2017 Americade TIMES Newsmagazine by Christian Dutcher

December 2017

Plan Ahead

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Inside Activities:

2017 Great Give Aways ��36 2017 In Review..................................4 Adk Eagle Flyer Zip Line ��37 Americade’s Concert Series ��35 Americade’s Founder.......................46 Amazing Ride.....................................7 Americade University: Featured Speakers & Seminars ��27 Americade’s Expo............................18 Breakfast by the Lake ��16 Charities............................................8 Charity Poker Run ��8 Coffee Clubs.....................................35 Comedy Show..................................22 Cone Course....................................37 Country Shindig...............................20 Cruisin’ Lake George ��17 Factory Demos.................................14 Fashion Show..................................28 Festival of Lights..............................34 Free Battery Check ��20 Friday Night Spectacular ��38 Ghost Tour.......................................37 MiniTours.........................................11 Opening Day Events ��6 Sensational Saturday ��40 Skills Challenge................................29 Stunt Shows.....................................12 Vintage Garage................................16 Winners’ List....................................42

People:

Quotes & Faces................................24

Features:

Accommodations Guide �� 30-32 Advertisers......................................49 Director’s Chair..................................3 LG Area Map....................................33 Lodging Tips.....................................33 Photo Contest..................................49 Plan Ahead......................................13

Other:

DirtDAZE..........................................44 Rolling Thru America ��43

PO Box 2205 | Glens Falls, NY | 12801 Infoline: 518-798-7888 | Fax: 518-798-0169 www.americade.com | info@americade.com Founders: Gini & Bill Dutcher Director: Christian Dutcher Written comments & suggestions are always welcome.

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Americade turned 35 this past June and like the first event in 1983 (“Aspencade” then) it remains in many people’s opinion one of the premier touring events in the U.S., and perhaps the world. While we’ve seen the motorcycle industry change and evolve during that time, Americade has consistently focused on the love of road riding (touring).

I’m happy to say that the motorcycle industry seems to be falling in love with touring again. At Americade 35, Yamaha introduced their new, and long awaited touring flagship, the Venture. With much fanfare and a live worldwide audience, Yamaha literally unveiled their remarkable new bike onstage at the Rider Opening Celebration. This “global reveal” was a first for Americade, and those in the audience witnessed something special. And, it is widely rumored that a brand new Honda Gold Wing will be available for demos at the 2018 Americade. Touring is back! Americade 35 also hosted the North East Drill Team Championships. Although scheduled to compete on Tuesday evening, the weather didn’t cooperate. Instead they put on an amazing demonstration on Wednesday. We look forward to having them return in 2018! We also introduced more new Guided and UnGuided Minitours than in many years, taking people on superb routes and to even better restaurants. Yes, we’re committed to keeping Americade “fresh,” so look for even more new rides/events in 2018. While we look forward to next year, I think it’s worth taking a moment to look back on some of the more memorable stats from the prior 35: • Nearly $1,000,000 in prizes have been awarded at Americade’s Friday Night Spectacular! • Americade guides have led over 60,000 people on beautiful NY and VT tours, and approximately 35,000 people have gone on Americade’s exclusive boat cruises. • Over $500,000 for charities has been raised. • A handful of Americade volunteers have volunteered for Every Single Americade!! • A handful of attendees have come for all 35 years! • After 35 years, Americade is closing in on hosting its 2 millionth motorcyclist! • We’ve witnessed proposals, hosted weddings, held “Americade Babies” (born 9 months after Americade), and shook hands with 3 generations of riders coming to Americade. Since 1983, we’ve always been the event that is committed to positive motorcycling, quality events, and a family friendly atmosphere. That’s certainly no accident, and our 200+ volunteers and full time, year round staff are working to make it an event that will be around another 35 years. Ride Safely, Christian

Front Cover: Miriam Romais; Geico Parade Photo Credits: M Bell, A Delivron, B Dutcher, B Ferrill, M Hagberg, J Hewitt, B Locicero, W Pierce, M Romais, J Rudzianski, and K Sheridan

