2015 Key Biker Events

                 

Mark Your Calendar for 2015 Major Bike Rally Events 
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Daytona Bike Week News  March 6 - 15, 2015 70+ years, still one of the  biggest rallies in the world Daytona Beach, Florida   Arizona Bike Week News March 25 - 29, 2015 Cyclefest at WestWorld Scotsdale, Arizona   Leesburg Rally News April 24 - 26, 2015 250,000 est. last year 50 bands - bike shows bikes only parking downtown Leesburg, Florida Laconia Rally News June 13 – 21, 2015 Oldest rally in USA Laconia, New Hampshire    More Top Events: European Bike Rallies International Female Ride Day

Thunder in the Valley News June 25 - 28, 2015 Johnstown, Pennsylvania Sturgis Rally News August 3 – 9, 2015 - 75th annual top attendance 600,000 for 60th Sturgis, South Dakota     Trail Of Tears Ride News September 21, 2013 marked 20 years and was the last ride to raise awareness and sponsor historical signage to mark the "trail of tears" Native American resettlement. More than 200,000 riders annually followed the "trail of tears" route from Tennessee to Alabama for an annual Native American PowWow Festival, with hundreds of riders continuing to destinations in Oklahoma.    Bikes, Blues & BBQ News September 23 - 26, 2015 Largest non-profit rally in USA 400,000 and growing! Fayetteville, Arkansas   Biketoberfest News October 15 -18, 2015 22 years, est. 300,000 Daytona Beach, Florida Lone Star Rally News November 5 - 8, 2015 Galveston, Texas

California Born-Free 2014 To Feature Japan Bike Show Winner

The hottest old custom at Mooneyes' 22nd Customs Show on December 1st in Yokohama, Japan will win the Born-Free Award and a trip to the Born Free 6 bike show event, June 28-29 in Silverado, California.

We just returned from an awesome trip to Japan. The hottest bikes in Japan will be at this show - Details: yokohamahotrodcustomshow.com 

The California Born-Free Show is about the love of old motorcycles and like-minded individuals coming together to have a good time and enjoy these bikes from the past. It is also a family event for young and old alike. The show is meant to unite people from all walks of life, who share a passion for these old machines -- and this year it's a two-day event, June 28th and 29th at Oak Canyon Ranch.

That's two days with thousands of old bikes, top quality vendors, great music and friends. The list of invited builders, special guests, the giveaway bikes, and additional new changes to be announced -- Details: Born-Free 2014

10th Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Ride, June 16

The 10th Anniversary Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Ride will roll into Marseilles, Illinois on Saturday, June 16th to honor three decades of US Veterans killed during wars in the Middle East, since 1979. They will gather at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial.

For Directions To The Wall < - Click Here.
You can download a PDF event flyer < - here.  

Carla: Middle East Conflicts Wall

The Middle East Conflicts Granite Memorial Wall was dedicated on June 19, 2004 to commemorate the servicemen and women who have lost their lives in worldwide conflicts since 1979. The project was built with donated material and labor and is the first of its kind in US history to honor fallen soldiers by name, during the ongoing war.


It took 20 years to Honor our Vietnam Veterans. Almost 60 years to Honor our World War II Veterans. The names on the wall represent our fallen heroes from such diverse locations as Panama, Lebanon, the Balkans, Grenada, Somalia, Haiti, USS Cole, USS Stark, Terrorist attacks in Italy, Greece, Scotland, and the current conflicts in the Middle East.

The Purpose of the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run is to show "Our Brave Servicemen and Women, and their Families, that we support them, and to Honor Fallen Heroes." 

The route is lined with Americans waving American Flags and paying tribute. In the past we have had 10's of thousands of participants. The money raised through generous donations is used to update and maintain the Memorial, and to put this wonderful event together. Co-Founder Jerry Kuczera remains on board to assist the organization. The first Memorial erected was in the small town of St Anne, Illinois, the hometown of Capt. Ryan A. Beaupre, one of Illinois' first casualties in the war against terror. Since then, memorials have been donated to all of the veteran homes and hospitals in the State of Illinois in Honor of all our Veterans , Past and Present.

