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2016
2nd Edition Magazine
EDITORS
Charlie St. Clair
Jennifer Anderson
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Schultz
Bob Coy
Christopher L. DeVol
HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTORS
Bob Arnold
Butch Baer
CONTRIBUTING
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michael Frederic
Michael Lichter
lichterphoto.com
W. Stephen Loughlin
phantombiker.com
Kimberli S. Lakin
Bob Stegmaier
bob@imagekeepers.us
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LACONIA
MOTORCYCLE WEEK ®
ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 5399 • Laconia, NH 03247
(603) 366-2000
Fax: (603) 366-2200
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RALLY WEBSITE
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Entertainment/
RHQs, Gypsy Racing
Tours &
Bike Shows Music
Rides
Rider Appreciation Demos
& Contests
LEGEND
The Laconia
Rally News
COVER DESIGN – Danconia Media
Greetings.............................................................................................................................10
Governor’s Letter & Laconia Mayor .................................................................................11
A Word from the Association ............................................................................................12
Welcome Laconia PD & Cynthia Makris, Association President ...................................13
Laconia City Manager, Greetings from Town of Meredith &
Amsoil – Presenting Sponsor.......................................................................................14
PROGRESSIVE – TITLE SPONSOR & Hot Leathers – Presenting Sponsor ..................15
J&P Cycles – Official Sponsor ..........................................................................................16
Twisted Tea – Official Sponsor.........................................................................................17
2016 Rally Patrons........................................................................................................18-19
Naswa Resort – Official Hotel of Motorcycle Week and Board Member .................20
2016 Schedule of Events.............................................................................................22-30
10th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run.........................................................................31
G. Smith Motorsports Returns to Laconia ........................................................................33
Parking Information & Schultz Approved List ..................................................................34
Mt. Washington Auto Road ..............................................................................................36
Riding Around NH .............................................................................................................38
NH State Map and Facts..................................................................................................39
Close up Map ....................................................................................................................40
Information on Gypsy Tours, Poker Runs, Charity and Guided Rides ..........................41
Fireworks .............................................................................................................................43
Laconia Passport Program.................................................................................................44
Rally Headquarters Information .......................................................................................45
National Motorcycle Museum ....................................................................................46-47
Gypsy Tour to Support North East Motorsports Museum & Mt. Washington Hotel ..48
23rd POW/MIA Freedom Ride .......................................................................................52
9th Annual Rally in the Valley...........................................................................................53
104.9 The Hawk, Official Radio Station.........................................................................55
Heather’s Ride ....................................................................................................................56
Thunder in the Valley Rally................................................................................................58
Biketoberfest Section....................................................................................................60-62
How to be a Sponsor & Driving Distances ....................................................................64
Sysco – Official Sponsor ..................................................................................................65
Sturgis Rally Section.....................................................................................................66-68
Motorcycle Week Bike Shows .........................................................................................69
Half Moon Enterprises, Board Member ..........................................................................70
Special Services .................................................................................................................71
American Police Motorcycle Museum .............................................................................72
Blast from the Past ..............................................................................................................73
AMA ....................................................................................................................................74
Weirs Beach Drive-In – Official Sponsor ........................................................................75
FIM North American Vintage Road Race .......................................................................76
Should Motorcycle Rallies be “Family Events”? .............................................................77
Non-Profit Fundraisers........................................................................................................78
Check Twice for Motorcycles............................................................................................79
What is a Rally Patron .......................................................................................................80
Brenda’s Ride......................................................................................................................81
Official Website: LaconiaMCweek.com..........................................................................82
100 Years & Counting!......................................................................................................83
Bank of NH – Official Sponsor & Traveling around Laconia .......................................84
M/S Mt. Washington Cruise ............................................................................................85
Faro Italian Grille ...............................................................................................................86
The Laconia Roadhouse – Official Sponsor ...................................................................87
Covered Bridge Gypsy Tour .............................................................................................88
Rider Commentary: America’s Oldest Rally, Chris DeVol..............................................89
In Passing.......................................................................................................................90-91
Future Dates........................................................................................................................92
Advertisers Index................................................................................................................93
3rd Annual Mae-West Pet Memorial Run &
New Hampshire Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization ..............................................94
High Handlebars & Belknap County Nursing Home .....................................................95
Parking Info & Roadhouse Rock It Shuttle Bus .................................................96
Smokin’ Tire Saloon ............................................................................................97
Bentley’s Saloon & Racing Sidecar Return for FIM Road Race ...................101
Harley vs Indian & NH Motor Speedway Demos & Action ........................103
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Greetings from Charlie & Jennifer . . .
Photo Courtesy: W. Stephen Loughiln
Charlie St. Clair & Jennifer Anderson
the NH Motor
Speedway in Loudon, the Hill
f you can only
Climbs in Canaan, and various
choose one National
other races and stunt shows
Rally to attend in 2016
throughout the area. Looking for
– choose the one you
the street scene – check out
have to ride the furthest
Lakeside Avenue where motorto! And if riding is your
cycles line the street as far as the
pleasure then we hope
eye can see and people-watching
you’ll be joining us for
is at its all-time best! Looking for a new view? Make sure
Laconia Motorcycle
you plan a ride to the Mount Washington Auto Road.
Week® in 2016 because
The road up the highest peak in the northeast (6,288ft)
In Laconia . . . We
will show you a view like no other! The Auto Road is
Charlie and Jennifer
®
Ride ! Although our
closed for motorcycles ONLY on Monday and Thursday
®
legacy as the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally is
of the Rally!
because our gypsy tour began in 1916, our legacy has
Bike shows of all kinds, swap meets, poker runs, gypsy
continued because of our unmatched scenic riding
tours, contests, vendors, live music, and of course- beautithroughout the beautiful State of New Hampshire.
ful riding is just some of what you can expect at Laconia.
Residents and businesses alike, welcome motorcyclists
Hot spots like the Laconia Roadhouse,
during the Rally every year in June. With
Naswa Resort, the Winnipesaukee
the 2nd largest demographic of motorcycle
Laconia Motorcycle the
Marketplace, Patio Garden Restaurant
riders in the country and host to the oldest
Rally in the country, NH opens its doors to Week® is big on charity and many more will keep you busy after
you return from a long day of riding.
riders all year long, whether it’s on twobut also big on
Ready to try out a new ride? The demowheels or during other seasons for fall
fleet capital of the rally is located at New
foliage or a wide variety of winter recreACTION!
Hampshire Motor Speedway. All of the
ation.
major motorcycle brands will be there as
Now that you’ve heard about the welcomwell as specialty vendors and live entertainment all week!
ing atmosphere and beautiful riding, let’s talk about
Want to make the most of your riding experience?
events – we’ve got them all covered! Start the week off
Whether you’re a first time visitor or a long-standing
with the Official Kick-Off to Laconia Motorcycle Week®
enthusiast, make sure to complete the 2016 Laconia
- the Peter Makris Memorial Ride (PMMR) on
Passport Program™. This FREE program incentivizes
Saturday, June 11th. This ride is guided by NH’s own
your riding with an exclusive, members’ only sweatshirt
State Police – once you depart for the tour around Lake
for riders who have gotten their Passport stamped at offiWinnipesaukee, your feet won’t touch the ground until
cial locations throughout the state. This program is a
you return back for the party at the Naswa Resort right on
great way to get out to places you may not have visited or
the water! This ride has raised hundreds of thousands of
known about. Trust us – it’s worth it!
dollars over the years to benefit numerous area charities!
Speaking of charity, there are dozens of rides to particiDon’t forget to “Like” the Official Facebook Page for up
pate in throughout the Rally – around the entire State of
to the minute updates.
NH. One in particular, we hope you join us for is the
Once you arrive to Laconia, be sure to stop by Rally
Mae West Memorial Ride for Pets and is held on
Headquarters (RHQs) on the boardwalk of Lakeside
Monday, June 13th. This ride is hosted by Sick Boy
Avenue in Weirs Beach. At RHQs, you’ll find all of your
Motorcycles and for the rider/passenger donation- all of
updated official information, official souvenirs, maps,
which goes to the NH Humane Society- you receive a
Passport books, and more! Feel free to call us anytime
custom Sick Boy t-shirt and a great time with fellow pet
at 603-366-2000 and make sure to sign up for the
lovers!
E-Newsletter and Laconia Rally News on our website:
Show your love for Laconia Motorcycle Week® by
www.laconiamcweek.com!
joining the inaugural event, We LoveYMotorcycle
Ride Safe and Keep Away from the Centerline!
Week Ride, on Friday June 17th. This 2-hour
Laconia Motorcycle Week® gives great appreciation to
ride features national and local celebrities such as guests
all of our sponsors and especially the State of New
from Sons of Anarchy and the Iron Lilies – all-female
Hampshire for their large financial support of our rally
motorcycle club guiding us through the western part of
each year. Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® is
the State and then returns for a catered lunch, VIP parkpresented by Progressive Insurance, Hot Leathers, and
ing and live entertainment at the Laconia Roadhouse.
AMSOIL. Corporate sponsors include: Bank of NH,
Registration for this event can be completed online or at
Pepsi, the Naswa Resort, Twisted Tea, the Laconia
Rally Headquarters.
Roadhouse, Budweiser, J&P Cycles, 104.9 The Hawk,
Weirs Beach Drive-In, Laconiafest and SYSCO.★
Laconia Motorcycle Week® is big on charity but also big
on ACTION!! Be sure to check out the racing action at
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Welcome from the governor . . .
State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
107 North Main Street, State House – Rm 208
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Telephone (603) 271-2121
www.nh.gov/governor
governorhassan@nh.gov
Dear Friends,
On behalf of all the citizens of New Hampshire, I am pleased to welcome you to the 93rd
Maggie Hassan, Governor
Week®
During your visit to the Granite State, I hope you will take the time to discover all that our state has to offer. As you
travel around our state, take advantage of the many opportunities to enjoy our
awe-inspiring natural beauty, historic sites and landmarks, exhilarating outdoor
recreational activities, and great tax-free shopping. I hope you have a pleasant
time in New Hampshire and that you will come back again and again.
Thank you to Mayor Engler and the city of Laconia for hosting this fantastic
event, to the staff and board of the Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association for
your hard work, and to the vendors, sponsors, patrons and all those who are participating in this year’s rally.
Photo Courtesy: Images by Robert T
Laconia Motorcycle
is a nationally recognized event and a cherished New Hampshire tradition. Attracting
motorcycle enthusiasts from every corner of the country. Motorcycle Week has consistently had a positive impact on
New Hampshire, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to philanthropic efforts and millions to New
Hampshire’s economy.
Most importantly, thank you to all of the dedicated riders who return to Laconia
each year as well as those visiting for the first time. I hope you enjoy the week’s
festivities as much as I do, and please, come back to New Hampshire soon!
With every good wish,
Margaret Wood Hassan, Governor
Welcome from the mayor of laconia . . .
Dear Fellow Motorcycle Enthusiast:
On behalf of all of the residents of the City
of Laconia, I invite you to be a part of the
oldest annual motorcycle rally in the world — Laconia
Motorcycle Week®. We are rapidly approaching the 100th
Anniversary of our rally and we’ll welcome riders to the 93rd
running from June 11 through 19, 2016.
Our state boasts the second highest level of per capita motorcycle ownership in
the nation and the history and development of the Laconia rally has certainly
played a key role in attaining that status. We also hold a natural advantage, in
that the Granite State is home to seemingly endless miles of great cruising lanes Mayor Edward J. Engler, City of Laconia
that wind through forests and around countless mountains and lakes.
During Motorcycle Week, all of those roads lead to the Weirs Beach section of our city, where Lakeside Avenue —
“ground zero”— runs right along the west shore of New Hampshire’s largest lake, spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee.
Resorts, restaurants/bars, merchants and exhibitors fill the surrounding area.
In June of each year, motorcycle lovers from around the U.S. and Canada know the place to be is Laconia. Ride to
the 2016 rally and we’re confident you’ll want to come back, again and again, as we count up to 100.
In Laconia and New Hampshire, I ride! In Laconia and New Hampshire, we ride! Please join us!
Edward J. Engler, Mayor of Laconia
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Editors Note: Mayor Engler was the recipient
of the Fritzie Baer award in 2015.
Photo Courtesy: W. Stephen Loughiln
Gary Smith, Glenn Smith, NH Governor
Maggie Hassan, and Cynthia Makris,
Naswa Resort.
A word (or two!) from the Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association
Charlie St. Clair & Jennifer Anderson
port through the thrilling and often surprising rollercoaster
ride that is Laconia Motorcycle Week®. Special thanks to
Mayor Ed Engler, a fellow motorcycle enthusiast and
rider, who has become nothing less than a champion to
LMWA and to the Rally! Mayor Engler was also the recipient of the Fritzie Baer Award in 2015!
The challenge to meet our visitors with the same kind of
support they give us, takes a year-round effort with many
businesses, organizations, and partners throughout the
Lakes Region, the State of NH, and beyond. It is through
this kind of effort that we are able to provide so many
motorcycle-related events in our rally schedule, entertainment, and vendor options that help keep our visitors coming back. Though we cannot control every element of the
rally, it is with best intentions and the truest of hopes that
when you, our visitor, arrives for the rally, that you feel
welcomed and wanted – because you are. We thank you –
our visitors, our riders, for helping to make Laconia
Motorcycle Week® a Rally that we are all proud to pass on
to our next generations.
Another ‘thank you’ is extended to the State of
New Hampshire, Governor Maggie Hassan,
and our local and state representatives. The
State of NH’s Department of Travel &
Tourism and the Joint Promotional Program
gives a large financial contribution to this Rally
through a matching-tourism grant because they recognize
that supporting the efforts of the Rally in turn, supports the
foundation and value of the State of NH. Thank you!
Year after year, Kim Lakin of Point Positive Design has
worked behind the scenes designing this Rally News, creating our national advertising campaigning, and putting up
with us all year. Our Rally News is coveted by visitors all
year-long and it’s no secret why – it’s the most valuable
resource for planning your rally trip. Thank you Kim for,
once again, enabling us to provide our visitors with the
nation’s best Motorcycle Rally News magazine!
Laconia Motorcycle Week® began in 1916 with a group of
people riding to the area to enjoy the beautiful scenery and
riding. What has evolved over the years is truly a phenomenon to behold. Thank you to all of the public works
department, public safety and law enforcement officials
who have worked tirelessly in order to ensure our residents’
and visitors’ safety. The evolution that this Rally has
undergone is tremendous but it couldn’t have happened
without all of the people and organizations involved.
To all of you – our visitors – thank you! We know that
there are hundreds of Rallies to choose from for your vacation and we thank you for picking New Hampshire. You are
the reason this Rally has been a success – because you
know that what it’s really about is the riding and the great
people you meet and ride with. ★
W
hat a year! The 93rd Anniversary of
Laconia Motorcycle Week® is here! Here’s
why we love Laconia Motorcycle Week®:
First, we carry the responsibility and legacy of
‘being the first’ – we are the oldest motorcycle rally in the
world! Second, we are located in a beautiful state with
many distinctly different features that can all be accessed in
a day’s ride: ocean, mountains, and lakes. Third, our residents and businesses love motorcyclists – we have the 2nd
highest demographic of registered motorcycles in the country! And finally, our visitors are hardy and loyal – they
come back to us year after year and have weathered the
storms – both economically and physically.
With so many ‘rallies’ popping up around the country,
keeping our visitors engaged and coming back isn’t as easy
as it used to be. Knowing what our visitors need from us
has to come directly from their mouths – so we asked
you… In the fall of 2015, the Laconia
Motorcycle Week® Association held a public
forum to ask our visitors, residents, and businesses ‘what do we need to do to meet your
needs?’ We’ve also sent out a visitor survey to
tens of thousands of riders. The response has
been powerful!
Here’s what you’ve said we need to do:
• Introduce our rally to Millennials (younger generations)
• Be more inclusive of different motorcycle brands and
riders
• Develop more events (things to do)
Here’s what we are doing:
Significantly expand our digital marketing campaign and
redesign our website to be fully optimized on any platform
(computer, phones, tablets, etc);
Organize events to specifically feature bikes that do not fit
the ‘v-twin’ label;
Work with property owners to assist them in hosting stunt
shows, flat track races, motorcycle skill events (hare races),
and national entertainment acts; and
All of this is a work in progress but it is in our hopes that
visitors and residents alike will work with us, more than
ever before to keep Laconia Motorcycle Week® as the
world class event that it is.
The Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association is a non-profit
organization with a board of directors including: The
Naswa Resort with Cynthia Makris as our President, the
Laconia Roadhouse, Half Moon Enterprises, Matt Lahey,
Esq., the Town of Meredith, South End Media, Hot
Leathers, Inc., and our rally’s hometown host and epicenter,
the City of Laconia. Our sincerest gratitude is extended to
our board of directors for their active participation and sup-
Enjoy New Hampshire and Ride Safely!
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President’s message - Cynthia Makris
association president, Laconia Motorcycle Week®
Cynthia Makris
We are all here because of YOU—
YOU are the riders, the residents, the
tourists and international visitors who
come to Laconia Motorcycle Rally®
because we have a different attraction than other rallies.
We have the New England charm and hospitality, we have
the mountains, we have the lakes and long, winding roads
that make you happy you came here to ride.
W
hen we say, “In Laconia,
We Ride®!” the expression means
more than just taking to the hills on
our motorcycles. In the “Live Free
or Die” state, we ride out a lot of
storms—both summer and winter
and we over-ride obstacles that get
in our way. New Englanders are
tough that way.
We welcome you into our towns, our homes and our businesses because you make Laconia Motorcycle Week® The
Cynthia Makris,
World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally®, America’s Riding
The Laconia Motorcycle Week®
Association President
Rally®. We are grateful to you and for you and as your
Association is dedicated to bringing
Rally Association, we want to hear from you—we want to
a stellar riding experience to our visitors to the State of
know what you like and what you don’t
New Hampshire. You come here to join
because we want you to keep coming
with us in celebrating the 93rd anniversary
The Laconia
back—our 100th Anniversary is just
of our Rally and as we approach 100-years,
seven short years away and we expect that
Motorcycle
Week®
we do not feel old—we feel strong.
you will all still be riding and still coming
I see it in the eyes of my 91-year old mother Association is dedicated here to celebrate with us.
who is still actively involved in our family
to bringing a stellar
We are YOUR Laconia Motorcycle
business, The NASWA Resort, the Official
Week® Association, so be in touch, come
riding
experience
to
Hotel of Laconia Motorcycle Week®; I see it
visit and stay awhile. Our Yankee strength
in the passion that Charlie St. Clair and
our visitors...
is why we are still here and we intend to
Jennifer Anderson, directors of the Rally
keep bringing you the best motorcycle
Association put into each task that they
rally
in
the
country—in
Laconia, We RIDE!
undertake to keep our rally entertaining, exciting and filled
with biker events; I see it in the dedication of our Police
In the spirit of hospitality,
and Fire Departments as they work to keep us all safe,
Cynthia Makris, President,
before, during and after the Rally; I see it in the big hearts
Laconia Motorcycle Week®
of bikers who continue to support our charities that show
Rally Association ★
the soft the side of the strong motorcycle community.
Laconia police department welcomes you
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this years rally. We strongly
urge everyone who will be attending to refrain from drinking and driving. Alcohol related
crashes claim the lives and seriously injure several visitors
every year. The Laconia Police Department and the State
of New Hampshire takes driving under the influence of
alcohol and drugs very seriously. One poor decision
could affect you and your loved ones for the rest of their
lives. Unfortunately, there was one fatality in the Lakes
Region last year. Please do your part in reaching the goal
of ZERO traffic fatalities in 2016.
n behalf of the men and
women of the Laconia Police
Department, I would like to welcome all of the visitors who will
attend the 2016 Motorcycle Week
Rally. I encourage all of you to
visit the many wonderful attractions in the City of Laconia and the
Chief Christopher A.
rest of the Lakes Region. Do not
Adams, Laconia PD
hesitate to stop and talk with the
police officers that patrol this event, they are more than
happy to assist you in any way they can.
Working with a number of our law enforcement partners,
the Laconia Police Department will do our part in providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for those who attend
I wish all of you safe travels and I hope you enjoy your
stay in New Hampshire. ★
Chief Christopher A. Adams, Laconia Police Department
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Laconia City Manager – Welcome!
W
elcome to the City of Laconia and the beautiful Lakes Region of
New Hampshire! The 93rd Laconia Motorcycle Week promises to be one of the
best yet and we are proud to be your host for another exciting and fun-filled
year.
Scott Myers,
Laconia City Manager
Our summers are beautiful, but you haven’t seen anything yet until you visit us in the fall and
winter. We might be prejudiced, but we think our part of New Hampshire offers the best
Autumn leaves and scenery around! And for you snow enthusiasts, make plans to come back
and visit in the winter to enjoy some fun on our frozen lakes and snowmobile trails, and at our
great ski resorts. We promise you’ll want to return year after year!
The City of Laconia is ready to help answer any questions you may have during your visit. Just give us a call at
603-527-1270; we want to ensure that your stay is safe and fun and that the memories you make while you’re here
are special ones. Take some time to explore Laconia and the Lakes Region and find out why those of us who live
here are happy to call this home! ★
Sincerely, Scott Myers, Laconia City Manager
Town Manager of Meredith - Greetings
W
elcome to Meredith and the 93rd Laconia Motorcycle Week®. Our community
offers you many restaurants and shops to enjoy, along with an inviting boardwalk along Lake
Winnipesaukee.
In order to provide easy access to the many activities, you may want to take advantage of riding
on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad or take the Water Shuttle Boat to events. You are also invited to attend a memorable and moving ride in to Meredith on the annual POW/MIA Freedom Ride on
Thursday, where guest speakers will honor the longest running POW/MIA vigil in the United States.
Enjoy your visit and welcome back if you’ve joined us before. Have a very safe time while here. We look forward
to seeing you again in 2016!
Sincerely, Phillip L. Warren, Jr., Meredith Town Manager
AMSOIL – official presenting sponsor of Laconia Motorcycle Week®
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Stop by the AMSOIL booth, located on Lakeside Avenue, to find out how
AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, fuel additives and other products – including new
AMSOIL Chain Lube – can maximize the life and performance of your bike.
We’re also proud to be Official Oil of Daytona Bike Week and Sturgis. In
Daytona, stop by one of our three AMSOIL booth locations on Beach Street, at
the International Speedway or at Destination Daytona to learn more. In Sturgis,
visit us on Main Street.
For more information, call 1-800-777-8491 or visit amsoil.com.★
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Photo Courtesy: Amsoil
MSOIL is once again the Official Oil of Laconia Motorcycle Week®,
marking our seventh year supporting one of the most influential motorcycle rallies in America. With several riders among our ranks, we’re proud to help bring
this rally to life for the hundreds of thousands who attend. We’ve again brought a
team of people to Laconia who understand the demanding operating conditions motorcycles encounter and what it takes
to protect them. AMSOIL has led the way in formulating premium synthetic lubricants since 1972, and today AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is the trusted choice of countless bikers. It’s formulated to withstand the intense heat and friction of stop-and-go summer driving that can sideline bikes using inferior oils.
Hot Leathers – presenting sponsor and official merchandiser for
laconia motorcycle week® 93rd anniversary!
H
ot Leathers has been participating
in Laconia Motorcycle Week for 29 years
and will continue that tradition in June of
2016 as the official merchandiser, as well as
a Presenting Sponsor, for the 93rd Laconia
Motorcycle Week®. Having a reputation for offering the
widest selection of rider merchandise in stores, online
and on the road at over 30 events every year, Hot
Leathers is proud to once again partner with this iconic
gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts.
“We’ve always loved Laconia Motorcycle
Week,” says Hot Leathers’ Executive VP, Andy
George. “We’re
always proud to share
our LMW designs
and styles with everyone, and setting up at
the Laconia
Roadhouse for the
week is always a
blast.”
Held on the shores of famous Lake Winnipesaukee,
beneath the majesty of the White Mountains of New
Hampshire, Laconia Motorcycle Week® will feature a
wide array of racing, rides and entertainment. Dubbed
“the original riding rally,” this year’s Laconia
Motorcycle Week® runs from June 11-19th. Hundreds
of thousands of riders from around the world are
expected to attend this year’s rally—LMW’s 93rd
Anniversary—and Hot Leathers plans to be at the center of it as Official Retailer and a Presenting Sponsor.
