Paul Cox was the people’s choice winner of the 2009 Bike Build-off at the Broken Spoke Saloon’s Laconia location. Thousands voted over three days for their favorite custom build on display between Brooklyn’s Paul Cox and Southern California’s Chica. The margin was slim – with Cox tipping the scales with only a 5% margin over Chica. Master builder Dave Perewitz was on hand to announce the winner and award the trophies.
The winning custom was a rigid frame, constructed in a style only Paul Cox could create. Both builders worked tirelessly to build the bikes in only two weeks in time for Laconia. Chica burned the midnight oil in order to have his bike shipped to Laconia in time for judging to begin, and both Cox & Chica had to work on Cox’s bike on Friday to get it up and running in time for Saturday’s Shakedown ride. Both bikes ran flawlessly on the Shakedown Ride – the builder would have been deducted points if the bike broke down – which was a rare opportunity for the public to ride side-by-side with the contenders.
The Spoke was packed wall-to-wall for the announcement of the winner – all were clearly excited that bike build-offs are back at the Spoke. “Look to see more unique competitions like this at the Spoke – from the best in the business,” says owner Jay Allen “The build-off is alive and well!”
The evening was capped off by an electrifying performance by Edgar Winter and his talented band playing old favorites “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride”. The free-admission show concluded the Broken Spoke’s successful, albeit rainy, celebration of the 86th annual bike week in Laconia, New Hampshire.
The fun doesn’t end after bike week is over – the Broken Spoke Saloon & Museum is open until November 1st. The Broken Spoke will be serving a full menu, plus your favorite cold beverages, with flat screen TVs, a jukebox and impressive motorcycle memorabilia on display all summer long. The Broken Spoke is located on Route 3 in Laconia, next to Fun Spot.
Check out the website for photos of the Laconia Bike Week, the bike build-off, upcoming Laconia summer events and much more.
The Broken Spoke Saloon has locations in Daytona, New Orleans, Myrtle Beach and two locations in Sturgis. The campground in Sturgis on Highway 79 North features camping for $99/person during the 2009 rally, a ride-through Broken Spoke Saloon and the world’s biggest biker pool. This year’s schedule includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall, a Sugar Bear/Michael Lichter Ride, .38 Special, Foghat and much more. More details at: www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com.
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