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that's a good one.

why is the question I was thinking...been there, done that, got the T-shirt...but it is some of the best "people watching" anywhere...so you got that...and the venders... but the traffic in is a giant SUCK!

If and this is a big if still, I have a motorcycle, I was thinking about riding in on Tuesday night. Not sure though.
Nor am I sure if the wife is coming on her bike or not.

Last time I went it was a big vendor fest and thats about it. I can think of better places to go and better things to do.I went 2 years ago last time.

These MEGA POSER events scare me. Seems like a recipe for disaster.
I was at Bike Week at Daytona in 1979, and thought it was
crazy back then.

Went two years ago and could only hack it for about an hour before we (4) hit the road to Mt. Washington and a tour of Rt 112 (Kancamagus Scenic Byway) Laconia? One skinny road in and an idling parade thereafter. I didn't even buy the tee shirt.

Paula,
I'm going up Friday the 15th with my brothers and our wives. We'll be at the Weirs around noonish. We're going to spend a few hours there then go for a ride.

When I go, I don't spend much time at Wiers...If I want to check out the vendors and the bikes and the peoplewatching, I stop by once- get there early in the morning before the drunks crawl back out of thier holes, walk around a bit, and then skeeeeeeedaddle for riding, riding, riding.

I've found the best way in to the beach is to take the train in from either Laconia center of Meredith. Pretty view along the lake, plus you avoid the insanity of the traffic, and no worries about an overheated bike.

If I head up north, it will be the weekend of the 15th. This weekend I'm at the beck and call of my Dance Diva.

Would love to ride up and people watch with ya Paula,I was up until the wreck planning to drag Sandy up for a day but right now and for the next few weeks anyhow my left arm is useless,

I use to live in Rochester, not to far from Route 16. I love the Meredith/Laconia/Alton Bay/Wolfboro areas of NH (basically the Ossipee Mtn/Lakes region). I have lived in 7 different states and that part of NH is still my favorite. I never did make it to Laconia during Bikeweek. Maybe someday in the future.

Tom

Tom, I always love seeing Mt. Chocura in the distance (over the water) when I'm riding that area. That bald mountain has something to say.... For several years I stayed in a chalet in Wolfboro, during my shovelhead days.

And there's that yuuuuuummmmmmmyyyy BBQ place, that's Ossipee, right?

And Crawford Notch- wheeeeeee!!!
I've ridden up Mt. Washington as a passenger, on my list to do on my own bike.

And the cut through road between the Kancamagus Highway and Bartlett...

Jack- are you and Sandy thinking of taking the drive up? If you and she are looking for accomodations, I'd be glad to make a few recommendations.

I assume you mean the Yankee Smokehouse. Still there and still good. From there you can hit 2 great bike roads the Kanc, which in my mind is too crowded or hit Rt 153 towards wakefield and then peel off into Maine, the roads are empty and everyone drives fast.

Lets plan a ride through the Kangamangus down to Route 16 and then south to the Yankee Smokehouse. Maybe do that the morning of the 15th and then end up at the Weirs for an hour or 2.

Paula, While I hear what everyone's saying,(been there,done that) Laconia holds beautiful memories for me. My late wife and I went up there every year. Then my brother and I went up until his death. My friends and I camp at Gunstock 'till wednesday then move over to my friend's place in Wolfboro, on Winnapasaki,until I can't take any more. I'll PM you with my cell #. If you get up there, and feel so inclined, give me a call. We go on real cool rides every day; my friends are locals and know their way around.

Only thing I really like about Laconia isn't really there but close by and thats the vintage races.

by all means an absolutely beautiful locale.
i went for three years in a row. in the morning
i'd look to see which way everyone was going, then
say, ok. let's go the other way.
i love riding up there--just can't do the crowd thing anymore.

my first time there i stayed from mid-bike week,
through Tuesday or Wednesday
of the following week. that was great.
see the crowd, see them leave, then basically
have the roads to yourself...ahhhhh.

Hey Mikey! Come on up and we'll ride! I got the bike running again and the porch swing still works fine. I won't make you carry any more boxes, really!

Paula,
153 is a great ride.

I would say pass on the Kanc during bikeweek it will be packed. Backroad it up to the smokehouse and then hit 153 down it would be a great ride.

