Book excerpt: Sweet Machines & Bike Night Scenes takes you on a motorcycle journey through history. It's a comical look at the bikers of today, the lifestyle, the rallies and the legends of yesteryear. We'll trace the roots of the biking phenomena and the emergence of this subculture of society, notoriously known as "bikers." We'll learn the lingo and join the fun at the most famous of motorcycle gathering spots like Sturgis, Daytona, Leesburg and Laconia. Some sweet machines, vintage classics and awesome custom rides will be presented along the way.