Charlie St. Clair, executive director of the Laconia
Motorcycle Week® Association points out that Hot
Leathers has supported Motorcycle Week for nearly
30 years and has always provided original, top-notch
designs and apparel.
Known for making customer interaction and satisfaction their top priority, Hot Leathers will have a vast
selection of high-quality apparel and merchandise for
men, women and children displayed at the centrally
located at the Laconia Roadhouse and several other
locations up and down Lakeside Avenue during this
year’s Laconia celebration. Based on new, original
designs, Hot Leathers is getting a head start printing
Photo Courtesy: Kimberli S. Lakin
Hot Leathers has
been serving the
motorcycle community for 30 years. The
company’s growing
wholesale and printing facilities have
earned it a place as
one of America’s top50 volume screen
The Weirs Photo Tower.
printers and a brand
that motorcycle enthusiasts trust and can easily afford.
Their unique and diverse wares and a list of their
full 2016 Rally Schedule can be found at
www.hotleathers.com. Loyal customers can also
stay updated on all Hot Leathers events, specials
and new merchandise on their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/hotleathers or on Instagram at
instagram.com/hotleathers and Twitter. ★
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any of us are
gearing up for months
of fun, food and
camaraderie during
Rally season. Rallies offer a chance to meet up with friends from
across the country, check out the newest bikes and equipment and taste
the local fare.
Throughout this Rally News are tips for staying safe and getting the
most out of your time on the road so you can enjoy both the journeys
and destinations of rally season.
Progressive staff on duty at Flo’s Chop Shop on Lakeside Ave.
To find an independent agent who offers specialized motorcycle coverage, go to www.progressiveagent.com.
For more info, visit progressive.com/motorcycle.
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Photo Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier - www.imagekeepers.us
official merchandise to bring to New
Hampshire.
J&P Cycles – Official Sponsor
Charlie & Jennifer
P
roudly supporting
Laconia Motorcycle
Week® as the Official Parts Provider of the Rally for 24
years, J&P Cycles knows its rallies and knows its motorcycles! This is no surprise since they’ve been providing
customers with aftermarket motorcycle parts for over 36
years! Founder and recently inducted AMA Hall of
Famer, John Parham, established J&P Cycles back in
1979 in a one room shop with no running water, no
indoor plumbing and was heated by a wood burning
stove on the outskirts of Anamosa, Iowa. Today, J&P
Cycles is the largest aftermarket parts retailer for HarleyDavidson® motorcycles in the world. In addition, J&P
Cycles also sells parts and accessories for Cruiser and
Gold Wing motorcycles.
In those early days, J&P started out producing a small
catalog of parts available. Today, that one small catalog
has turned into one not so small catalog produced each
February for Harley-Davidson models, a handful of small
catalogs with HD parts throughout the year, a handful of
small catalogs for the Cruiser and Gold Wing market and
one decent size catalog for vintage HD models.
Today, everything inside those catalogs can be found on
the J&P Cycles website at www.jpcycles.com and more.
Plus, here you can check out product and how-to videos
produced by J&P Cycles regarding different parts and
accessories and installation and the J&P blog.
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Tip #
Pack up. Put together a kit with tools for simple
repairs and first-aid supplies, making sure to include a
tire gauge and a spare key. Invest in good storage bags
that offer plenty of room for essentials but won’t weigh
you down. Bring a small towel to dry the dew off your
bike each morning and glass cleaner to keep your
windshield free of bugs and road grime, and don’t forget your rain suit and sunscreen.
J&P Cycles still calls the small town of Anamosa, Iowa,
home. J&P also has a presence in Florida with a large
Destination Daytona Superstore in Ormond Beach. This
facility, located just off I-95, boasts a 24,000 square foot
showroom with more than 15,000 parts inside.
Destination Daytona is a true motorcycle mecca. If you
love motorcycles, it’s a must-see!
J&P Cycles has a year-round store in Sturgis, South
Dakota. In all, J&P has two retail stores. One houses
Harley parts while the other services Cruiser customers.
The property features a city block of blacktop highway
frontage on Lazelle Street. Other manufacturers and distributors display during the rally in an outdoor exhibit
area provided by J&P Cycles.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
J&P also attends various rallies across the country each
year with their mobile showroom semi. From the west
coast, east coast, southern part of the US and the north –
you can see them on the road and they’ll have a full staff
in attendance at Laconia.
PROGRESSIVE – #1 INSURER OF MOTORCYCLES
HOTLEATHERS • AMSOIL
LACONIA ROADHOUSE • PEPSI • NASWA RESORT
J&P CYCLES • BANK OF NH • TWISTED TEA • BUDWEISER
104.9 THE HAWK • STATE OF NH • LACONIAFEST
WEIRS BEACH DRIVE-IN • SYSCO
Make sure to check them out!
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AJennifer
Twisted
talk – Twisted Tea – Official Rally Sponsor
Anderson
we’ll have a 2005 Ultra
Classic that will be painted
Twisted Tea yellow as well
as adorned with custom pin
striping from Dave
“Letterfly” Knoderer. Twisted
fans can enter by texting to BAGGER
to #30364 and they just may be getting a one of a kind
bike!
LRN: That’s wicked sweet!
What’s this new “Bourbon
Barrel Tea” I’ve seen in
stores?
BG: The Bourbon Barrel Tea
is brewed tea with a splash of
bourbon flavor. It’s extremely
refreshing and adds a whole
new style to our brand line up.
LRN: Well, I’ll have to make
sure and try one of them.
BG: Please do because every
bottle gets me closer to retirement!
LRN: One last thing before
we wrap up; Last year you
had a four legged friend with
you…how is he doing?
BG: Tank is doing great! He
was with me at every rally and has built up quite a following; he may be the most popular dog on the rally
circuit! This year he will be with us on the 3rd annual
Mae- West Memorial Ride. Our friends at Sick Boy
Motorcycles have partnered with The New Hampshire
Humane Society for this charity fundraiser. ALL the
proceeds go to the NHHS and there are a bunch of cool
prizes for people who participate. It’s on Monday June
13 and leaves from Rally Headquarters at 10:30AM.
Tank will be there if he isn’t sleeping of course  see
you there! ★
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Photo Courtesy: Twisted Tea
Laconia Rally News (LRN): So, Bill - 2015 was a wild
year for Twisted Tea; what made it so memorable?
Bill Grotto: Well, our first
Rally of the year starts in
March with Daytona Bike
Week and carries us all the way
through November where we
call it a day at the Lone Star
Rally in Galveston, Texas.
Sandwiched in between those
months we do our best to
attend as many motorcycle rallies and events as we can.
Thanks to our fans - Twisted
Tea became the 2015 #1 selling
FMB in convenience stores
nationally. So a great big
THANK YOU to our fans for
that!
LRN: You’ve got a great line
up of motorcycles in the
Twisted Tea fleet and I noticed
that one of them is missing??
BG: Jenn, you are very observant! The good news is
one of the bikes didn’t get stolen or lost in a late night
poker game…In 2015, we had a sweepstakes to win the
Twisted Tea Bagger- which was a 1972 Shovelhead.
The contest created a lot of buzz - especially when we
gave it away at One Eyed Jacks Saloon on Main St in
Sturgis during the 75th Anniversary. It was definitely
one of the highlights of our year.
LRN: Wow!!
That’s awesome!
So, it sounds like
you were pleased
with the excitement
around it; is this
something you
would do again?
BG: I’m glad you
asked because we
ARE going to do it
This little cutie is catching a ride
in the Twisted Tea side car!
again! This year
Photo Courtesy: Michael Frederic
Photo Courtesy: Twisted Tea
iding weather is HERE!!! And what better way
to kick-off Laconia Motorcycle Week 2016, then by
finding out what Twisted Tea has planned for this year’s
Rally. I recently spoke with Bill Grotto of Twisted Tea
and he’s been a busy man! Here are some updates of
what we chatted about:
Bill Grotto and his team of lovely, Twisted ladies.
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SUPPORT THE 2016 RALLY PATRONS
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s a not-for-profit Association, we need all the help we can get to plan a nine day Rally of this
magnitude. We get a lot of help from the State of New Hampshire and from our Corporate Sponsors, but we
couldn’t accomplish what we do – on the scale that we do it, without the support we get from our Rally
Patrons. This list is comprised of businesses, organizations and individuals who support the Rally. Please help
us by supporting them! You’ll find great restaurants, lodging facilities and everything from motorcycle and car
dealerships to gas stations. The list is in alphabetical order except for the first 30 listings; those are ones that
sent in their support right away to make the top 30. Show your support!
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E Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics .................................NH
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V Beachview Bazaar ....................................Weirs Beach
L Belknap Point Motel ..........................................Gilford
R Belknap Tire & Auto Repair, LLC ....................Laconia
R Ben’s Sugar Shack...................................................NH
E F L Bentley’s Saloon.....................................Arundel, ME
L Birch Knoll Motel ......................................Weirs Beach
R Boulia Gorrel Lumber Company .......................Lacoia
F Brad’s Concessions ................................................NH
F Brick Front Restaurant & Lounge ..................Laconia
R Budweiser .................................................................NH
F Burrito Me..........................................................Laconia
F Cactus Jack’s Restaurant ................................Laconia
F Café Déja Vu......................................................Laconia
C Case ‘n Keg ........................................Meredith/Laconia
L G C Channel Waterfront Cottages/Weirs Beach
JP China Restaurant......................................Alton Bay
Proctor’s Lakehouse Cottages ................Weirs Beach
Stafford Oil Company, Inc ................................Laconia
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Weirs Beach Citgo.............................Weirs Beach
Irwin Automotive Group ...................................Laconia
Ken Barrett Auction Service ...............................Tilton
Belknap Tire & Auto Repair, LLC ....................Laconia
Lake Opechee Inn & Spa ..................................Laconia
Parker’s Motel ....................................................Lincoln
Richaven Cottages....................................Weirs Beach
Sun Valley Cottages..................................Weirs Beach
Meredith Village Savings Bank ...............................NH
ABAKEE Cottages.....................................Weirs Beach
Airport Country Store & Deli..............................Gilford
Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester...........Rochester
Boulia Gorrel Lumber Company .......................Lacoia
Songo River Queen II ..........................................Maine
Maine Blues Festival, LLC ..................................Maine
Mt. Washington Auto Road..............................Gorham
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery........................................Gilford
Gilford Home Center...........................................Gilford
Crazy Gringo..............................................Weirs Beach
Verizon Wireless Zone......................................Laconia
Maheu Insurance Agency.................................Laconia
Tanger Outlet Center ...........................................Tilton
F R Newfound Grocery & Restaurant Catering
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Café Déja Vu ......................................................Laconia
Summit Resort...........................................Weirs Beach
Mill Falls at the Lake .......................................Meredith
Towne Place Suites by Marriott.........................Gilford
104.9 HAWK RADIO ..................................................NH
405 Pub & Grill ..................................................Laconia
ABAKEE Cottages.....................................Weirs Beach
ADT Security .............................................................NH
AE Mitchell Corporation...........................................NH
Airport Country Store & Deli..............................Gilford
Alton Circle Grocery .............................................Alton
American Police Motorcycle Museum ...........Meredith
AmeriGas Propane............................................Laconia
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC .....................................NH
AMSOIL ...................................................................USA
Angels in the Attic.....................................Weirs Beach
Convenience & GIfts ..........................Weirs Beach
R Chassis Masters Auto Body ............................Laconia
G C Circle K - Laconia & Tilton ..............................Laconia
Citizen’s Bank ..................................................Laconia
F Crazy Gringo .............................................Weirs Beach
G C Cumberland Farms Division 46 ...............Weirs Beach
R Cummings Printing Co. ..................................Hooksett
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Donna Jean’s Diner ..................................Weirs Beach
Dudley’s Homemade Ice Cream..............................NH
EVL Cycles........................................................Belmont
Faro Italian Grille ......................................Weirs Beach
FedEx Gilford ......................................................Gilford
Fireside Inn & Suites ..........................................Gilford
Franklin Savings Bank ............................................NH
Fratello’s Restaurant ........................................Laconia
Friendly’s Restaurant .......................................Laconia
Gilford Home Center...........................................Gilford
Gilford Mobile Mart .............................................Gilford
Gilmanton Winery, Restaurant- Alpaca Farm .............
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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante ..................Meredith
Gunstock Inn & Resort.......................................Gilford
Half Moon Enterprises..............................Weirs Beach
Half Moon Motel & Cottages ....................Weirs Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites - Tilton .............................Tilton
Hannaford Supermarket.....................................Gilford
Happy Jack’s Cigar, Pipe & Tobacco Shop....Laconia
Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester ..........Rochester
Hart’s Slush ...............................................Weirs Beach
Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant .....................Meredith
Hector’s Fine Food & Spirits ...........................Laconia
L Parker’s Motel ...................................................Lincoln
E F Patio Garden Restaurant .........................Weirs Beach
E F Patrick’s Pub & Eatery .......................................Gilford
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R HK Powersports................................................Laconia
F Holy Grail Food & Spirits of the Lakes
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R HOTLEATHERS.COM ............................................USA
R Irwin Automotive Group...................................Laconia
F Jon’s Roast Beef...............................................Laconia
F JP China Restaurant......................................Alton Bay
R Ken Barrett Auction Service ...............................Tilton
F Kentucky Fried Chicken...............Tilton/North Conway
R Kramer & Hall Goldsmith, LLC ........................Laconia
E Laconia Broken Spoke .............................Weirs Beach
R Laconia Antique Center ...................................Laconia
R Laconia Daily Sun.............................................Laconia
R Laconia Ice Company.......................................Laconia
E LACONIA ROADHOUSE ...........................Weirs Beach
Laconia Rotary Club.........................................Laconia
C Laconia Spa.......................................................Laconia
R Lake Opechee Inn & Spa..................................Laconia
L Lake Winnipesaukee Motel ......................Weirs Beach
R Lakes Region Coca-Cola ........................Lakes Region
F Lakeside 2 Famous Roast Beef & Seafood
....................................................................Weirs Beach
F Lakeside Famous Roast Beef, Pizza & Seafood
............................................................................Laconia
L Lakeside Get-A-Way........................................Meredith
L Landmark Inn ....................................................Laconia
L Lazy E Motor Inn .......................................Weirs Beach
R LDR Productions ..............................................Laconia
R Lowe’s of Gilford ...............................................Gilford
F M/S Mount Washington Cruises ..............Weirs Beach
R Maheu Insurance Agency ................................Laconia
E Maine Blues Festival, LLC ..................................Maine
F Makris Lobster and Steak House.....................Loudon
L Margate Resort..................................................Laconia
Matthew Lahey, Attorney at Law .....................Laconia
Melody & Robb .........................................................NH
Meredith Village Savings Bank ...............................NH
Michael Lichter Photography................................USA
F Mike's Lunch Box Diner ...................................Laconia
L Mill Falls at the Lake .......................................Meredith
R Motorcycle Rally USA............................................USA
L Mountain Club on Loon.....................................Lincoln
E Mt. Washington Auto Road..............................Gorham
E Mt. Washington Cog Railway ...............Bretton Woods
F Myrna’s Classic Cuisine ....................................Gilford
F L NASWA RESORT...............................WEIRS BEACH
C F R Newfound Grocery & Restaurant Catering
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R NH Distributors, Inc. ................................................NH
NH Leathernecks MC ...............................................NH
NH Motorcycle Right's Organization......................NH
E NH Motor Speedway .........................................Loudon
L North Conway Grand Hotel ...................North Conway
F Nothin' Fancy ...........................................Weirs Beach
F O Steaks & Seafood .........................................Laconia
R Omni Signs .....................................................Meredith
L Owl’s Landing Campground ......................Holderness
F Paradise Beach Club ................................Weirs Beach
Paul W. Cote/Check Twice Signs ........................USA
F Pauli’s Restaurant & Bakery................................Tilton
R PEPSI.........................................................................NH
L Pine Hollow Campground ........................Weirs Beach
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Polished & Proper Barbershop ......................Laconia
Preferred Vacation Rentals, Inc. .............................NH
Proctor’s Lakehouse Cottages ................Weirs Beach
PROGRESSIVE MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE......USA
Purity Spring Resort ...............................East Madison
R.C. Bodyworks........................................................NH
Rally in the Valley ...................................North Conway
Richaven Cottages....................................Weirs Beach
Savoie’s Lodging & Camping ...........Laconia/Meredith
Schuster’s Restaurant at the Gunstock Inn.....Gilford
Sharky’s Grill ............................................................NH
Shooter’s Tavern & Pizzeria............................Belmont
Smoke ‘N Barley ...........................................Lochmere
Songo River Queen II ..........................................Maine
Stafford Oil Company, Inc................................Laconia
Steele Hill Resort .......................................Sanbornton
Summit Resort ..........................................Weirs Beach
Sun Valley Cottages .................................Weirs Beach
SYSCO.......................................................................NH
SYSCO Northern New England ..............New England
Tamarack Restaurant................................Weirs Beach
Tamworth Camping Area .......................Tamworth, NH
Tanger Outlet Center ...........................................Tilton
Taylor Rental .....................................................Laconia
T-Bones Restaurant .........................................Laconia
Team URSO Credit Card Processing ...................USA
The Looney Bin.........................................Weirs Beach
Tops Beachwear .......................................................NH
Tower Hill Tavern .....................................Weirs Beach
Towne Place Suites by Marriott.........................Gilford
Tri-State Fire Protection ..........................................NH
Trustworthy Hardware......................................Laconia
TWISTED TEA ........................................................USA
Union Diner ......................................................Laconia
United States Classic Racing Association .........USA
United States Postal Service ................................USA
Verizon Wireless Zone......................................Laconia
Vermont T’s. .............................................New England
Vinnie & Deb .............................................................NH
V-Twin Productions................................................USA
Waste Management................................................USA
Weathervane Lobster in the Rough ........Weirs Beach
Weirs Action Committee ..........................Weirs Beach
V WeirsBeach.com ...................................Weirs Beach
Weirs the Beef ...........................................Weirs Beach
WELD-FAB Technologies, Inc............................Gilford
Wescott Law, PA ...............................................Laconia
Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529...............Laconia
Winni Grille............................................................Tilton
Winnipesaukee Marketplace ....................Weirs Beach
Winnipesaukee Scenic RR ................................Lincoln
Woody Works RV/Camper/Trailer Sites ..Weirs Beach
Worldwide Dynamics, Inc......................................USA
NASWA RESORT – Home for the Rally Days!
Photo Courtesy: Naswa
The NASWA Resort – The Official Hotel of Laconia Motorcycle Week®
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burgers and themed cocktails, you can kick off your boots,
cool your heels in the sparkling lake and catch some sun,
or lounge at the bar or tables — NAZ Girls whisk your
food and beverages to you so you don’t miss a beat or a
bite. Music and sports are on under the tent so you have a
choice of watching TV, the band or listening to the DJ all
night long. Nice to have NASWA options!
The NASWA Resort is also the start and finish of the Peter
Makris Memorial Run, the Official Kickoff of Laconia
Motorcycle Week®. The fundraising fun starts Saturday,
June 11, with a full breakfast and ends in a day-long party
at the NAZBar. More on page 31. You are in the best
place to be first in line and VIP sign up is available at
www.naswa.com. The bikes line up at Chrome Hill, just
across the street on Weirs Boulevard where G. Smith
Motorsports display their fine lineup of custom choppers,
Indian and Victory bikes.
Other rally events include the Annual NAZ-Kini Contest,
Thursday, June 16 featuring Laconia’s finest ladies flaunting their swimwear and hot bodies with music, a DJ and
waterfront “views” for all. Don’t miss the chance to see
who gets the title Miss Laconia 2016.
Don’t let your accommodations plans fall behind! Book
now for the best rooms and enjoy the hospitality of the
NASWA Resort—your one-stop stay for Laconia
Motorcycle Week®. Call 603-366-4341, 888-55-NASWA
or visit www.naswa.com.★
Winner of the NazBar Miss Laconia 2015!
The NASWA Resort, biker owned and friendly, has been a
proud sponsor of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Rally® for
many years. Family-owned and operated for three generations, the husband and wife team, Peter and Hope Makris
raised their daughters on the property; Cynthia Makris
now president, her sister, Karen Lowell who manages the
dining room at the Blue Bistro and her husband, Jim
Lowell, who keeps operations running smoothly, continue
the 81-year tradition of welcoming bikers each year to
enjoy the lakefront rooms, one and two-bedroom waterfront cottages, suites with kitchen or hotel rooms, all located in the heart of Laconia on Weirs Boulevard, just blocks
to Weirs Beach.
Hungry? Thirsty? Breakfast, lunch, dinner with live music
and entertainment are available 7-days a week at The Blue
Bistro and NAZBar. The Blue Bistro, just off the hotel
lobby, offers creatively inspired cuisine for breakfast and
dinner—but save room for dessert as the 91-year old
matriarch Hope, creates an array of “Hope-Made” desserts
that are worth every calorie! For entertainment, go no further—your bike is parked and the Blue Bar carries on into
the night with live music and your favorite cocktails, fine
wines and craft brews.
The NAZBar, on
Laconia’s biggest
lakefront beach
serves up fine,
casual dining for
lunch and dinner.
Famous for its
spicy fried calamari, lobster roll,
nachos, Angus
Rockin’ out on the beach daily!
Photo Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier - bob@imagekeepers.us
Photo Courtesy: Images by Robert T.
oing to Laconia
Motorcycle Rally®? Check!
Looking for a place where you
can have a variety of room styles
and budgets from which to choose, excellent service,
restaurants and bars on premise, bike parking and wash
areas—in front of, or adjacent to your room, ideal location,
walking distance to the Weirs? Then the NASWA Resort,
the Official Hotel of Laconia Motorcycle Week® is your
top choice!
Just a few of the many smiling faces awaiting your arrival.
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2016 Laconia Motorcycle Week schedule of events
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EW events will be added to the Rally this year. Events are subject to change – be sure
to check with individual event holder and the Official Website for updates! Event holders are
fully responsible for their listings and any changes. At press time, several events were still
pending, and are subject to change at any time. Check www.laconiamcweek.com for updates.
LEGEND
RHQs, Gypsy
Tours & Rides
Racing
Rider Appreciation
Demos
Entertainment/
Music
Bike Shows, Build
Offs & Contests
Saturday, June 11
Rally Headquarters Open: Weirs Beach Boardwalk, 8am–9pm.
10th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride: Naswa Resort,
11–1pm. www.naswa.com. NH State Police Escorted Ride
around Lake Winnipesaukee. Returning to the Naswa for
lunch and entertainment all afternoon! Ride benefits the
Laconia Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, Easter
Seals NH Veterans Count Program, and more!
Fire & Iron Laconia Station 138 Kilts & Colors Ride:
Enjoy a scenic ride with a beverage break halfway through.
Leaves and ends from Christmas Island Steak House.
Kickstands up at 1pm. $10 per bike, proceeds to support
our local charities.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway: FIM North American
Vintage Championships. www.race-uscra.com for info.
Big Air Jumps & Stunts Show at Makris Lobster & Steak
House, 12pm–dusk USAFMX Street Bike Stunt Show, 2pm
Cornhole Tournament, 7–9pm Twisted Tea Promo and live
music and more promos all day from 2pm–11pm.
Bike Show: Sport Bikes Only – Broken Spoke Saloon
from 10am–1pm.
Pancake Breakfast: American Legion Riders Chapter 72.
Breakfast held at the Claude R. Batchelder Post 72 in Alton
from 8–11am. Proceeds benefit the American Legion
Legacy Scholarship Fund.
Cornerstone Outreach Ministries: Safety food stop.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days.
Free Coffee House: White Church, Tower St., Weirs
Beach, 9am–10pm. AA Meetings at Noon & 8pm.
Rally Kickoff Breakfast: Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant,
8am. Check out the “FloWaffle" by Progressive Insurance!
Heritage Harley-Davidson: 142 Manchester Street in
Concord. Special Events all week long. Go to our events
calendar for more details. heritageh-d.com.
