motorcycle engine and make your way to the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks for a week filled of hog-lovin' fun. This year's 8th annual bike week is going to be bigger and better than ever before! Beach Realty & Construction - Kitty Hawk Rentals is a proud sponsor of the Outer Banks Bike Week and are excited to have many bikers vacation with us for the week.

Here is a video from the 2009 Outer Banks Bike Week Burn Out Competition in Manns Harbor



For more information visit: http://www.harleybay.com/custompage.asp?pg=bikeweek

Below is the schedule of events:

2010 Outer Banks Bike Week Schedule of Events

All week Rides & Events:

Pin Run- OBX H-D – Nags Head H-D – Bayside H-D

Run for the Ferry-Win a Vacation in the OBX for Bike Week 2011
(Pick up your "Ticket" at either OBX or Nags Head H-D)

Ride 2 Three-Win a $1000 Shopping Spree-announced April 25, 2010 (Do not have to be present to win.)

All events at Vertigo Tattoo:$10 at the gate.
Wall of Death at Vertigo Tattoo-shows every hour all week.

Sunday
Welcome Bikers!!
12 noon-8pm Vendors open at 5 locations
Vertigo Tattoo:
11am-4pm Super Bike Contest
5pm- Burnout Competition
4pm-9pm The Walker Brothers Band

Monday
10am-8pm Vendors
All Day-Lucky 12-$1 drafts!
9am-10am Registration-Guided Tour-Around the Sound
Vertigo Tattoo
11am-4pm Metric Bike Contest
5pm Burnout Competition
4pm-9pm The Walker Brothers Band
8pm-11pm Red Drum Taphouse Dreadnecks Band

Tuesday
10am-8pm Vendors
9:30am-10am Registration Guided Tour to Knotts Island-OBX H-D
The Pit- Live Music-$1 Tacos $3 Coronas and Margaritas
12pm-3pm Outer Banks H-D stage Ted Reiser Band
Vertigo Tattoo
11am-4pm Sportster Bike Contest
5pm Burnout Competition
4pm-9pm The Walker Brothers Band
7pm Lucky 12-Nat Hall Band-Rock & Blues

Wednesday
10am-8pm Vendors
9am-10am Guided Tour "Run for the Ferry" OBX H-D
12pm-3pm Ted Reiser Band-OBX H-D Stage
1pm-4:30pm Red Drum-Free Oyster Roast /Mojo Collins Blues Band
Vertigo Tattoo
3pm Hot Wing Contest
11am-4pm Custom Paint Contest
5pm Burnout Competition
11am-4pm Cory Daniel Band
4pm-9pm Triple Shot
7pm Lucky 12-Nat Hall Rock & Blues Band
8pm-11pm Red Drum-Frozen Head & The Squirrels Band
Offical Party Night at Mojo Café- Waves NC Concert Mojo Collins Blues Band

Thursday
10am-8pm Vendors
9am-10am Guided Bike Week "Pin Run"
12pm-4pm South Phantom Band-OBX H-D Stage
12pm-4pm Jolly Rogers Pig Pickin & DJ
2pm-4pm Registration Ladies ONLY Bike Show-OBX H-D
4pm-5pm Judging Ladies ONLY Bike Show-OBX H-D
Vertigo Tattoo
11am-4pm Big Twin Contest
5pm- Burnout Competition
11am-4pm Cory Daniel Band
4pm-9pm Triple Shot
8pm-11pm Red Drum-Dreadnecks Band
10pm Lucky 12 Tavern-DJ Bruce
Official Party at Port O’Call Restaurant 6pm-til?

Friday
10am-8pmVendors
9am-6pm H-D Demo Truck at Nags Head H-D
10am-Noon Poker Run Registration at Neon Moon Saloon/Jarvisburg
12pm-4pm Cory Daniels Band at OBX H-D Stage
11am-Til It's Gone- Kitty Hawk Baptist Church-Hamburgers-Sausage & Dogs
12pm-2pm Miss 2009 OBX Bike Week Signing-Shandi Lester
2pm-4pm Bike Show Registration at Nags Head H-D
3pm Tattoo Contest (Registration 12-2:30pm)
4pm-5pm Bike Show Judging at Nags Head H-D
Vertigo Tattoo
11am-4pm Vertigo Tattoo-Antique Motorcycle Contest
5pm Burnout Competition
4pm-9pm Triple Shot
7pm Lucky 12 Tavern-Ted Reiser Band
7pm Biker Worship at Kitty Hawk Baptist Church
8pm-11pm Red Drum-Frozen Head & The Squirrels Band
Official Party at Kelly’s Restaurant 6pm til?

Saturday
10am-8pmVendors
9am-11am Poker Run Registration at Nags Head H-D (Last bike back by 2:30pm)
9am-6pm H-D Demo Truck at Nags Head
2:30pm Best Beer Belly at OBX H-D Stage
3pm-4pm Miss OBX Bike Week Contest-OBX H-D Stage
11am-Til It's Gone- Kitty Hawk Baptist Church-BBQ
12pm-4pm Awaiting the Sun Band on the OBX H-D Stage
12pn-2pm Miss 2009 OBX Bike Week Poster Signing-Shandi Lester
12pm-4pm The Pit Pig Pickin and Live Music
Gravediggers Mud Bog Event
Vertigo Tattoo
11am-4pm Old School and Bobbers Contest
5pm Final Burnout Competition $250 Cash Prize
11am-4pm Cory Daniel Band
4pm-9pm Triple Shot
7pm Lucky 12 Tavern-Ted Reiser Band
8pm-11pm Red Drum-Dreadnecks Band
Official Party Host OBX Brewing Station 6p til ?

Sunday
10am-3pm Vendors
8am Service at OBX H-D
10am Service Kitty Hawk Baptist Church-Parking Lot
8am-12noon Official Farewell Breakfast at Jolly Rogers Restaurant
10am Service at Kitty Hawk Baptist Church
All Day-Treasure Coin Discounts- Find the Pirate to get the Booty at OBX H-D