A past rally at Laconia - photo by I, Malber, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lots of bikers this year at Laconia. Reports indicate the 100th is a good one.
The oldest motorcycle rally in the world funneling motorcycle lovers into this famous week in New Hampshire.
Reportedly the richest in motorcycle racing history
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
For Loudon Classic race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on this the 100th year of the Laconia Motorcycle Week
Winner will get $55,000. The rest of the quarter-million dollars will be distributed amongst other placers.
Organizers are trying to rekindle more enthusiasm this year. Peak popularity for the race was 30- to 40-years ago, according to reports.
Other popular events returning this year for the 100th include Tower Hill and Gunstock hill climbs and the Mount Washington Bike Cruise.
Photo compliments of the LaconiaZone.com staff
One of the big ones set to officially begin this Saturday. Though bikers arrive before that.
The oldest motorcycle rally in the world celebrates its 100th anniversary. Vast numbers of bikers expected.
I wouldn't want to be trying to book lodging right now... TheEditor
Bikers riding past the House of Blues Jennifer, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Riders pouring in for the big event.
South Carolina beach town has long hosted this big motorcycle rally.
More coming as the week progresses
Famous Texas motorcycle rally of reduced size in 2023
"Flag of the Republic / State of Texas" by J. Stephen Conn is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
The just ended biker rally in Texas reportedly not as big this year due to past challenges at the event.
This time we’re kind of taking the year off. This gives us time to gather ourselves and come back better than ever in 2024. --Austin Speed Shop Owner Luther Moore
"Miss Republic Bikini Contest, Republic Harley-Davidson, Stafford, Texas 2009.07.18" by fossilmike is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
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This motorcycle rally now going on at Kingman, AZ
Advertising Miss Thunder-Rode, live bands, food trucks and vensors
Temperatures appear to be in the 70s this week. In other words...perfect
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Lots of attendees at this rally will be outdoor camping
Coming...the big motorcycle rally in Arizona and perfect timing as rest of country freezes.
Wars, CC BY-SA 2.0 DE https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/de/deed.en, via Wikimedia Commons
High percentage of Bikers in this environment
Very big motorcycle rally each year in "The Boot."
Like a lot of motorcycle rallies, a big race is part of it.
Another moment of fame in the social media environment.
Most excellent photos above by Ducati
More below from the masses...
"bike wash at world ducati week 2010" by @gluca is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
"2018 DUCATI WEEK" by Bryen sung is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.