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The Laconia rally has its origins in June 1916, when a few hundred motorcyclists gathered at Weirs Beach in Laconia. Seven years later, the event was officially recognized by the Federation of American Motorcyclists (to be later called the American Motorcyclist Association) as part of the Gypsy Tour, where motorcyclists celebrated races and hill climbs for an entire weekend.
The event surged in popularity after the Second World War drawing increasingly larger crowds of spectators. [2] The race grew to become a weeklong event known as Laconia Motorcycle Week that was the largest annual gathering of North American motorcyclists, until it was overtaken by the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally during the 1970s.
Jun. 17—The last few days of Laconia Motorcycle Week saw several motorcycle and car crashes on New Hampshire roads, but not as many as in 2023, State Police said. One person was killed and 11 ...
Weirs Beach is an area within the northern part of the city of Laconia in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. The cruise ship Mount Washington terminates there. It is a popular destination of bikers during Motorcycle Week every June.
Laconia Motorcycle Week, now in its 101st year, is expected to attract 300,000 to New Hampshire. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...
Many rally girls end up traveling throughout the U.S. to work at several different rallies such as Daytona’s bike fest, Laconia Motorcycle Week, and Galveston, Texas’ Lone Star rally.
This rally meets in Baker City, Oregon for four days in July. There are several rides in the area, including a ride through Hells Canyon to the dam. BMW Motorcycle Owners of America 2004 national rally Spokane, Washington: 6,500 [6] 2004 (not annual) BMW Motorcycle Owners of America: Sun and Surf Motorcycle Run Ocean Shores, Washington
Bike Week may refer to: Daytona Beach Bike Week, an annual motorcycle event and rally in Daytona Beach, Florida; Laconia Bike Week, an annual motorcycle event and rally in Laconia, New Hampshire; Bike Week (cycling), an annual international event that advocates bicycling for transportation