American Police Motorcycle Museum: Unveiling of our
2nd annual Laconia Motorcycle Week® metal sculpture at
11:00. All patrons during the Rally will receive a free raffle
ticket. Drawing live June 18 at 6pm on the HAWK. Ride
your pre-1970 motorcycle to the museum for a free gift.
Winnipesaukee Harley Owners Group Hospitality Tent
at Laconia Harley-Davidson from 9am–5pm, daily.
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Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at Tuckerman’s
Tavern in Intervale 4–8pm. Join us for live music, promos, contest, specials and more! Locations for the
Rolling Rally change daily!
Bentley's Saloon: Hosting the Gary Owen's Fundraiser
for homeless veterans. All day with live entertainment.
Arundel, ME.
Weirs Shuttle Train: First weekend 6/11 & 6/12 and
Thurs. 6/16-Sun. 6/19: Shuttle service between Meredith
& Weirs. Lakeport and Weirs service on Fri. 6/17 & Sat.
6/18 only. For rates and schedule see ad in this Rally
News and on hoborr.com.
Laconia Roadhouse: Ronnie the Limo Driver, Sal the
Stockbroker and Richard Christy of The Howard Stern
Show! Time TBA. Big Entertainment Tent open every
day 10am–close with live music on the big stage!
Smokin' Tire Saloon: Burn-out pit, live music 3-6pm,
promo girls, and more! Upper lot of Laconia Roadhouse.
Chrome Hill Vendor Center & Live Music at the
NazBar & Grill: Naswa Resort, 11am–close.
Music at the Marketplace: Stage One 12:30–4:30pm &
6:30–11:30pm at Patio Garden Restaurant; Stage Two
12–4pm & 6–11:30pm at Stageview Grill.
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events!
Tower Hill Tavern: Live Music & Special Events!
Sponsor Promos at area establishments all week!
M/S Mount Washington: Dockside Weirs Beach with
Live music. Shuttle boats available between Weirs
Beach and Meredith. MC Week Cruise on Monday!
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Presents
Buckcherry! Weirs Beach Drive-In, for tickets:
laconiafest.com.
Sunday, June 12
AMA Gypsy Tour to NHMS for USCRA Vintage Races:
Leaves Rally Headquarters on Lakeside Ave., 10:30am.
Enjoy a 50% discount on race tickets for the day and a lap
around the track!
Seacoast & Bentley's Ride hosted by Winnipesaukee
H.O.G. Chapter #2529. Meet at Laconia Harley-Davidson at
9am, departs at 10am.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway: FIM North American
Vintage Championships www.race-uscra.com for more info.
Big Air Jumps & Stunts Show: Makris Lobster & Steak
House, Concord. 12pm–dusk USAFMX Street Bike Stunt
Show, 2pm Cornhole Tournament, 4pm Great Legs Contest,
live music and more promos all day from 2pm–11pm.
Antique Bike Rally at Makris Lobster & Steak House, 3pm.
Special guests include: Houly from Grateful Sleds, David
Gamlin from Way back Wheels, & John Reardon from
JR’s Cycles.
Great Legs Contest at Makris Lobster & Streak House.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days, 603-352-2616.
Free Coffee House: White Church, Tower St., Weirs Beach.
9am–10pm. AA Meetings at Noon & 8pm.
calendar for more details. www.heritageh-d.com.
American Police Motorcycle Museum: Blessing of the
Motorcycles in our field 9am. Push it, Roll It or Ride it!
Bring it to our field and try to sell it – 10am–5pm.
americanpolicemotorcyclemuseum.com.
Weirs Shuttle Train: First weekend 6/11 & 6/12 and Thurs.
6/16-Sun. 6/19: Shuttle service between Meredith & Weirs.
Lakeport and Weirs service on Fri. 6/17 & Sat. 6/18 only.
Rates & schedule see ad in this Rally News and hoborr.com.
Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at McGraths in North
Conway 4-8pm. Join us for live music, promos, contest, specials and more! Locations for the Rolling Rally change daily!
Winnipesaukee Harley Owners Group Hospitality Tent at
Laconia Harley-Davidson from 9am–5pm, daily.
Laconia Roadhouse: Big Entertainment Tent open 10am–close.
Live music and contests daily! Flaunt girls nightly at 8pm!
Smokin' Tire Saloon: Burn-out pit, live music 3–6pm, promo
girls, and more! Upper lot of the Laconia Roadhouse.
Chrome Hill Vendor Center & Live Music at the NazBar &
Grill: Naswa Resort, 11am–close.
Tower Hill Tavern: Live Music & Special Events all week!
M/S Mount Washington: Dockside Weirs Beach with Live
music. Shuttle boats available between Weirs Beach and
Meredith. MC Week Cruise on Monday!
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events!
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival! Weirs Beach
Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
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Motorcycles ONLY! At the Mt. Washington Auto Road!
www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com Weather Permitting.
Mae-West Memorial ‘for the love of pets’ Ride: Leaves
Rally Headquarters at 10:30am for a ride through local
scenic towns and ends at Broken Spoke Saloon for raffles
and music. Benefits the NH Humane Society. Line-ups
may begin at 8:30am. Riders receive a custom SickBoy
Motorcycle t-shirt for their donation.
Motorcycle Demos Headquarters: Motorcycle Demos
Headquarters: Visit the NH Motor Speedway for Demos
(Monday-Saturday) from Harley-Davidson (including Pin
Stop), Can-Am Spyder, Yamaha, Victory, Indian, Polaris
Slingshot, Ducati (15th-18th) and more! Entertainment
tent, music, and vendors, including big rigs from
JP CYCLES, Ciro, S&S Cycle, and Vance and Hines!
Vendors open from 11th-18th. Camping available!
Best of the Bikers Pool Tournament: Shooter’s Tavern,
RT. 3, Belmont – 7pm.
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Cornerstone Outreach Ministries: Safety food stop. Route
9, 24hr/8 days, 603-352-2616.
Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at Wildcat Tavern in
Jackson from 2-6pm. Join us for live music, promos, contest,
specials and more! Locations for Rolling Rally change daily!
American Police Motorcycle Museum: Unveiling of
our 2016 Tribute to the history of Laconia Motorcycle Week®
Racing through time. Meet the racers at noon! Meet racers of
today and some from years past with the machines that made
Laconia Great! americanpolicemotorcyclemuseum.com.
Cruise on M/S Mt. Washington: Help us Countdown to
100 with a tour around the Big Lake! Leaves at 4:30 and
returns at 7pm from the docks at the Boardwalk of Lakeside
Ave. Call 603-366-2000 for early ticket discount.
Book Signing & Author Talk: Laconia – Handle Bars &
Memories, K. Peddlar Bridges, the Road Poet. Hall Memorial
Library in Northfield. 6:30pm. Get there by 6pm to be entered
to win a prize for librarian's favorite motorcycle.
H.O.G. Pin Stop at the Rally Demo Headquarters at NH
Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm. Can’t
make it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-528-2464) to
request a pin to be mailed.
Laconia Roadhouse: Big Entertainment Tent open 10am–
close with live music on the big stage and contests daily!
Smokin' Tire Saloon: Burn-out pit, live music, promo girls,
and more! Upper lot of the Laconia Roadhouse.
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events all week!
Special Rally & Rider Trivia, 7pm at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery
in Gilford.
M/S Mount Washington: Shuttle boats available between
Weirs Beach and Meredith. MC Week Cruise on Monday!
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Presents Fuel &
Saving Abel! Weirs Beach Drive-In, for tickets check out
laconiafest.com.
Gypsy Tour - 70+ mile Scenic Ride to Bentley’s Saloon
in Arundel, ME, leaves at 10:30am. Rain Date: Thurs. Motorcycle Demos Headquarters: Visit the NH Motor
Speedway for Demos (Monday-Saturday) from HarleyDavidson (including Pin Stop), Can-Am Spyder, Yamaha,
Victory, Indian, Polaris Slingshot, Ducati (15th-18th) and
more! Entertainment tent, music, and vendors, including big
rigs from JP CYCLES, Ciro, S&S Cycle, and Vance and
Hines! Vendors open from 11th-18th. Camping available!
RT. 3, Belmont – 7pm.
Bike Show Sponsored by Haymond Law Firm:
Location TBA, 10–4pm, 603-455-0458.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days.
Beach. 9am–10pm. AA Meetings at Noon & 8pm.
Veteran’s Appreciation Day: American Police
Motorcycle Museum. All veterans and active military
receive half price admission. Dedication and ceremony
at noon dedicating our field to our veterans. Unveiling of
military motorcycles through time at 1:00pm.
Photo Show: Featuring a number of late motorcycle
photos from journalist, Robert Touchett, aka Uncle T
Photos – Pitman's Freight Room, 2pm & Friday, 5pm.
H.O.G. Pin Stop at the Rally Demo Headquarters at
NH Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm.
Can’t make it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-5282464) to request a pin to be mailed.
close. Live music and contests daily! Flaunt girls nightly at
8pm!
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Smokin' Tire Saloon: Burn-out pit, live music 3–6pm,
promo girls, and more! Upper lot of the Laconia Roadhouse.
Chrome Hill Vendor Center & Live Music at the NazBar
& Grill: Naswa Resort, 11am–close.
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events all
week!
music. Shuttle boats between Weirs Beach and Meredith.
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival! Weirs Beach
Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
Wednesday, June 15
Covered Bridge Gypsy Tour – 200+ mile guided tour
including up to 10 covered bridges throughout scenic NH.
Tour leaves Rally Headquarters at 10:30am.
Rain date: Thursday.
NAM Knights Benefit Ride from Coast to the Mtns.:
Starts at 9am and ends at Makris Lobster & Steak House.
$10 rider, $5 per passenger. Live music and promos all day!
93rd Rally Anniversary Celebration: Right on the beach
at the Naswa Resort: 3-6pm.
NA Meetings. Methodist Church on Tower Street.
10–11:30am & 6–7:30pm. www.GSANA.org for info.
Concord. Special Events all week long. Go to our
events calendar for more details, www.heritageh-d.com.
American Police Motorcycle Museum, Ride your pre1970 motorcycle to the museum for a free gift.
Book Signing & Author Talk: Laconia: Chasing the
Road. K. Peddlar Bridges, the Road Poet. Starts at 7pm
at the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society & Museum,
Weirs Beach.
H.O.G. Pin Stop at the Rally Demo Headquarters at
NH Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm.
Can’t make it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-5282464) to request a pin to be mailed.
Ladies Ride, led by Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529
Ladies of Harley. Meet at Laconia Harley-Davidson, registration begins at 9am, departs at 10am.
Motorcycle Demos Headquarters: Visit the NH Motor
AMA Sanctioned Shawn P. Farnsworth Memorial PRO
Hill Climb: Route 118 in Canaan, NH, 12pm – watch for
signs! Hosted by RidgeRunners Promotions.
Ride-In Bike Show Sponsored by Haymond Law Firm:
Location Broken Spoke Saloon: 10–4pm, 603-455-0458.
RT 3, Belmont, 7pm.
Slow Race Competition at American Police Motorcycle
Museum, Slow Race Competition runs each day Wed.Friday. 10am–4pm. Details on website and Facebook.
Trophies awarded Friday live on the Hawk 104.9.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days, 603-352-2616.
Beach. 9am–10pm. AA Meetings at Noon & 8pm.
FIREWORKS SHOW!!!
Sponsored by
WEIRS BEACH AT 10PM
Rain Date: Thur., June 16th
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Presented by
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Wednesday, June 15, continued
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events. All
week!
Sponsor Promos at area establishments all week
music. Shuttle boats between Weirs Beach and Meredith.
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Presents
Steven Tyler! Weirs Beach Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
“Ride to the Sky” at Mt. Washington Auto Road:
Motorcycles only! Arrive before 10am and passenger rides
free! Weather permitting.
Passport Program Guided Tour: Join friends on a ride to
collect stamps! Leaves Rally Headquarters at 10:30am.
Details TBA.
The Ride to the Sky returns! Ride to the top of Mt.
Washington. Led by the Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter
#2529. Meet at Laconia Harley-Davidson, registration begins
at 7am, departs at 9am. Return ride will be available.
23rd Annual POW/MIA Freedom Ride: “THE RIDE TO
THE ROCK” & 28th Anniversary of the Vigil: Meet at
Winnipesaukee Crossing, Kickstands up at 6pm sharp.
Line-ups at 5pm. In honor of POW/MIAs and families.
Big Air Jumps & Stunts Show. Makris Lobster & Steak
House, Concord. 12pm-dusk USAFMX Street Bike Stunt
Show, 2pm Cornhole Tournament, 7–9pm Twisted Tea Promo
and live music and more promos all day from 2pm–11pm.
Custom Bike Show & Swap Meet: Historic Train Station
next to Kramer & Hall Jewelers & Burrito Me, downtown
Laconia, 10–4pm. Railroad Station Merchants’ Favorite Bike
in the Show, 2pm.
Burrito Eating Contest: Historic Train Station at Burrito Me,
1:30pm.
Ride-In Bike Show at Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel Maine
from 9:30am–2pm. Live entertainment all day!
Slow Race Competition at the American Police Motorcycle
Museum running each day Wed.-Fri. from 10am–4pm.
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NazKini Bikini Contest
at the Naswa Resort:
3–6pm. Join the Hottest
Women in Laconia at
the NASWA Resort’s
Annual Miss Laconia
Bikini Contest sponsored by Budweiser.
Come cheer on these
smokin’ hotties as they
strut their stuff on our
docks and compete for
cash prizes and the title
of Miss Laconia!
Best of the Bikers
Pool Tournament:
Shooter’s Tavern,
RT. 3, Belmont, 7pm.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days, 603-352-2616.
Weirs Shuttle Train: First Weekend 6/11 & 6/12 and
Thursday 6/16-Sunday 6/19: Shuttle service between
Meredith & Weirs. Lakeport & Weirs service on Friday 6/17
& Sat. 6/18 only. For rates and schedule see ad in this
Rally News and on hoborr.com.
Ladies Day at the American Police Motorcycle
Museum: All the ladies will receive special motorcycle
earrings as they enter the museum.
10–11:30am & 6–7:30pm, www.GSANA.org.
Photo Courtesy: The NASWA
Thursday, June 16
www.laconiaMCweek.com
Thursday, June 16, continued
Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at Red Parka Pub in
Glen from 4-8pm. Live music, promos, contest, specials and
more! Locations for the Rolling Rally change daily!
Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm. Can’t make
it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-528-2464) to request a
pin to be mailed.
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events all week!
Meredith.
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Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Presents Bret
Michaels! Weirs Beach Drive-In, for tickets check out
laconiafest.com.
Racing
Demos
Rider
Appreciation
Bike Shows,
Build Offs &
Contests
Entertainment/
Music
Friday, June 17
Gypsy Tour (leaves at 9:30am):
We LOVEYLaconia Motorcycle
Week® Ride. Join Iron Lilies allfemale motorcycle club, Sons of
Anarchy Special Guests, and
local dignitaries leading the
2-hour "Profile of the West" ride
for this inaugural We LoveY
Laconia event. Your $50 rider
($25 passenger) entry fee gets
you a custom Ride t-shirt, patch, VIP parking, live music,
catered lunch, swag bag, and merchant discounts. Ride
leaves from Rally Headquarters at 9:30am and ends at the
Laconia Roadhouse.
Wolfeboro’s Moonlight Madness Motorcycle Ride: Line-up
at Morrisseys' Front Porch at 286 South Main Street,
Wolfeboro. Leaves at 5pm. Prizes for President's Choice and
Best in Show. For more info contact Mary at 603-569-2200.
Victory, Indian, Polaris Slingshot, Ducati (15th-18th) and more!
Entertainment tent, music, and vendors, including big rigs
from JP CYCLES, Ciro, S&S Cycle, and Vance and Hines!
New Hampshire Motor Speedway: www.nhms.com – 93rd
Anniversary of the Loudon Classic: 8am.
12th Annual City of Laconia Bike Show & Swap Meet:
Opechee Park, 11–1pm. Benefits City of Laconia,
603-455-0458.
Museum running each day Wed.-Friday from 10am–4pm.
Hot Legs Contest: Laconia Roadhouse Big Stage. Sponsored
by SickBoy Motorcycles. $500 in cash prizes given out, 8pm.
Championship Best of the Bikers Pool Tournament:
Shooter’s Tavern, RT. 3, Belmont, 6pm.
Rotary Rock'n Ribfest at Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack, NH.
Enjoy the best BBQ in NH with music and live entertainment.
Proceeds go to support area non-profits, 4pm–11pm.
Cornerstone Outreach Ministries: Safety food stop. Route
9, 24hr/8 days.
Meredith & Weirs. Lakeport & Weirs service on Friday 6/17
& Sat. 6/18 only. For rates and schedule see ad in this
Rally News and on hoborr.com.
Swap Meet: At the City of Laconia Bike Show. Opechee
Park, 8–1pm, 603-455-0458
calendar for more details, www.heritageh-d.com.
10–11:30am & 6–7:30pm, www.GSANA.org for info.
Belknap County Nursing Home Welcomes Motorcycle
Week! Please stop by for a brief visit with the residents
sitting outside waiting to admire your motorcycle!
11am-2pm, on the front lawn of the Nursing Home SR 106,
North Main St. Belknap County Nursing Home Welcomes
Motorcycle Week!
Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at Horsefeathers
in N. Conway from 2–6pm. Join us for live music, promos,
contest, specials & more! Locations for the Rolling Rally
change daily!
Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm. Can’t
make it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-528-2464) to
request a pin to be mailed.
close. Live music and contests daily! Flaunt girls nightly at 8pm!
Smokin' Tire Saloon: Burn-out pit, live music 3–6pm,
promo girls, and more! Upper lot of the Laconia
Roadhouse.
Chrome Hill Vendor Center & Live Music at the NazBar
& Grill: Naswa Resort, 11am–close.
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Events all week!
Meredith.
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Presents Ted
Nugent! Weirs Beach Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
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For a FREE
Lakes Region
Vacation
Guide and Map:
Lakes Re gion Association
800-60-LAKES
or visit our web site at
www.lakesre gion.or g
PARKING – ALWAYS $
for Motorcycles!
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Clean, Secure & Convenient…
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Lucerne Avenue
next to the Weirs Beach Fire Station
Weirs Community Park Association
a non-profit group
Always plenty of room for cars, too - Only $10!
Saturday, June 18
6th Annual “The Jesus Ride”: Lowe’s parking lot in Gilford,
11am. Bike blessing before – All are Welcome! Pastor Russ
978-815-7486.
Victory, Indian, Polaris Slingshot, Ducati (15th-18th) and more!
Entertainment tent, music, and vendors, including big rigs
from JP CYCLES, Ciro, S&S Cycle, and Vance and Hines!
New Hampshire Motor Speedway: www.nhms.com 93rd
Annual Loudon Classic: 8am. Modified Motard Double Points
Race, Moat Mountain Legends Road Course Series: 11am.
Gifford’s Ice Cream Bandolero Series: 5pm. Granite State
Legends Cars Oval Series: 5pm.
Annual Miss Bentley’s Pin-Up Contest: Bentley’s Saloon in
Arundel, Maine from 1–5pm with live entertainment all day!
All girls welcome to pose. $1000 Cash Prize!
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Burn-Out Pit Competition: Hosted by Punched Out
Customz behind the Sunny Villa Restaurant. 1020 Rt 16 in
Ossippee at 5pm. $250 Cash prize!
Rotary Rock'n Ribfest at Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack,
NH. Enjoy the best BBQ in NH with music & live entertainment. Proceeds go to support area non-profits, 11am–11pm.
Route 9, 24hr/8 days, 603-352-2616.
Meredith & Weirs. Lakeport & Weirs service on Friday
6/17 & Sat. 6/18 only. For rates and schedule see ad in
this Rally News and on hoborr.com.
American Police Motorcycle Museum: Push it, Roll It or
Ride it! Bring it to our field and try to sell it, 10:00am to
5:00pm. Details on website and Facebook. Live drawing of
Motorcycle Week sculpture, 6pm on the HAWK 104.9.
calendar for more details, www.heritageh-d.com.
LEGEND
RHQs, Gypsy
Tours & Rides
Racing
Bike Shows,
Build Offs &
Contests
Demos
Rider
Appreciation
Entertainment/
Music
Saturday, June 18, continued
Paradise Beach Club: Live Music & Special Events all
week!
Meredith.
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival presents
Sevendust! Weirs Beach Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
Jackyl! Live at NHMS 6:30pm – $25 stage front access
and only $15 for grandstands! For info NHMS.com or call
603-783-4931.
Rally in the Valley: Rolling Rally today at Tuckerman Tavern
in Intervale from 4–8pm. Live music, promos, contests, specials and more! Locations for Rolling Rally change daily!
NA Meetings. Methodist Church on Tower Street,
10–11:30am & 6–7:30pm, www.GSANA.org.
Motor Speedway in Loudon. Mon.-Sat. 9am–5pm. Can’t make
it in person? Call 800-CLUBHOG (800-528-2464) to request a
pin to be mailed.
UPDATED SCHEDULE ONLINE AT
www.LaconiaMCweek.com
Sunday, June 19
New Hampshire Motor Speedway – US Legends:
International Racing. 93rd Annual Loudon Classic: 8am. Moat
Mountain Legends Road Course Series: 11am, www.nhms.com.
House, Concord. Noon–3pm USAFMX Big Air Stunt Show and
live music from 2–6pm.
Museum from 10am–3pm.
Rotary Rock'n Ribfest at Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack, NH.
Enjoy the best BBQ in NH with music and live entertainment.
Proceeds go to support area non-profits. Today 11am–4pm.
Weirs Shuttle Train: Shuttle service between Meredith &
Weirs. See ad in this Rally News and on hoborr.com. Last train
leaves from Weirs at 3pm, today.
Rockin’ Biker Service: Rumney Bible Conference breakfast,
8–10am, service 10:30am, Rumneybible.org.
American Police Motorcycle Museum: All Motorcycle Week
vendors and workers half price admission till Tuesday. Slow
Race Competition open to riders 10am–3pm.
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Tip #
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival Free
Admission! Weirs Beach Drive-In, laconiafest.com.
Plan now for the 94th Anniversary:
June 10-18, 2017
95th Anniversary: June 9-17, 2018
98th Anniversary: June 12th-20th, 2021
Inspect your motorcycle.
Use the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s T-CLOCS method to inspect your
bike: Check Tires, Controls, Lights, Oils and fluids, Chassis and Stand to
make sure everything is working properly before you hit the road.
Check on these things regularly during your trip, too.
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T
he old saying, “A man’s
deeds are his life,” for Peter
Makris became, “A man’s deeds
are his legacy.”
When Laconia Motorcycle
Week® riders take off from the
NASWA Resort’s Chrome Hill
on Saturday, June 11, 2016 to
officially kickoff the start of the
93-year old rally for the Peter
Makris Memorial Run, they can
be proud. On this 10th anniverPeter Makris
sary run, they will know that
their contribution is continuing a legacy started by the
ride’s namesake and is helping countless lives across the
State of New Hampshire.
Over 20 years ago, a Laconia Fire Department training
exercise proved fatal for a young fire fighter, demonstrating
the need for a water rescue unit. However, there were no
City funds available, so Peter Makris, patriarch of the family-owned NASWA Resort, located on the shore of Lake
Winnipesaukee, started a fund with his own $5,000 check.
He persuaded other businesses who benefitted from their
location on the scenic 70-acre lake explored by boaters,
paddlers and tourists from around the world to come on
board and the first Laconia Fire Department Water Rescue
boat was purchased.
Chief Ken Erickson and his team have saved numerous lives
over the years thanks to the efforts of Makris, but this was
just one of his many achievements as a community and business leader. The Boston-bred and educated attorney, proud of
his Greek Spartan heritage, joined the U.S. Marine Corp,
later becoming a member of the Leatherneck Marine’s
motorcycle club. Makris was also in law enforcement and an
elected City Councilman in Laconia, where he moved after
marrying Hope Salta, whose parents founded the NASWA
Resort, named after the Natural Spring Water plant on the
property. He and Hope expanded the resort and with the
then, questionable idea from his daughter, Cynthia, to open a
beach bar, the family further grew the resort to include the
now popular NAZBar & Grill--the site of the kickoff breakfast and all-day party that follows the charity run.
