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History of the Laconia Rally
The Loudon Racetrack, which is now named New Hampshire International Speedway, is the site of the longest running annual motorcycle race. The Loudon classic was first run in 1923. The year 2005 will see the 82nd Loudon Classic.
Many of the bikers who attended the races made a trip north to Laconia and Weirs Beach. Weirs Beach had become a vacation spot on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in the 19th century. This turned into an annual rally.
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Legend of Lake Winnipesaukee
"Many moons ago on the northern shore of this beautiful lake there lived a great chief, Wonaton, renowned for his great courage in war, and for the beauty of his fair daughter, Mineola. She had many suitors, but refused them all. One day, Adiwando, the young chief of a hostile tribe to the south, hearing so much of the fair Mineola, paddled across the lake and fearlessly entered the village of his enemies. Her father happened to be away at the time, and admiring his courage, the rest of the Indians did not harm him. Before long, he and the Indian maid were desperately in love with each other. Wonaton, on his return was exceedingly wroth to find the chief of the enemy in his camp and a suitor for the hand of his daughter, that he immediately raised his tomahawk to kill him. "Mineola, rushing in between them, pleaded with her father for the life of her lover, and finally succeeded in reconciling them. After the wedding ceremony, the whole tribe accompanied the two in their canoes half-way across the lake. The sky when they started was overcast and the waters black, but just as they were about to turn and leave them, the sun came out and the waters sparkled around the canoe of Mineola and Adiwando." "This is a good omen" said Wonaton, "and hereafter these waters shall be called Winnipesaukee, or "Smile of the Great Spirit".
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Biker-Friendly Accomodations
For accomodations, many bikers stay at area campgounds, while others get a room somewhere. One of the largest campgrounds in the area is over on Gunstock Mountain. It seems that every year, their attitudes about bikers and motorcycles change, so do an attitude check with whatever campground to see if they are going to be biker-friendly.
As people who manage biker-friendly Laconia Rally Accomodations contact BIKERS magazine to confirm their biker-friendliness, we will post the information, so check the link.
We will also list them here if possible. Manager of Laconia Rally Accomodaions, even if you do not want to pay for advertising, please list your establishment in the Biker Accomodations directory. If you have any problems with biker attire or loud pipes, please be up front about it. This applies to restaurants and pubs as well as motels, hotels, and campgrounds. Thanks.
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