"We have assisted many of our Fallen Heroes Children, with funds for their education, in hopes that through education, they will learn to diplomatically resolve their problems." - ilmotorcyclefreedomrun.org/

Best Trike - Lithuania 2011 Super Rally

This trike by Virginijus Mickevicius took Best of Show/Trikes at the Lituania 2011 FH-DCE Super Rally. Every year the Super Rally is staged in June in a different country, organized by a different member club of the Federation of Harley-Davidson Clubs, Europe.

This year's FH-DCE Super Rally® was June 9 to 13 on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Harley-Davidson riders in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium used to meet in the 1960's at the Pinster Rally, organized by the Harley Netherlands' club, H-D C Utrecht.  

In 1973, the Pinster Rally was renamed "Super Rally" with plans for a Paris Super Rally in 1974. Those plans failed, but there was a Super Rally the following year in Kastelree, Belgium. 

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Rally fans will probably return home from the 2011 Lituanian Super Rally with pieces of Amber that can be found along the shoreline.

Next up in Europe is the FH-DCE's PIT STOP Super Rally in Poland.

July 15 to 17, 2011

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Isle of Man TT Zero Is Proving Ground For MotoCzysz

Two American companies have again used the annual TT Zero electric motorcycle race at the British Isle of Man to spotlight Remy Electric Motors HVH 250™ and the MotoCzysz D1g1tal Dr1ve power system by capturing first and second place wins and setting another race course record on the 37.73-mile Isle of Man (IOM) mountain course.

First, here are video highlights of the 2011 Isle of Man TT Races, considered the most important in the world. This year, during the two week TT festival, more than 800,000 unique users in 201 countries visited the iomtt.com website. John McGuinness came from behind to take his 17th TT victory in the final race on Friday, June 10th setting a new Race Record time of 1:45.45.80, beating Steve Plater’s 2009 time.




In the annual TT Zero electric motorcycle race at the Isle of Man on June 9th, MotoCzysz bikes designed and manufactued in the USA captured both the top speed and overall course speed records. MotoCzysz' 2011 model posted a top speed of 149.5mph, beating the 2010 top speed of 135mph. The machine also set a course record with an average lap speed of 99.604mph.

After a record-setting win last year using Remy HVH250 technology in the MotoCzysz proprietary D1g1tal Dr1ve (DD1) power system, MotoCzysz entered its 2010 E1pc machine in the 2011 race. In addition, MotoCzysz ran a new E1pc model, also using Remy's HVH250 technology in the DD1, to complete the 2011 "Segway MotoCzysz" Team. The new bike, ridden by Michael Rutter, placed first, with the 2010 model, ridden by Mark Miller, placing second. Launched in 2009, the TT Zero is a clean-emissions speed race of electric motorcycles that make one lap around the 37.73-mile Isle of Man (IOM) mountain course.

"Our close relationship with Remy is resulting in electric drives that are leading the industry. The core technology from the Remy HVH250, around which we have built our D1g1tal Dr1ve, performed flawlessly at the IOM the last 2 years. We were thrilled to return to the podium with first and second place finishes in the race and set course speed records along the way," said MotoCzysz CEO Michael Czysz. "Remy continues to be the perfect choice for us. The HVH 250 has superior power and torque density and its compact and lightweight design fits our D1g1tal Dr1ve on the bikes perfectly. With each race, we have pushed the Remy HVH technology harder, and it has responded with victory." 

MotoCzysz (based in Portland, Oregon) and Remy (based in Pendleton, Indiana) now own the fastest three laps ever executed by an electric vehicle around the challenging mountain circuit on the IOM.

"Motorsports has been a long time proving ground for innovative technologies," noted Kevin Quinn, VP and general manager of Remy Electric Motors. "This year's zero emissions electric motorcycle race was a great opportunity to demonstrate that the 2010 win could be repeated with the Remy electric HVH technology and MotoCzysz engineering savvy. With an extraordinary victory for both its bikes at Isle of Man, MotoCzysz helped Remy show the world how strong and powerful the Remy HVH 250™ technology and DD1 are in the most demanding of racing conditions."

MotoCzysz has used HVH250 core technology to create the winning D1g1tal Dr1ve, the same core technology that resides in the HVH250 motor, available from Remy. The Remy Electric Motors HVH 250 is the next evolution of the advanced electric motor for hybrid and electric vehicle applications based on Remy's patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) technology. Remy's HVH technology provides dramatically improved motor performance and cooling effectiveness versus competitors. The HVH electric motor's world-class torque and power density deliver increased range in all-electric drive mode and is compact and lightweight, which contributes to vehicle efficiency.

