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2021 Laconia Bike Week
« on: June 12, 2021, 09:31:06 PM »

Ahhhhh…for many of you it has been ~ 15 months since you have attempted to return to “normal” as the world around you implodes.  For me, I have continued to live my life knowing I am not in control of it anyway. 

Therefore, as I was planning my year of riding, I had to consider a rally that it had been over 20 years since I had been there for this event.  In addition, knowing that there may be folks waiting for “normal”, this may be the time given a possible smaller crowd.

What rally am I referring to….Laconia Bike Week!  The Laconia Motorcycle Week rally is often mentioned in the same breath as events in Daytona, Florida and Sturgis, South Dakota. After all, these are three of the most popular motorcycle rallies in the country, drawing in over a million riders and motorcycle enthusiasts, combined, every year.  A smaller crowd could be appealing all things considered.

But Laconia can make a claim that the other two cannot. Often referred to as the Oldest National Motorcycle Rally, these roots reach back to the summer of 1916, when a Gypsy Tour gathered for several days at Weirs Beach on the southern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.

In the early 1900s, Gypsy Tours were organized loosely and unofficially as a way for riders to gather and enjoy other related activities of interest including races and hill climbs. In other words, it was a way for motorcycle enthusiasts to share in their passions together. Each year, typically around the same summer weekend, riders would travel long distances, sleeping in tents and swapping stories around campfires, to converge on a favorite location.

This year, I have plans for my own Gypsy Tour while there and perhaps some other excitement too!

And so, I begin my journey, onward and upward to the New England area.  Who knows what I will encounter!  The plan – FUN!
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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2021, 09:31:33 PM »

Day One – Savannah, GA – Aberdeen MD ~ 700 miles

I was not into the journey that long before the urge hit me!  All of a sudden!  Or perhaps it was the song I was listening to….


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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2021, 09:32:12 PM »

Good thing I was near…    :drink: 

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2021, 09:33:25 PM »

Alright time to head back to my country!  Do you remember the “All-American City”?  Lumberton, NC! 

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2021, 09:34:02 PM »

Damn Right!  Bad Revolution Mad Indeed!  Let’s start it here!

BTW – These songs were actually playing at the time of my entrance into these areas.
 


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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2021, 09:35:45 PM »

Crab anyone?  Or perhaps DCFIREMAN B-B-Q.

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2021, 09:36:21 PM »

The day was full of afternoon showers, some heavy at times and several detours off the “big road”.  That was the best part as it took me into areas I have never been.

That evening I met several folks from Iowa on their way to DC.  Long distance riders too and they had the rain all day.  I counted my blessings that mine was for the half day.
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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2021, 01:34:47 AM »

Nice to see you out there Jock.  I haven't been to Laconia in, well I don't know for sure, definitely more than 20 years also.  Will look forward to reading the now-vs-then comparisons.  Have fun and ride safe :2vrolijk_21: .
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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2021, 10:01:29 AM »

I would love to go back to Laconia, was there in 2001 I believe. Won't happen this year though as the borders are still closed closed between our countries.
Are you camping or glamping?
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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2021, 11:16:14 AM »

No camping for me on a motorcycle! I enjoy the comforts of a hotel room too much.

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2021, 04:36:22 PM »

You do get around Jock, good job.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2021, 08:32:46 PM »

You do get around Jock, good job.  :2vrolijk_21:

Your one to talk Mr. TN / NC and all points in-between!  A little bird told me you were a surprise to some NC folk recently!

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2021, 08:33:51 PM »

Day Two Aberdeen, MD – Shrewsbury, MA ~ 400 miles

Started the day with some light rain with plenty of traffic on the road.  Folks are traveling again!  I need to remind them of the dangers of Covid to get them back into their homes! 

My day would take me through the home state of our current prez…


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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2021, 08:34:41 PM »

This would allow me to take in the Biden Welcome Center!  Hope I can get in with all of the crowds now!

No Fast Pass Required!   ;)   :D

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Re: South of the Border
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2021, 08:36:06 PM »

Now up North to Liberty State Park.  Liberty State Park is a park in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City, opposite both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.   


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