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Laconia Motorcycle Week is an annual motorcycle rally held in Laconia, New Hampshire, United States.The rally originated as a motorcycle Gypsy tour in 1916 as, the New Hampshire Lakes Region became a popular riding destination for early motorcycle enthusiasts from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Montreal.
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. [2] [3] When the overwhelming number of spectators created a rash of minor incidents in 1963, local residents protested the ...
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 ...
Laconia (/ l ə ˈ k oʊ n i ə / lə-KOHN-ee-ə) is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 16,871 at the 2020 census, [2] up from 15,951 at the 2010 census. [3] It is the county seat of Belknap County. [4] Laconia, situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam, includes the villages of Lakeport and ...
What other bike events are planned for 2025? The 2025 Fall Myrtle Beach Bike Rally, the spring bike week’s smaller sister event, is officially scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 5.
As 2025 gets started, planning for the year is in full swing. Here is a list of 2025 holidays, special events, big games, cultural milestones and other key dates to mark on your calendar ...
With Laconia Motorcycle Week having kicked off Saturday, there's even more urgency for drivers and riders to be vigilant, officials said. "This start to 2024 should be seen as a ...
A motorcycle rally is a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts. Rallies can be large or small, and one-time or recurring. Rallies can be large or small, and one-time or recurring. Some rallies are ride-in events, whereas some like the Iron Butt Rally involve days of riding and an actual gathering only at the end of the ride.