Here are a series of unpublished photos from the upi and the associated press. Often referred to as the oldest national motorcycle rally, these roots reach back to the summer of 1916, when a. The rally has its origin in the loudon classic motorcycle race started in 1923 and the gypsy tour, where many motorcyclists passed through laconia. Summer rates are from the last week of june through august. Special rates apply for the laconia motorcycle rally bike week. The text is poorly edited, and the majority of the most intriguing photographs as printed are a poorly composed and focused, andor b so small its difficult to make out any detail. May 2, 2017 laconia, nh this june, laconia motorcycle week returns to new hampshire for its 94th year, leaving some wondering how. In the meantime, please follow the history pages in the laconia daily sun each saturday and watch our programs on channel 25, lakes region public access. This week long event begins on saturday of the second full weekend in june and ends on sunday of the third full weekend in june. Shipping and handling is included in the price for u. Celebrating its 96th anniversary, the dates for 2019 are june 8 to 16. Laconia shuts down bike week music festival free keene.
Hampton rich beauchesne has been making trips on his harleydavidson to laconia motorcycle week for the last six years. Find out who to call for your frequently asked questions. Attendance has ranged from 188,000 to 375,000 people. Laconia bike week 2018 new hampshire main street duration. The republic of texas biker rally is held each june in austin, texas and attracts over 200,000 bikers to the state capitol. The laconia motorcycle week rally is often mentioned in the same breath as events in daytona, florida and sturgis, south dakota. Lineup of motorcycles at weirs beach, laconia motorcycle week 2007. The history of the laconia rally would and should make a great book, but laconia motorcycle week is not that book. The new hampshire historical society in concord presented an exhibit on the history of motorcycle week and the meredith public library had a family introduction to motorcycles where children could read about twowheelers. The population was 15,951 at the 2010 census and an estimated 16,492 as of 2018. Laconia bike week may be pushed back to august local. This particular flag came from a 40mile rally from greenfield, indiana to greensburg, indiana, on the historic indiana national road. Join us as we continue the countdown to 100 during this years 97th anniversary of laconia motorcycle week, august 22nd30th, 2020.
Motorcycle week 2020 begins august 22, 2020 at 8 a. It provides a major economic boost each spring, particularly to the lakes regions. Laconia motorcycle week mulls august backup date local news. Laconia motorcycle week in new hampshire is the oldest national motorcycle rally in the united states, with a rich history reaching back to. After all, these are three of the most popular motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing in over a million riders and motorcycle enthusiasts, combined, every year. Its pretty obvious who is participating in laconia motorcycle week. Be sure to get his book laconia motorcycle week 1916 the beginning, while at the show. Discover the complex and dynamic history of the american automotive, from vehicle building history to the legends of racing. Canadianinternational orders, please call for shipping details prior to placing your order. The latest on laconia bike week 2020 including new dates. Laconia bike week may be pushed back to august local news.
Laconia bike week is the oldest and third largest motorcycle rally in the nation. The daytona beach bike week rally started as the daytona 200 race on january 24, 1937. Notable annual north american rallies with attendance in the hundreds of thousands from all over the continent include the sturgis motorcycle rally, laconia motorcycle week, black bike week and daytona beach bike week. Despite the track record of fatal motorcycle accidents in the area during the event, it has always been relatively peaceful. Laconia saying they are optimistic they can still hold the 97th progressive laconia motorcycle week in june, the board of directors of the. But laconia can make a claim that the other two cannot. The announcement was made shortly after the laconia city council unanimously decided to reschedule the rally in keeping with the governors midmay extension of the states stayathome order. Laconia motorcycle week, available for purchase here. Book now from eaglerider locations renting motorcycles for laconia motorcycle week choose. Vanmerlin, isabell, isbn 1512404x, isbn 97815124049, brand new, free shipping in the us laconia motorcycle week 1916 is a wellresearched and documented history of the annual gathering of bikers in laconia. It was won by ed kretz from california riding an indian motorcycle with an average speed of 73. This week fills up fast so we only take reservations by phone. Laconia progressive laconia motorcycle week has officially been postponed to aug.
