About The Bikes
Citrus County Florida is the home of The Military Tribute Bikes.
Back in 2017 we started a project that we never dreamed would grow. We self-funded a project (Hobby) building the Air Force Tribute Bike called The Chief. This bike was originally a gift for my husband's 50th birthday so naturally it was a good start for the project. The Air Force Tribute Bike was built in memory of my father who had then recently passed away. He was a retired Air Force Chief. We were traveling all over the state of Florida putting the bike on display for free to honor all that have and are still serving our great nation. This bike became so popular partly because it was featured in the 2018 edition of American Iron Salute. We soon had to build a second bike, The Army Tribute Bike. The Army Tribute Bike was named Sargent Major and was built to fulfil the demand of multiple venues at the same time. The Army Tribute Bike is also referred to as the 911 Tribute Bike. We also had to buy a new truck and trailer to transport them. Because of the increasing demand to have the bikes at larger and more frequent events requiring multiple bikes we had to build the third and final bike. The Navy Tribute Bike named Top Gun which is also referred to as the Ranger Tribute Bike (Vietnam era) was built. We are not an organization of any kind and we do not accept donations. We accomplish all of this with the help from our many friends and sponsors.
As my husband says "It's not about us, its about the bikes and the people they honor."
We display the bikes at many events honoring the military, military holidays and funeral escorts for free.
Linda
Tribute Bikes
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2022 Past Events
9/9 -9/12 2022
The Army Bike will be on display at Plaza CDJR of Inverness on State Rd 44
9/11 2022
The Air Force Bike will be at Crystal Harley Davidson
10/13 -10/17 2022
For Daytona Biketober Fest, The Navy Bike Top Gun will be at Corbin in Ormond Beach
10/22 2022
The Air Force Bike The Chief will be at the Show at Black Diamond presented by the Rotary Club.
10/29 2022
The Army / 911 Tribute Bike will be on display at Gator Harley Davidson to Honor our heroes. Boone Cutler will be riding the Army bike to the Wall at Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg. Hopefully Top Gun The Navy Tribute Bike will be there too.
11/12 2022
I will be riding the Navy Tribute Bike to Gator Harley Davidson (Cancelled)
11/9 - 11/13 2022
The Air Force Bike will be at Plaza CDJR for Veterans appreciation week and for Veterans Day the Navy and Army Bike will be at the Inverness depot. The Tribute Bike trailer will be in the Veterans Day Parade. (Cancelled)
11/19 2022
A Tribute Bike will be at Mickey's Pub in Crystal River
12/1 - 12/4 2022
I will be riding the Navy Tribute Bike to Gator Harley Davidson
12/18 2022
Ride to Bushnell Florida National Cemetery from Crystal Harley Davidson. Army Tribute Bike to escort the ride for Wreaths Across America
For the months of January, February, April, June and August we will have limited bookings. These months will be used for vacations and maintenance for the bikes and equipment. During this time we will still be doing funeral escorts. Thank you for your understanding and continued support, MTB
2023 & 2024 Events
3/1 - 3/13 2023
For Daytona Bike Week 2023, at Corbin in Ormond Beach, the Military Tribute Bikes will be on display. As of now from 3/1 - 3/5 the Army Tribute Bike and the 35th Anniversary Super Glide will be on display. From 3/3 - 3/13 the Air Force and the Navy Tribute Bikes will be on display. On 3/3, 3/4 and 3/5 all four bikes will on display at the same time.
3/17 - 3/19 2023
For the Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest (formally known as The Hernando County Bike Fest), located in downtown Brooksville, Florida, we will have a different Tribute Bike on display for each day of the rally. The bikes will be on display in front of the Lowman Law office building on Main Street. Look for the Military Tribute Bike Trailer. If you wish to see a certain bike on a certain day, please contact us using the link below and we will try to make it happen.
4/15/2023
On Saturday the Navy Tribute Bike Top Gun will be visiting the 23rd Annual Riding into History™
Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance
at the World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida
I-95, Exit 323
5/25 - 5/30 2023
To honor our Heroes on Memorial Day weekend, the first of the 3 Military Tribute Bikes, The Air Force Tribute Bike The Chief will be on display at Plaza Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Inverness located on Highway 44 in Inverness. The last of the 3, The Navy Tribute / Ranger Tribute Bike Top Gun will be on display at Crystal Harley Davidson located on US 19 in Homosassa.
9/11/2023
In remembrance of September 11th to honor our fallen and wounded heroes, The Army / 911 Tribute Bike will be on display inside the showroom of Plaza CDJR located at Highway 44 East in Inverness. All are welcome to come and see.
9/16/2023
For the first time ever, The Parks and Recreation Outdoors Expo will be held September 16th at the Citrus Springs Community Center located at 1579 Citrus Springs Blvd. in Citrus Springs Fl. Two of the three Military Tribute Bikes will be on display to honor or our heroes. They will be on display from 9am to 3pm. The Army and Air Force bikes have been chosen..
9 /21/2023
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be escorted by the Army Tribute Bike. Leaving the Winn-Dixie parking lot located at 10051 US Hwy 41 Dunnellon, Fl 34432 at 9:30 and going to the Ernie Mills Park located at 11899 Bostick Street, Dunnellon, Fl 34432. Ceremony at 4pm.
10/16/2023 -10/24/23
The Air Force Tribute Bike The Chief will be back on display at the Black Diamond Country Club for the Annual Invitational Car Show at Black Diamond presented by the Rotary Club. On Friday 10/20 and Saturday 10/21 There will be a Military Tribute Bike representative on site.
10/19-10/22/2023
Back by popular demand, for Daytona Biketober Fest 2023, The Navy Tribute Bike Top Gun has been chosen to be back at Corbin in Ormond Beach with The Army / 911 Tribute Bike. Corbin is located on US1 about a mile south of the Harley Davidson dealer on the same side of the road.
11/11/2023
For Veterans Day Saturday November 11th. The Air Force Tribute Bike Will join The Army and Navy Tribute bikes at the Inverness Depot. Located downtown Inverness, Fl. The Military Tribute trailer will be in the Inverness Veterans Day Parade.
12/17/2023
Veterans 4 A Cause is conducting it's Annual Wreath Run December 17th. Leaving Kilos in Homosassa at 11am. Come join Veterans 4 A Cause and The Military Tribute Bikes for this great cause and ride to The Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
03/01-3/10 2024
The Military Tribute Bikes will be at Corbin in Ormond Beach for Daytona Bike Week. Located on US1 in Ormond Beach about a mile South of the Harley Davidson dealer.
3/15 -3/17/2024
The Military Tribute Bikes will be featured at the Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest Inverness location. They will be on display inside Whispering Pines Park on Forest Drive in Inverness