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YOU’RE HERE TO RIDE – SO LET’S GO!
Info on Gypsy Tours, Poker Runs and great Charity Rides
Jennifer Anderson
Response Teams (CERT). For more information, see the article on this ride in this Rally News and check out Naswa.com.
Sure, the live entertainment, contests, races, S
38th Annual Cycstic Fibrosis Northern New England Charity Trail Ride at NHMS on June 9-10. nhms.com.
and crowds are part of what makes a rally fun but
the real reason behind it all is for the riding! So, gas up, polish off the grime and get yourself comfortable on 2 or 3 wheels and join us for any or all of the gypsy tours and charity rides throughout the rally! You’re bound to make new friends along the way and maybe even benefit a local charity while having a great time racking up the miles!
Sunday June 10th: Ride to Bentley's Saloon in Arundel, ME: Led by Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529. Meet at Laconia Harley-Davidson, registration begins at 9am, departs at 10am.
Official Daily Gypsy Tours from Rally Headquarters: These rides leave from Rally Head- quarters on Lakeside Ave. in front of the Boardwalk, at 10:30AM (unless otherwise noted). Register for these rides on the day of departure at Rally Headquarters.
Tuesday June 12th: Newbie Ride from Olde Province Commons: Led by Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529. For those less (or more) experienced riders who are hesi- tant to ride in a large group, on highways or for many hours, this ride will give you a less “stressful” experience. Meet at 71 NH Route 104, Meredith, NH (1-mile from Laconia Harley-Davidson). Registration begins at 9am, departs at 10am.
Sunday: Ride to NHMS for the USCRA Vintage Races! Participate in the tour, receive a big discount on tickets for the races, AND you can ride around the track on your motorcycle (helmet must be worn to ride on the track)!
Makris Steak & Lobster House Benefit Ride from Coast to the Mtns. 9:00am. Starts and ends at Makris Lobster & Steak House. $10 rider, $5 per passenger. Live music and promos 5-9pm! Benefits a Veteran Non-Profit.
Monday: Join the Mae West Memorial ‘for the love of pets’ Ride. Benefits NH Humane Society. Receive a cus- tom Sick-Boy Motorcycles T-shirt for your donation!
Wednesday June 13th: Ladies Ride, led by Winni- pesaukee HOG Chapter #2529 Ladies of Harley (LOH). Meet at Laconia Harley Davidson, registration will begin at 9 am and departs at 10am.
Tuesday: Set your sights a little further away with a scenic guided tour from Rally Headquarters to Arundel, Maine to Bentley’s Saloon. The crew from Bentley’s will take you on this beautiful 70-mile ride to the Saloon and you can stay and hang or continue on your own – most likely you won’t want to leave Bentley’s – it’s always a great time. Just be sure to safely return to us in Laconia!
Speedway Children’s Charities Motorcycle Ride from NHMS. nhms.com.
Wednesday: Get your iron-a** ready for this one! Dave and Deb guide you on this 170+ mile tour of NH’s Covered Bridges!
Thursday June 14th: Guided Tour to the Ride to the Sky returns! Ride to the top of Mt. Washington. Led by the Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529 and Concord HOG Chapter #2756. Meet at Laconia Harley-Davidson, registration will begin at 7am and departs at 9am. Return ride will be available.
Thursday: We Y Laconia Motorcycle Week® Ride. Join Laconia Mayor Ed Engler and other local dignitaries leading the 2-hour ride for the 3rd annual We Y Laconia Event. Your $50 entry fee (per rider, $75 for rider and pas- senger) gets you an exclusive Ride T-shirt and patch, catered lunch at the Naswa, parking, sponsor goody bag, and merchant discounts. Ride ends at the Naswa Resort.
The POW/MIA & Freedom Ride: Join us at the Winnipesaukee Crossing by 5pm to line-up with 1000s other motorcyclists for the 25th Anniversary of the Freedom Ride and 30th Anniversary of the Vigil, in honor of POW/MIAs and their families.
Charity Rides & Special Event Rides:
Saturday June 16th: The 8th Annual “Jesus Ride”. Leaves Lowe’s Parking lot at 11AM for a ride through Weirs Beach.
Saturday June 9th: Official Motorcycle Week Kick- Off event – The 12th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride from the Naswa Resort: Join a few hundred of your fellow riders with the Official kickoff to the Rally at the Naswa Resort 11AM-1:00PM. This ride raises money for the Easter Seals NH and Laconia Fire Department’s Veterans Count program and the Community Emergency
Charity Bike Ride & Breakfast to benefit the Lakes Region Children's Auction. Breakfast from 9am- 10:15am. Location: Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty in Belmont. A “Tiny House” will be on site for tours!
For all tours, poker runs and charity rides, keep checking the Official Website of Laconia Motorcycle Week®, LaconiaMCweek.com for updates. We’ll be adding events and making changes right up to the Rally. Please check with individual event holder for any changes, updates and participant pricing. #
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