The 85th anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week is coming up on us fast (not to mention that it’s a little late this year-starting on Father’s Day rather than ending on it)! In my neck of the woods it’s a clear sign that summer is finally here and what better way to kick it off than to gather thousands of bikers for the oldest rally in the country, in a sleepy New Hampshire town?
Even though the town itself is small, there’s definitely no shortage of events: ranging from New England-style clam bakes, lots of motorcycle demos, music, The Ride to the Sky up Mt. Washington (which I could devote an entire post to, it’s so amazing!), hill climbs and races, beautiful scenic roads to ride on and of course, lots of vendors.
Rippin-Kitten, Ride to the Sky, June 2007
Last year I was able to attend the rally for almost a week. Unfortunately I won’t have the same luxury this year, but I do plan to go up for at least a day trip. If you live or are going to be visiting a near by area, I suggest you do the same.
May 31st, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I have always desired to attend this rally. Maybe next year! I would love to see this little town.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
We were in the area for a family wedding last year and stopped by for a day. Awesome!
Going for a ride up to Rhode Island/Connecticut that week this year. Unfortunately we’ll never make it all the way to Laconia and back in a weekend!
June 1st, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Awsome photograph!
Ronman
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:12 am
Yes, great photo on the mountain top!
I was planning on doing the day ride up there with my Chapter on the 21st, but a family obligation has come up to ruin things. This is SO frustrating! We do so many rides - why can’t the conflict be for a dinner run I wouldn’t mind missing? It always seems something has to come up for a ride I had my heart set on. Last year it was Martha’s Vineyard. Now it’s Laconia. I could just scream!
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I hear ya, Joker! It always seems like family-stuff gets in the way of fun riding time! I do hope you get to make it up there sometime, it’s amazing (if not a little scary)!
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:11 am
I would love to see the Laconia lunacy some time but it won’t be this year. I have a rally here in Wisconsin that I’ll be at during that time.
June 5th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Dean: a rally is a rally, they tend to be fun no matter where you are!
June 7th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I used to attend bike week in Laconia when I lived in Mass. What a great time!
Great picture!