Companies including GM, Allison, Mercedes, BMW, Amp Electric Vehicles, ZAP-Jonway, Odyne, and Alte have chosen the Remy HVH electric motor for its superior technology, reliability and the speed to market that comes with Remy's existing global production capacity. The Remy HVH electric motor technology can be integrated into a car, truck, motorcycle, large transit bus and virtually any piece of equipment that can be converted to hybrid or electric.

Today, there are more than 90,000 Remy compact HVH electric motors on the road that have been driven a combined total of over a billion miles. 

Remy International, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems. Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

The 2012 Isle of Man races are scheduled for May 28th to June 8th.
Details at IOMTT.com

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Chrome Horse Saloon, Cedar Rapids, IA

Our featured Bar of the Week is The Chrome Horse Saloon and Slop House in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It opened in 2004, featuring an 80 seat outdoor patio and an ice bar. The decor is pure motorcycle, and features 6 bikes hanging from the walls and rafters, including a super-rare 1911 Excelsior. Chrome Horse Saloon was well on it's way to becoming one of the top biker-friendly bars in the Midwest.



Then came the Cedar Rapids Flood of 2008. The Chrome Horse Saloon took on 12 feet of water in the devastation, and it was weeks before the owners could get in to see what they could salvage. After 9 months of hard work and determination, on March 13, 2009, Chrome Horse Saloon re-opened bigger and better! A great menu (Try the Biker Trash Pizza!), huge selection of canned, bottled and draft beers (Fat Tire on tap!), and live music, both indoors and outdoors, makes the Chrome Horse Saloon a top destination during a day of riding! They've had national acts like Hank Williams III, Blues Traveler, Jeff Healey Band and Black Oak Arkansas, and host some of the top local bands in Iowa.



The Chrome Horse Saloon is located at 1202 Third Street SE in Cedar Rapids. It's located only 27 miles from the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, and is 28 miles from the headquarters of  J & P Cycles,  where they're holding their annual Open House June 25th and 26th. If you are ever in the biker Mecca that is eastern Iowa, stop in to the Chrome Horse Saloon! You'll be glad you did! Tell them Jeff from Bars4Bikers.com sent you!

To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com.
Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world.

What's Happening At The 88th Laconia Motorcycle Week?

Saturday - More than 200 riders participated in the Peter Markris Memorial Ride & Run around Lake Winnipesaukee in spite of rain at the start of the 88th Laconia Motorcycle Week.

The debut of the Full Throttle Saloon in Laconia and the filming of their TruTV reality show is a landmark event at this year's rally.

English Don & Steg Von Heitz (former partners with Indian Larry) will be at the Lobster Pond Biker Build-Off all week with their bikes. Famous for his Babylon Taxi springer... above photo is English Don with his new build, Babylon Taxi II.

English Don is also making daily appearances at the Iron Horse Magazine booth at Broken Spoke Saloon, where you can grab some great NYC shirts, pics, magazines and CD's.

Six shops are competing in the Biker Build-Off at Lobster Pond - June 13 to 18. Irish Choppers (Dudley, MA), Pitoniak's Custom Cycles (Belchertown, MA), Ready Customs (New Hamptom), Vintage Custom Cycles (Sandown, NH), Deadwood Choppers (NY), and Masshole Moto (Cape Cod.) 

For more than 35 years, Lobster Pond has been the cornerstone at Weirs Beach, NH.

You can also grab the latest copy of Cycle Source Magazine at the Lobster Pond.

AMA National Gypsy Tour and many other scenic rides roll out daily from the official Laconia Rally Headquarters at the Weir's Waterslide. There are also fireworks at 10pm. 

Flat Track Races at Big Daddy’s Speed Bowl in Rumney, NH - Three shows will be available, daily - plus bike wash, massages, music, food, and beer.

Wednesday - Bikers BBQ after the HillClimb at Beans and Greens Farm on RT. 11 (245 Intervale Rd, Gilford). Chicken BBQ, BYOB from 3-6pm. All are welcome!

Thusrsday - June 16th enjoy a beautiful "Ride to the Sky" - Mt. Washington Auto Road is celebrating a 150th anniversary in 2011. Open every day during Laconia Bike Week - Motorcycles Only on Thursday, June 16th. "Ride To The Sky" Motorcycle Ride with guide vans for extra passengers and vendors begins at 10am June 16th.

