May mayhem?

After years of debate, meetings, protests and lobbying by those on both sides of the Bike Week battle, I thought the war was over. Irreparable damage was done to one of the biggest and best motorcycles in the world. Years ago, for reasons that are still unclear, the mayor and city council of Myrtle Beach set out to destroy the spring motorcycle rallies along the Grand Strand, chasing away millions of dollars in tourism revenue. As a result, some locals rejoiced, while some businesses were forced to close their doors forever. Bikers all over the country including locals who supported the rallies vowed to take their business elsewhere. My wife Sissy and I are among many who still avoid spending money inside the Myrtle Beach city limits as part of a boycott that will remain in effect as long as the current administration is in power.

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