360Bikers Foundation

Occasionally, the stars align, your luck is great and you wind up with a great ride.  Once again the most popular riding club in South Florida came up with a dandy ride for Saturday, October the 3rd.  See photos on our Meet Up site under 360 Bikers.

Under a 40% chance of rain threat we started our journey at the Gun Club Cafe.  It’s a great breakfast joint in West Palm Beach.  It’s cozy, the food is great and there’s plenty of parking.  We headed North on Beeline highway (710) from Haverhill Rd.  It was pretty much a straight shot to (70) in Okeechobee from Beeline Hwy.  We met the rest of our crew at the Racetrac gas station here.  About 14 riders joined here to make a large crew of about 28.  Our route followed 70 North to 98 North.  From there it was about an hour to Sebring and SR 27.  Just a few miles North on 27 took us to downtown Sebring, FL. 

I have been to many bikefests in FL but had never even heard of the Heartland ride unitl now.  The fest was much more than I imagined.  There was food, fun and deals to be had for all.  One of the highlights of the day for me was the Central Florida Drill Team.  Most drill teams I have seen, have made use of the compact Harley Electra Glides, which make all the maneuvering considerably easier.  However, at least 2 of the Central Florida riders sported the Flagship of tourers, the Goldwing.  It was especially impressive as the Goldwings did everything the Glides did and just as smooth.  We picked up a pair of MP3 equipped sun glasses for my better half for a great price and the obligatory event patch and pins.  The whole fest had a strong resemblance to Leesburg, in scope and content.  Although Leesburg is better known.

The ride back was just a pleasurable as the ride to the fest and followed the same route.  Normally not a 360 staple but it was great all the same.  We have some great ride leaders and organziers.  We also have plenty of safety conscious and experienced members, mixed in with some newer riders.  The blend is smooth and effortless and it shows when we ride. 

 That our beautiful state is hot is understatement, but at 55 mph plus, little traffic, no stop and go, underneath the blue skies and an Eagle flying overhead, I couldn’t think of a better way for 28 brothers and sisters to spend a Saturday.  

Once again a great ride, after all, that’s what 360Bikers are known for.  Until next time, RIDE SAFE!

GR

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