Saturday - Rolling Thunder Races! New England Dirt track Series at Jolly Roger's Motor-Sports Park on Rt. 10 in East Lempster, NH. Gates open at 3, Racing begins at 5:30.

For more rally details, visit: LaconiaMCWeek.com 

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Broken Spoke Saloon - Laconia, NH

Our featured biker bar of the week is the Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia, NH. This week is the 88th Anniversary of the nation's oldest bike rally, Laconia Motorcycle Week, and the Broken Spoke is once again one of the top destinations for the thousands of people who invade this beautiful New England lakeside town.

The Broken Spoke is billed as the Largest Biker Bar in the World, and with 2 locations in Sturgis, plus one each in Laconia, Daytona, Myrtle Beach; who's to argue? Their Laconia location is only open during the spring and summer, but they make up quickly for lost time, starting this year with a Cinco de Mayo Bash. Over this past winter, they moved the stage inside, where live bands will be playing every weekend throughout the season. They've added outside picnic tables and horseshoe pits, with more exciting changes to come this summer! Also, new selections have been added to the already stacked menu (try the Buffalo Fries!) and always have ice cold beer ready for those hot summer afternoon rides!

If you're heading to Laconia for Motorcycle Week, make sure your party includes the Broken Spoke! This week they've got contests, tribute bands, the Jagermeister Girls, Jeremiah Weed giveaways and oil wrestling. If that's not messy enough for you, they top off the week on Saturday night with comedian Gallagher!

Broken Spoke Saloon is open Thursday through Monday From May through September. It's located at 1072 Watson Road (Rt. 3), next to FunSpot. There's never a cover charge! So, grab a cold beer from a hot barmaid, get some Skid Lids or a bowl of Crankcase Chowda and check out all the bikes. It's not just a bar, it's an experience! Tell them Jeff from Bars4bikers.com sent you!

To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com.
Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world.

Kickstands Up 2011 Begins With 100 Miles of NC Twisties

Decorate your bike in pink or "ride naked" to the Kickstands Up 2011 launch ride on Saturday, June 18 that begins at Motorcycles of Charlotte and takes in 100 miles of twisties to Robbinsville, North Carolina.

"Sunday morning we’ll ride Tail of the Dragon and then I’ll keep going to Chattanooga, TN — you’re welcome to go as far as you’d like with me," said Tamela Rich, from her blog "Leaning into Life." 

The middle-aged motorcycle adventurer, who took up riding at age 48, will be blogging down the highway, learning "lessons from the road" on a "Conga" across 20 US states and 4 Canadian provinces to raise money and awareness for "The Cause" -- breast cancer research. She will travel about 10,000 miles before her "Kickstands Down" on July 28th.

Conga for the Cause is an ad-hoc fundraising and awareness-building initiative by Canadian and American motorcyclists who raise money in the fight against breast cancer. It’s called “Conga” because it resembles a Conga Line (you may have joined one at a wedding) where people drop in and out as the line snakes around the ball room.

It all begins at 9am June 18th 2011 with coffee and donuts at Motorcycles of Charlotte.

"Motorcycles of Charlotte has graciously provided us with a ride captain, Rich Lodge, who will place us in manageable groups, provide maps, etc. Please email him directly if you plan to ride with us so he knows what kind of crowd he’s in for. Also, if you’d like to take advantage of the group rate we have at the Microtel, go through Rich," said Tam.. the details are on her blog.

Bling your bike!


Please consider decorating your bike in honor of The Cause (breast cancer research) because Motorcycles of Charlotte will donate $25 for every decorated bike!


"If you decide to “ride naked” I ask that you donate $25," said Tam. "Decorated bikes are a great way to raise awareness and money for a disease that afflicts one out of every eight women."

