THE 2018 SCHEDULE :
2018 AMA National Gypsy Tour
The 2018 AMA Gypsy Tour is a national series of premier road-riding events , launched in March , with 15 events on the schedule for riders across the country . Some of the largest and best-known U . S . motorcycle gatherings have received the AMA National Gypsy Tour designation . AMA Recreational Riding Manager Heather Wilson said : " These events allow riders of all makes and models to get together and enjoy food , entertainment , group or individual riding and vendors . AMA members can visit the pin stop at each event to show their membership cards and receive a 2018 AMA Gypsy Tour pin ." Originally a Gypsy Tour was an overnight event with organized road rides and other activities of interest to motorcycle enthusiasts , and groups of riders would converge on a single destination . Gypsy Tours were staged in different parts of the country and typically occurred on the same weekend every year . The AMA has been sanctioning Gypsy
THE 2018 SCHEDULE :
Perewitz paint showcase series
Tours since 1924 . Laconia Motorcycle Week , which dates to 1916 , is the longest-running AMA Gypsy Tour and has again been named a Gypsy Tour Heritage Event .
March 9-18 |
AMA Gypsy Tour at Bike Week ; Daytona Beach , Fla . |
April 11-15 |
Arizona Bike Week ; Scottsdale , Ariz . |
April 25-28 |
Laughlin River Run ; Laughlin , Nev . |
May 2-6 |
Thunder Beach Spring Rally ; Panama City Beach , Fla . |
May 11-20 |
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally ; Myrtle Beach , S . C . |
May 18-21 |
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally ; Ruidoso , N . M . |
June 4-9 |
Americade ; Lake George , N . Y . |
June 9-17 |
Laconia Motorcycle Week ; Laconia , N . H . AMA National Gypsy Tour Heritage Event |
June 21-24 |
Thunder in the Valley ; Johnstown , Pa . |
July 6-8 |
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ; New Lexington , Ohio |
July 26-29 |
MountainFest Motorcycle Rally ; Morgantown , W . Va . |
Aug . 3-12 |
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ; Sturgis , S . D . |
Sept . 21-23 |
Ray Price Capital City Bikefest ; Raleigh , N . C . |
Oct . 11-14 |
Las Vegas Bikefest ; Las Vegas , Nev . |
Oct . 24-28 |
Thunder Beach Fall Rally ; Panama City Beach , Fla . |
Dave and Jody Perewitz kicked off their annual Custom Paint Show series at Daytona Bike week , at a new location on the riverfront , at the end of Main St on Beach St . Judged by professional custom painters from around the country , the trophies awarded are said to be “ the coolest you ’ ll find at any show and probably the most sought-after awards in the industry ,” said Dave . “ Score one of these unique hand fabricated , custom painted works of art and you ’ ve scored big time . “ The estimated cash value of giveaways this year is in the vicinity of $ 10,000 and growing . Our judges are custom painters in the industry .” All bikes with custom paint are welcome . After Daytona , Dave and Jody will be setting up at Cave Creek Bike Week , Arizona , April 14 ; The Iron Horse Saloon , Sturgis , August 8 ; The Cherokee Blue Ridge Run , September 8 , and the Lonestar Rally , Galveston , Texas , November 2 .