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HILLCLIMB IN THE WEIRS!
Did you know that the “Laconia” Hillclimbs D
were once held on Tower Street right off Lakeside Avenue
in the Weirs? The hillclimb was first started in 1916 dur- ing the early days of the Gypsy Tour. At that time, Tower Street was dirt. If you’ve seen Tower Street – you know that must’ve been quite the spectacle for both spectators and riders.
Today, the AMA Sanctioned PRO-AM Hillclimb is held at the Gunstock Mountain Resort on the 70-meter ski jump. To get you geared up for that outstanding event – we are bringing back the vintage motorcycles for an exhi- bition hillclimb on the original Tower Street hill in the Weirs!
be paved now but it’s still as steep as ever! Riders will run for time up Tower Street from 11am-1pm. The “Hillclimb Exhibition” will be hosted by the United State Classic Racing Association (USCRA). This unique new event is sure to be a blast from the past featuring the vintage machines! Make sure to get there early for a good view- ing spot along the Tower Street hill. There will be plenty of lodging available in the Laconia area with special ‘early bird’ rates so you can enjoy yourself at all the Motorcycle Week activities then stay the night and hit the PRO-AM AMA-Sanctioned Hillclimb at Gunstock on Wednesday! #
On Tuesday, June 12th – An invitational “Hillclimb Exhibition” will be held on Tower Street. It may
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Photo Courtesy: Tower Hill Tavern Photo Courtesy: Tower Hill Tavern