Americade 35 wowed crowds all over the area! After 35 years of bringing the world’s largest motorcycle rally & convention to the shores of Lake George, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to put on a good time for the folks cruising up for the week. Inside these pages, you’ll learn about the Events & Activities that kicked off at Fort William Henry HQ on Monday evening with the Opening Day Events and the global reveal of Yamaha’s 2018 Venture. In addition to hosting the Opening Day Events, Fort William Henry was also the site for many other activities throughout the week: Factory Demo Rides, Comedy Shows, Country Shindig, Fashion Show, Skills Challenge, Hospitality Tent, Vintage Garage, Americade University, Motorcycle Judging, Stunt Shows, and so much more! Americade’s EXPO at Million Dollar Beach opened to excited shoppers on Tuesday morning. The EXPO hosted hundreds of vendors and live entertainment all week. Adjacent to the EXPO was free motorcycle parking and a coat & helmet check provided by the folks of Moreau Community Center and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks.

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Around the region, Americade hosted thousands of motorcyclists in Guided and Unguided MiniTours to some pretty spectacular locations. To help riders hone their skills ...the New York Motorcycle Safety Foundation offered their popular instruction course atop Prospect Mountain. In addition to MSF’s program, professional instructors offered skills training at FWH which included a friendly Cone Course. To round out the riding instruction, DirtDAZE also had times available with professional adventure riders for folks to work on their off-road skills. Americade’s Concert Series at the Festival Commons spanned two nights and hosted five fantastic bands. Just down the road Americade’s Adventure Bike Rally, DirtDAZE, opened on Wednesday. DirtDAZE offered factory demos, rider training, exciting rides, vendors, onsite camping, evening bonfires, and plenty of grub! Turn these pages and dive into the details of what made Americade 2017 the Best Motorcycle Rally & Convention! Help us give a special shout-out to the partners who helped make our 35th fun! AMA Aprilia Avon Tires Baker Built Airwings Bill’s Trailers Blue Rim Tours BMW Condor Products Cycle Wise of VT

Dunlop Ducati Fastlights FiveGuys Foremost/AARP Geico Georgian Harley-Davidson Heated 4U

Honda Hot Leathers Indian J&M Leather Outlet M/C House M/C Tours of Nova Scotia McDermott’s H-D

Moto Guzzi Motor Trike Rider RoadRUNNER Progressive Sagamore Resort ScalaRider Slingshot Spectro Oil

Spitzies Sportline Suzuki Tour Master Twisted Throttle Viking Bags Yamaha Yuasa

Opening Day Events

First-time and Seasoned Attendees alike showed up for the informative What’s New & What To Do meeting at the Fort William Henry Conference Center. There they learned the insider tips and tricks to get the most out of their Americade Experience. A host of Volunteers were on hand to answer questions about the multitude of Events & Activities on the week’s schedule. If folks weren’t able to make it on Monday, Thursday was a second chance to catch up on what was going on for the rest of the week!

Just a few steps away the evening’s main event, Americade’s Opening Celebration, was getting started under the Big Top Tent! Dessert ticket holders picked up scrumptious desserts & coffee or tea, then found a seat as the show began.

Afterward, the RoadRUNNER Crew hosted a delicious Prime Rib Buffet in the FWH’s White Lion Room for Dinner by the Lake ticket holders. Diners enjoyed a lavish meal, great conversation, and fun prizes in one of the most picturesque locations in Lake George.

For the first time ever, at Americade’s Opening Celebration, the world got to see the new Yamaha Venture. The highly anticipated “reveal” was streamed live globally, making the celebration even more special.

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The Stony Creek Band and a very talented & funny juggler entertained the crowd as everybody settled in for the big prize give-away by Rider Magazine. The generous folks from Rider gave away over $6,000 in prizes from Bridgestone Tires, Cardo/ScalaRider, Continental Tires, Dunlop Tires, First Gear, MotoPumps.com, Nolan Helmets, Shoei Helmets, Spectro Oil, S100 Products, Tourmaster Apparel, and Yuasa Battery!

