Billy Joel Closes Long Island Motorcycle Museum, Relocates to Florida

Closure of 20th Century Cycles

• 🎶 Billy Joel is closing his Long Island motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, after more than a decade.
• 💔 The closure is a sadness to locals who considered the shop a prime attraction in Oyster Bay.
• 🖼️ The shop displayed Joel's private collection of rare motorcycles, which he spent decades gathering.

Reasons for Relocation

• 🧠 The closure follows Billy Joel's diagnosis with a brain condition.
• ☀️ He is also in the process of selling his Oyster Bay Estate and relocating to Florida in 2023.

Community Impact and Future

• 📍 A portion of the road where the shop is located was named Billy Joel Way, which will remain unchanged.
• ❓ There is no official word yet on the exact closing date or what will replace the shop.
• ⏳ For the remainder of the month, the shop will be open weekends only as motorcycle parts are sold off.
• 🎤 There's a possibility the Piano Man himself might make an appearance during these final weeks.