Tam’s Conga 2011 Itinerary: 

Kickstands UP 6/18 to Robbinsville, NC 240 miles.
Sunday, 6/19 Begins with Tail of the Dragon, passes through Chattanooga, TN ends in Florence, AL, 300 miles.
Monday, 6/20 en route to Dallas area (Irving), TX.
Tuesday-Wednesday 6/22 with Conga rider Jenni in Irving, TX.
Thursday, June 23 to Amarillo, TX (1/2 way to Albuquerque – 311 miles).
Fri, 6/24 Albuquerque 300 miles reunion with Conga rider Dusty.
Sat, 6/25 layover w Dusty, fundraiser for The Cause. Will be with Dusty until Wyoming.
Sun, 6/26 Flagstaff, AZ 430 miles.
Mon , 6/27 San Bernadino, CA 485 miles.
Tues, 6/28 to Thursday, June 30 PCH to San Francisco, meetup with Christina Shook and the San Francisco Motorcycle Club.
Monday, 7/4 leave San Francisco for Canada. Meet Nadine in Portland, OR 7/6 or 7/7.
Thursday, 7/14 Arrive Shell/Greybull WY for Conga meetup. Christina Shook will join us there to photograph us.
7/22 Winnipeg, Manitoba with Baha’i friends. From there I’ll head to St. Paul, MN and ride along the mighty Mississippi River to Iowa then cut inland via Indiana to make my way home in Charlotte.
7/28 Kickstands DOWN at Carolina Breast Friends’ Pink House between 5-6pm.

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June: Thunder in the Valley Rally, Johnstown PA

The 2011 Thunder in the Valley Rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania featured a Rat's Hole Ride-in Bike Show on Saturday, June 25th.

For more details, visit the rally website.

West Coast Art Show Features Classic & Rare Motorcycles

Dozens of classic motorcycles of all brands and eras will be on display through July 23rd at Coos Art Museum in the south coastal town of Coos Bay, Oregan. The "Thunder in CAM" exhibit opens with a reception on Friday night, June 10th 2011.

Featured motorcycles will include such rarities as a 1914 Cyclone, one of only three known to exist, and such all time classic motorcycles as the 1948 Indian Chief. The show will also feature an overview of Harley-Davidsons from 1911 through 2011.

The "Thunder in CAM" exhibit will also include 62 pieces of contemporary motorcycle art work produced by 35 artists. The invited artists come from 15 states and Canada. The art includes a variety of media from photography to wire sculputure. 

The Cyclone Motorcycle manufactured by Joerns Motor Manufacturing Company of St. Paul, Minnesota had a brief but illustrious career lasting from 1912 through 1917. It left its mark primarily on the board track and dirt track racing circuits of the early 1900s. In 1914, a Cyclone took the one-mile speed record title away from the famed Excelsior motorcycle – also on view in this exhibition. The Cyclones typically painted in Joerns' signature canary-yellow color are visually striking examples of early vintage motorcycles.

The 1948 Indian Chief Motorcycle with its trademark skirted fenders and gold trim is an American classic. With its low, thundering sound, it was one of those bikes that you’d hear before you saw it. The Chief was the last attempt to save the Indian company from the financial troubles it experienced after World War II. The Chief had the style, power, and technology to be one the finest motorcycles of its time.

"Thunder at CAM" (Coos Art Museum) promises to be a major motorcycle and art event, with numerous motorcycle related artifacts and art work occupying both floors of the Museum. The show will open with a reception from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, June 10th that is open to the public. 

Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay and is open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4pm on Saturday. 

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Knucklehead Saloon In Huron, OH

This week's featured bar is Knucklehead Saloon, located along the shores of Lake Huron in West Huron Ohio, between Cleveland and Toledo.

Knucklehead is one of the main stops every year for Ohio Bike Week, has live music every weekend, and is constantly involved with charity events. Mojo Jenkins, owner of the Knucklehead Saloon, has events planned all summer long. Calling it "A Summer of Support & Fun", there will be concerts, truck shows, and events such as the "Blessing of the Bikes" held last Saturday afternoon which benefited Relay For Life.
Knucklehead Saloon is a great place to stop by during a day of riding and also makes a great destination stop during the week. So if you're in town for Ohio Bike Week, or any time you're between Cleveland and Toledo, swing by Knucklehead Saloon and say hi to Mojo! Tell them Jeff from Bars4bikers.com sent you!

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Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world.

The 10th Anniversary Ohio Bike Week is June 3 to 12, 2011. 
10 days of ridin' rockin' and racin' along the shores of Lake Erie!

