Plans taking flight for annual Black Bike Weekend in Detroit

February 23, 2:34 AMDetroit City Buzz ExaminerWendy Clem

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The second annual Black Bike Weekend, is accepting reservations for the May event.

Things are gearing up for a roaring good time to be had this May with Detroit's 2nd Annual Black Bike Weekend - and thanks to such a long winter, reserving plans for warmer weather couldn't come at a better time.

"The BBW is back by popular demand," said weekend promoter Necie Williams. "And this year we expect a huge increase, as would-be Daytona and Myrtle Beachers are now coming to Detroit, since those Bike Weeks have been cancelled."

Williams is president of Platinum Elite Events, LLC, the event's planners. One of her primary goals is to also promote Detroit in a positive light.

Riders from at least seven other states are already registered, and include female as well as male participants.

"This event is for ALL metro-Detroit Riders - NOT just black riders - to come out and represent their clubs and have some great fun," she said. Individual riders are just as welcome, she is quick to add.

 Williams wants to get the word out to all Detroiters; already Chicago's biker registrations outnumber Motown's.

"Chi-Town has put a smash down on Detroit as far as registered attendees right now!" said Williams, who wants Detroit to at least assert itself in its own backyard.

The Sexiest Chest Contest features the men.

The weekend kicks off with a Meet & Greet on May 29, bringing food, beer, games and contests to town. A group picnic on May 30 at Hines Park (Warrendale Shelter) features dunk tanks, jousting and boxing, and contests for best bike and clubs. Competitions include sexiest chest for the men and homage to the gluteus maximus for women with the Double Bubble bout.

Celebrity guest Jonathan Banks, Kronk's cruserweight boxer, is also expected to attend.

Individuals and clubs are all welcome.

The BBW stretches through a group Ride-Out on May 31, and accepts several major credit cards for advance registrations. Southfield's Embassy Suites is offering a special room rate with extra perks for a limited time.

More info is available by calling Mr. Banks at (313) 784-3887, or contacting Platinum Elite at (313) 717-8386 or admin@vip-platinumelite.com.