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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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Default Laconia Bike Week - aka "Rain" Week 2011

If you can't make it to Laconia this year, save gas money and and tire rubber by clicking on the photo to link to my trip summary (photos and blah blah).
 
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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It's the same thing every year with Laconia....RAIN! Happens every year.
 
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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It's the same thing every year with Laconia....RAIN! Happens every year.
I agree! Why in the heck won't they change the date?
 
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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well its just like steet of dreams in reno way to late in the year grappy weather evey year
 
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Laconia is Native American for "It always rains f'in hard during bike week."
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Nice writeup!

I'd pencil Laconia in every year but I don't as the history for rain is too great. To spend hundred's of dollars on a crappy motel room or cabin so I can sit around and look at the dark, rain filled skys just doesn't fly for me.

I've had some great rides while attending Laconia in the past. Tons of laughs and good times but... I now go up for a couple days when time and weather permits. This year, I can't as I've been laidup and have appointments with docs I need to keep. Still, nice to read and see pics/videos of the event as I do wish I was there.
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Nice write up, how did you get it to link from a picture that you click on?
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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I live just 80 miles away, I have a day off today, and still won't go. To do what? Buy a shirt and watch other peoples kids play?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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I enjoyed your photos and write up. Hope through ll of the bad weather that you still had a good time and look to return soon. There really is some good riding to be had in the New England counrtyside.
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Yep....I got soaked to the bone one year and it was a cold day on top of it.... 50 degrees in June.....don't miss New England weather at all
 



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