Leesburg Bikefest 2024 live updates: photos, video, key info and more
Bikefest is back! Leesburg's annual celebration runs April 26-28. Follow along here for a look at how things are going on April 26.
The entertainment lineup can be found here. Wondering where to park? Check this out. Wondering what to expect? You can learn more here.
Leesburg City Manager Al Minner
We said hello to City Manager Al Minner by the Budweiser stage, catching up with local first responders.
— Julie Garisto
Oh, the things you see at Bikefest
2 top motorcycle owners
The voting process, explained
The Daily Commercial caught up with Tony Cianci, publisher of Full Throttle magazine. We asked them how they judge the bikes for the competitions, taking place Friday and Saturday.
"So I came up with this form and a lot of people respect the fact that we judge a bike and it's not just a popularity contest. It’s based on a point system, you know, from engine to frame, wiring wheels, body seat, paint, overall look, theme.
"So, you know, every bike has a seat. Every bike has two wheels, every bike has handlebars, every bike has an engine. It just depends on what you did with it… if the engine's dirty and there's oil all over, it's gonna lose points. If it's clean and you put caps on your bolts and everything's chrome and polished, it's gonna look, look really good. It's probably gonna get better points. Hence the same thing with the seat and everything.
"So, you know, it all kind of plays into a point system."
— Julie Garisto
Cooling off
At 3:46 p.m. we are cooling off at Artist with a Purpose again. Nice to see the bikes rolling by on Main Street!
I was having some connectivity issues before, but the folks were kind enough to let me use their Wi-Fi. Semeion Richardson, thank you.
There's a nice banner welcoming the bikers. We headed to the end of downtown to catch the winners of the Full Throttle contest today, but they are still tallying up the scores.
Kendall Tucker’s about to take the stage at 4:30.
— Julie Garisto
Here they come!
Check out this video of motorcycle riders coming into town for Bikefest.
Looking for something to do that does not involve Bikefest?
If Bikefest is not for you, consider some other weekend entertainment options, listed here.
Gotta love it
There's plenty of merchandise for sale at Bikefest. Here's a look at one item.
— Julie Garisto
Check out this motorcycle
There are all sorts of motorcycles at Bikefest. Check out this one.
— Julie Garisto
Let's get this started!
Correspondent Paul Ryan and staff writer Julie Garisto have been at Bikefest today. Check out his photo gallery, which we will add to as the day goes on.
Look for more coverage on Saturday and Sunday.
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