Bikers world-over have come to share the fun and fundraising of this memorial run around Lake Winnipesaukee that
has raised over $300,000 to fully fund the Laconia Fire
Department Lifesaving Fund and water rescue boats; it also
supports Veterans Count, an Easter Seals NH program that
assists veterans, active military and their families and the
Lakes Region CERT Team, a group of volunteer first
responders.
The Peter Makris Memorial Run skirts the entire Lake
Winnipesaukee perimeter, taking in the winding roads,
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forests and scenic towns with
“feet-up” freedom, thanks to the
area and State Police
Department’s escorts. Food by
Big Boy Catering offers up far
more than traditional biker fare. A
full breakfast at 9AM gets riders
ready for kickstands up at 11AM, following musical performances and patriotic salutes. The gourmet buffet lunch is
renowned for its variety, quality and quantity.
Cynthia Makris, president of the NASWA Resort, Chair of
the Lakes Region Veterans Count program and Board
member of Easter Seals, NH and her whole family is
extremely proud of Peter’s Marine Corp service and are so
pleased to have headed a Lakes Region arm for the
Veterans Count program which provides essential services
to the entire State’s military and their families.
Cynthia also points out that her now 91-year old mother
rode with Peter on his Harley, and later his trike, which he
enjoyed to the end, so their rider and military roots run
strong! This is a great day for the whole Makris family and
for everyone who participates in this charitable run—keeping Peter’s legacy alive as he watches with joy to see
everyone riding in his honor!
Among the perks of the ride are a T-shirt, customized by
Harley Davidson licensed artist, David Uhl’s Uhlworks
design team; a full bountiful breakfast and buffet gourmet
lunch; live music; raffles for area goods and services; a
silent auction of valuable prizes--and a chip for a free beer,
“on Peter”—a toast he would like to have shared with all
his guests.
Registration can be done by phone at 603-366-4341 or
online at www.naswa.com/PMMR. Cost is $40 in
advance (by June 2), $50 at the event and VIP front-of-thepack registration is available for $75. Register NOW to be
sure that you get your collector 10th-year T-shirt and if you
stay at the NASWA Resort, The Official Hotel of Laconia
Motorcycle Week®, you can sleep in and park your bike at
“home” when you return. 888-55-NASWA.
www.naswa.com. ★
The Peter Makris Memorial Run – Laconia Motorcycle Week®’s
Official Kickoff Has History
G. Smith Motorsports and the Makris Girls kicking off the Peter
Makris Run 2015.
Photo Courtesy: W. Stephen Loughlin
Entrance to Lakeside Ave.
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Photos Courtesy: Michael Lichter - lichterphoto.com
Drew welcomes you
to the photo tower
on Lakeside Avenue.
G. Smith Motorsports returns to laconia!
G.
Smith Motorsports has a
posse of friends and relatives who like
to RIDE. Taking their gorgeous collector bikes and now, their classic and
customized Indians and Victory Motorcycles
on the road is an excellent de-stressor for the Louisiana
corporate moguls who own a variety of family-owned
businesses in their native St. Rose, just outside of New
Orleans.
rally, they pledged to return. In 2015,
they came with more friends and
family on a 2,000-mile ride to
Laconia from Louisiana. Laconia’s own
Lynn Santosuosso, officer of the Army
Combat Vets Association of NH, rode with the group as
road captain and brought the riders to Manchester
Harley Davidson where they held a meet and greet and
a police escort brought the entourage of trucks, trailers
and riders to the NASWA where they set up camp on
Weirs Boulevard at the newly established Chrome Hill.
There, G. Smith Motorsports displayed its impressive
rigs with Indian, Victory and V-8 Chopper bikes—along
with a 2015 Lamborghini
and Ferrari; with other
vendors, they created a
new venue for Laconia
Motorcycle Week®
attendees.
Photo Courtesy: Images by Robert T
Three years ago, the G. Smith group decided to add
Laconia Motorcycle Week® to their roster of bike rallies, having been to a range of events including Sturgis,
Daytona and the ROT Rally. They had no idea what to
expect except scenic riding
routes, but as they searched for accommodations for
themselves and their 100’
motorcoach and rig, they
were referred to The
NASWA Resort. Though
Glenn Smith and Co.,
they looked at other possihave been planning their
bilities, the hospitality of
2016 visit since last June.
the NASWA was an attracThey celebrated their
tion—especially because
50th company anniverthe resort, The Official
sary here and are ready
Hotel of Laconia Motorto celebrate the Laconia
Gary Smith, Sr., Glenn Smith, and Gary Smith, Jr.
cycle Week®, wanted to
Rally’s 93rd year. As the
make G. Smith Motorsports part of its attraction.
St. Rose/New Orleans dealer for Indian and Victory,
G. Smith Motorsports enjoys displaying its name brand
The NASWA prides itself on its Motorcycle Week probikes as well as its custom chopper creations from V-8
motions, including the charity ride kickoff, The Peter
and Bourget; even though the company sells no merMakris Memorial Run, so they engaged G. Smith as a
chandise in Laconia, the company makes a statement
sponsor and made them VIP riders. This fun-filled
and creates excitement.
group became a visual as well as a social focal point at
the NASWA, as upon relating to the family business and
hearing the story of how Peter Makris,
the patriarch of the NASWA Resort
started the Laconia Fire Department’s
Lifesaving fund with a $5,000 check,
brothers Glen Smith and Gary Smith, Sr.
immediately stepped up their sponsorship to match Peter’s. The fun and
money kept flowing through other
Motorcycle Week events, and by the
time G. Smith left town at the end of the rally, they
had contributed $22,000 to the Peter Makris Memorial
Fund.
G. Smith Motorsports acts as the generous philanthropic arm of the diversified
Magnolia Companies of Louisiana, LLC
and while it contributes extensively in
its home state to many children’s and
related charities, Laconia is pleased that
G. Smith has adopted its hometown beneficiaries, most notably the Peter Makris
Memorial Fund, (see article on page 31.)
G. Smith Motorsports invites everyone in New England
to the new Chrome Hill display across from the
NASWA Resort. Laconia Motorcycle Week takes on a
bold, new look with this impressive display and welcomes the former newcomers who have become a part
of the Laconia and NASWA Resort extended family. ★
In addition to raising funds, the G. Smith crew also
raised some hellacious good times and at the end of the
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Let’s go parking!
.
n your travels around the country,
you may have seen a round sticker with the
phrase “Schultz Approved” on the doors of the establishments. If it is a restaurant or lounge, you can feel safe
knowing that you will be well received and happy with
the overall service. Just because an establishment
doesn’t have a Schultz Approved sticker doesn’t mean
that it will not be a pleasant experience. However, seeing the sticker of approval is almost as good as a
money-back guarantee.
T
he people making
money during Motorcycle Week aren’t
just the vendors and local restaurants. Tow
companies are making a lot of money for commonly overlooked parking mistakes. There are a lot
of places to park your car or bike during the Rally. There
are also lots of places where NOT to park your bike or
car: tow zones (this should be obvious), No Parking
Zones, blocking travel lanes, on private property without
permission, and the number one no-no is a handicap
accessible spot without the right plate or placard (restricted parking) these laws are strictly enforced.
SCHULTZ APPROVED:
THE LACONIA AREA
AND NATIONWIDE:
BASSETT RANGE LODGE HOTEL – BASSETT, NE
GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT - US RT 20, BELVIDERE, IL
BREAKFAST KING – DENVER, CO
COUNTRYSIDE DINER - AVON, NY
DUFF’S ULTIMATE BUFFET – 2 Locations:
SUNSHINE PARK MALL, S. DAYTONA BEACH, FL &
BELLAIR PLAZA, DAYTONA BEACH, FL
KAY’S PLACE - KINGSVILLE, OH
LINDY’S DINER - KEENE, NH
MILLSTONE RESTAURANT - SPEARFISH, SD
MILWAUKEE WEINER HOUSE - SIOUX CITY, IA
RED APPLE FAMILY RESTAURANT - PRINCETON, IL
ROUTE 7 DINER & RESTAURANT - LATHAM, NY
SOMER’S RESTAURANT - CLEVELAND, OH
SPEED TRAP DINER - WOODVILLE, OH
STEVE’S FAMOUS DINER - DAYTONA BEACH, FL
TALLY-HO RESTAURANT - RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY
THE BUFF - BOULDER, CO
THE VILLAGER RESTAURANT - SAC CITY, IA
TICK TOCK DINER, NYC
ULTIMATE OMELETE HOUSE & MORE - DAYTONA BEACH
UNCLE JOE’S DINER - HAMBURG, NY
VERNON DINER - VERNON, CT
As always, Lakeside Avenue has fRee parking for your
motorcycle all week. Be sure to follow the traffic patterns
and park in designated areas. The Weirs Action Committee, a non-profit organization that has excellent parking right at the beach lot for only $5/motorcycle. There
are others that offer motorcycle parking for only $5 . . .
Faro Italian Grille, Donna Jean’s Diner, the huge parking
lot at the end of Foster Ave., and the Weirs Beach
Community Park Association behind the Fire Station.
Others move their rates up and down, day to day – where
ever you chose to park, DO NOT PAY over $5 to park
your motorcycle! ★
Looney Bin Girls!
Lots of green cash in this one!
APPLEBEE’S RESTAURANT
BRICKFRONT RESTAURANT
CAFÉ DE JA VU
CANOE RESTAURANT
DONNA JEAN’S DINER
FARO ITALIAN GRILLE
GIUSEPPE’S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
HART’S TURKEY FARM RESTAURANT
HECTOR’S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS
HOLY GRAIL FOOD & SPIRITS OF THE LAKES
LACONIA & EPPING
JON’S ROAST BEEF
JP CHINA
KITCHEN CRAVINGS
O STEAK & SEAFOOD
PARADISE BEACH CLUB
PATRICK’S PUB & EATERY
ROUNDABOUT DINER - PORTSMOUTH
SCHUSTER’S RESTAURANT AT THE GUNSTOCK INN
THE LOONEY BIN BAR AND GRILL
THE NASWA RESORT
THE PATIO GARDEN RESTAURANT
TOWER HILL TAVERN
UNION DINER
I
Bon Appetit!
Patriotic Rider!
Happy Days!
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
SEAL OF APPROVAL . .
Ride to the sky on the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road!
T
he most spectacular eight miles of riding in
the state can be found in the White Mountains of
New Hampshire on the Mt. Washington Auto Road.
This amazing ride to the summit of the highest peak
in the Northeast will reveal views that have to be
seen to be believed.
When America’s first man-made attraction opened
in 1861, it was known as the Mt. Washington
Carriage Road and it would be 50 years before the
change from real horsepower to machine made
horsepower would take place.
The first motorcycles to make the climb did so in
1905 during the second “Climb to the Clouds” race.
Records show that an Indian motorcycle, driven by
F.T. Kellogg set the speed record at 20 minutes 59.2
seconds, narrowly missing taking the overall speed
record to Bill Hilliard, who raced his Napier to the
top in 20 minutes, 58.4 seconds.
The good news is that today’s motorcyclists can
take all the time they want to enjoy the views on
the way up—and with 99 turns there are plenty of
views to take in! There are also a lot of potential
weather conditions to experience as the road cruises
through four climate zones from base to summit. At
more than a mile in the sky (6,288 feet to be exact),
it is best to be prepared for anything—as Mark
Twain once said, “If you don’t like the weather in
New England, just wait a minute”.
The Ride to the Sky tradition continues in 2016!
While bikes are welcome daily, all season long
(weather permitting), there are two “ motorcycleonly” days (or guided stage tours) on Monday, June
13th & Thursday, June 16th .
Join your fellow two-wheeled adventurers for what
has become a kind of informal “rolling rally” on the
road to the highpoint of New England. From there,
spread out before you will be the Presidential Range
in all its glory, along with views of five states and
Canada, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon —
unless you’re riding “among the clouds” which is an
exhilarating experience in itself! Either way, you can
proudly claim your bumper sticker, letting the world
know that “THIS BIKE CLIMBED MT. WASHINGTON”. Custom pictures of your Mt. Washington
experience will be taken all week long and be available through www.phantombiker.com.
Photo Courtesy: Stuart Dormody - phantombiker.com
Photo Courtesy: Grey Bullen
The Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open daily
from 8:30am–5pm for regular operations and guided tours throughout Laconia Motorcycle Week®.
The cost for motorcycle and operator is $17; each
additional adult is $9. Guided tours are $36 for
adults and $16 for kids age 5-12. Breakfast or lunch
(with the best views in New Hampshire!) can also
be found at the Glen View Café at the Auto Road
base lodge.
For more information about the “Ride to the Sky”
and Motorcycle Week on the Auto Road contact
(603) 466-3988 or mtwashingtonautoroad.com ★
Hold on!
Made it!
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Breathtaking!
LACONIA ROADHOUSE • PEPSI • NASWA RESORT
J&P CYCLES • BANK OF NH • TWISTED TEA • BUDWEISER
104.9 THE HAWK • STATE OF NH • SYSCO
LACONIAFEST • WEIRS BEACH DRIVE-IN
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Riding around NH
Charlie St. Clair
O
ne can always take advantage of the many guidabout one mile to a set of lights
ed AMA Gypsy Tours from Rally Headquarters or other
where you will take a left onto Elwyn Rd. Follow this
organized tours during the rally if they want a great ride
road to the next rotary and go South on SR 1A. That
– but sometimes, it’s nice to just get out on your own.
will lead you along the water’s edge to Hampton Beach.
Here is a suggested ride to the ocean that we think
It’s a beautiful ride and is about 65 miles one way.
you’ll enjoy . . . Remember, this is a just a suggestion –
Some points of interest:
the choice is yours and we’re not responsible for the
conditions of the roads, bad weather, bad
Rochester Harley Davidson, the City of
drivers, or just plain bad luck.
...a suggested ride to the Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbor, and of
course, Hampton Beach. The RoundRiding to the Coast…
ocean that we think about Diner is at the Portsmouth Traffic
A ride to New Hampshire’s coast is as
Circle and the JP China Restaurant is
you’ll enjoy...
good as it gets!!! So let’s go…
at the SHARP curve in Alton Bay – both
of these places have great food and a full
Leaving from Rally Headquarters on Lakeside Avenue,
bar!
Honey
Dew
Donuts on Route 11 in Farmington
follow Scenic Rd. out of the Weirs to US RT 3. Take a
makes
a
great
coffee
stop. Well, I think we’ve filled up
left and go South on US RT. 3. After crossing the Weirs
your
daygo
out
and
enjoy!
Bridge, go straight up the hill on SR 11B until you
come to the lights on SR RT. 11. Go left on SR 11 and
follow that until you come to SR 16 in Rochester, NH.
Go right on SR 16 and follow it to the Portsmouth
Traffic Circle. Take US Rt. 1 Bypass South off the
circle - this turns into US RT. 1 – Continue South for
Happy Trails! ★
Photo Courtesy: Jaylene Dixon
As always, stay away from that
centerline and happy trails!
Checking out sand sculptures on the seacoast at Hampton Beach during
Hello!
Flo’s Chop Shop at the Progressive booth, Lakeside Ave.
World War II artwork on this gas tank.
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Info on Gypsy Tours, Poker Runs and great Charity Rides…
Come Ride With Us!
Jennifer Anderson
with the Official kickoff to the Rally with the 10th Annual
Peter Makris Memorial Ride from 11am-1:00pm at the
Naswa Resort. This ride raises money for the Easter Seals
ou came here to ride, right? Let’s go!!! Get yourself
NH and Laconia Fire Department’s Veterans Count procomfortable on 2 or 3 wheels and join us for any or all of
gram and the Community Emergency Response Teams
the gypsy tours and charity rides throughout the rally!
(CERT). For more information, see the article on page 31
You’re bound to make new friends along the way and
and check out www.naswa.com.
maybe even benefit a local charity while having a great
Sunday June 12th: Seacoast & Bentley’s Ride: Hosted
time racking up the miles!
by Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529. Meet at Laconia
Official Gypsy Tours:
Harley-Davidson at 9am. Departs at 10am.
These rides leave from Rally Headquarters on
Wednesday June 13th: Ride from Coast to Mountains
Lakeside Ave. in front of the Boardwalk, at 10:30AM
to benefit Nam Knights. Starts 9:00am at Makris Lobster
(unless otherwise noted). Register for these rides on
& Steak House. $10 per rider, $5 per passenger. Live
the day of departure at Rally Headquarters.
music and promos all day!
Sunday, June 12th: Ride to NHMS for the
Ladies Ride, led by Winnipesaukee HOG
USCRA Vintage Races! Participate in the
Chapter #2529, Ladies of Harley. Meet at
tour and you can ride around the track on
Laconia Harley-Davidson, registration at
your motorcycle (helmet must be worn to
9am. Departs at 10am.
ride on the track)!
Thursday June 16th: The POW/MIA &
Monday, June 13th: Join the Mae-West
freedom Ride: Join us at the WinniMemorial ‘for the love of pets’ Ride.
pesaukee Crossing by 5pm to line-up with
Donations benefit the NH Humane Society.
Just some of the beautiful, winding
a 1000 other motorcyclists for the 23rd
roads you’ll find on these rides.
Receive a custom Sick-Boy Motorcycles tAnniversary of the Freedom Ride and
shirt for your donation! See article on page 94.
28th Anniversary of the Vigil, in honor of
Tuesday, June 14th: Set your sights a little
POW/MIAs and their families. See page
further away with a scenic guided tour from
52 for details.
Rally Headquarters to Arundel, Maine to
Guided Tour to Ride to the Sky returns!
Bentley’s Saloon. The crew from Bentley’s
Ride to the top of Mt. Washington. Led by
will take you on this beautiful 70 mile ride to
the Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529. Meet at Laconia
the Saloon and you can stay and hang or continue on your
Harley-Davidson, registration at 7am. Departs at 9am.
own – most likely you won’t want to leave Bentley’s
Return ride will be available.
though – it’s always a great time. Just be sure to safely
Saturday June 18th: The 6th Annual Jesus Ride.
return to us in Laconia!
Leaves Lowe’s Parking lot at 11AM for a ride through
Wednesday, June 15th: Get your iron-a** ready for this
Weirs Beach.
one! Biker Dave and Deb guide you on this 200+ mile
Rally in the Valley’s Rolling Rally Guided Tour
tour of NH’s Covered Bridges! See page 88 for details.
Schedule: Rides leave Sat.-Mon. and Thur.-Sat. at 10am
Thursday, June 16th: Passport Program guided tour
from Bea’s Café in Conway. Ending locations include:
from Rally Headquarters. Join friends on a ride to collect
Tuckerman’s Tavern (6/11), McGrath’s Tavern (6/12),
stamps, see page 44 for details. Leaves at 10:30am.
Wildcat Tavern (6/13), Red Parka Pub (6/16), Horsefriday, June 17th (leaves at 9:30am!): We LOVeY
feather’s (6/17), Tuckerman’s Tavern (6/18). Ride to LA
Laconia Motorcycle Week® Ride. Join celebrities Harley in Lewiston, Maine and mention “Rally in the
such as guests from Sons of Anarchy and Iron Lilies, allValley” for free lunch and 10% off any purchase (excluding
female motorcycle club, and local dignitaries leading the
bikes). Check the full schedule of events for a detailed list
2-hour ride ending at the Laconia Roadhouse for this inauof events for the Rolling Rally, occurring all week throughgural We LOVeY Laconia event. Your $50 ($25 passenout the White Mountain Region. See ad on page 53.
ger) entry fee gets you a free Ride t-shirt and patch, VIP
for all tours, poker runs and charity rides, keep
parking, live entertainment, catered lunch, swag bag, and
merchant discounts. See info on page 93.
checking the Official Website of Laconia
Motorcycle Week®, www.laconiamcweek.com for
Charity Rides & Special event Rides:
updates. We’ll be adding events and making changes right
Saturday June 11th: Official Motorcycle Week Kickup to the Rally. Please check with individual event holder
Off event: The Peter Makris Memorial Ride from the
for any changes, updates and participant pricing. ★
Naswa Resort: Join a few hundred of your fellow riders
Photo Courtesy: Tracy Taylor Lattanzio
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Photo Courtesy: Leighanne Birdwell
Fireworks!
Celebrate with a bang!!! Of course, we’re referring
to Fireworks!
Have a backup plan.
Consider getting
Roadside Assistance
coverage so that help is just a phone call away in
case you break down. You might also want insurance
coverage that will pay up to $500 for lodging, transportation and food if your bike breaks down or if you
have an accident more than 100 miles from home.
Most Progressive Insurance customers can get both
kinds of coverage for just $15 a year.
Photo Courtesy: Jaylene Dixon
Photo Courtesy: Angela Harvey
Thank
you
Facebook
Fans for
sending
us your
photos!
Photo Courtesy: Andrea Shine
Photo Courtesy: Tim Peaslee
Another beautiful day...
Photo Courtesy James K. Dame
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Tip #
Photo Courtesy: Pete Zaborowski
Cheer us on as we ignite the sky with Fireworks shot
directly from the sand of Weirs Beach on Wednesday
June 15th at 10pm (rain-date of Thursday). Lakeside
Avenue provides all of the best vantage points for a
spectacular view! We thank Progressive Motorcycle
Insurance and Atlas Fireworks for providing this fantastic fireworks show as a way to say “thank you!” to all
of our visitors! Let’s light up the night! ★
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Laconia Passport Program® Presented by
Photo Courtesy: Jerry Burns
Jennifer Anderson
o matter how many
times you’ve been to
Laconia Motorcycle
Week® or to the State of
NH, we can pretty much
guarantee that the Laconia
R.J. Drew, R. Locke, B. Long, & Grand
Passport Program® will
Prize Winner B. Saar.
get you riding to something new! In Laconia, We Ride® and to thank you for
doing just that – riding, we reward you for completing the
Laconia Passport with an exclusive Laconia Passport
sweatshirt! In 2015, when Bill got the call
that he had won, he said that he and his
friends have been coming for 5 years
and have participated in the Passport
Program for 3 years, being the first
group to complete it for 2 of those years!
He also said, “We enjoy seeing the new
stops each year and riding more and more
of New Hampshire’s back roads to find
these places. Thank you for putting this
program together and thank you to the
Local business' for participating!” Our pleasure, Bill! Congratulations!
N
Thank you to the following 22 businesses
for their Support of the Laconia Passport Program®:
PASSPORT STOPS STAMP LOCATION
Applebee’s – Tilton
Bentley’s Saloon – Arundel, ME
EVL CYCLES – Belmont
Fabyan’s Station Restaurant – Bretton Woods
Gilford Mobil Mart – Gilford
Heritage Harley-Davidson – Concord
Hilltop Restaurant at Steele Hill Resorts – Sanbornton
IncrediBREW – Nashua
Iron Tails – Acton, ME
JP China Restaurant – Alton Bay
Lunch Box at Laconia Antique Center – Laconia
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum – Warner
Newfound Grocery – Bridgewater
Red Hook Brewery – Portsmouth
Rusty Moose Restaurant – Alton
Schuster’s Tavern & Steakhouse – Gilford
Sea Dog Brewing Co. – North Conway
Settlers Green Outlet Village – Center Conway
Tuckerman’s Brewing Company – Conway
UNO Pizzeria & Grill – Tilton
Whitehorse Gear – Center Conway
Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery – Woodstock
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With great “stamp” locations, riders can
explore new and familiar places
throughout NH & Maine, and expand
their riding experience. Riders can
stop-in and thank these businesses for
their continued support of motorcyclists, get
their stamp, and possibly take advantage of special merchant Passport offers! Passport rides throughout the State
of New Hampshire & Maine will take you to a variety of
restaurants, exhibitions, shops, and attractions –
you won’t be disappointed!
Be sure to pick up your Official Laconia
Passport® at venues listed below.
A big “Thank you” shout-out to all of the riders
and businesses who have participated in the
Passport Program over the last several years
and of course, to AMSOIL for their sponsorship of the Laconia Passport
Program® since its inception!
Happy Trails! ★
Exclusive Patch with
15 stamps on your Passport.
As you can see from the list, Passport rides throughout the
State of New Hampshire & ME will take you to a variety
of restaurants, exhibitions, shops, and attractions – you
won’t be disappointed! But – don’t just take our word for
it – here’s some quotes from this past year’s Passport
Participants themselves (taken from an anonymous
survey sent to all participants):
“Museums were awesome and I look
forward to coming back to be able to take
my time to enjoy them.”
