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Where are the best motorcycle rallies in US? This SC bike rally is named among the top 10

Helen Owens of Rockhill, N.C. rides into Murrells Inlet, one of the many female motorcycle enthusiasts that are taking to the streets. Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2021 Spring Rally is in full roar this week with thousands of bikers cruising into area bars on the south end of the Grand Strand. May 14, 2021.
Helen Owens of Rockhill, N.C. rides into Murrells Inlet, one of the many female motorcycle enthusiasts that are taking to the streets. Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2021 Spring Rally is in full roar this week with thousands of bikers cruising into area bars on the south end of the Grand Strand. May 14, 2021.

In addition to the tourists, the Myrtle Beach area also has become a mecca for motorcyclists who gather each spring for the spring bike rally.

Myrtle Beach Bike Rally takes place from May 9 through 18, 2025, and is expected to bring thousands of bikers and biker enthusiasts to the Grand Strand.

The bike rally has become so popular that it is named one of the top 10 bike weeks to visit in the United States by several motorcycle websites and previously by the Travel Channel. Depending on what list you follow, Myrtle Beach ranks No. 3 or No. 4.

So for those planning to get their motor running and head out on the highway to join other bikers, here are the top 5 suggested rallies.

No. 1: Daytona Bike Week

This is the most well-known and obviously biggest gathering of motorcylists in the country. This year’s rally was held Feb. 28 through March 9. “Whether you’re there for the bikes, the beach, or both, Daytona Bike Week is a must-see event that kicks off the year’s rally season in style,” according to the website Riders Share. The Biker.Report has this rally listed as No. 2.

No. 2: Arizona Bike Week

The Southwest rally is set to return to Scottsdale April 2-6, 2025.

No. 3: The One Moto Show

Held in Portland, Oregon, May 2-4, 2025.

No. 4: Myrtle Beach Bike Rally

It’s the first rally of the year along the Grand Strand and also the largest. It’s been operating for more than 80 years, making it one of the longest running rallies in the country. And while motorcyclists have access to the miles of beaches in the Myrtle Beach area, many of the events are held in Murrells Inlet.

“Whether it’s your first trip or one of many, Myrtle Beach Bike Week has a way of turning visitors into regulars,” according to Riders Share. Biker.Report has the Myrtle Beach rally ranked as No. 3.

No. 5: Laconia Motorcycle Week

This rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, has been operating for over a century. It runs from June 14-22, 2025.

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