Page 42 - Tavern Players - Summer Issue 2022

Bike Week 2022
Mount Washington Hotel Ride
Starting at Laconia Harley Davidson in Meredith, take right out of the parking lot onto Route 3 to Ashland then to 93 N. Stay on 93 N going through the Franconia notch. Franconia Notch has great scenic pullovers and overlooks of the mountains and ski area and also the home of the old man in the mountain. Take the Twin Mountain exit 35 to Route 3 N. Follow Route 3 its a nice road riding through the mountains. Then take a right onto Route 302 E. This road has some good pullover spots to stretch your legs and enjoy the views of the mountains. Continuing on you will pass some very interesting places such as Bretton Woods Ski Area and the Mt. Washington overlook will be on your right side of the road where you can take great pictures of the hotel and surrounding mountain views moving on down Route 302 you will enter into the Crawford Notch with more great views of the mountains and great riding road with plenty of corners to lean into. Be on the lookout for the 2 pull-offs to view the waterfalls on the left side of the road. Depending on rain and other factors will determine the waterfall flow. Continuing on to Bartlett where you will pass Attitash Ski Area and Resort also be on the lookout for the covered bridge store on the left side of the road with some interesting things inside. For those who enjoy ice cream, you have a Dairy Queen on the right side of the road at the junction of Route 16 and 302. My favorite is a good Hot fudge sundae. From here the ride to North Conway is full of places to stop stores, restaurants good food and cold beverages driving through North Conway look for the Harley Davidson on the left if you want to stop in also North Conway is the home of the Conway scenic railroad. Pick up Route 16 and stay to the right. Down on Route 16 a few miles if you haven’t stopped yet you can enjoy good burgers and a cold beverage at the Almost There Restaurant on the right side of the road. Follow Route 16 you will enjoy the ride. Take a right on Route 25 you can take a break in the parking lot of the Smoke House restaurant take Route 25 back to Meredith where you will enjoy the ride back to Laconia Harley Davidson in Meredith.
(Time of ride 6 to 8 hours roundtrip)
The Long Big Loop Ride
Starting at Tilton Diner, left out of the parking lot, then left onto Route 140. This brings you to Belmont. At the stop sign, take a left turn and a right at the blinking light. Then at the 4-way intersection. Go straight on Route 140. Route 140 is a nice road with some corners and views of the mountains. At the end of Route 140, take a right turn on Route 11 and follow it to the Alton traffic circle. Pick up Route 28 N towards Wolfeboro. Make a right-hand turn at the gas station in Wolfeboro. Do not go straight through town continue to follow Route 109 out of town for about 5 miles. Then when you see a gas station on the left, take a right turn onto Route 109. This is a really nice road with turns and views of some lakes. At the Route 16 junction go straight across and continue on Route 109 at the end of 109 you will take a left onto route 153. Poor Peoples Pub will be in front of you (good sandwiches) but if you are in the mood for seafood and more, continue on Route153 at the little split staying to the right onto Route 153 at the Route 110 and 153 intersection you have arrived at Blue Bay Seafood and Steaks on the left side of the road. The business hours are as follows, Monday, Thursday & Fridays Restaurant 4pm-9pm the bar is open until 12pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Saturday 1pm to 12pm and Sunday1pm-8:30pm. Leaving the Blue Bay parking lot, take a right and a another right turn onto Ballard Ridge road (it’s a very short distance). Follow Route 16 to Route 25, take a left turn onto Route 25. If you want a break pull into the Smoke House parking lot. Have a nice ride back on Route 25 with good views of mountains and some small lakes following Route 25 through Moultonborough and Center Harbor, continuing back to Meredith. Then just after Laconia Harley Davidson, take a right on Route 104 to 93 S back to Tilton.
(Time of Ride 4 to 5 hours round Trip)
Alton Bay Ride
Starting at Tilton Diner, left out of the parking lot, then left onto Route 140. This brings you to Belmont. At the stop sign, take a left turn and a right at the blinking light. Then at the 4-way intersection. Go straight on Route 140. Route 140 is a scenic ride up to Alton Bay. At the end of Route 140, take a left turn on Route 11 and follow into Alton Bay. Alton Bay has many restaurants. It’s a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy the view of the lake.
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On the Return trip, continue on Route 11 towards Gilford and Laconia. This road has good views of the Lake and nice curves with a couple of overlooks to pull into and enjoy the views. Continue on Route 11. Then take a left on the Laconia- Gilford Bypass and follow until the end. At the end of the road, take a left and follow Route 3 back to the Tilton Diner. (Time of Ride 2 to 3 hours round trip)
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