Amazing Ride

Folks headed out Monday - Friday armed with a guide to 7 great locations. It was up to them to use maps, GPS, or their own homing instincts to plan a route. From there they had to visit at least 5 of the locations, find the kiosk & stamp their playing card to qualify for the Friday Night Spectacular drawing of a fabulous prize from:

Jim Carter of Brantford, ON was the lucky winner of a handy communication system!

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1st Place Dianne Lomas New Boston, NH 2nd Place Paul Gedutis Hopkinton, MA 3rd Place Stanley Pierce Groton, VT

Thursday & Friday found folks riding through the region, visiting scenic & tucked away locations they probably wouldn’t have found on their own...and, getting the chance to do some good for worthy charities while they were at it! BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Moto Guzzi, Motor Trike, Slingshot, Suzuki, and Yamaha donated over $1,000 in prizes for all. AMA’s prizes were presented at the Friday Night Spectacular for the top 3 AMA Winners!

2017 Charities American Red Cross ANCA Autism Society Bay Ridge Rescue Squad Big Brothers & Big Sisters Bolton Rescue Squad Disabled American Veterans Double H Ranch Glens Falls Hospital High Peak Hospice of Warren County Hague Vol. Fire & Rescue Squad

Each year thousands of Americaders participate in Poker Runs, Judging & Cash or Motorcycle Drawing. Proceeds from these events go primarily to Local & Regional Charities. Below is a list of just a few we’ve been proud to help this year!

IACA World Awareness Cent. LG Arts Project LG Association LG Emergency LG High School Scholarship LG Rotary LG Volunteer Fire Department Lone Survivor Foundation Moreau Community Center National Heritage Trust

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North Country Wild Care North Queensbury Rescue Squad North Queensbury Vol Fire Dept. Pet Connection PBTFUS-Ride for Kids QSBY Central Fire Department SPCA St. Peters Hospital Stony Creek EMS Warrensburg Fire Dept WGF Emergency Squad

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MiniTours

...an Americade specialty!

Folks were treated to spectacular scenery, delicious food, stimulating attractions, and FUN roads on the Guided Adirondack Gateway, Central VT Covered Bridges, Locks & Lunch, Short Loop w/a Twist, The Spoiler, and VT High Gaps Tours; and Unguided Top of the World & VT High Gaps Tours w/Freedom Passes. Getting out on the road to explore the amazing sights this region has to offer is one of the best things about Americade. The 8 fascinating routes included a fabulous lunch & great prizes from that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsor:

Tuesday - Tourmaster Friday - RoadRunner Mag. Wednesday - McDermottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Blue Rim Tours Harley-Davidson Saturday - Motor Trike Thursday - Rider Mag. For riders who wanted to get out and explore on their own; we, in collaboration with RoadRunner, provided a custom, oversized, weatherproof map which showcased 5 memorable routes with suggested stops along the way. Whether riding in a large group, with a few buddies, or on their own---Americaders had a great week of riding!

Stunt Shows It was a bird, it was a plane...it was Tim Dyson and his airborne motorcycle stunt show at Fort William Henry on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday! Tim soared 40’ in the air as he performed some jaw dropping tricks including the “holy grail” of tricks---the Backflip. 2-time XDL East Coast Champion and 2008 Stuntwars World Champion, Teach McNeil, has been traveling the globe for over ten years thrilling audiences with his impressive display of gravity-defying stunts. Americaders were treated to a front row seat to witness Teach’s skill, style, & showmanship at FWH on Thursday and once again on Saturday during the Geico Parade!

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Plan Ahead for 2018 The dates have been set for

We’ve lined up a bunch of favorite activities for 2018: Factory Demo Rides, Americade’s EXPO with free parking, Mark your calendars for the best Guided & Unguided MiniTours, Cruimotorcycle destination vacation sin’ Lake George w/Dinner, Comedy Shows, Stunt Shows & more! of the year: June 4-9.