“All of the stops were of great
interest and variety.”
“I enjoyed all the stops and can’t wait to
start it again in 2016!”
Be sure to pick up your Official
Laconia Passport® at any of the
following locations:
• Rally Headquarters –
Boardwalk of Lakeside Ave.
• 104.9 The Hawk – Official Live
Broadcast Locations
• Whitehorse Gear – N. Conway
• Heritage Harley-Davidson – Concord
Exclusive Sweatshirt with
19 stamps
on your Passport.
Visit us at Rally Headquarters on
the boardwalk of Lakeside Ave.!
Charlie & Jennifer
W
Photo Courtesy: Susan Sargeant
Rally Headquarters...THE PLACE to get your official souvenirs!
Celebrating history and getting their passport stamp!
From the photo tower early in the morning.
Cheryl, Tiffany, and Fran are ready to help you at Rally Headquarters.
hether you’ve
been planning your trip
all year or if you dropped
what you were doing and
hit the road at the last
minute, you need to
make Rally Headquarters
one of your first stops!
Rally Headquarters is
the official – the ONLY
official – place where you will find the most up to date
information for the Rally. We work hard to bring you
minute-by-minute updates from event holders around the
state. Rally Headquarters is also where you will find
the Official 2016 Laconia Motorcycle Week® souvenirs
including t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins, patches, hats, and
where you can pick up your Laconia Passport! For each
year leading up to the 100th Anniversary in 2023, we
will be releasing limited edition 100th Anniversary souvenirs. Previously released items include denim buttondown shirts and embroidered crew sweatshirts. Stay
tuned for what will be released this year! All proceeds
from Official souvenir sales go directly back to the
Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association’s marketing/promotion budget. The 100-foot long tent housing Rally
Headquarters is filled with maps, riding information,
giveaways and resources from other rally partners and
official sponsors.
Rally Headquarters, on the boardwalk of Lakeside
Ave, is open daily from 8am-9pm. Stake your place at
the Rally and put your pin in the giant map to say you
were here!! Cheryl, Tiffany, Fran, Michael and all of our
staff work diligently to be able to answer all of your
questions but if they’re unable to help, tell them to call
Charlie or Jenn and we’ll make sure to find what you
need! Be sure to join us, right from Lakeside Avenue for
any of the Official Gypsy Tours, with different destinations daily! For more information, please call us at
603-366-2000 or check out updated information on our
newly redesigned website: LaconiaMCWeek.com. ★
SUPPORT RALLY PATRONS
FOR A COMPLETE LIST
SEE PAGES 18 & 19
(or become one!)
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A
n expanding Flying Merkel collection, a
new chopper and bobber exhibit, an outstanding, first
ever motorcycle art show and more make the National
Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa a must see
this year.
Exhibit Update: After about eight months planning, the
National Motorcycle Museum installed a great new temporary exhibit entitled Allstate Motorcycle CHOPPER
STORY presented by J&P Cycles. The twenty plus bikes
on display are originals from the 60's and 70's, early
1980's, when cut and extended stock frames, or frames
from Amen or Arlen Ness were used. Choppers from
Arlen Ness, Ron Finch, Dave Bell, Barry Duncan, Tommy
Summers and other builders across America make up the
CHOPPER STORY show. The exhibit was curated by
author and journalist, Paul d'Orleans. It's quite amazing
what's been located and shipped in from as far away as
Baltimore and San Francisco, and many of the bikes still
wear their original candy, pearl and gold leaf paint jobs
now 40 to 50 years old.
Photos on this page Courtesy : National Motorcycle Museum
the National Motorcycle Museum in Iowa
museum@nationalmcmuseum.org and let us know what
you have.
Events: The sixth annual Vintage Rally is set for June 4,
2016. Featuring a bike show, swap meet, motorcycle personalities and the dedication of one or more new Museum
exhibits, it’s a great time for a Museum visit. Gather your
no longer needed bikes, parts and accessories or memorabilia and set up a swap meet
space. Or shine up your 1990 or
earlier motorcycle and take home
a bike show award. Housing in
the area is limited so start planning your visit now; nationalmcmuseum.org/plan-a-visit/. Vintage
Rally; it’s about all kinds of bikes,
and the people who love them.
The exhibit will be in place
through May 2016 and includes
related artwork, memorabilia,
film, posters and photos, even a
chopper shop jammed with period components and three bikes in
progress. Surrounding CHOPPER STORY is a contemporary
motorcycle art show entitled 2
WHEELS+MOTOR, curated by
sculptor Ric Stewart. Paintings,
prints, photos, lithos, enamel
work and even bronze and mixed
media sculpture are part of this show.
Collections Update: The Flying
Merkel is among the most notable
early American motorcycles. With
an original unrestored bicycle, a
v-twin board track racer and a
Merkel Light recently added to the Merkel collection at
the Museum, the grouping of six motorcycles is thought to
be the largest in one place. While Harley-Davidson,
Indian, Thor and Excelsior built fine machines, Joseph
Merkel sought to bring design and technology not seen in
any motorcycles before. Mechanical developments from
racing led him to design a fork so good it was used by
New Exhibit Coming: STREAMLINER is the name of
the new Museum exhibit, coming in June 2016. It will
take a look at land speed record racing at Bonneville Salt
Flats and at other courses around the world. If you know
of LSR related motorcycles, photos, film, apparel, posters,
trophies, etc., that would be good for display, would help
tell the LSR story, please contact the Museum at
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Museum continued...
other brands as
well. Most
remarkable for
the time was
Merkel’s rear
suspension, a
“mono-shock” of
sorts with one
spring unit under
the seat and a triangulated swingarm pivoting just behind the pedal crank.
It’s similar to a design used by Vincent, then Yamaha
motocross racers many years later. When you visit you can
view the Merkel collection of bicycles, twin and single
cylinder motorcycles from Merkel company’s seven year
existence.
Caught on camera....professional
motorcycle photographer, Michael
Lichter, hard at work at Laconia
Motorcycle Week® – Check out his
website to order photos:
www.lichterphoto.com
THANK
YOU!
Make plans to visit the National Motorcycle Museum's
June 4, 2016 Vintage Rally event in Anamosa, Iowa or
any time through May 2016 when the 12 month temporary Allstate Motorcycle CHOPPER STORY exhibit will
be dismantled. If you have any questions about the show,
or want more information to plan a visit check the
National Motorcycle Museum website, www.nationalmcmuseum.org or call 319 462 3925. ★
Museum Awards: Confirming that the Museum is a great
place to visit, recently the National Motorcycle Museum
took the "Outstanding Attraction" Award at the Iowa
Tourism Conference. The event took place in Fairfield,
Iowa during the 2015 Iowa Tourism Conference, and the
National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa was
among the top award recipients. The National Motorcycle
Museum is the only museum in all of Iowa to have
received a tourism award in 2015.
Michael Frederic, one of our
long-time dedicated, official photographer for the Rally. Michael
also helps out at Rally
Headquarters.
THANK
YOU!
Michael
All varieties of 2 and 3-wheeled motorcycles welcomed on
Lakeside Avenue.
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Michael
one of the last surviving grand hotels...
T
he Mount Washington Hotel and Resort is one of the last surviving grand hotels in the White Mountains and includes an 18-hole
Donald Ross-designed golf course, as well as the hotel's original
9-hole course.
The most luxurious hotel of its day, The Mount Washington catered to
wealthy guests from Boston, New York and Philadelphia. As many as
50 trains a day stopped at Bretton Woods' three railroad stations.
One of these stations, Fabyan’s, is now one of the Resort’s dining
A vintage postcard of the Mt. Washington Hotel.
establishments.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Photo Courtesy: Grey Bullen
The hotel has been host to countless
celebrities, including Thomas Edison and
three U.S. presidents. ★
The G. Smith group at the Mt. Washington Hotel
Gypsy tour to support North East
Motorsports Museum – June 12
T
he AMA sanctioned
Gypsy Tour leaves at 10:30am
from Rally Headquarters on
Lakeside Ave. to the FIM
North America Vintage Road Race Championships at
NH Motor Speedway. The Gypsy Tour will have a
police escorted ride through Laconia from the Weirs to
the Speedway. Once at the speedway, participants can
purchase a $10 ticket to the races and get several
escorted parade laps of the track.
Mt. Washington Hotel in the
background of this rider!
Cruisin’ the strip.
Last year 90 year old Grand Marshal Ed Fisher, winner
of the 1953 Laconia National led the parade laps along
with the Harley and Indian tank shifter racers. It is
anticipated that the celebrity 2016 Grand Marshal and
tank shifters will also lead the parade laps on the track.
All money raised from the Gypsy Tour will be donated
to the new museum. ★
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Photo Courtesy: Michael Lichter - lichterphoto.com
I bet they’ll be on the Mae West Memorial Pet Run Ride!
Take the ride,
take in the
sights
you won’t
Photo Courtesy: Michael Lichter, lichterphoto.com
regret it!
What a beautiful . . . smile!
Paul and Cheryl Fitzgerald enjoying the moment.
On the Avenue.
LACONIA ROADHOUSE • PEPSI • SYSCO • THE NASWA RESORT • J&P CYCLES • BUDWEISER
BANK OF NH • 104.9 THE HAWK • TWISTED TEA • WEIRS BEACH DRIVE-IN • LACONIAFEST • STATE OF NH
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23rd annual pow/mia freedom ride . . . “the ride to the rock”
JUNE 16, 2016 ~ THURSDAY at 7:00 PM
HESKY PARK, MEREDITH
28th Anniversary of the Vigil • 23rd Anniversary of the Freedom Ride
“As an American asked to serve, I was prepared to fight, to be wounded, to be captured and even
prepared to die, but I was not prepared to be abandoned.” – Former POW Eugene “Red” McDaniel
The Northeast POW/MIA Network vigil in
Meredith gained nationwide attention some 25
years ago when a small group of veterans
began holding weekly Thursday night vigils
to bring to light the nation’s lack of effort to
account for all service men and women missing from Vietnam. Through times of basking heat,
ridged rain storms and mid-winter snows, this small
group of people held vigils to gain people’s attention
to the fact that members of our armed forces were unaccounted for and forgotten.
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or the past 22 years bikers attending
Laconia Motorcycle Week® have joined
forces on Thursday afternoon and made history in the Northeast. Over the past several
years, over 20 thousand motorcyclists have
ridden their motorcycles in the Northeast
POW/MIA Network® Freedom Ride. This year
join us for the ride from all points in Country to
“The Rock” Hesky Park, Meredith. The ROCK in
Hesky Park in Meredith is now ‘The States Original
POW/MIA Memorial’.
If you are unable to participate in the Freedom Ride,
please make time to be at Hesky Park for the vigil that
begins at 7PM.
If you or your
group are interested in riding in
the Freedom
Ride and need
more information, please contact Bob Jones
through email at
Contact@northeastpowmianetwork.org. Visit our website: www.northeastpowmianetwork.org or see us on Facebook.
The Freedom Ride is slated to begin at 6PM on Thursday,
June 16, 2016, with line up beginning at 5PM at the Route
11 ~ 1407 Lakeshore Road, Gilford, NH 03249 (Lowe’s
parking). This year looks to break all years in participation
as organizers have joined forces with Blue and Gold Star
Mothers of N.H., all veterans and veteran organizations,
together with all bikers and biker organizations.
This is the year we ALL CAME together in the effort to
make it the largest gathering ever in New England…All
Bikers together, All Veterans together for the POW/MIA
issue. ★
It is the hope of all those people who are actively involved
in the POW/MIA Northeast Network that this year’s
Freedom Ride will exceed all others in attendance.
For those who have yet to participate in the Freedom
Ride, the real focus of the ride is to bring into light an issue
that affects hundreds of Americans and their families, those
men and women missing in action or held prisoner during
times of war and/or conflict.
The Freedom Ride brings riders to The State’s Original
POW/MIA Memorial, “The Rock”, at Hesky Park in
Meredith where members of the Northeast POW/MIA
Network conduct a vigil to honor those forgotten by our
government.
Let’s make this year’s Freedom Ride & Vigil the largest
by taking a few hours of your time during the Rally and
participating. Let your voice be heard.
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9th annual
rally in the valley!
hile you’re out there riding around our
beautiful state of NH, make sure to check out the
9th Annual Rally in the Valley Rolling Rally. Our
friends to the north know how to make you feel
welcome! Enjoy 6 days of scenic guided rides and
live entertainment nightly! Be sure to check out all
of the info, including accommodations in the area
on: www.rallyinthevalley.net. Rally in the
Valley is proudly sponsored by Twisted Tea,
Zebs General Store, L.A. Harley-Davidson and
DEKA Texas CNC Machining. Proceeds willbenefit the Valley Riders Scholarship for Trade School
students. ★
W
FOR A COMPLETE LIST
SEE PAGES 18 & 19
(or become one!)
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Photo Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier
That’s the way he rolls...
I hope they're all planning to join the Sport Bike show on June 11th!
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Tip #
Renting a bike? You might already be covered. If
you’re planning to rent a bike for your road trip instead
of riding your own, your current motorcycle insurance
might already protect your rental. Ask your agent or
log in to your policy online to find out if coverage for
rental bikes is provided under your current policy.
If your rental isn’t covered, you may want to get
insurance from the rental company.
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104.9 The Hawk – “Rockin’ the Ride”
Webster Highway in Meredith AND Live at the biggest
festival in New England…LaconiaFest at the Weirs Beach
Drive-In. We’ll be hooking you up with tickets to Stephen
Tyler, Ted Nugent, Buckcherry, Bret Michaels, Sevendust
& more! There will be people to meet, insider information, contests to win and more.
A
cruise through New Hampshire during
Laconia Motorcycle Week® is the perfect way to let loose
and 104.9 The HAWK is your wingman on the road to
help you enjoy the ride! We have been your “Official
Station of Laconia Motorcycle Week®” for a decade. Join
us as we rock along with our listeners, where the rubber
meets the road and good friends gather.
Check out www.TheHawkRocks.com for more Rally
information, photos, videos and a live view from the
HAWK’S MOTORCYCLE WEEK WEB CAM. For live
updates become a fan of the Hawk on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. When you get home, keep rockin’ with
The Hawk by listening to our Live Stream online or
download 104.9 The Hawk App for your mobile device!
104.9 The HAWK is your soundtrack for your experience
as we continue the “Countdown to 100” with the 93rd
Annual Laconia Motorcycle Week®! You’ll hear artists
like AC/DC, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, ZZ
Top, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Black Sabbath, Boston, Tom
Petty, Def Leppard, Heart, Eric Clapton and more!
Live Loud, Ride Proud . . . with The Official Station of
Motorcycle Week . . . 104.9 The
HAWK. ★
Keep an eye out for the HAWK crew out and around the
Lakes and be sure to stop by our HAWK ROCKIN' RV at
the American Police Motorcycle Museum on Daniel
TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF The Laconia Rally News
Please call 603-366-2000
Our Next issue will be distributed in JANUARY, 2017
(Deadline date: DECEMBER 1, 2016) Distributed Nationwide and on the web with an International Audience.
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Photo Courtesy: Ronnie Cox
Heather’s Ride, 2016
P
Photo Courtesy: Heather’s Ride
lease join us for Lucky # 7!!!!!!
Participants in the 2015 6th Annual Heather’s Ride.
Photo Courtesy: Ronnie Cox
Lucky guy...found a spot!
Friends 4 Eva and our many sponsors are pleased to
announce the 7th Annual Heather Lynne Siebert
Memorial Ride on July 9th, 2016.
For the past six years we have worked tirelessly to raise
funds for Boston Children's Hospital, The Heather
Lynne Siebert Patient Support Fund and the Heather
Siebert Scholarship Fund.
Our efforts focus on assisting families and patients
with the hidden cost of lengthy hospital stays and to
date the funds raised from Heather's Ride have assisted
many families and more everyday. We have also
awarded four $500.00 scholarships to graduating
seniors with medical challenges and who intend on
continuing their education.
We cannot do any of this with your help! So please join
us on Saturday July 9th, 2016 at Laconia HarleyDavidson in Meredith New Hampshire. Registration
will begin at 7:30AM with kick stands up at 9:00AM
sharp. Coffee and lite breakfast foods are available, a
great ride through the White Mountains and a family
style cook out when we return.
Strike a pose.
Hill Climb in Canaan.
Photo Courtesy: Michael Lichter - Lichterphoto.com
Live music, prizes and more are all included with your
$35.00 PP donation to our mission. Plus a free tee shirt
to the first 100 registrations!!!!
Please be sure to visit our web site friends4eva.org and
look for us on FaceBook at The Heather Lynne Siebert
Memorial Ride. ★
FOR A COMPLETE LIST
SEE PAGES 18 & 19
(or become one!)
Always a good time in Laconia!
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Cruisin’ down Lakeside...
BROADCASTING ALL
WEEK FROM
LACONIAFEST &
AMERICAN POLICE
MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
RIDE SAFE
Kim Lakin (2nd from left), designer of this Rally News and her friends
having a good time at the Roadhouse!
SUPPORT THE RALLY – BUY OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
No visit or vacation is complete without buying gifts to
bring back home. Some of you have a list of requests,
others think they know the perfect gift for each person,
and then the rest have no idea what to do or what to
bring home. Luckily, there is Rally Headquarters to the
rescue! Laconia Motorcycle Week® features many vendors from all around the country and maybe even further. We would like to take this opportunity to also
encourage you to buy souvenirs from Rally Headquarters, the home of the Official Products of
Motorcycle Week! When you buy Official Products at
Rally Headquarters on the boardwalk on Lakeside Ave.,
a portion of those proceeds goes right back to the
Motorcycle Week Association.
In 2016, we’ve made your shopping even
easier – Hot Leathers, the Official Merchandiser of the Rally, will be all over the place
also selling new designs of Official shirts – look
for the logo!
We at the Association work all year long to ensure the
longevity and successfulness of the Rally and we would
like your help. Go ahead and shop ‘till you drop and
make sure you’re buying Official Products to ensure
that you’re favorite Rally keeps on comin’! ★
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Johnstown, PA’s Thunder in the
Valley® Rally June 23-26, 2016
T
hunder in the Valley® Motorcycle Rally, located 60
miles east of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, PA, has grown into
one of the top ten rallies in the United States. Scheduled
for June 23-26, 2016, Thunder offers something for
everyone with a variety of live entertainment, vendors
and activities throughout the weekend. The Thunderbolt
Saloon will be back for another year serving up cold
Budweiser products with its swinging bartenders.
A.B.A.T.E. hosts the Official Welcome Party Friday at
Greenhouse Park, just a few miles from Johnstown and
gives rally goers a chance to get a bit more wild and
crazy featuring tattoo artists, a beer tent, food and merchandise, biker games, and live entertainment. Thursday
night’s Lighted Bike Night Parade gives bikers a chance
to show off their custom lights, and The Grand Thunder
Parade on Saturday afternoon roars through downtown
Johnstown. In the past years, Thunder has also features
national music acts including Foghat, John Cafferty &
The Beaver Brown Band and regional favorite, Donnie
Iris and The Cruisers. ILLConduct stunt riders will return
to tear up some tires in the streets of downtown
Johnstown.
Broaden your Thunder experience by taking in all that
Johnstown and the surrounding area has to offer.
Johnstown’s Historic Stone Bridge lights the night with a
7- minute patriotic music and lighting show each night
during Thunder. Watch the Academy Award-winning
movie, The Johnstown Flood, by Charles Guggenheim at
the Johnstown Flood Museum. Ride your motorcycle
onto the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane; or as
we call it, the world's slowest roller coaster! Enjoy
Johnstown’s aesthetic beauty as you ride to one of its
National Parks-Allegheny Portage Railroad National
Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and
the Flight 93 National Memorial (Somerset A.B.A.T.E.
provides guided rides to the Flight 93 Memorial). Take
part in a variety of self-guided tours around the beautiful
Alleghenies region.
For more information on the rally, call the Johnstown
Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-237-8590, or visit
www.johnstownthunder.com. ★
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ENJOY
Pepsi-Cola
at these
these
fine
fine establishments:
establishments:
Photo Courtesy: Krista Marchand
1848 INN
AIRPORT
COUNTRy STORE & DELI
AkWA MARINA BEACH BAR
AMES FARM
BOAR’S TAVERN
BRICk FRONT RESTAURANT
CANOE RESTAURANT
& TAVERN
CJ AVERy’S
COUNTRy COOkIN’
AT THE LAkESIDE
DAIRy QUEEN
DIPSy DOODLE
DONNA JEAN’S DINER
ExPRESS PIzzA
FARO ITALIAN GRILLE
FROG ROCk TAVERN
LACONIA FEST
LUNCH BOx DINER
LACONIA ANTIQUE CENTER
LAkEVIEW TAVERN
G & R GO-kARTS
GEORGE’S DINER
JJ’S WOOD FIRED PIzzA
JOE HOLIDAy’S
TOP OF THE TOWN
LACONIA COUNTRy CLUB
LAkEVIEW TAVERN
LITTLE CAESARS
LOGS-OF-FUN
LyON’S DEN
Taking a break along the Kank.
M/S MT. WASHINGTON
MUG By THE BAy
NASWA RESORT
NORTH COUNTRy DELI
NOTHIN’ FANCy BREAkFAST
BAR AND GRILL
OLDE BAy DINER
O STEAkS AND SEAFOOD
PARADISE BEACH CLUB
PIzzA ExPRESS
RIO BURRITO
SAWyER’S DAIRy BAR
SHANG HAI
SHIBLEy’S DRIVE-IN &
AT THE PIER
STEELE HILL RESORTS
TAMARACk
TERRASINI GRILL
THE BAy RESTAURANT
THE LOONEy BIN
THE MUG
THE SUMMIT RESORT
TOWER HILL TAVERN
WEIRS BEACH
GO-CART TRACk
WEIRS THE BEEF
WINE’ING BUTCHER
WINNI GRILLE
WINNIPESAUkEE
SCENIC RAILROAD
WINNISQUAM MARkET
& DELI
Getting a shave at Flo’s Chop Shop Progressive booth on Lakeside Ave.
5
Tip #
Before you ride, know your coverage options.
Talk to your agent or insurer about Total
Replacement Cost, Actual Cash Value and
Agreed Value. Each offers different coverage
in the event you total your bike.
Know what each is so you know what you’re getting.
Only
The Official Soft Drink of
Laconia Motorcycle Week®!
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Greetings from the mayor of Daytona!
D
ear Biketoberfest® Visitors:
It is always a great pleasure for me to welcome you on
behalf of the City of Daytona Beach!
This year’s event marks the 24th annual Biketoberfest®
rally. Vendor trade shows, live music, and hundreds of
activities sponsored by local merchants highlight the festivities offered to over 100,000 visitors who attend each
year.
We want you to enjoy your stay and remain safe while you
are here, and we ask that you are considerate of our residents and all of the other visitors who join us for this event
so that we can ensure a good time for all. Our goal is to
create a balance between special event tourism and the
quality of life for our year-round citizens.
events and activities that
take place in Daytona
Beach and the surrounding areas. Remember to
please “Ride Quiet” and
be courteous of those
around you.
Welcome to the “World’s Most Famous
Beach!”
Sincerely,
Derrick L. Henry, Mayor ★
We hope that you will take part in the many exciting
Photos Courtesy: Daytona Beach
Book your trip now for
Biketoberfest – October 13-16, 2016
DAYTONA
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on Biketoberfest
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like the Daytona Beach area, the ocean, the shops,the
people and Biketoberfest® make it even better. Prices for
hotels can be a better deal than Bike Week and the weather
is very warm.
Here are my tips while in Daytona for Biketoberfest.
Where to eat, my picks are:
Duff's Original Buffet, now at 2 locations; The Sunshine
Mall at 2400 Ridgewood Ave. on US RT1 and their second
location at the Belair Plaza 2667 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona.
The staff is great along with hundreds of menu items.
Steve's Famous Diner, Located on the southbound side
of Atlantic Ave., about 2 miles north of Main Street.
Dedicated staff and a bakery on site with delicious meals.
The Ultimate Omelet, The locals love this place!
