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06-12-2018, 05:02 PM | #1 |
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How are the crowds this year?
Headed up tomorrow for a concert at Meadowbrook, trying to figure how much of a delay we will see heading that way from Center Harbor area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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And that is with the Dave Matthews band at Meadowbrook tonight too.
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Tower Street Hill Climb
I took a short video this morning. Looks like a weekend crowd. Not bad for a Tuesday. Weather is always a factor.
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The most back up has been route 3 going south into the Weirs. Over the weekend it was backed up to the Meredith Bay development at times.
Weirs Boulevard has hardly slowed down thus far. Even over the weekend it might have backed up as far as the NASWA a few times but I doubt anyone lost more than 10 minutes in traffic. Endicot Street North has had some back ups over the weekend but today it didn't back up much at all. Overall, I would say the number of people and vehicles has continued the decline of the last 10 to 15 years. |
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I was just on rt 25 in Center Harbor, I would say it is dead, not much traffic. I do expect it to pick up tomorrow, but it is much less than I expected. I also saw a June 9 to 16 DWI checkpoint sign on 104, so don't drink and drive people.
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From Meredith I would consider going down Parade Rd (106) to Elm St. to Lakeport bypassing the Weirs.
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Wow... what a lame excuse for a “hill climb”
Not like I remember them... |
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This has probably been the best weather for bike week in a long time.
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Less nudity at The Weirs...
And overall, as the biker population ages, their activities become more tame.
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The LDS has a good article about the hill climb:
https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...53d91f506.html
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It was a lot different...
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Then, as the bikers got older, they got money. The event became a viable part of the New Hampshire economic plan. The crowd I interacted with on Tuesday was very friendly, courteous and they bought a lot of pizza and hot dogs. A very large "burly" biker accidentally bumped into me and he couldn't have been more apologetic. I heard the Pres. of Harley Davidson, on a radio show, commenting/lamenting on the fact that younger people are not getting into biking so much and their client base is fading, and thusly, so is Laconia Motorcycle Week's attendance.
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Add to that the fact they everyone has their nose glued to their phone so meeting and talking to real people face to face is a lost art as well. Standing around and discussing some guys fully restored Indian or Yamaha with a Harley engine and kawasaki rear wheel is just not a thing any more. Too bad but times change |
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Lol @ “heathens”
Maybe some of the HA but definitely not the majority...just working class guys letting off steam for a few days... |
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The biggest tell for me that it is aging and will die out is the fact that AARP is one of the biggest sponsors this year!
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The weather has been terrific so most bikers are out on rides and not hanging at the Weirs
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Times change they always do. As the cost of hobbies goes up, people are forced to make choices. 30-40 years ago having a motorcycle and a boat was not unthinkable even in the Northeast were the season is short. But now, with the cost many people, like me make a choice... For me it was boating with out a doubt. I also have invested in a camper and love doing that with my family as well...
Investing in more toys when I already have 3 (Boat, Jet Ski, and Camper) that can be used only in the summer just doesn't make sense. I just don't have that much time. Not to mention my wife doesn't like Motorcycles, so it would be a toy for only me to enjoy.... Bottom line I love Bike Week always have, I have met many good people when I have had the opportunity to make my way to the Weirs....In years past I have been invited back to camp grounds and hotels to party... I have also taken people I have met out for boat rides... But people aren't as social anymore. Yes they are polite etc. but it is not as social as they used to be. Top the decline of the social part of the event, with new laws and an ever increasing Police Presence, the event will continue to dwindle. The problem is as the event dwindles, the "Heathens" will become more and more noticeable and draw more attention to the Bad aspects of the event. Thus we have a vicious cycle.......
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Yes...
I visited both, I can't remember in what order...
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I don't know about that, Boating has never been a young mans game. The older you get, and the more money you acquire, the more interested you become. Except maybe those that grew up boating.
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I’m glad I was in my early 20s and able to enjoy it when the crowds were still big around 1999 2000. Was fun to attend and stay the week. I cannot imagine doing that now.
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Two fatalities "so far"...
Best weather for motorcycle week in years, but there will always be this damper…
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After reading this it makes me wonder why anyone would ride without a helmet. Even the ones where they couldn’t say if a helmet would have prevented injury/death seemed to shout “should have had a helmet.” I understand the “see better w/o” comments but I’m thinking if a lid provided 10% better survivability I’d sacrifice a little vision (or get fitted for a better helmet). With all the four wheels out there driven by people who use only mirrors and never turn their head it seems more “when” than “if.” Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I’ve been looking but can’t find any data to back up your claim. 30% of all traumatic brain injuries are caused buy auto accidents & 14% of the auto deaths of 14 - 25 year olds are caused by traumatic brain injury. Nothing about auto deaths caused tbi. Can you direct me to your info source? I’m willing to bet that a much much higher % of motorcycle deaths are caused by tbi then auto deaths. Bottom line is I have a far better survivability in a car being hit by a car then on a bike being hit by a car. Mass & physics. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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The question was a loaded one and the answer is "comfort". We don't wear helmets when driving an automobile because they are uncomfortable, they are hot, they get in the way, whatever you want to call it and 99% of our law makers and the general public allow comfort to supersede safety when it suits them. I find it rather hypocritical when these same lawmakers and public supporters try to force their safety mandates on motorcyclists. In 2017 there were more than 40,000 automobile deaths in the USA, if even 10% could be stopped by wearing a helmet (i'm sure many more would be the real number) when driving that would be just about equal to all the motorcycle deaths that occurred in 2017 with or without a helmet. So if way more lives can be saved by wearing a helmet in an automobile, why don't we?? As an fyi, I personally do wear a helmet (most of the time) when riding my motorcycle but I want to be the one who chooses when and where... Thanks! Dan
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First year I can remember that you can’t hear the continuous rumble from the other side of the lake.
