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Written by Fred   
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 09:15
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Bikers avoided the city of Myrtle Beach in droves, going instead to North Myrtle Beach and Murrell's Inlet. Now it's "pass the buck" time, or maybe "pass no buck" time.   Bikers, residents and local businesses blame the Mayor.  The Mayor says everything is great.

Many business owners and residents are upset at lost business and the way the bikers were treated, going so far as open protests.  Some said business was down 90%.  North Myrtle Beach and Murrell's Inlet busines owners said business was down somewhat from last year, but still good. They appreciate the city of Myrtle Beach sending business their way!

Mayor John Rhodes says the new rules were a "success".  A success at driving people out of business, that is, because the bikers still had their rally, just not in the city of Myrtle Beach.

Here are links to three stories:

Myrtle Beach motorcycle event disappoints bikers and businesses - Clutch and Chrome
Many riders say they won't be back while some businesses protest elected official's actions

Myrtle Beach forum planned for venting rally anger - The Sun News

Mayor: Laws did what they were supposed to - Carolina Live

 

 

 

 

 

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