Laconia Motorcycle Week: America's Original Riding Rally

The 88th Laconia Motorcycle Week officially starts on Saturday, June 11th but everyone is invited to a press conference from 11am to noon on Thursday, June 9th at Weirs Beach Lobster Pond, where the rally's Executive Director Charlie St Clair and Director Jennifer Anderson will present an insider's preview and introduce many of the local agencies and departments that play significant operational roles. The Press Conference will be moderated by Cynthia Makris, President of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association and of the NASWA Resort. 


Laconia Mayor Michael Seymour will introduce New Hampshire Governor John Lynch. Other speakers include Lori Harnois of the New Hampshire Department of Travel & Tourism; Robert Letourneau of NH Highway Safety Agency & DMV Motorcycle Training; and Steve Boucher from the NH Business Resource Center.State and local law enforcement representatives will welcome bike industry and rally fans to Laconia to enjoy "America's Original Riding Rally." Brief welcomes will be made by Major Russell Conte of NH State Police, Laconia Chief of Police Chris Adams, Meredith Chief of Police Kevin Morrow, Gilford Chief of Police John Markland and Laconia Fire Department Chief Ken Erickson.


Here's a RallyTV overview of events you will not want to miss!

New Hampshire - The Live Free Or Die State - has more licensed motorcyclists per capita than any other state and beautiful, high twisty roadways. A number of guided and self-led tours are offered during Motorcycle Week, including a covered bridges tour and a ride on the Kancamagus Highway with its twists and turns and stunning scenery. Another destination ride is to Castle in the Clouds, a 5,500-acre estate in Moultonborough, about 20 miles from Weirs Beach. You can sign up for daily AMA National Gypsy Tours and get information about all of the rides at Rally Headquarters at Weirs Beach Waterslide.


Jerry Gappens, general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway will talk about this year's rally and races, along with rally directors, St. Clair and Anderson. The speakers will be available at the end of the press conference to discuss the rally.

Weirs Beach Lobster Pound is at the heart of the rally at 70 Endicott Street, Route 3 N Weirs Beach, on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire.

Related story: Laconia 88th Motorcycle Week, June 11 to 19th Event Schedule.

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Southern California: Thy Will Be Done Art Show

Motorcycle engraver Tay Herrera and Big Iron Joe would like to invite you to their third Thy Will Be Done Art Show. This art show was established to showcase individuals in the motorcycle industry who possess an artistic lifestyle. This year they have included tattoo artists and artists from the custom culture industry. Tay and Joe have joined forces with Affliction Clothing Company and the show will be at their newest store in Seal Beach, Ca.

You can purchase fine art from Paul Cox, Trevelen, Sara Ray, Duane Ballard, Tarrera, Pete “Hot Dog “ Finlan, Jack Rudy, Danny Scholz, David Lozeau, Lathisa Wood, Big Iron Joe, Saign Charlerstein, Kirk Taylor, Danny Sikich, Ron Pogue, Buckwild, Rene, Sonny Boy, Neal Moffett, Tewsr, Alex Atman and Will Thompson. The artists will be on site to discuss their pieces.

There is also a raffle with many one off pieces from the artists as well as the grand prize, a 180 Diversion Tig Welder from Miller Electric.

Please join us on June 4, at the Affliction Building, located at 1733 Apollo Court, in Seal Beach Ca from one on. There will be live music and a hot rod show.

For information about the artists and the show, visit ThyWillBeDoneArtShow.blogspot.com

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Laconia's 5th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run

David UHL designed and donated this beautiful logo for the Peter Makis Memorial Bike & Boat Run around Lake Winnipesaukee that will kick off the 88th Laconia Motorcycle Week on June 11, 2011. 

NASWA Resort started the event five years ago to pay tribute to the life of Peter Makis, who was a devoted community leader, US Marine, biker and boater.

Proceeds from the event help to fund the Laconia Fire Department's Life Saving Fund and Water Rescue Unit that was originally launched by Peter Makis. The motorcycle and boat run has raised more than $120,000 over the past four years.

"We enjoy dad's run as one of the traditions at the NASWA," said his eldest daughter, Karen Makris. "We consistently have over 300 bikes participating," said Cynthia Makris, president of the family business. "They come from all over the country and Canada to share my father's passions and pay their respects in a way that would have made him so very proud."