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Ran home last night for my daughter's graduation. Coming back up this morning lots of bikes. My prediction is it bangs this weekend. Good weather brings bikes. Wish I was still on the bike but we rode hard this week. My back hurts..... good year for our crew
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Quiet yesterday because lots of bikes headed over to Bentleys.
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I was at Weirs Beach Thursday afternoon and shot this video with my GoPro and gimbal as I walked around:
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Awesome video!
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This screen shot in the video is kind of interesting..the cop was probably just being friending.
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I had some friends up for the weekend that still ride and surprisingly they wanted no part of going down to the Weirs. We hung out on my boat most of the weekend and they never got on their bikes again until it was time to go home.
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I totally agree w/the idea of choice when it comes to helmets, my point was that I don’t understand why. Poor Richard’s response (someone who rides, I don’t) reinforces my point. I just doesn’t make sense to me.
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I am pleased to report that I had an AWESOME BIKE WEEK! Charlie St Clair will need to find a lot more old people, trikes, and police if he wants to spoil my good time!
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"They’re more likely than previous generations to attend college—which means they’re more likely to have student debt. That, naturally, leads to less discretionary income. “The difference between $15K and $26K of student debt is $130/month, which is equivalent to a monthly loan payment on a ~$8,000 bike,” the analysts wrote."
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I do think that over the years it's spread out more over the Lakes Region and beyond. I think it used to be centered more at Weirs and we didn't see as many over here as we do now.
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It used to be a nice 3 day week-end, now it has been dragged out to 10 days.
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When did they change it from 3 days to 10 days?
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It started in 1916. The number of participants grew each year as did the event’s duration. Over time, the rally blossomed into a week-long event, eventually suffering in attendance and popularity after getting wrapped up in the upheavals of the 60’s.
The rally reverted to a 3-day weekend and would remain so until 1991, when organizers revived the week-long event after seeing the success of Sturgis’ 50th Anniversary Rally in 1990. In 1991 Laconia Motorcycle Week reclaimed the support of local businesses and the AMA as a week-long rally and the oldest gypsy tour in the country. |
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The races / original weekend event drastically changed after the riot in the mid 60's. I casually followed motor cycle racing back then when I was a teen and attended some of those races. The states response to the riot was to bring in a huge and overwhelming law enforcement presence and completely eliminate off road side camping. No mater what you were driving back then if you stopped "anywhere" even for a "minute" on the side of the road (after the riot year) even if you were broken down they would tow you away to eliminate large motorcycle clubs gathering that usually fought with each other from forming that they knew they could not control. A lot of effort was to made to make sure anyone who came and planed to stay overnight or any length of time had to have a paid place to stay. Some great old newspaper articles here at weirsbeach.com http://www.weirsbeach.com/Largejpgs/weirsriot.html A few weeks latter article from LIFE magazine. July 1965 https://books.google.com/books?id=T1...page&q&f=false Last edited by Top-Water; 06-23-2018 at 11:07 AM. |
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Roadside Camping. ⛺️
Years ago, people would camp out on a variety of sites along Route 106. Residents would sit in their front yards to watch the bikers pass by. 🏍
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It is my feeling that there are many young people in this area who know that the trades offer a very viable life style. Unfortunately, many of these young people come from environments that neither know of, or understand, the supporting monetary avenues available to them to help them create a justifiable resume. Many of them think they'll simply start their own "hands-on" business- competing with each other until the law of Social Darwinism takes over.
Besides, the news tells us everyday that young people just don't want to stay in country living, and that we are on a course where we won't be able to sustain a viable work force. Hey. Trades fees will go up! Stay!!! |
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Kids these days.
They don't want to own motorcycles. They prefer living in urban environments. They want white collar not blue collar jobs. They don't enjoy casino gambling. And to turn the world upside down, look how they date: back in the day you met someone in a bar, took them home, **** and then decided whether you want to see them again; now they meet online and get to know each other pretty well before actually meeting. Oh, the horror!
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With the forecasting of a drop in trades people coming up, I bet some established folks would be willing to hire the right person for lower pay while offering an education unaffordable to many, otherwise. If they haven't gotten themselves to a point where they can afford to own a business, they don't need to know how to run one. That's all I meant. |
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"Do you think if NH had a helmet law that it would hurt Bike week?"
Yes, I think it would have an impact. I own 3 motorcycles, have raced in at least 10 different states (including Loudon and Daytona) and have attended many Bike Weeks here. My feeling is that being able to remove your helmet is a motivator for a certain segment of the MC population. I would NEVER consider riding a bike without a helmet, but recognize that there are some that think otherwise. I suggest NH consider implementing a helmet law. Bike Week is important, but in the big picture helmet use is much more important. |
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I think that would be the nail in the coffin. I don't ride anymore but I'd be pissed if I HAD to wear a helmet.
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