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Have a SAFE and HAPPY Memorial Day!

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Memorial Day is just around the corner, but did you also know that this month is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month?  Lake BikeFest did and we’d like you to keep the following safety tips in mind. The roads will be busier than normal due to the holiday. Motorcycle riders and vehicle motorists alike ... please share the road and drive carefully. About Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month This warmer weather has many bikers excited to go out and ride again, but please stay cautious on the roads. According to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MCRS), 100 percent of the people who died in motorcycle related accidents with automobiles were the motorcycle riders.There’s a 37 percent increase in the likelihood of death, if the rider is not wearing a helmet. Seventy nine percent of  2015 motorcycle crashes resulted in injury or death. Safety Tips  ALWAYS wear a helmet when on a motorcycle. According to the MCRS, Missouri Law requires all motorcycle riders to wear a DOT-c

5 Reasons to Attend Lake BikeFest 2017!

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Lake BikeFest  is less than 4 short months away. This HUGE event at the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the can't miss festivals in the USA. Whether you are returning biker or are attending for the first time, we promise you won't be disappointed. While there are many reasons to attend Lake BikeFest , we are going to give 5 of our favorites! 1. The Passport Giveaway Here’s how it works. Once you get your passport for $20, there will be a list of passport stops that you can swing into to get your passport stamped. The list of passport stops is coming soon. The winner of this passport giveaway receives a NEW 2015 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide on September 17, 2017! 2. The Beautiful Scenery The Lake of the Ozarks has some AMAZING views. The Lake of the Ozarks was recently voted "The Best Recreational Lake in the USA" by USA Today. Come on out to Lake BikeFest to see all of the reasons why the Lake of the Ozarks deserves this title. 3. Excit

5 Hot New Bikes of 2017!

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With Lake BikeFest 2017 approaching in a few months, there’s nothing like cruising down the open road on a hot, new bike! The wind in your face and the beautiful sunshine beaming as you make your ride creates an awesome ride! Let’s take a look at some of the new bikes of 2017: 2017 Harley Davidson® FLTRXS - Road Glide® Special This bike features an all new Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 engine, all new suspension and Reflex Linked Brembo® brakes. You won't go wrong with this aggressive looking, wind-cutting powerful machine. It's time to create your own journey with this amazing bike. 2017 Honda Rebel 300/500 These are the “minimalist,” according to Honda. While the stance and riding position are still much like a cruiser, the engineers at Honda have built in a lean angle that will allow you to chase sportier standard bikes throughout wide open areas. 2017 Suzuki Vanvan 200 Interesting fact: The original Vanvan dates all the way back to the early 1970

The Countdown Begins for Lake BikeFest 2017!

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We are excited to announce that the 11 th Annual Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest is less than 5 months away. Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over will be cranking up their engines to get here to the Lake of the Ozarks. While the event details are still being put together, here are just some of the activities you won’t want to miss this year! 2017 Lake BikeFest Festivities include:              Over 50 Live Music and Entertainment Shows              Over 200+ Bars and Restaurants              Custom Harley-Davidson Bike Giveaway              Tons of Bike Builders            Vending Areas Recap of Lake BikeFest 2016 This event continues to grow, year after year. In its 10 th year, Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest saw growth in attendees, bikes and lengths of overnight stays. Once you see it for yourself, you’ll see why no one ever wants to leave! Check out some of the bikes we’ve had the pleasure of viewing over the years. Don’t forget, mark