Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, is thriving in its 89th year, and adding great new events to its traditional lineup for riders to enjoy during this classic motorcycling celebration June 9-17.

Riders won’t want to miss kicking off the week with the 6th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride, Saturday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Naswa Resort. Ride around the lake with tons of exciting activities at the Naswa.

The Lobster Pound will host the Laconia Roadhouse Fight Against Autism on Monday June 11th. At 6 p.m. this Autism Speaks event will feature the band Last Picked Kid and at 9 p.m. The Flutie Brothers Band will take the stage, featuring former New England Patriots football star Doug Flutie.

An exciting new event this year is the East Coast Tattour, which brings more than 100 tattoo artists, including some celebrities who have appeared on national television, to the Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn June 13-16. Vendors, performers, live music and piercing professionals will be on hand to entertain and adorn riders. Those appearing include Amy Nicoletto of LA Ink, pin-up model Laura Lynn and her vintage stage show, and “showdevils” The Enigma and Serena Rose.

The winner of the 2011 Laconia biker build-off, Deadwood Choppers, will return this year to defend their title against five other shops competing for a cash prize. Visit the Lobster Pound J&D tent all week from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to see all the action and pick out your favorite of this year’s machines. Sponsored by Spiced Jack 94 Rum and the Lobster Pound at the Laconia Roadhouse, the competition wraps up with a People’s Choice contest Saturday the 18th at 4:00 p.m.

Take some time for while in NH to pay a visit at the American Police Motorcycle Museum in Meredith, NH. It’s just few miles north of Weirs Beach and a few blocks south of the Meredith Harley-Davidson dealer.
All the action wraps up on Sunday, June 17th with the Paradise Beach Club Final Party, which ends at 6:00 p.m.

For a complete schedule of the week’s events, visit http://www.laconiamcweek.com/Schedule/. For complete lodging and camping options, visit http://www.laconiamcweek.com/Lodging-and-Camping/. While you’re visiting the Official Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week website, be sure to sign-up for the free e-newsletter to learn about new information and special deals!

It’s Rally Season and soon riders will be rolling into Leesburg, FL for Leesburg 16th Annual Bike Fest. With a three-day weekend packed full of events and activities April 27-29, 2012. Riders will be geared up to enjoy beautiful riding in the heart of the Florida peninsula around Lake Whales Ridge near Ocala National Forest and between three of the region’s most picturesque and welcoming lakes.

As usual riders can be sure to see Hot Leathers vendors as they are proud to be at this renowned bike festival, and this long weekend is sure to be an amazing experience for bikers from all over the U.S. You’ll also find a full slate of entertainment, including an impressive array of bikes, poker runs for charity, and bands, including Seven Mary Three and Firehouse. Take in an authentic slice American history with The American Motor Drome Co.’s Wall of Death. And visit great spots like the Rat Hole’s Bar.

Fest hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday thru Sunday. Admission to events and entry fees for participation in competitions vary. Motorcycles only on the downtown streets during the event, and Park N’ Ride services will be available.

In addition Hot Leathers is ready to roll into the Regency Casino in Laughlin. With five days packed full of events and activities April 25-29, 2012, If you can gear up and ride historic US Route 66 and cruise the hills from Kingman to Oatman, AZ or cool off in the Colorado River.
So if you’re planning on heading to Florida for all the festivities, or Laughlin make sure to keep an eye out for the distinctive flaming logo of Hot Leathers one-of-a-kind merchandise and get up-to-date on your riding gear.
if you are not attending one of these rallies but still need to update your riding gear head over to their site you’ll find everything you need! hotleathers.com

If so then Rally TV will be looking for you in Vegas during the 12th annual Las Vegas Bike Fest FIRST ANNUAL BADDEST BAGGER OF LAS VEGAS COMPETITION

The Baddest Bagger competition is the premier bike show dedicated to the ever-expanding Bagger market in the American V-Twin segment. The competition produces numerous cover bikes that grace the pages of American Bagger and Urban Bagger magazines. 
 
“I have supported Las Vegas BikeFest since the beginning and could not be more pleased to have them host our Baddest Bagger competition. By partnering with Las Vegas BikeFest, we will have a competitive platform for the top Baggers in Southern California, Utah, Arizona, and of course Las Vegas. Since our inaugural event in 2010, Las Vegas BikeFest has been a priority for the expansion of our Baddest Bagger brand,” said Dave Withrow, publisher of American Bagger and Urban Bagger.
 
Mindi Cherry, Las Vegas BikeFest organizer, agreed.  “We’re excited to be the final competition spot.  The competition allows our bagger attendees to participate in one more event, along with the Custom Bike Show.”  More information regarding registration for the Baddest Bagger competition will be available soon. 2012 sponsors include Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, RC Components, Milwaukee Bagger, Legend Air Suspensions and Hawg Wired.
 
Las Vegas BikeFest 2012 will be held September 27- September 30, 2012 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, NV 89101, as well as returning its headquarters to the Golden Nugget on the world-famous and wildly popular Fremont Street Experience. Registration and hotel reservations for the 2012 Las Vegas BikeFest® are now available on the event’s newly designed website, LasVegasBikeFest.com. 

We are willing to bet you have it in in your deck to attend Las Vegas Bike Fest this year…. If so, then get going and start making your plans because the registration and hotel reservations for the 2012 Las Vegas BikeFest® are now available on the event’s newly designed website, www.LasVegasBikeFest.com.
This is your chance to purchase Ultimate and Party Passes at early bird prices. Mindi Cherry, Las Vegas BikeFest organizer described that $30 gets you entry all weekend into the Vendor Village, an event t-shirt, ride pin, free shuttle from Fremont Street to the Vendor Village, music and more. This year, Las Vegas Bike Fest added additional events such as a Thursday Poker Walk in the Vendor Village at Cashman Center.

“For those planning to participate in one of the Poker Runs, the Friday Poker Walk or entering a bike in the Custom Bike Show, an Ultimate Pass will get you all of it,” Cherry said.  In addition, hotel reservations for the official Las Vegas BikeFest hotels are now open, including the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, the Headquarter Hotel. (This is where Rally TV will be based out of, so you know there will be lots of fun going on here) and Other participating hotels include The D (formerly Fitzgeralds), Four Queens, Golden Gate, Plaza and Vegas Club. Each hotel offers Las Vegas BikeFest attendees special amenities along with convenient access to the famous Fremont Street Experience, which will have activities throughout the weekend. Our advice to you, book now, these places fill up quickly.

Las Vegas BikeFest 2012 will be held September 27- September 30, 2012 at Cashman Center More information can be found at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or by calling 1-866 -BIKEFEST(1-866-245-3337)