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The American Motorcyclist Association is proud that Laconia Motorcycle Week, which dates to 1916, is part of the 2020 AMA National Gypsy Tour.
Also, as a member of the AMA, you are entitled to valuable benefits including:
Gypsy Tours began as small gatherings of motorcy- clists who rode to a scenic spot for a picnic and motorcycle competitions. There often were races, including hillclimbs, “Tourist Trophy” (TT) and dirt- track events, along with field meets involving such motorcycle games as slow races, stake races and plank riding. The events eventually evolved into some of the largest road-riding events of the year.
• Access to compete or participate in AMA sanctioned races and rides.
• American Motorcyclist magazine: delivered monthly—choose between our Competition
and Off-Road or Street and Recreation versions.
• Discounts on gear and services with more than 40 AMA member benefit partners.
If you are a motorcycle rider, join the AMA at AmericanMotorcyclist.com. H
Started by the Motorcycle and Allied Trades Association, the official Gypsy Tours came under the supervision of the AMA at its founding in 1924.
For more about the AMA National Gypsy Tour, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/Riding/AMA- National-Gypsy-Tours.
In addition to sanctioning road-riding events, such as the AMA National Gypsy Tour, the AMA pro- tects the rights of motorcyclists by fighting against motorcycle-only checkpoints, health insurance dis- crimination and tariffs on imported bikes; promotes the motorcycle lifestyle by advocating for access to public lands for responsible motorized recreation; sanctions nearly 3,000 competition and recreational events each year; and charters nearly 1,200 motor- cycle clubs and promoters.
Eye protection is important for ALL passengers!
Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcy- cling. That support will help fight for your rights— on the road, trail, racetrack and in the halls of gov- ernment.
Three’s company, not a crowd!
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