24th Annual Riding Into History

On Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2024, the 24th Annual Riding Into History will take place in St. Augustine. With hundreds of antique, vintage, and custom bikes from all over the country on display, the event features exhibitors, motorcycle dealers, and food and entertainment. There are special rides for participants, as well as a dinner celebration on Friday night.

Motorcycle enthusiasts can participate in this event in multiple ways. Visit here for details and to register for specific events.

Friday, April 19

Grand Marshals' Historic Vintage Grand Tour begins at 9:30 a.m. Motorcyclists who have received an invitation will ride their vintage bikes through the back roads of historic Florida from the Renaissance Hotel parking lot in World Golf Village. All participants for this event must have vintage motorcycles and pre-register, as space is limited. To learn more, go here.

The 2024 Grand Marshal is Henry DeGouw, a motorcycle racer and team manager, born in Gainesville. Henry bought his first motorcycle in 1957 when he was in high school. His first race was in 1964, in Punta Gorda, Florida. By that time, he had a BSA Gold Star.  

He won an AMA Amateur National Road Race Championship in 1971 and in 1973.  Henry’s Formula 1 racing highlights:

• 1983 & 1984 AAMRR Expert Formula 1 Southern Region Road Racing Champion
• 1984-1986 Macau GP Participant
• 1976-1986 AMA Camel Pro Series Expert Professional Road Racing Championship (Formula 1 Class)
   

Admission: The catered dinner is $100.00 per person. You can find more information, make a donation, and register for tickets on their website. Tickets and registration open on January 1, 2024.

When: The Grand Marshals' Dinner will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Where: World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 
 

Saturday, April 20

The Annual Riding Into History Concours d'Elegance takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. There will be an array of motorcycles and motorcycle items on display, as well as live entertainment, food vendors, and other exhibits. The 2024 theme is "Chasing the Rising Sun," and the event features Japanese motorcycles.

Registration and Tickets: There is no fee to enter a motorcycle in the Concours. Pre-registration is required.

Admission: The Concours d'Elegance is open to the public and costs $15.00 at the gate. You can purchase tickets online in advance for two for $25.00. Motorcycle entrants are allowed one guest arriving at the same time as the entrant as part of their motorcycle registration.

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Concours d'Elegance will be held at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, Florida 32086

For more information please visit their website or call (904) 827-7379.