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WELCOME FROM THE GOVERNOR
State of New Hampshire
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 107 North Main Street, State House Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Telephone (603) 271-2121 www.nh.gov/governor governorsununu@nh.gov
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to welcome you to the 95th Laconia Motorcycle Week®.
Chris Sununu, Governor
The Laconia Motorcycle Week® is not only the oldest of its kind but also a true New Hampshire insti- tution. It attracts riders from across the country a take part in this cherished tradition each year, and it is my sincere hope that you take advantage of the abundance of exciting outdoor activities New Hampshire has to offer.
As you ride along our winding roads, take time to enjoy New Hampshire’s unrivaled beauty, treasured history, and tax-free shopping. The Granite State is proud to welcome visitors from around the globe, and we work hard to ensure that your next ride is better than the last.
Many thanks to Mayor Ed Engler and the city of Laconia for hosting this outstanding event, and to the staff and board of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association for their tireless work in continuing to make this week a reality.
A special thanks to the many riders who choose to return to Laconia each June, as well as those riding this week’s festivities for the first time. I hope you will have as much of a blast as I do, and please, visit again soon!
Sincerely,
Christopher T. Sununu, 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 95th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week® from June 9th-17th, 2018.
The state of New Hampshire ranks in the top 5 of per capita
motorcycle ownership in the nation and the history and develop-
ment 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 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 US, Canada, and beyond know the place to be is Laconia. Ride to the 95th Anniversary and we're confident you'll want to come back, again and again, as we continue the count- down to the 100th Anniversary in 2023!
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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Mayor Edward J. Engler, City of Laconia
Photo Courtesy: W. Stephen Loughiln