OC Rock and Ride will officially replace OC Bikefest this fall.
The organizers of a new motorcycle rally are seeking the community’s support to make this year’s event a success.
This September, OC Rock and Ride will replace OC Bikefest in its attempt to keep the annual bike rally going.
Since OC Bikefest’s promoter, OC Jams LLC, defaulted on its contract with Ocean City, OC Rock and Ride promoter Kickin Events – led by Matthew Odachowski and his son, Tyler – has stepped in to bring the rally back to its roots.
However, the new promoter acknowledged this week it will take the support of riders, vendors, performers, and sponsors to save the event. In turn, Kickin Events says it will honor the $130,000 worth of tickets sold by the previous promoter.
“We need everyone’s help to save Bikefest,” Matthew Odachowski said in an interview Monday. “Just as we have their backs, we hope they will have our back to make sure this event is successful and the best event it can be moving forward.”