Breakfast and Lunch. The name says it all. The staff is
great, can be found at Ridgewood Ave, US RT 1, the
Northbound side, 1.3 miles north of US RT 92,
International Blvd.
Doughnuts and Coffee, only one spot, krispy kreme at
the corner of US RT 92 and Nova, open 24 hours.
Vendor Areas: Main Street, wall to wall vendors, including the Hot Leathers Stores. Beach Street, almost wall to
wall, lots of parking and the Welcome Center Tent is there.
Destination Daytona at I-95 and US RT 1 in Ormond
Beach is full of vendors and thinhs to check out, also
J & P Cycles has a very large store there along with Fix
Motorcycles of course, they are also located at the track in
Daytona. On US RT 1 in Ormond Beach there is also a
large vendor area, can't miss it.
The track on US RT 92 in Daytona is fast becoming it’s
own city, there will be racing, most of the demo's are there,
vendors, Hot Leathers tent and J & P Cycles. Lot and
lots to see.
The Daytona Flea Market is where Jam-On Swap meet is
held. And back on Beach Street there are some cool stores
like the Abstract Art Gallery, Moxie Vintage, Nicole’s
Beach Street Mall and Carousel Antiques, all worth
checking out.
If you have a chance give the city of Deland a try, very
cool city. Entertainment is everywhere and your choice.
While in Daytona, the city would love to take your money
if you are stopped for speeding, so be wise and don't.
Speeding anywhere in and around Daytona is for suckers
as is drinking to much and then riding.
Remember, if you don't have the time to ride down from
the north, there is always Amtrack's Auto train.
Stations are at Lorton VA, just south of DC and Sanford
Fla, 30 miles west of Daytona. Call 800-USA-Rail for
info. The earlier you book, the better the price.
Have fun, book early and enjoy!
See you at Biketoberfest! ★
SUNNY DA
FLORI
DAYTONA
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DAYTONA - The way it used to be.
It’s like no other ride!
Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce
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t’s freedom, sunshine, open road and graceful curves. It’s called the Loop
and for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere, it’s a riders dream.
The 22 mile ride of open road begins with a northerly trek at the foot of the
Granada Bridge on John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach. Going North, riders
are greeted by a cathedral of trees up to the Highbridge Road where they hang a
left (to go west) and go over the bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway (the
Halifax River). There are several places to stop along the way and just enjoy the
Florida countryside. After more winding turns, you’ll come upon Walter
Boardman road where you will make another turn that takes you further west to
Old Dixie Highway. When you reach Old Dixie Highway, take another left (to go south) toward Ormond Beach.
This leisurely ride will give you a feel for Florida’s natural beauty. Check out Ormond Park and the Fairchild Oak tree one of Florida’s oldest living Oaks. Bring your camera, maybe a boxed lunch, and enjoy. ★
Daytona Excursions
Old City Rendezvous (Daytona Beach to St. Augustine)
aytona weather is beautiful! Fall beckons
riders to explore further up and down our coastline and in
neighboring communities. We also know you crave adventure, seeing and experiencing something new, and sharing
long rides and good times with friends. Here are some ideas
for Daytona Excursions so you can rack up the miles, soak
up the sun, take in the sights, and grab a tasty bite to eat.
D
Steel Horse Scoot (Daytona Beach to DeLand)
DAYTONA
River to River Tour (Halifax River to St. John's River)
Navigation Tour (Lighthouse to ancient Turtle Mound)
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How to become a sponsor!
A
re you a business looking to get word out about your
product? Do you want to bring
attention to your company or
increase sales/services? We all
know that the past few years have
seen some difficulty for many big
and small businesses alike, around
the country. Several motorcycle rallies
around the country have also felt the burden of a
declining economy with noticeable drops in attendance.
The Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association strongly
believes that the worst thing one can do in a difficult
economy is to cut your advertising budget. With that in
mind, we have not only held strong to our traditional
means of advertising, but we’ve added several different
options and included new opportunities to get the word
out about Laconia!
We have been working extra hard to get the word out
about the Rally and our valuable sponsors, to our thousands of visitors, and our millions of followers so that we
can maintain our consistency of being a world renowned
Rally! We continue to reach out to businesses of all types
around the country to offer you a one-of-a kind national
advertising campaign.
Progressive® Laconia Motorcycle Week® current Presenting Sponsors: PROGReSSiVe®, HOT LeATHeRS, &
AMSOiL. Our corporate sponsors are: The NASWA
Resort, Pepsi, Laconia Roadhouse, Twisted Tea,
Budweiser, Weirs Beach Drive-in, 104.9 The Hawk
Radio, J&P Cycles, SYSCO Foods, and Bank of NH.
you don’t have to be a “national brand” or a “corperate
chain” to be a part of the sponsorship for this great event.
No matter the size of your business, there’s a level of
sponsorship right and affordable for you!
Here is your chance to join this fine list of businesses that
sponsor Laconia Motorcycle Week®. Contact the Laconia
Motorcycle Week® Association for more info on our
national advertising campaign to increase your business!
What better way to capture an audience in the millions?
Call or e-mail today! ★
To hear more about the various sponsorship levels
and become an official sponsor of Laconia
Motorcycle Week®, America’s Original Riding Rally®,
please contact Charlie or Jennifer at the
Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association:
603-366-2000 or www.laconiamcweek.com
Approximate driving miles to
Laconia, New Hampshire
Albany, Ny ..................................................................175
Albuquerque, NM .....................................................2,292
Atlanta, GA ...............................................................1,170
Baltimore, MD .............................................................464
Boston, MA ....................................................................95
Buffalo, Ny..................................................................547
Chicago, IL...................................................................979
Cincinnati, OH .............................................................974
Cleveland, OH..............................................................643
Dallas, Tx .................................................................1,917
Daytona Beach, FL ...................................................1,337
Denver, CO................................................................2,087
Halifax, Nova Scotia ....................................................652
Hartford, CT.................................................................167
kansas City, MO .......................................................1,554
Los Angeles, CA .......................................................3,150
Memphis, TN ...............................................................953
Miami, FL .................................................................1,640
Minneapolis...............................................................1,300
Montreal, PQ ................................................................223
New Orleans, LA ......................................................1,634
New york, Ny..............................................................276
Norfolk, VA ..................................................................630
Omaha, NE................................................................1,558
Philadelphia, PA ...........................................................372
Phoenix, Az...............................................................2,780
Pittsburgh, PA...............................................................620
Portland, ME ................................................................. 76
Quebec City, PQ...........................................................292
St. Louis, MO............................................................1,276
San Francisco, CA.....................................................3,262
Seattle, WA................................................................3,134
Sturgis, SD ................................................................2,150
Toronto, ON .................................................................574
Washingon, DC ............................................................496
Waterloo, IA ..............................................................1,450
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RIDE
SAFE
STAY AWAY FROM THE CENTER LINE!
sysco - 2016 official motorcycle week® supplier of choice!
B
uilding a loyal and successful reputation since 1858, Sysco Boston LLC has
become the largest food service distributor in New England. With operations and a huge instock inventory so close in nearby Massachusetts, Sysco is able to provide top-notch service
and products to the restaurants and businesses in New Hampshire for Laconia Motorcycle
Week® as the Official Food Service Distributor. Always working towards their goal to be THE SUPPLIER OF CHOICE
– SYSCO doesn’t disappoint! Enjoy the best quality in food service as supplied from SYSCO Boston and SYSCO
Northern New England at the Faro Italian Grille, the Naswa Resort, and many other fine establishments around NH and
even beyond – throughout the country! ★
Crest-Hill Motel
The Mother of
All Roads!
Rt. 5 • US 20 • Interstate 390
Exit 10 • Avon, NY 14414
585-226-3450
Where Motorcyclists are Always Welcome!
TCM
US Route 20, Hamburg, NY
Plays Here!
EDITOR’S NOTE: I still love the
city of Bassett, Nebraska and all
who live there. But the state of
Nebraska still does not believe in
freedom of choice regarding helmet laws. So, as nice as the state
may be, Bassett is the only place I
go out of my way to visit while
on the road to and from Sturgis
and Laconia. Maybe someday
change will occur and I’ll visit the
rest of this vast state… Maybe.
Sac City is the home of
one of the finest motels
along US Route 20. No
matter what time of the
year, you can expect
fine service and they
love motorcyclists –
check it out!
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally TM – Full Speed Ahead...
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event that you won’t
want to miss. Check the
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
website for details as they
develop.
he 75th Anniversary of Sturgis is now in the rear
view mirror and what a year it was. If you had the opportunity to spend it with us you know first-hand how a truly
incredible Rally experience looks and feels. It will be hard
to beat the 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but we are intent
on doing just that.
August 9 – The Carey Hart
Sturgis Run. Join Carey Hart
and other guests for a fun trek through Sturgis and out into
the beautiful countryside. Surprises and unique gift bags
await for those singing up for the Carey Hart experience.
Details will be available on the Carey Hart Sturgis Run
Facebook page.
76 YEARS
Consider this to be your invitation to join your friends and
family in Sturgis for the 76th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally August 8-14, 2016. We love hosting our world class
Rally and really hope you are able to join us. We work hard
to provide an exciting variety of events to suit every interest
our motorcycling guests have. We know you won’t be disappointed with the activities and events we have scheduled
for 2016.
If organized rides aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other
activities to keep you busy during your trip to Sturgis.
In 2015, the City of Sturgis and Harley-Davidson officially
announced a long term partnership agreement naming
Harley-Davidson as the official motorcycle of the Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally. One of the highlights of the 2015 Rally
was the official dedication of Harley-Davidson Rally Point
located in the heart of downtown Sturgis. The City is proud
of this gathering area and during the week-long 2016 Rally,
there will be a host of music, activities and events every day
at the Rally Point.
If speed is more you style, you can join the Boz Brothers
and their friends at the Sturgis Dragway (date tbd) for the
‘Run What You Brung’ Drag Racing Extravaganza.
Participants can ride in and sign up to drag against the
Bostroms or any of their friends at this special one-night
event at the Sturgis Dragway located just east of town.
The Legends of Racing began in 2015 with six celebrity
racers including Carey Hart, Ben Bostrom, Eric Bostrom,
Mickey Dymond, Doug Henry and Ricky Carmichael. In
2016, each of these racers will return and they will each
bring a friend who is also considered to be a racing legend.
You can tag along with the group as they visit downtown
bars and restaurants, eventually winding up at the HarleyDavidson Rally Point with a meet and greet social. The
date of this event is not yet determined.
Back by popular demand…
Everyone knows that bikers are the most charitable group
around. While in Sturgis, you are invited to join any number of charity rides. Don’t miss out! Register for your
favorite rides early as many have limited space. You can
view all the details on our official website.
August 8 – The 14th Annual Mayor’s Ride. This exclusive
ride raises money for the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department
and Police Reserves. Join the Mayor and his special guests
for a ride through the most beautiful areas of the Black
Hills. Riders will take an awesome group photo at Mt.
Rushmore and will end the spectacular ride with a delicious
lunch at Custer State Park. Register early as this ride sells
out quickly. Visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally website for
registration and to see photos from the 2015 ride.
Photo Courtesy: File
If motorcycle shows are your thing you won’t want to miss
the Jesse Rooke Custom Show in downtown Sturgis.
August 10 - Boz Brothers Ride. This event began in 2014
and was an immediate hit. Superbike competitors Ben and
Eric Bostrom guide their guests on a spirited ride through
some of the most amazing back roads the Black Hills has to
offer. You are invited to join industry professionals, celebrities and legends for this exhilarating ride to raise funds for
the Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation. To view all the
details and to register, you can visit their Face book page at
- Sturgis City of Riders Boz Brothers Ride.
STURGIS
New in 2016…
August 11 - The first ever Sturgis Women’s Ride, sponsored
by Harley-Davidson will take place on August 11. Details
are still being worked but this is sure to be a great inaugural
Who knew? Motorcycle repair class at Chris’ Camp??? in Spearfish during
the Rally.
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Photo Courtesy: Sturgis
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally T M continued...
This multi-day event will feature some the best grassroots built bikes in the nation. If you are a garage
junkie genius that wants to show off your talent, this
is the show you need to be a part of. Visit the Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally website to see how you can enter.
If you can’t make this show you will still get your
custom cravings satisfied by attending several other
custom shows in downtown throughout the week.
The exact dates and location of this show will be
announced closer to the event.
Whether it’s racing, custom bike shows, charity rides,
shopping for the newest products and style or just enjoying the beautiful scenery found in the Black Hills, we
know you’ll have a great time at the Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally.
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors…
The City of Sturgis could never host a world class rally
without the support of our great corporate sponsors: HarleyDavidson, Chevrolet, Metzeler, Geico Motorcycle, Russ
Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Coca-Cola, Budweiser,
Amsoil, Ole Smokey Moonshine, Rockford Fosgate,
ROADTREK, Werner, LEATHERMAN, Beltone, J&P
Cycles and American Legacy Firearms. ★
Please visit our numerous social media sites for all the
schedules and event registration information, lodging, Rally
news and weather conditions. If you are looking for official
Sturgis memorabilia, visit the Sturgis Superstore at sturgissuperstore.com. 2016 T-Shirts and gifts are available now.
Follow us on Twitter for updates during the year. We hope
you are able to join us and we look forward to seeing you
this summer in Sturgis!
Tips on Sturgis Schultz
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the prize goes to the Millstone Restaurant, just off the second exit off I90, heading west. They are open 24 hours and
the prices are not raised during the rally. Wonderful staff!!
Here are some of my tried and true tips related to all things
Sturgis:
WATERING HOLES:
They are EVERYWHERE! The Side Hack in town on
Lazelle Street is cool along with the Back Porch in
Spearfish Canyon. Your pick – but these two are real.
on’t worry about what year it is. ’75 is nice but so is
’76. Don’t miss the visit to Sturgis if you can take the time
to make the trip – it’s worth it!
CAMPING / LODGING:
Make your reservations out of Meade County so you can
enjoy a campfire. Chris’ Campground rates right up there
as a great spot – if you can get in. Do your homework –
there’s a lot of other campgrounds all around Spearfish,
Deadwood and Lead.
In Meade County, the Broken Spoke Saloon Campground
is a nice set-up east of town and with lots of entertainment.
There’s a ton of other places around too but this is my pick.
GROCERIES:
Year after year, it’s Grocery Mart on Junction Ave that
winds the award for best grocery store in the area. Prices
stay the same and the service is great, it’s a real family-run
store.
MEALS:
There are countless places to choose from and I couldn’t
begin to list them all here. From my experience, the best
“All You Can Eat” Pancake breakfast is at the Grace
Lutheran Church at 1061 Sherman Street, just off Junction
Ave, one block south of Main Street. On Main Street, there
is Weimer’s Diner, good food and service. In Spearfish,
MUST SEE:
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum! This place is well
worth the price of admission – it is packed with stuff! The
Michael Lichter Photography Exhibit – Michael puts his
heart and soul into his work and it shows. His display is set
up at the Buffalo Chip, east of Sturgis. This year’s exhibit is
“Skin & Bones” – the influence of tattoo art on custom
motorcycles and biker culture. The Badlands get better with
time; I ride through every year and make a stop at the
Cowboy Stop in Interior. Devil’s Tower, Spearfish
Canyon, and Deadwood all should be including in your
‘places to go’ list. There are lots of towns around the hills
also throw out the welcome mat. You also want to make
sure you check out all the Jackpine Gypsy Events – these
are REAL motorcycle events!
SAFETY FACTS:
Watch out for animals, day and night. Pay attention to the
weather, it can get real mean – real fast. Stay away from the
centerline. Don’t speed! Keep two feet on the grounds at
ALL of those stop signs the City puts up during the Rally.
STURGIS
Enjoy the ride and be safe! ★
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
Charlie St. Clair
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hile in Sturgis, you would be
remiss not to take some time for a visit
to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, a nonprofit, member and donor supported organization. The building on the corner of Junction and Main
Street is full of great, vintage motorcycles including a
newly donated and fully restored 1943 ‘741 Indian’
Military Motorcycle. There are hundreds of displays and
exhibits that cover much of the history of the Sturgis
Rally.
Fame during the Sturgis Rally. The list of
inductees for 2016 will be listed in the
2nd edition of the Laconia Rally News,
which will be available in May 2016.
Take the time and buy the ticket to get in – it will be one
of your best moves while in Sturgis. In case you don’t
make it to Sturgis during the Rally, the museum is open
year-round. For more information on exhibits, admission,
or on how to help support this worthy organization, visit:
www.sturgismuseum.com. Enjoy! ★
Also at the museum is the Sturgis Hall of Fame display.
Every year, new members are inducted into the Hall of
STURGIS Oldies
Jackpine gypsies
Motorcycle Club
T
he founders of the Sturgis
Rally, the Jackpine Gypsies, continue to provide the
motorcycle events that got Sturgis going. Their tent is just
West of I90, between Lazelle and Junction Avenue. They
have their official Jackpine patches and pins and other
cool stuff at this tent. Year after year, the Jackpine Gypsies
Motorcycle Club put on some great motorcycle events
during the Sturgis Rally. NO HOLLYWOOD STUFF
HERE! Just the real thing! The Flat Track Races are a
blast! The Moto Cross Riders are tough as nails and the
Hill Climbs are very cool! All the action is up front and
close! Don’t miss out!
Grinch at Glencoe - mid 1990’s.
Updated information can be found on their website at
jackpinegypsies.com ★
Grocery Mart
2216 Junction Ave., Sturgis
605-423-4606
7AM–11PM during the Rally
Locally Owned
Get all your grocery
needs for the Rally from our
friendly staff!
STURGIS
Riders around the camp fire at Glencoe in 1997.
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Show us your . . . bikes!!!
For the voyeur in us all – the Laconia Motorcycle Week Bike Shows Jennifer Anderson
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but not limited to: Custom, Rat, Vintage, Metric, Stock,
Unique and of course Best in Show! Registration is only
$20! All of the proceeds go to the City of Laconia to
help offset the costs of hosting Motorcycle Week.
t never ceases to amaze us – the creativity, ingenuity
and sheer passion that people put into their motorcycles,
it’s quite simply…AWESOME! Cruising down
Lakeside Avenue admiring the creativity and craftsmanship of bikes old and new is one of our favorite things
to do at the rally. What better way to credit for all this
distinction than at an official Bike Show!
Swap Meet: As if the cool bikes weren’t enough, there
will also be a swap meet at Opechee Park during the
City of Laconia Bike Show on Friday so you’ll definitely want to check this event out! This is a great way to
save tons of cash on new/used & custom bike parts and
accessories to complete the special look of your ride!
The swap meet will begin at 8am (set-up at 7am), so get
there early!
Whether it’s a unique paint job, a custom chopper, or an
old school rat bike, we love to see you show off your
pride-and-joy; your motorcycle! Instead of cruising
around for ooohhhs and ahhhs, sign-up at any of the
bike shows below for your chance take home a trophy!
For more info on any of the bike shows or swap meets
please call Dick Cartier at 603-455-0458. A special
thanks to Dick Cartier for working hard all year-long
promoting these shows! ★
Haymond Law Firm Bike Show Series Dates and
Locations.
Each of these shows run from 10am-4pm unless otherwise specified. Winners will receive prizes sponsored by
Haymond Law Firm. For more information on these
shows, please contact Dick at 603-455-0458.
Saturday June 11th: Sport Bikes ONLY at this bike
show – be sure to get here early, there were over 100
sport bike entries last year! Location is at the Broken
Spoke from 10am-1pm.
Tuesday, June 14th: Location in Weirs Beach to be
announced.
Wednesday, June 15th: Broken Spoke Saloon.
Thursday, June 16th: The Historic Train Station in
downtown Laconia next to Burrito Me. And if you’re up
for a ride… Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel Maine will
also be hosting a bike show on this date.
Both sides of center line parking
on Lakeside Ave. are open for
one-way travel.
Haymond Law girls show off the trophies.
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Photo Courtesy: Bob Kidd
Friday, June 17th: The grand finale with the City of
Laconia Bike Show. This show will run from 10am-1pm
and is open to all and has various categories including
Opechee Park
There’s the Official Laconia
Motorcycle Week shirt!
Half Moon Enterprises – proud Laconia Motorcycle Week® board member!
T
he Half Moon, the block at the very center of
Weirs Beach, has been at the heart of Motorcycle Week
action since the early 1950’s, when the business was
established by Sidney Ames. The very symbol of Weirs
Beach, the iconic, neon Weirs Beach arrow sign, built in
1956, was a result of Sidney's efforts. His three sons have
carried on with the business, now known officially as the
Half Moon Enterprises. They have also carried on with
promoting Weirs Beach, in 1998 establishing the website
WeirsBeach.com, the best source for general information
about the area.
The Half Moon block begins at the corner of New
Hampshire Avenue and extends down Lakeside Avenue
to Tower Street. On the left corner, the Half Moon Pizza
Stand sells the freshest, tastiest pizza in town. Next
door, there are many exciting vendors located in the Half
Moon Penny Arcade and Bumper Cars buildings, including Biker Apparel, the tattoo artistry of Mr. Bill’s
Roadhouse, and other vendors. At the center of the block,
the Half Moon Gift Shop has a great selection of
Motorcycle Week T-Shirts, jewelry, and accessories. On
the right corner, you'll find Hot Leathers located in the
Half Moon Family Fun Center building.
Patio Garden Restaurant is “Party Central”!
stroll down Lakeside Avenue from the Weirs Beach arrow
sign, is a biker shopping favorite, with many fine vendors, including Bear Hollow Trading Post, Sturgis
Trading Post, Motorcycle Rally USA, Walter Dyer
Leather, and several others. Castle Rest, with four vendors, located right next to the Beachview Bazaar, is the
newest addition to the Half Moon.
The Patio Garden Restaurant, a.k.a. "Party Central", is at
the Winnipesaukee Marketplace. To get there, follow the
Weirs Beach boardwalk, and go past Rally HQ, to where
the boardwalk ends. Or, cross over the antique iron footbridge from Lakeside Avenue. Stop a minute to take in
the view of Weirs Beach from the platform at the top.
Admission to the Patio Garden is free, with up to four
bands per day on two stages, and two full bars. Treat
yourself to a fine Italian or American meal, and a beer or
cocktail, while enjoying music from some great NH and
Boston bands.
Tucked behind all the Lakeside Avenue action is the Half
Moon Motel & Cottages, the most convenient lodging
location in the area, within very close walking distance of
all the Motorcycle Week activities. The Half Moon Motel
& Cottages features a beautiful scenic view of the lake
from every room; a king-size, solar-heated pool; clean,
comfortable, modern rooms; and cottages with kitchenettes and private, screened-in porches. Reserving a
room at the Half Moon for Motorcycle Week is easy; just
visit them online, at weirsbeach.com/halfmoon/motel.
You can find out more about Party Central at
weirsbeach.com/party-central. For more info about
the vendors at the Half Moon, the Beachview Bazaar,
and the Winnipesaukee Marketplace, please go to
weirsbeach.com/motorcycle-week-vendors. ★
Over the years, the original Half Moon has expanded to
include the Beachview Bazaar, Castle Rest, and the Patio
Garden Restaurant. The Beachview Bazaar, just a short
One of the many bands at “Party Central”
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Take a seat and watch the show - “Party Central”.
Because sometimes – you’re stuck,
lost, or just need to sharpen up...
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t’s hard to travel to a new town and know the right
people to call when things don’t go your way. Luckily,
we’ve lived here long enough to know where to send
you. Here’s a list of helpful resources you may need
while in Laconia and where to find them…
Pepsi ad taken out of a 1968 magazine!
Looking good!
Panoramic from Lakeside Ave.
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Tip #
Shop around. Talk to your agent or insurer about
Total Prices can vary from company to company, so
shop around. Make sure you’re buying from a national
carrier who offers specialized motorcycle insurance.
Don’t just add your bike to your car policy.
