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Old 03-16-2015, 08:40 PM
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So Laconia bike week (June 13-21) happens to fall during my vacation this year and I'm thinking of making that my destination.

Any thoughts, tips, experiences and is anyone from Ontario or Quebec heading there?
 

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Old 04-07-2015, 03:41 PM
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I was thinking about riding to Laconia, what part of ontario are you starting from
 
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Bring a good rain suit. Laconia is a great rally but it usually rains a few times.
 
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Old 04-26-2015, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kuehn13
I was thinking about riding to Laconia, what part of ontario are you starting from
Starting from North Bay area and taking Hwy17 east with a plan to either cross over in Sherbrooke or take my time and loop around the east coast.
 
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I've also heard the past few years it's getting LESS biker friendly. The locals if not a store owner are crying about the crowds, noise and bikes.
 
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Originally Posted by cromagnon
Bring a good rain suit. Laconia is a great rally but it usually rains a few times.
2 years ago on my way back from Dover I rode for 4 hours in rain with the temp hovering around 6 celcius (not including wind chill) and the last 2 hours it snowed. It was a trip from hell and it was stupid on my behalf for not stopping. It was a pride thing in my head at the time for trying to do what others have done.

Anyway after that experience I went out and bought riding gear that will keep me warm, dry and comfortable for any weather so I'm good to go lol
 
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hey jimmyblack- i'm in north bay also. there's 4 guy's from the bay & callander heading to Laconia. enjoy your trip.
 
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