There is an old Indian legend regarding Mt. Chocura and the reflexion lake below. I won't go into it here but it is an interesting legend. I have canoed in the lake and hiked to the top of Mt. Chocura. The hike was very interesting, since we did it in mid November. Started out at the bottom with a slight breeze in the mid 40's, and at the top it was blowing at 60mph with gusty up to 80mph with it being maybe 0 degees. The view at the top of Mt. Chocura was well worth the hike.

Tom

I agree that if you are going to Laconia just to ride around and see the scenery then it's a wonderful place to ride. I was speaking of the event. Thats a waste of time and traffic that'll cook any motor. Mt Washington is a good ride.

I'm in for a ride on the 15th- Fishercat? Dill? Rob?.....Bueller?

And Paul- are you in? Let's also do some riding- I'd love to meet your wife and your peeps, does she ride her own bike?

Just made my plan...I'm going to be staying with my sister, brother-in-law and neices in Wakefield on Lake Ivanhoe. They're camping, I'm B&Bing. We're going up the 14th, staying till Sunday the 17th.

Let the exchange of cell numbers begin!

No bike yet and it looks like I won't have one until mid next week so I'm not making any plans.

15th ...thats my Bday...I havent ridden since the GA rally...Back issue...but I think I may gat in a ride this weekend...test the waters...but unfortunatly Friday I'll be eaking out a living...is it time to retire yet???

one of the events taking place during bike week . If your going to be in the area you may want to attend .

POW/MIA VIGIL AND FREEDOM RIDE
JUNE 14th ~ THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM
HESKY PARK MEREDITH
For Information on the "Freedom Ride" Call
Bob Jones ~ 279-6637 or nhbluestarmom@metrocast.net

Special guests will be the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of N.H.
"Who better understands the issue".

Flag Day!!! Bring your flags and wave them high!

Dedication of the POW/MIA Memorial ~ Blue Star Mother Holly Tetreault
Pledge of Allegiance ~ Natalie Cournoyer, Spc. Nicholas Cournoyer's sister
Introduction: Don Amorosi ~ Northeast POW/MIA Network of New York
Guest Speakers:
Karen Thurston ~ President of the Blue Star Mothers of N.H.
Natalie Healy ~ Gold Star Mother of Navy Seal Dan Healy
Gail Hughes Morgan ~ Gold Star Mother of LCpl. Sean Hughes
Trish Burnett ~ Daughter of Col. Sheldon Burnett, a Viet Nam ~ MIA. Col. Burnett's remains were returned to N.H. in 2004 (Introduced by NH Rolling Thu nder)

Invocation and Benediction ~ Artie Atkinson
Music and MC ~ Artie Atkinson, Northeast POW/MIA Network, MA
National Anthem by ~ Norm Johnson
Bagpiper ~ Sgt. Kenneth Welsby, NH National Guard
Fly Over ~


A special thank you to the Meredith and Laconia Police, State Police and Sheriffs Departments. To the residents of Meredith that allow us to use Hesky (POW/MIA) Park Meredith.A Blessed place" thank you for your continued support

Paula,
My camp is in Wakefield on Great East lake. Maybe we can meet at Poor Peoples pub and go from there.

I would love to go, but Brett is graduating on the 15th starts high school in the fall.

It has been well over 30 years since I was there, I could ride up Friday night stay at my Mom's and hook up with you guy's if you where planning on riding on Sat..

Lets get a roll call on the ride.

GRRRRRRRRRRRR....I'm out.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has decided to move a deadline on a project I'm working on, I now need to work on Thursday, possibly Friday as well. Why the world doesn't revolve around New England's short riding season is a very large cosmic blunder.

I could probably pull off a weekend meetup. I just have to spend a little more time at the office then I have been. The Wife is headed to Conn on Sunday afternoon, so Sunday would work well for me.

And I don't have my speedy but I do have a bike, so ride on.

OK, here's my plan. I'm staying overnight in Wakefield. Going to the Miss Wakefield diner for breakfast and then up Rt 153 to Route 25 and over to Moultonboro to hookup with my brothers. If anyone is going up to the Weirs PM for my cell #.