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TIRE SERVICE (includes motorcycle tires!):
Belknap Tire & Auto Repair
670 Union Ave., Laconia – 603-524-4517
MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS:
Mike’s Performance Cycle
730 NH Rt. 104 – 603-744-8500
EVL CYCLES
3 Seavey Rd., Belmont – 603-744-0500
HK Powersports
Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester
7 Crane Dr., (NH Rt. 11) – 603-330-3330
Heritage Harley-Davidson
142 Manchester Street, Concord – 603-224-3268
Laconia Harley-Davidson
239 DW Highway, Meredith – 603-279-4526
LOST KEY:
Bob’s Lock & Key
263 Court St., Laconia – 603-524-8482
HK Powersports
LEATHER & SHOE REPAIR:
Daub’s Cobbler Shop
24 Canal Street, Laconia – 603-528-1528
WELDING:
Weld-Fab
29 Gilford East Drive, Gilford –
603-528-2905 • Cell 603-630-3684
HAIRCUT AND/OR A GREAT SHAVE:
Polished & Proper Barber Shop
610 Main Street, Laconia – 978-558-0849
Photos Courtesy: American Motorcycle Museum
American Police Motorcycle Museum
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e are very
excited to be starting
our sixth year here in
Meredith and want to
let our motorcycle
friends know that without Laconia Motorcycle
Week®; we would not
be in existence. A big
thanks to Charlie,
Jennifer and all our two
wheeled friends. To
show our appreciation,
we will again be raffling off a special Motorcycle Week sculpture created by
Chris Twine of Patriot Customs with every patron receiving a free raffle ticket.
in our field with trophies awarded to the winners live on
the HAWK 104.9
This year's premier exhibit will focus on the history of
Laconia motorcycle racing with motorcycles that were
raced in Laconia, videos, artifacts and pictures from 1916
through the 1960’s. Motorcycle races and Motorcycle
Police thrill stories helped to establish the industry in the
beginning and we continue to strive to bring that excitement to all of you.
We are the only motorcycle museum of its kind in the
country with over 100 functioning motorcycles from every
decade, a workshop where vintage iron is resurrected, a
movie theatre and many interactive displays throughout.
Skilled riders know that it's what you can make a bike do
at the slowest speed that displays true mastery of the
machine. This year, there will be a slow speed competition
The HAWK (The official radio station for Laconia
Motorcycle Week®) will again be broadcasting live from
our field all week. Our favorite day of Motorcycle week is
Tuesday with our Veterans Tribute Day. This year, we will
be naming our field to honor all those who gave some and
to pay tribute to those who gave all. Veterans groups are
again with us all week in the field. Join us on facebook
and our website for details.
BROADCASTING ALL
WEEK FROM
LACONIAFEST &
AMERICAN POLICE
MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
Live Free Ride Safe. ★
Riders outside the museum.
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Photos Courtesy: W. Stephen Laughlin
1954 – Hugh Bownes, Peter Makris, Jack Sawyer, Peter Karagianis,
& Ed Hoagland.
AMA Club 1924
Connecting With Riders
At America’s Biggest Motorcycling Events
ach year, hundreds of thousands of riders
flock to America's biggest motorcycling events—
events like Laconia Motorcycle Week®, Sturgis,
Americade, Daytona Bike Week and more. The
AMA wants to see you there in 2016.
AMA Club 1924 will be the AMA’s presence at these
iconic events. Here, we’ll celebrate the fun of motorcycling, connect with riders and look back on the
history of motorcycling in America. Visitors to AMA
Club 1924 also will have a chance to win some great
prizes from AMA member benefit partners.
See us at the following events in 2016:
June 11-19: Laconia, NH
June 23-26: Thunder in the Valley, Johnstown, PA
July 8-10: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,
Lexington, OH
Aug. 8-14: The Buffalo Chip at Sturgis, SD
Sept. 23-25: Ray Price Motorsports Expo,
Raleigh, NC ★
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These boots are made for walking....
Band at the Broken Spoke
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Photo Courtesy: Bret Loring
Photo Courtesy: Bret Loring
Outdoor Patio and Tiki Bar at the Paradise!
Always a Rockin’ Good time at the Paradise!
Weirs Beach Drive-In — Official Sponsor!
Pat Baldi, owner of the Weirs Beach Drive-In, stepped
up as a corporate sponsor of Laconia Motorcycle Week
for 2016 because she understands the value the Rally
brings to the Lakes Region and State of NH. The Weirs
Beach Drive-In will be showing first-run movies on
multiple screens all summer and have always been a
favorite place to catch a great show under the stars.
Corporate sponsors, like the Weirs Beach Drive-In, help
make the marketing efforts of the Laconia Motorcycle
Week Association possible. Join us in thanking them
and all of our sponsors for their support! ★
T
he Weirs
Beach Drive-In has
been a major player
during Motorcycle
Week since the
early 1980’s, first as
a parking area and
then as one of the
premier vendor locations in the heart of Weirs Beach.
For 2016, the Weirs Beach Drive-In is host to the
Laconia Fest Motorcycle Music Festival with national
concert acts all week!
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FIM North American vintage road
race championships return to NHMS
June 11-12
N
ew Hampshire Motor Speedway will once again
host the FIM North America Vintage Road Race
Championships on its 1.6 mile road course. The fastest
vintage racers from across the US and Canada will compete at this internationally sanctioned event. What is vintage? Basically all the race machines competing were
manufactured prior to 1994 with the oldest race bikes dating back into the 1930’s. Make no mistake, the races are
not just a parade of old bikes but rather it is all out elbow
to elbow racing at speeds exceeding 130 mph for the
fastest machines.
The old Indian and Harley race machines from the 1930’s
and 40’s are a must see as they are all tank shifters and use
ridged frames. No rear suspension means that sliding these
old machines was the normal. You can’t dial in the rear
suspension if there is none. This throw back in time racing
can only be appreciated by actually seeing them in action.
The heart of the vintage racers are the machines from the
1960’s through mid 1980’s.
Here the old British machines like Triumph and BSA still
compete on par against the new wave of Japanese multi
cylinder bikes of the 1970’s.
Admission to the races allows all spectators to park inside
the NASCAR oval, wander the garages and have free
access to the grandstands. Races are run rain or shine. ★
Photos Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier - bob@imagekeepers.us
Of Additional note are the fabulous vintage sidecars
where the passenger (monkey) hangs off the sidecar
scraping their shoulder on the ground to act as ballast for
the machine. Without that passenger ballast balancing the
outfit, the sidecar would instantly flip over in a turn. Most
of the passengers are women…some wives, some girlfriends and other just speed thrill seekers.
Caption
All photos are from the FIM North American Vintage Races at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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Should motorcycle rallies be “family events”?
Jennifer Anderson
walk around different vending areas checking out the
latest and greatest in the industry. This, my friends, is
how you excite and interest the next generation in what
YOU already like. Kids don’t just turn 21 and say “well,
I guess I better get a motorcycle and head to a rally
now”. They need to be introduced to it so that they grow
up informed about safety, responsibility, and FUN!
A
fter any major event, there is a period of reflection where the organizations involved with planning and
promotion take a hard look at how everything turned out
and decide what aspects of change to focus on for the
following year. Motorcycle rallies operate in the same
fashion – these rallies don’t ‘just happen’ . . . There is a
year’s worth of planning, organizing and promoting to
be done. Reviewing the feedback from visitors, residents, and businesses is important because they are the
heart of any rally. Most of the time, this feedback is
constructive, sometimes . . . it’s just plain critical.
But again, we are talking about motorcycle-families and
we also strongly suggest families use particular caution
about the time of day and where they are bringing
their kids. Some events are not suitable for kids and
those events shouldn’t have to change just because a
minor might ‘see’ it. Instead, use common sense . . . If
you’re close enough to do so – Come up with your friends
to ride during the day and live it up at night – then come
back on a nice afternoon during the week and show your
son or daughter why mom and/or dad is always packing
the bike for the next rally. Rallies will not sustain over
time if we don’t introduce younger generations to them.
Laconia Motorcycle Week® has been around for almost
100 years and we’d like to stay for another 100.
One of the common topics of criticism that we hear
after Laconia Motorcycle Week® ends is regarding kids
at the rally: “why are they trying to make this a family
event?” “They” refers to the Laconia Motorcycle
Week® Association and, we assume, the other outside
agencies that we work closely with – such as the City of
Laconia. We understand the basis for this complaint –
people associate rallies with loud pipes, exhaust fumes,
music, scantily dressed women, alcohol, and all sorts of
adult entertainment in music, contests, and parties . . .
To put it in a word – FUN! Once the term “family
event” is brought up that means an end to all the “fun”.
So, are we trying to make Laconia Motorcycle Week® a
family event? Yes. A motorcycle-family event. Stay
with me here – there IS a difference.
Photo Courtesy: Butch Baer
Help us pass on the tradition. ★
The state of NH is geographically pretty small, as is the
City of Laconia. Because it’s relatively easy to get
around our state, people can come to Laconia for a ‘daytrip’ just to check out the rally sights – and we encourage them to do so! This also means, however; that many
of these people aren’t necessarily ‘motorcyclists’ but
more just ‘people-watchers’. And that’s fine too. Did
you know that there is a town ordinance in Laconia during Motorcycle Week that makes it illegal to walk your
dog down Lakeside Avenue? There’s a perfectly good
reason for this – a dog’s ears, nose and throat are at the
exact height of motorcycle exhaust pipes. With thousands of motorcycles converging on Lakeside Avenue
during the rally, the exhaust fumes and sounds are at
dangerously high levels – protect your animals! Makes
sense! Well, guess who else this makes sense for?
Babies and children in strollers! Now, we can’t tell parents NOT to bring their babies but we’d like to think
that good parenting sense would remind them not to do
so during peak times.
Photo Courtesy: Butch Baer
The Blais family line-up for the motorcycle family “look-alike” contest during
the races at Belknap Recreation Area.
Here’s the caveat – what we DO want to see is motorcyclists introducing their children to the sport of motorcycling. We want men and women riders to bring their
kids to bike shows, motorcycle races, hill climbs, and to
June 1939, Dot Robinson and her daughter, Betty Jane, stop to visit friends
en route to Laconia riding from Detroit, Michigan.
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Close to home . . . non-profits fundraisers
throughout the area
or many non-profits around the area during Motorcycle Week is a great
chance to help their cause with support from all of the riders who come to
Laconia. In Weirs Beach, there will be the Laconia Rotary Club with their
motorcycle raffle on Lakeside Ave. The Laconia Kiwanis Club on the boardwalk of Lakeside Ave. will have a water and soda stop. The Weirs
Community Park Association has $5.00 parking for motorcycles and only
$10 to park cars. The Weirs Action Committee parks vehicles on Weirs
Beach and the price is always $5 for motorcycles. There are sure to be other
charitable groups around the area during Motorcycle Week, so check out what
they have to offer and find out what causes they are supporting. ★
We miss
you too!
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See you
in June!
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTORCYCLE LAWS & HAND SIGNALS
Single file
Helmets are required under age 18.
Protective eye cover required unless you have a full
windshield.
Mufflers and baffles required. Decibal below 110.
Modification of stock exhaust system to increase noise
level is a violation of the law.
Burnouts or wheel stands are not allowed on
any public highway.
Passing another vehicle in the same lane is a violation.
There must be a seat for a passenger.
Start-up
Speed up
Comfort Stop
Every motorcycle must have a rear view mirror.
NH open container law will be strongly enforced.
Walking in the road and interfering with motorcycle
traffic is not allowed.
Stop
Handlebars may not be above shoulder level.
Double file
Pull over
Slow down
Right Turn
Cut engines
Left turn
Blinkers are on
Hazard in
road
KNOW YOUR LIMITS AND RIDE RESPONSIBLY!
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A Word from Paul CotÉ
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t sounds cliché but STUPID is VERY expensive!
Enjoy the ride, but next stop thinking. Another
cliché is SMART PAYS – with riding, it’s even more
important than just that. It’s lifesaving! Check Twice
is not just for drivers in cars – it’s a reminder for us
to check twice as we ride. Stay away from the centerline, be ready for animals jumping out in the road
and do not drive impaired. Thanks for thinking
while you ride! ★
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Tip #
Plan your route.
Although it can be tempting to hit the road without a
destination in mind, planning a route will ensure
you’ll stay well fed and gassed up. If you don’t have a
GPS, get up-to-date maps and go online to get a list of
hotels and campgrounds near your route so you can
find a place to rest for the night.
FREE ‘Check Twice – Save a Life’
Motorcycles Are Everywhere
stickers
F
ollowing the tradition since 1982 of Bob Doiron,
creator of this recognized motorcycle awareness motto,
Paul offers FREE stickers to those sending a stamped,
self-addressed return envelope to:
Check Twice Signs
P.O. Box 516, Amesbury, MA 01913
For more stickers and customized stickers, lawn and
road side signs, see CheckTwiceSigns.com ★
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What is a rally patron?
ur biggest cheering squad besides our
visitors are our patrons. A Laconia Motorcycle
Week® Rally Patron basically means that any
business, organization or individual who is a
Rally Patron is a big supporter of Motorcycle
Week in Laconia. This means they like the people/motorcyclists/bikers, etc. that the Rally brings and they welcome
them into their establishment with open arms!
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Does that mean that any business that is NOT a Rally
Patron doesn’t like the Rally and all of the visitors it
brings? Maybe...that’s a good question...one that should be
answered before you spend your money with them. Why
wouldn’t you become a Rally Patron to keep the Rally and
its yearly visitors here locally, in beautiful Laconia?
Enjoying the moment.
A list of our Rally Patrons for 2016 are on pages 18-19.
You can also find our Rally Patrons on our website, and
you can easily spot the businesses that support the Rally
by a Rally Patron sticker on their door/window. For more
info, contact the Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association
at 603-366-2000. Remember… SUPPORT THOSE
WHO SUPPORT THE RALLY!!! ★
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Having a great meal at Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith!
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1st Weekend of the Rally when cars are still allowed on Lakeside Ave.
Vintage postcard from 1961.
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Photo Courtesy: Scott Polniak
Cover your custom parts. Parts such as chrome
plating, a new paint job, saddlebags, or special rims
usually increase the value of your bike. If you’ve
added custom parts or equipment,
make sure they’re protected.
Photo Courtesy: Brenda’s Ride
brenda’s ride
ello fellow enthusiasts
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I’m sure all of you are as excited as I am for
Laconia Motorcycle Week® 2016. It looks like
there will be a lot of new events added this year
that sound very exhilarating such as a number of
well-known bands that will be playing. As our parents have taught us, it’s during the good times we
are fortunate enough to experience that it is important to try and remember to be thankful for what
you have and give back, or as they say now pay it
forward. With this in mind, I would like to take a
moment to share my experience on a very memorable and worthy charity ride I attended last year,
which was Brenda’s Ride w/Friends 2015 –
Fighting Cancer One Mile At A Time. Started by
Brenda Ganong, an 18-year cancer survivor.
watch him race back up to the front of the line to
reach the next traffic obstacle.
When we arrived at Waterville Valley, everyone
took some time to get to know each other and meet
new friends and we met a lot great people that day.
After the group photo, we all jumped back onto our
bikes for the ride back to the Faro Italian Grille for
an afternoon of food, live music and rafflesI had
such a great time that you could easily forget you
were there to help donate to a worthy cause since
I can see myself paying to attend this fun event
regardless. It just made it that more special knowing you are contributing to help those in need during such a difficult time in their lives.
My friends and I showed up at Brenda’s Ride headquarters, Faro Italian Grille located right up the
road from Weirs Beach, at 9:00AM and the parking
lot was already packed! There were breakfast items
and refreshments to enjoy while last minute attendees were getting registered. We were also able to
see all of the auction items on display where people
had already started placing their bids while we
were waiting to leave. All of these items were generously donated by surrounding businesses and
sponsors and there was a large variety of categories
to choose from. I had bid on a couple of items but
got outbid at the last minute. This was fine with me
since I knew it meant more money was received for
this worthy cause.
I am sure that cancer has directly affected each
and every one of you who is reading this article
whether it was a family member, close friend, coworker, etc. Brenda experienced another bout of
cancer this past December, this time in her lungs,
but with the help from God and LRGH Oncology
she is now safely in remission. Please join us this
year and as I said earlier, pay it forward and have
a great time that you will always remember.
Details on this year’s event below:
Kickstands were up and we were off at 10am with
over 100 motorcycles making it the largest run I
have ever been on. Our procession was led by volunteer local law enforcement and we left the Weirs
Beach area to start our journey towards Waterville
Valley. The route they chose were all beautiful back
roads and with so many bikes in attendance, I
thought it was going to take a long time to get to
our destination. This would have been fine with me
since it was a gorgeous day to be riding. However,
before I realized it we were already there. Our
police escort did such a great job that we did not
stop even once. I was very impressed with their
riding abilities and it was amazing to see Alton
Officer Sean Sullivan blocking each traffic
light/sign until the last rider made it through then
Join Brenda and her friends for the 14th Annual
Brenda’s Ride 2016 – Saturday, August 13th. The
ride starts at Faro Italian Grille, 70 Endicott Street
in Laconia. Registration is from 8:30-9:30AM. The
Ride will start at 10AM sharp as hundreds of
motorcycles depart together for an escorted ride to
Waterville Valley by local law enforcement volunteers. The convoy will arrive back at Faro early
afternoon for a cookout, raffles, and live music.
The cost to ride is $25 pre-registered or $30 the
day of the event and includes food and entertainment. All are welcome. For those who do not plan
to ride but want to stop by for food and entertainment, a small donation is encouraged. For more
information, call (603) 520-7996. ★
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“Hit” us up at
www.LaconiaMCweek.com
LaconiaMCWeek.com gets an extreme makeover!
Jennifer Anderson
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his Winter, we unveiled the
all new, all improved and only
OFFICIAL website for
www.LaconiaMCweek.com! Times,
they are ‘a changing’, and to keep up
with the ever-growing needs of the
digital age, we worked non-stop with
NH’s own, Danconia Media, to
redesign a fully optimized and
engaging website! We thank the
State of NH’s Tourism Department for their financial
support of this effort- because they understand that our
riders need information – NOW! Not only can you
expect continuous updated information about the rally
schedule of events, lodging information, and official
souvenirs; you can engage with fellow riders, interact
with our sponsors, plan rides, and have instant access to
all rally resources for Laconia and beyond! We are
proud to assist visitors year-round with building their
rally plans and now, LaconiaMCweek.com stands strong
as the foundation of that effort. ★
Pretty in Pink and talented!
Get Your Copy Now
This book is a collection of 200 images of the
Rally with the history to accompany the photographs.
The book covers the Rally from its conception
in 1916 through the 75th Anniversary. See
how motorcycling and the Rally have evolved
from street action to races. Order at www.laconiamcweek.com or stop by Rally Headquarters
to pick up your copy.
Photo-Bombed!
Don’t
forget to
vote
this year!
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The 100th – 7 years & counting!
he 100th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week® will be in 2023
just a short seven years from
now. It’s a big deal! Laconia
Motorcycle Week® will be
the first, national, major
motorcycle rally to reach the
100-year milestone. But why
wait eight years to begin the
celebration??
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Starting this year and every year as we count down, the
Laconia Motorcycle Week® Association will release a
limited amount of Official 100th Anniversary items. This
year, there will be button-down black and denim shirts.
These shirts may or may not be ever produced again.
Be the first one on your block to have some 100th
Anniversary gear. Check out these new shirts and of
course, 2016 souvenirs, at Rally Headquarters on the
boardwalk of Lakeside Ave. ★
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Tip #
Lakeside Ave...jam packed!
Find an insurer who’s ready to help you in the event
of an accident. A company that truly serves bikers has
claims representatives who are trained to accurately
assess motorcycle damage–including your custom parts.
They will have steps in place to get bikes back to their
previous condition and on the road as soon as possible.
Ask if they have 24/7 claims assistance and a
network of approved repair centers that
will guarantee the repairs on your bike.
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MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
Wow!
Photo Courtesy: Steve Brush
Resting on the summit of Mount Washington.
Hanging out at the
Phukitz Tiki Bar at
the Paradise Beach
Club.
Wonder if these 3 riders know each other?
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Bank of New Hampshire –
your official bank brings you
convenient cash!
Traveling around Laconia...
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nformation on public transportation during the rally:
W
Sometimes it’s nice to be stuck in traffic . . . Said no one
ever! If you want to avoid the crowds or if you just want
to give your bike a rest for either it or you to cool down –
If you’re already in the Weirs, park your bike on Lakeside
Avenue for FREE or at Endicott Beach and at the Weirs
Community Park Association lot on Lucerne Avenue for
only $5! If you’re in Meredith, take the train or the boat to
get to where you want to go! There’s plenty of ways to
come into Weirs Beach without riding your bike or driving
your car. Here’s some more detailed info:
e love New
Hampshire and know you
do too! As you are here to
experience New Hampshire and the excitement at
Laconia Motorcycle Week, take the time to relax and
explore our beautiful state. New Hampshire offers
everything from award-winning concerts at Bank of
New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, boating in
the Lakes Region, breath-taking views along the
Kancamagus highway, hiking in the North Country,
tax-free shopping and beach days on the Seacoast. We
hope you take the time along your ride to visit us for
your banking needs. Bank of New Hampshire’s ATM
network conveniently located throughout the state
offers quick access to your cash. Plus, our ATM located
in the parking lot of the Laconia Roadhouse and Faro
Italian Grille (formerly the Lobster
Pound), offers the lowest fee
within the Weirs. Bank of
New Hampshire takes pride
in our support of Laconia
Motorcycle Week® and all
that it brings to New
Hampshire.
The Winnipesaukee Railroad “Weirs Shuttle Train” will run
service beginning on the first weekend and then again from
Thursday through Sunday. This service runs between
Meredith, Lakeport, and Weirs Beach. For rates and specific schedules, visit them at www.hoborr.com. See our ad
on page 89.
The Doris E. and Sophie C. boats will run a water taxi
service between Meredith and Weirs Beach from at least,
Friday through Sunday. For info, visit them at
www.cruisenh.com.
Local Trolley/Shuttle Bus Service – The Roadhouse
Rock-It will provide shuttle service throughout the
Weirs Beach area, stopping at many hot spots as well as
area lodging facilities. Check for Shuttle Signs and a
schedule of service at Rally Headquarters or on our
Official Facebook page! In addition to shuttle service,
there are several taxi services in the area that can also be
called daily to get you where you need to go, safely.
Come see why Bank of
New Hampshire is New
Hampshire’s Local Bank.
Visit our website for a listing of
our 26 convenient ATM locations.
For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit
www.BankNH.com. ★
Photos Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier - bob@imagekeepers.us
Whether on a motorcycle or car, be sure to watch for traffic
pattern changes and park only in officially marked or permanent parking locations. For more information on ways
to get around Laconia, feel free to call Rally Headquarters
at 603-366-2000. ★
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The Weirs Shuttle Train which runs between Lakeport, Meredith and Weirs
Beach during Motorcycle Week.
Anchors aweigh!
cruise along with us on the
M/S Mount Washington...
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ave the date – Monday June 13th departing
sharply at 4:30pm and arriving back by 7pm, join us
for the one and only Laconia Motorcycle Week®
Cruise on the famous M/S Mount Washington!
The original Mount Washington starting cruising Lake
Winnipesaukee in 1872 and after a fire destroyed it in
1939, the Lakes Region was fortunate to have the new
Mount sailing its waters in 1940. With several substantial upgrades and expansions since then, the Mount
Washington is truly a legendary fixture of the Lakes
Region and State of New Hampshire.
M/S
Dockside at Weirs Beach
Friday & Saturday, MC-Week 2016
Ice Cold Beer & Cocktails
Great Live Music
Lake Breeze & Great View
Great Food!
During the rally, the Mount hosts the 5th annual
Motorcycle Week Cruise around the lake! See the
beautiful Lakes Region in a whole new way – from the
waterside! The boat leaves the dock at Weirs Beach at
4:30 sharp and returns at 7pm. Join Charlie and
Jennifer on-board for food, celebratory cake, cold
refreshments, music, and great times! This cruise ship
has plenty of indoor seating, also with spectacular
views so get your tickets now, rain or shine! Tickets are
$15 in advance or $20 at the boat. For tickets, call us at
603-366-2000. ★
NO COVER CHARGE
Shuttle service available Meredith-Weirs Beach
Sophie C and Doris E – Thursday-Sunday!
Photo Courtesy : Michael Frederic
ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS in 2015 . . .
Come Cruise with us on Monday, June 13th, 2016!
Leaves at 4:30 sharp. Goes around the lake.
Returns at 7PM. Drinks & food available.