You can book your lodging new hampshire cabin rental at four seasons lodge, a new hampshire cabin rental with 10 bedrooms and a private, heated, indoor pool thats all yours. Laconia motorcycle week motorcycle rentals eaglerider. Laconia motorcycle week is a tribute to motorcyclists all over the world. Huse, issued in 2017 by the laconia daily sun and pediment publishing co. Laconia motorcycle week is the oldest national bike rally in the united states. By the time laconia s bike week came to an end last month, his store had sold out of its most popular shirt, which read.
The original upi photo that was published with the new york times article. It documents the oldest national motorcycle rally in the united states it started in 1916, when motorcycling had just begun with historical images from the private collections of people who have played a major role in keeping the history of motorcycles and bike week alive. Welcome to the rally store laconia motorcycle week. This event gets booked up pretty quickly, so call soon for reservations.
The images in this book have come from the private collections of many people who have played a major part in keeping the history of motorcycles and laconia motorcycle week alive. Laconia motorcycle week weirs beach 2020 all you need. Welcome to the rally store official laconia motorcycle week merchandise. Bike week is among the nations largest gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts, who come each june to the granite state for a series of events that center on the weirs beach area of laconia. Photo gallery search all albums administration aerial photos by bill hemmel conservation commission activities conservation commission general downtown southend laconia history lakeport motorcycle week planning board police operations division police department support divison police history public works weirs beach. Theres a reason why thousands of riders flock to a sleepy new hampshire town year after year for laconia motorcycle week.
Often referred to as the oldest national motorcycle rally, these roots reach back to the summer of 1916. Even with long, snowy new england winters and wildly varying weather the rest of the year, new hampshire has the highest number of registered motorcycles per capita of. This presentation which accompanies his book, laconia motorcycle week 1916 will answer these questions and many more. As motorcycle week in laconia gets older, so does its. Laconia motorcycle week, in its 86th year, is the oldest and third biggest rally in the country, with only daytona and sturgis bike weeks experiencing higher attendance numbers. A great resource for photographic history of the rally can be found with the book, images of america. It is filled with laconia history as well as stories of his personal experiences through the years. Peddlar is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to motorcycle history. There are innumerable smaller, regional rallies around. Lone wolf james original hypertension instrumental shot at the wet tee shirt contest at laconia bike week 2015 to book our band please visit lonewolfjames. Find and read the most recent and previous versions of our newsletter, laconia links. Events were scheduled, including races, shows and a motorcycle hill climb competition.
Bike week in laconia, nh is a yearly tradition for many motorcyclists. Laconia, situated between lake winnipesaukee and winnisquam lake, includes the villages of lakeport and weirs beach. A special friday vending license will also be available for motorcycle week 2020 on august 21, 2020 from noon 11 p. Laconia, new hampshires bike week is a motorcycle rally that has successfully pulled in large crowds since 1923.
The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Clair said as he told the story of a teenager revving the engine of a. History of laconia motorcycle week weirs beach where. Laconia is a city in belknap county, new hampshire, united states. Progressive laconia motorcycle week has officially been postponed to august 2230, 2020. Check out arcadia publishing latest automotive books. Lots to do on motorcycle week, lots of vendors and. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Note the lone guardsman still standing watch on top of the half moon.
These images illustrate the people, the events, and the rides that make up the laconia motorcycle week story. To book your stay for laconia motorcycle week, please give us a call. Kaplan cycles new england motorcycle museum 2,622 views. The belknap mill in laconia continued its annual motorcycle themed art displays with two new exhibits this year. Smg photographer shares motorcycle week collection in new book. Laconia motorcycle week is a motorcycle rally held annually in june in laconia, new hampshire, usa. History of the laconia motorcycle week rally the laconia motorcycle week rally is often mentioned in the same breath as events in daytona, florida and sturgis, south dakota. Laconia motorcycle week in new hampshire is the oldest national motorcycle rally in the united states, with a rich history reaching back to 1916. Each june, for nine days, beginning on the saturday of the weekend before fathers day and. Laconia can make a claim that the other two cannot. The original upi photo that was published with the new. The city of laconia holds special events throughout the yearclick the link below to find a listing of those events. Laconia motorcycle week local and regional history books.
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