Early registration is $40 and includes a buffet breakfast and lunch, commemorative T-shirt and drink chip. An all-day and all-night party with live music will follow at NASWA's NAZBar Beach Bar.Details at: www.naswa.com


Laconia 2011 Schedule of Events

Upstate NY Car & Bike Show for CURE Childhood Cancer

The Pittsford International Car & Motorcycle Show in upstate New York will, once again help CURE Childhood Cancer Association reach more than 2,500 people in the Rochester area who have a child diagnosed with cancer, said Ron Bajorek of Bajorek Insurance Agency, the presenting sponsor.

The 2nd Annual Pittsford International Car and Motorcycle Show is being staged, Noon - 5pm on Sunday, June 12th behind the Pittsford Library on State Street.

Admission is free. This is sure to be a fun filled event for the whole family. Pittsford Varsity Cheerleaders will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets to benefit CURE with chances to win the 50/50 or other great door prizes. This year we have great prizes supplied to us by many great local and national companies. We expect an even bigger turnout this year and we look forward to seeing everybody there. Food and Drink vendors will be on hand.

The Show supports C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association - a nationally recognized innovator in peer support for families with children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. For nearly 30 years, CURE has been a forerunner in the concepts of parent advocacy, long-term educational assistance and peer-to-peer support. CURE encourages and assists children, young adults and their families in Rochester and the surrounding region to realistically face diagnosis and treatment, cope with their fears and believe in the possibility of life after cancer.

For more information regarding the show, to display a vehicle, or if you are a local business and would like to donate a door prize, contact Ron Bajorek @ 585-248-3810.

 
PLEASE NOTE: VEHICLES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS. Please call to preregister if you wish to bring a vehicle to the show as there are only spaces for 50 cars and 50 motorcycles. "We have only a few spaces left, so we are looking for the unusual and unique," said Ron in an interview, May 20th.

Born Free 3 Vintage Chopper Show, California

The Born Free Show on June 25th 2011 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Orange County, California is about the love of old motorcycles and like minded individuals having a good time enjoying each others company & these bikes of the past. The list of participating builders is international - from professional to home-built. This is a family-friendly event - young and old a-like are welcome to come out and enjoy the day.The show is meant to unite people from all walks of life by bringing the passion that we all have of these old machines together for one day.If you come out to the event please be prepared to have a great time,enjoy some vintage bikes..lots of vintage bikes in a peaceful friendly family environment. There will also be a ride to the after-party  a few miles down the road.

You can also buy the event poster for a chance to win at $25k knucklehead.

Details: Born Free Blog.

Here's the updated list of builders from all over the world who are planning to attend:

Andy, Pangea Speed, Triumph -

Barons Speedshop UK/Factory Metal Works Pre Unit Triumph

Bryan Thompson , Pre Unit Triumph - Caleb Owens, Cro Customs, HD

Dave Barker, Speedmetal, Panhead - Dave Polgreen, St Paul, Knucklehead

Gaku Okomizu, Hawgholic, HD - Harpoon, FMA, Knucklehead

Ian Barry, Falcon Motorcycles, Vincent - Irish Rich, Shamrock Fab, HD

Jason Craze, Eternal Combustion, Knucklehead

Jason Weber, ATR, Knucklehead

Jeff Leighton, Wing Nuts MC, Knucklehead

Jeffro, White Knights, Triumph

Jeremiah Armenta, Love Cycles, HD

Joe Lingley,Panhead Dragbike

John Copeland, White Knights, Shovelhead 

John Edwards, Old Tyme Custom Paint, Panhead

Jon Rispante, Las Vegas, Triumph/BSA - Kim Boyle, BCM, Triumph

Kosuke, Sunrise Cycles, Triumph - Max Schaaf, 4Q, Panhead

Mike Olsen, Vista, Knucklehead - Robert Hernandez, AZ, HD

Scott Craig, Chopperville, Knucklehead

Shawn Donahue, Chino, PanShovel

Todd, Small City Cycles, Triumph - Warren Heir, JR Cycle Prod, HD
Event details: http://www.bornfreeshow.com/

2011 Born Free 3 was another great success!               "We had just over 100 vendors at Born-Free 3 and I think everyone had a ball and did well. This is mostly due to us tailoring the show to our wants and desires, attracting people from all over the globe, and not charging an entry fee," said Grant of Born Free. A $50 discount is being offered for "early bird" vendor sign ups. Born Free 4 is coming to Oak Canyon Ranch, California on June 30, 2012.