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Tip #
Ask about discounts. You might be able to lower
your rate by completing motorcycle safety courses,
having your motorcycle license, keeping a
clean driving record, having more than one policy
with the company, paying your bill in full,
or remaining a customer over time.
Jenn and Charlie greeting the Captian of the M/S Mt. Washington
M/S Mt. Washington
Cake served on the annual
M/S Mt. Washington
cruise around the Lake.
Photo Courtesy : Michael Frederic
Mount Washington
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Faro Italian Grille welcomes you!
We also have a great roof top
deck bar which overlooks the
area with a good view of the
action and a deck along the
side of the restaurant. A large
lounge also awaits
riders for both service and comfort.
A
big welcome to all the riders
who come to Laconia Motorcycle Week® from
all around the country and the world. Last year
was the first year for Faro Italian Grille at the
former site of the Lobster Pound
and the word back to us was a five
star response from our visitors.
So stop by anytime during Laconia
Over the fall we completed the
Motorcycle Week® or year round,
changes to the inside of the restauand check us out. Be prepared to leave well
rant and we will have our full menu to offer during
satisfied!
Motorcycle Week. We offer some of the freshest
and tastiest Italian dishes with recipes straight out
Don’t forget, we’re behind all those big tents, look
of Boston’s Little Italy. We have homemade pasta’s
for the lighthouse! The friendly staff at Faro Italian
and hand tossed thin crust pizza. We also offer
Grille hopes to welcome you with hospitality, great
16 oz. handcut certified angus sirloin, handcut cerfood, and good cheer at the 93rd anniversary of
tified angus beef tips mariLaconia Motorcycle Week®!
nated in our homemade BBQ ...look for the lighthouse!
sauce. Don’t take our word
We are open year round and from
for it, but we know our food ...open from 11AM-1AM 11AM-1AM during the rally! ★
is some of the best in New
during the rally!
England!
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The Laconia Roadhouse –Feature attraction at Laconia MC Week!
Jack will be orchestrating wet
t-shirt contests every day at 4pm,
along with bikini contests, the
mechanical bull, and many other
crowd pleasers. Keep an eye open
for Jack Schitt’s schedule of
events. Stop in and maybe Jack will
choose you to be in one of the contests and have the
chance to win a prize or two!
We are proud to announce appearing June 10-11,
Ronnie the Limo Driver, Sal the Stockbroker and
Richard Christy of The Howard Stern Show! Come
meet the guys, and watch their crazy shenanigans! A
must see for all the Howard Stern Show fans!
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he Roadhouse has evolved into one of the largest
beer tents in the motorcycle rally industry. The
Roadhouse, consistently striving not to be out-done, is
thought of as the best night club in town for the rally!
The Roadhouse opens at 11am each day with live entertainment but when the sun goes down, the lights come
up and the party really gets going! Enjoy continuous
live entertainment with the best bands from across the
nation and The Flaunt Girls performing every evening at
8pm. Come and see the Flaunt Girls show off their Ariel
dance moves hanging from the roadhouse tent or do
their amazing and sexy burlesque show.
The Roadhouse has always been known for having the
prettiest bartenders and tub girls at the rally to serve you
some cold ones and make you smile. If cold beer, pretty
bartenders, and live music isn’t enough for you then
come inside and enjoy sporting events on our movie
theater size screens. If you’re hungry for burgers, dogs,
BBQ chicken, sausages, salads and more, the Roadhouse offers a large selection of fresh tasty great food!
The Roadhouse property Offers convenient parking.
Bike Parking $5 with free same day re-entry, and $10
for car parking. Keep an eye out for the pretty girls with
flags marking our parking entrance on Route 3. ★
Photos on this page Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier - bob@imagekeepers.us
The Roadhouse is proud to announce Jack Schitt,
Master of Ceremonies! Jack Schitt is well known
throughout the motorcycle rally industry as a top notch
emcee, working major venues throughout the country.
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Covered bridge gypsy tour and scenic ride – A MUST for your
Motorcycle Week bucket list for 2016!
Honeymoon Bridge, constructed in
1876, spanning the Ellis River. Staying on US Rt 16N to
Gorham, we will stop for lunch (location TBD) and
oin “Biker Dave” & Deb, Wednesday, June 15th as
from there; we head on US RT 16N to US RT 110,
they take you on a 200+ mile tour through the Lakes
which will take us to the Stark Covered Bridge, conRegion into the White Mountains and the Great North
structed in 1862, over the upper Ammonoosuc River.
Woods of NH! Visit some of the true treasures of New
Then we’ll head West to US RT 3S to Lancaster at the
England as you explore some of the most gorgeous
Mechanic Street Bridge, constructed in 1862, and
Covered Bridges that New Hampshire has to offer. You
spanning the Israels River. Riding south on US RT 135
will see between 6-10 bridges and are able to ride
to the Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge, constructed in
through some. There will be time for photo ops at each
1829, over the Ammonoosuc River, this is the oldest
bridge. Kick back and enjoy the
covered bridge still in use in NH.
winding roads from bridge to
The views are amazing! We will
bridge surrounded by the ultimate
visit the country’s oldest general
in scenic beauty as your tour guides
store here, The Brick Store,
lead you through some of the best
which opened in the 1790s. Right
riding roads NH has to offer! So
next door is At The Hop, a workgas up and Let’s Ride!
ing replica of a 1950s ice cream
shop. We will head back on the
This ride leaves from Rally
western part of the Kancamagus,
Headquarters at 10:30am with linewhich locals refer to as the Kank,
ups beginning at 8am. Judging by
on US RT 112 to North
the crowd last year, you’ll want to Biker Dave and Deb with Jenn (middle) about to
Woodstock, then US RT 3S to
get there early to secure your place embark on the Covered Bridge Gypsy Tour.
Blair Bridge in Campton, conin line. If you’re unable to make
structed in 1869 and spanning the
Bath Covered Bridge.
the guided gypsy tour, you can
Pemigewasset River. We will take
certainly enjoy this ride on your
US RT 3S back to Weirs Beach.
own at any time during the rally.
A map will be provided at Rally
Here’s the route (subject to
headquarters upon registering for
change!): Starting out from Weirs
the ride. The map will show the
Beach at Rally Headquarters on
entire route, including gas staLakeside Avenue, we will head
tions. This route may change
North on US RT 3 to Holderness
prior to the tour so be sure to regand then take US RT 113 to
ister at Rally Headquarters before the ride to check on
Sandwich, where we will stop at the Durgin Covered
route updates. Come along with Biker Dave & Deb
Bridge. Constructed in 1869, the Durgin Covered
for one of the best scenic riding tours of Laconia
Bridge is a 96’ long bridge, spanning the Cold River.
Motorcycle Week® !
Continuing north on US RT 113 to US RT 16N to
Conway where we will stop at the Saco River Covered
Ride leaves from Rally Headquarters on Wednesday,
Bridge, constructed in 1890. Still riding North on US
June 15th at 10:30am with a rain-date of Thursday,
RT 16N, we will head to Jackson to a bridge called the
June 16th. ★
Biker Dave & Deb
What an
awesome
shot!
Last year’s line up for the covered bridge ride!
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Photo Courtesy: Tony Molino
Photo Courtesy: Biker Dave
Photo Courtesy: Biker Dave
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Rider Commentary . . .
The following article was sent to us from a rider and Motorcycle
Week enthusiast. The Laconia Rally News will accept article submissions for consideration about your Laconia experiences each
year by October 31st and March 31st. Laconia Rally News editors have final control over editorial content.
Photo Courtesy: Christopher L. DeVol
America’s oldest motorcycle rally
A
merica’s oldest motorcycle rally will be turning 93
years old this year and there
are many good reasons why
passionate motorcycle enthusiasts chose New Hampshire
to be the first one to start
rally traditions such as its lusChris, left, with his buddies at Weirs trous mountains, beautiful
Beach.
scenery and winding back
roads. From June 11-19, locals and surrounding neighbors
will once more welcome riders from all over the world to
attend the 93rd Laconia Motorcycle Week®.
As everyone has been saying for past several years, this
event has become a much quieter and gentler event but in
many respects, it’s actually a far better rally. It’s easier to
get around and of course, the countryside and the riding are
spectacular.
This year’s venue will feature over 500 vendors selling
everything from the craziest items such as Nordic style
motorcycle helmets to some of the most stunning custom
built motorcycles in the world. The number of food item
choices will also have such a wide range and variety to be
able to please every single palate that chooses to attend.
There will also be daily scheduled events that will please
and entertain any personality imaginable such as;
• Memorial rides, charity rides and scenic tours for the
passionate riders
• Tattoo shows and contests for the creative talents
• Live concerts and venues all over the state for the
musically inspired
• Pool tournaments, bikini/leg contests for those who
seek the competitive edge
• FIM North American Vintage Championship racing at NHMS
• AMA Sanctioned PRO Hill climbs in Canaan-NH
• Big Air Jumps & Stunt shows at Makris Lobster &
Steakhouse
• M/S Mount Washington Cruise
• Motorcycle demos, bikini bike washes and the list goes on…
America’s oldest rally may have mellowed over the years
but it still has its own unique style and feeling such as
Daytona and Sturgis. We hope to see you all this year at the
93rd running of this ride to paradise in the Northeast. You
will only be disappointed if you do not attend.
Ride and be safe everyone! ★
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ark your calendars…remember – Laconia
always begins the 2nd FULL weekend in
June and ends the 3rd weekend (not always ending on
2017: June 10-18 — 2018: June 9-17
2019: June 8-16 — 2020: June 13-21
2021: June 12-20th — 2022: June 11-19th
Father’s Day). ★
100th - 2023: June 10-18th
future dates
Looking good ladies...
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Naswa Resort............................21
National Motorcycle Museum....47
NH Motor Speedway .................99
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Pine Hollow Campground .........54
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Route 7 Diner ............................79
Ray Price Bike Fest...................92
Sac City Motel ...........................65
Sickboy Motorcycles .......Fold Out
Speed Trap Diner ......................65
Tally Ho Restaurant...................65
Tenn & Tenn Law Firm ........32, 95
Thunder in the Valley Rally .......58
Twisted Tea .................................4
Uncle Joe’s Diner ......................65
Union Diner ...............................84
USCR Vintage Racing .............IFC
Vermont T’s ...............................76
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Motorcycle Week® Ride ........93
Weirs Action Committee ............78
White Horse Gear .....................54
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Atlas Fireworks..........................42
Bassett Lodge & Range Cafe....65
Bentley’s Saloon......................104
Biketoberfest .............................63
Check Twice Signs ....................79
Coca-Cola .................................82
Corporate Sponsors ....................9
Country Bumpkins Campground
..................................................59
Crest Hill Motel..........................65
Donna Jean’s Diner...................93
Duff’s Original Buffet .................61
Faro Italian Grille .....................BC
Fireside Inn & Suites .................49
G Smith & Chrome Hill at
the Naswa ................................5
Grocery Mart .............................68
Harley-Davidson Motor Co..........6
Harley-Davidson, Rochester .....96
Harts Turkey Farm...................IFC
Haymond Law Firm ...................23
Heritage Harley-Davidson ...........7
Hot Leathers................................2
Jack Daniels ............................102
JP China Restaurant ................32
Kay’s Place Family Dining ........65
Laconia Antique Center.............53
Laconia Rally Headquarters......57
Laconia Roadhouse .............50-51
Laconia Roadhouse Band Line-up
..................................................86
Lahey, Matthew, Attorney ..........16
Lakes Region Association .........29
Lichter, Michael, Photography...27
Another busy day at the Rally!
Postcard of “New Hotel” on Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, circa early 1900’s.
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Join us for the Mae West
Memorial pet run!
NHMRO – advocating for
motorcyclists since 1975!
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lease join
Sick Boy Motorcycles as they host
the 3rd Annual Mae
West Memorial Pet
Run. This run has been a staple for the rally over the
last several years and continues to grow. On the first
year alone we had over 180 people join us for the run
and even more who donated to the cause! The run
meets at Rally Headquarters on Lakeside Avenue any
time after 8:30 Monday, June 13th and leaves at
10:30 sharp. This is a police-escorted ride and although
it’s short on time, it’s bountiful on scenery! We will
ride through Weirs Beach and end at the Broken Spoke
Saloon. There will be fantastic door prizes and much
more to enjoy at the Broken Spoke. Participation in the
ride is $25 for rider and $20 for the passenger, which
gets you a limited Sick Boy/Pet run t shirt. The entire
cost of the ride is donated to the local Lakes Region
Humane Society. This year, we hope to break another
record as every year we have been able to raise more
money for the shelter. If you can't make the run, but
wish to donate please stop by the Sick Boy booth in
the Laconia Roadhouse lot and get a pet run t shirt,
while they last! Go to
Sickboy.com or the
Official website of the
Rally:
LaconiaMCWeek.com
for more information.
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nce again the New
Hampshire Motorcyclists’
Rights Organization welcomes you to our beautiful
state and we hope that you
enjoy the 93rd Laconia Rally!
For those of you who may not
be familiar with our organization, the New Hampshire
Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization
(NHMRO) was incorporated in 1975 as a
non-profit organization for the sole purpose of restoring
certain freedoms lost and for retaining freedoms that had
not yet been tampered with through education.
NHMRO has remained true to its purpose by providing
motorcyclist voter education & updates on proposed legislation to our members as well as testimony to the NH legislature on motorcyclists issues. We welcome any and all
motorcyclists as members of the organization so that they
may help us in protecting the rights of ALL motorcyclists
regardless of their preference in motorcycles, life styles,
or where, when, and how they enjoy riding.
NHMRO has worked diligently over the years to ensure
that you have the freedom of choice when it comes to helmet use. We do not support mandatory helmet legislation,
but rather we believe that education is more effective to
increase the safety and crash avoidance.
We would like to remind all of you who are here for a day
or for the week, to be extra aware of other traffic on the
road, and to not drink and ride – not even buzzed. With
our Ride Smart NH © program, we have found that
motorcyclists can be our own worst enemy because we
don’t realize the effect of a few drinks can have on us and
our riding ability.
So, park the bike, eat, drink, and be merry. Enjoy the
sights - there are just as many interesting sights when
you’re not riding... We would like to have everyone leave
with good memories of their stay at bike week and not
have it cut short with a crash, or something even worse.
NHMRO hopes you enjoy your stay, enjoy your rides,
and most of all Ride Smart NH®– ride safe, ride respectfully, and ride free!
RIDE
SAFE
STAY AWAY FROM THE
P
Candy Alexander, President
New Hampshire Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization ★
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CENTER LINE!
high handle bars a problem?
we want to hear from you!
W
e would like to have some information from
our visitors to Laconia. If you have ever been stopped
for high handle bars anywhere in the state of New
Hampshire, we want to hear about it. We don’t just
mean this present year, anytime in the past would also
be information we would like to know.
You can send that information to:
candy.alexander@NHMRO.org.
Any questions call Charlie at 603-387-5944. ★
Judging by their faces, we bet they’re enjoying the bull riding show
at the Broken Spoke!
Photo Courtesy: Bob Stegmaier
bring some cheer!
O
n Friday, June 17th, some of the residents of the
Belknap County Nursing Home will be having lunch on
the lawn, along side of SR106, North Main Street, to
enjoy the sights and sounds of Motorcycle Week. They
will be outside from 11am–2pm.
They would be absolutely thrilled to have some of you
stop by and say Hi, if even for just 10-15 minutes. That
would bring alot of joy into their lives as you can be sure
they would rather be riding on the road with you!
Brighten up their days and it will bring you some good
thoughts too.
Taking life by the horns!
Thanks for caring. ★
LACONIA ROADHOUSE • PEPSI • SYSCO • THE NASWA RESORT • J&P CYCLES • BUDWEISER
BANK OF NH • 104.9 THE HAWK • TWISTED TEA • STATE OF NH • LACONIAFEST • WEIRS BEACH DRIVE-IN
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Lakeside Avenue - Always FREE PARKING for your bike!
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he people making money during Motorcycle Week
aren’t just the vendors and local restaurants. Tow companies are making a lot of money for commonly overlooked
parking mistakes. There are a lot of places to park your car
or bike during the Rally. There are also lots of places
where NOT to park your bike or car: tow zones (this
should be obvious), No Parking Zones, blocking travel
lanes, on private property without permission, and the
number one no-no is a handicap accessible spot without
the right plate or placard (restricted parking) these laws are
strictly enforced.
As always, Lakeside Avenue has FREE
parking for your motorcycle all week. Be
sure to follow the traffic patterns and
park in designated areas. The Weirs Action
Committee, a non-profit organization that has
excellent parking right at the beach lot for only
$5/motorcycle. There are others that offer motorcycle
parking for only $5… Faro Italian Grille, Donna Jean’s
Diner, the huge parking lot at the end of Foster Ave., and
the Weirs Beach Community Park Association behind the
Fire Station. Others move their rates up and down, day to
day – wherever you chose to park . . . DO NOT PAY over
$5 to park your motorcycle! ★
roadhouse Rock-It!
he Roadhouse Rock-it is a new edition to the
Roadhouse venue for 2016. This bus service will
be provided to all rally patrons traveling between
and with stops at locations such as The Looney
Bin, Patrick’s Pub and The Margate Beach Resort
with stops in between especially the Roadhouse! A
$5 fee will take you to any of the destinations. ★
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We see them all here...
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Photo Courtesy: BMichael Lichter - lichterphoto.com
smokin’ tire saloon
at the Roadhouse!
Smoke show at the Broken Spoke!
Check out the ALL NEW Smokin’ Tire Saloon & Burnout Pit at the Laconia Roadhouse.
Be sure to also see the Burnout Competition on 6/18 (see ad above)!
he Smokin’ Tire Saloon will be featured on the Roadhouse property. Come and watch
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as riders rev their engines and show off their skills in our custom made burnout pit from
10am–close. Watch on the side lines with a cold Bud light or Jack Daniels in your hand.
Next to the Smokin’ Tire Saloon, the Wall of Death performing, Mud Wrestling competitions and Midget Bowling will add to the carnival-like atmosphere. The Smokin’ Tire
Saloon is shooting to bring back the old school fun that so many of our customers are asking for! The Smoking Tire Saloon is located in the north lot next to bike parking. ★
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Bentley’s Biker
Rally kicks off
June 11th with
a fundraiser for
our United
States of
America
veterans.
B
entley’s Saloon, owned by New England’s legendary race car driver Bentley Warren, is located in
Arundel, Maine, just 70 scenic miles from Laconia and
minutes from the coastal beaches. What was once just a
small bar room on Route 1 turned into a nationwide biker
destination. The “compound” as referred to by radio stations has indoor and outdoor bars, a courtyard with a
friendly backyard atmosphere, a 40’ by 60’ “smoking”
tent with a bar, gift shop, motel and campground within
stumbling distance from the saloon.
It’s an all week party with a Ride-In Bike Show for
trophies and cash prizes on Thursday, June 16, rain date
is Friday.
Always fun daily live entertainment and parties . . .
car shows usually displaying over 100 cars on
Tuesdays, open mic night on Wednesdays,
Twisted Thursday nights, live bands on
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays with no cover
charges. Bentley’s has more than just a typical
bar menu. They’re popular for pig roasts on
Saturdays, cooked in their own BBQ “biker
style” smoker!!
Join us on Tuesday, June 14th for the ride to
Bentley’s from Rally Headquarters in Weirs
Beach. Leaves at 10:30am.
Camp at the NH Motor Speedway and Demo Capital of the Rally – All Week!
he incredible
vintage road racing
sidecars will
return for the
FIM North
America
Vintage
Road Race
Championships June 11,12
at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Vintage sidecar racing has to be one of the most insane, thrilling
and dangerous forms of motor racing. A three wheel
vehicle carrying two people . . . racing on skinny tires .
. . with high horsepower . . . traveling inches from the
ground is a recipe for excitement found nowhere else.
The driver slides the sidecar through the corners
wrestling for control while the passenger climbs from
side to side acting as a ballast keeping the sidecar
from flipping. Not for the faint of heart, passengers
have been known to fall off the machine at speed unnoticed by the driver. The driver only becomes aware of
the missing passenger when he attempts to take the
next corner with devastating results. Some describe
sidecar racing as a gladiator sport like the Roman
chariot racing. ★
Photo Courtesy: Shawn McCormick
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Photos Courtesy: Kevin Fritz
Girls, you’re all invited to enter our annual
Miss Bentley's Pin-Up Contest sponsored by
Coors Light on June 18, posing on Bentley's
Servi Car. The winning girls gets her picture on
a Bentley Saloon T-Shirt plus $1000 in cash. ★
Racing sidecar return for FIM road
race championships June 11-12
Photo Courtesy: Michael Lichter - lichterphoto.com
Bentley’s Saloon . . . an all week party!
The famous Cornerstone Motorcycle Ministries’ safety stop on NH SR9,
West of Hillsboro.
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Harley vs Indian wars at NH Motor Speedway – June 11-12
O
nce again the grudge racing pitting the old Tank Shifter Harley’s and Indians from
the 1930’s and 40’s will take place at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway during
the FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships. For the past several
years the drama of this match race has drawn competitors from across the United
States to try and settle which machine will win the coveted event.
The history of the “Laconia” races dating from the 1930’ through the 1940’s
saw these two American motorcycle icons battle it out for the coveted
“Laconia” win. That battle still continues today as these old machines fight all
out in some amazing races to once again establish dominance on the track.
Noted vintage racer Doc Batsleer from Daytona, Florida usually brings a collection of the old racers for some of the young guns to try and race. Though the young guns are very fast, it is
sometimes the wily old racers that have raced these old bikes for years that show the way around schooling in the
craft of racing. There is nothing like the noise, smoke and smell of these old machines to transport you back 70–80
years in time to racing the way it was. ★
Motorcycle Week at NHMS
Photos Courtesy: NHMS
Jennifer Anderson – LMWA
he 93rd Loudon
Classic from June 17-19
is the on-track racing
highlight of the Rally and
deservedly so with its
legacy as the longest running motorcycle race in
the country - closely
approaching the 100th
year anniversary!
However, Motorcycle
Week at the NH Motor
Speedway is much more
than just racing - includes Ride and Drive opportunities
from several motorcycle manufacturers and retail displays
from the biggest names in the industry.
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Since 2013, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has
called NHMS home during Laconia Motorcycle Week®
for their Ride and Drive Demo. Joining HarleyDavidson in 2016, is Yamaha, Can-Am, Ducati, Victory,
Indian, and Slingshot and all will provide Arrive and
Ride opportunities from June 13-18. While you’re on
site to check out the latest and greatest from the top
names in the motorcycle manufacturing industry, you’ll
also want to check out premiere vendors (open during
the entire rally) such as, J&P Cycles, Ciro, S&S Cycle,
California SideCar, Vance & Hines, and more.
NHMS and Demo Headquarters will feature plenty of
live music all week long in the entertainment tent culminating the grand finale act on Saturday June 18th
with Jackyl! Jackyl’s perfect blend of heavy metal and
southern rock will provide a 75-minute concert follow-
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ing the 93rd
running of the
Loudon Classic.
Join us at
NHMS for the
first weekend of
the 93rd
Anniversary of
Laconia
Motorcycle
Week® for two
action-packed
days of vintage
motorcycle racing on June 11th and 12th. Join the
Guided Gypsy Tour from Rally Headquarters in Weirs
Beach to NHMS on Sunday June 12th and enjoy a ride
around the track on your bike and discounted tickets for
the vintage race!
The 93rd Loudon Classic will feature riders from the
Loudon Road Racing Series (one of seven race weekends at NHMS), American Sport Bike Racing Association, and Sidecar Racers Association. The local
Granite State Legends Cars will also run two races in
the Moat Mountain Road Course Series. The AMA
Supermoto will return to NHMS for the second year to
participate in the Loudon Classic. This race will incorporate the NHMS frontstretch, portions of the road
course, and a custom-designed dirt course. Practice will
be on June 17 with the feature race running June 18
after the featured event of the Loudon Classic.
Since you know you’re going to have a blast - enjoy all of
the action and stay the night with camping right at
NHMS for only $25/day per spot!
For more info on all the action at NHMS or for tickets
to the Loudon Classic and Jackyl, visit: www.nhms.com
or call NHMS 603-513-5726. ★
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