Roadshows Inc., producer of Street Vibrations, says this event is in its 22nd year and is the 4th largest motorcycle event in the nation.
They say about 50,000 motorcycle participants and enthusiasts are anticipated to be in town to enjoy the event from September 21st to the 25th.
“The weather should be excellent, so we’re expecting really good numbers,” said Randy Burke, president of Roadshows, Inc., producer of the event.
Only a small percentage of the motorcycle enthusiasts who attend Street Vibrations actually register for the event.
Bikers who choose not to register tell us they like to operate on their own timeline. They say they prefer to shop at vendor booths, enjoy the live entertainment, visit with friends and check out all the other bikes.
“It’s not unusual for us to have hundreds of riders decide to register when they get to town,” says Burke. “Many riders want to check the weather before they hit the road.”
Motorcycle riders who register as Street Vibrations® VIP participants pay $70 and they are able to:
- Enjoy special VIP host parties, Go on Scavenger Hunts
- Participate in organized rides called “runs,” and poker walks
- Participate in Bike Coral where they can buy and sell private party bikes
- Utilize secured, premium parking locations
- Receive a special event T-shirt
- Get a ride pin and a hog tag
During the event, the Nevada Highway Patrol urges everyone to use extra caution this weekend as Street Vibrations rolls into Reno.
Some of the top reasons drivers do not see motorcycles:
- Speeds are more difficult to gauge when objects are smaller and perceived by the viewer to be farther away than larger objects at the same distance.
- Size – because motorcycles are smaller, they are more easily hidden from a driver’s view.
- Line-of-sight obstructions. Objects placed on a dashboard or hanging from a rear-view mirror obstruct portions of a driver’s view of the road, oftentimes completely masking on oncoming motorcycle. It is illegal in Nevada to have objects hanging from the rear-view mirror.
Tips for drivers:
- “Look Once, Look Twice” for Motorcycles
- Be especially vigilant around intersections
- Give motorcycles plenty of room
- Check your blind spots before changing lanes
Tips for riders:
- Ride like you’re invisible – Do not assume that all other drivers actually see you
- Be especially cautious around intersections
- Where bright colors (i.e. reflective vest) to make yourself more visible to other drivers
- Do not ride in other driver’s blind spots (you’re smaller than other vehicles and not as easily seen)
- Ride unaffected by alcohol or drugs (you need all your abilities to focus while riding)
- Consider taking an advanced motorcycle class (you can always become a better rider than you are now)