Americade 2018.

Americade Registration is now easier! Check-in is relocating to Americade’s Headquarters at Fort William Henry. Follow the signs and pull right in. Volunteers will be ready with your registration package full of goodies to get the fun started!

There will be oodles of great giveaways throughout the week from our many partners. Sign up for the full week and be eligible to enter to win fabulous Daily Door Prizes and the Friday & Saturday Major Door Prizes---which include the Grand Prize Giveaway during the Friday Night Spectacular!

Other Amazing Americade Events:

DirtDAZE: Adventure Bike Rally June 6-9,2018 Lake Luzerne, NY. Dual Sport Rides, Demos, Rider Training, Obstacle Courses, Onsite Camping, and more. Rolling Thru America: Quebec: September 17-20 Maine: September 26-29 5-star accommodations, fantastic routes, stunning scenery, delicious food & limited to 100 participants!

In addition to all the popular favorites, we’ve got some surprises that are sure to wow the crowd. Details will be announced in the mail and on-line beginning when sign-up opens: February 2018. Look for exciting packages designed to make Americade 2018 the BEST ever!

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Factory Demos With more demo brands & bikes in one place, than any other event in the U.S., Americade Demos brought window shopping to a whole new level! Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Moto Guzzi, Motor Trike, Slingshot, Suzuki, and Yamaha had machines gassed up and ready to go first thing Tuesday morning at the Americade HQ at Fort William Henry. Demos ran through mid-day on Saturday and folks were still clamoring for more! AJP, Beta, Christini, and Zero motorcycles were located down the road Thursday Saturday at Americade’s Adventure Rally: DirtDAZE. Hannigan Trikes’ display could be found at Americade’s Expo, Tuesday - Saturday. Americade is the place to test ride before making the best decision of your life!

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Vintage Motorcycle Garage

Thousands of appreciative Americaders stopped by the Vintage Garage, at Fort William Henry, Tuesday - Saturday to admire the vintage BMWs, Hondas, Indians, Safticycle, Suzukis, & Triumphs brought by The Antique Motorcycle Club of America to Americade this year. These classics ranged the 1900’s between the early teens & 70’s. Folks were awed by the styling and technology of earlier years and were thrilled to trace the origins of some of the best features in the bikes they ride today!

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Breakfast by the Lake

Breakfast by the Lake was a great place to get started on a full day of Americade Activities. The White Lion Room was ideally located for folks going on Factory Demo Rides, Guided or Unguided MiniTours; signing up for Judging; or, heading to Million Dollar Beach for a day of shopping at Americade’s Expo. The Fort William Henry staff out-did themselves with a fabulous Breakfast Buffet. Courteous staff was on hand Tuesday - Saturday serving up a tempting buffet including all time favorites: • French Toast • Fresh Fruit • Scrambled Eggs • Fresh Baked Pastries • Bacon, Sausage, or Ham • Coffee, Tea & Juice Folks headed out fully fueled for the day ahead!

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Cruisin’ Lake George Americaders know Cruisin’ Lake George w/Dinner is a must do every year. Much of the shoreline remains as it was in the early 1900s and offers peek-a-boo views of secluded bays, quaint cottages, and pristine shores. The mood of the lake changes from day to day and there’s always something stunning to see. With three unique ships to choose from, The Saint, The Mohican & The MinneHaHa, folks had ample opportunity to get out on the lake

for one (or more) of 4 special twohour cruises throughout the week. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday cruises included a delicious Fried Chicken dinner with desserts!

Each had a full complement of Americaders aboard to enjoy the spectacular views, scrumptious food, rockin’ bands and/or interesting commentary from the captain as these beauties glided along the shore. Everybody also had the chance to win cool prizes from the sponsors. The Friday Fireworks Cruise was all about having the best view for the breathtaking display of pyrotechnics set off as the finale to the Friday Night Spectacular.

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Americade and Foremost/AARP partnered to bring the best motorcycle tradeshow in the east to Lake George, NY June 6-10. The Expo featured everything from apparel to communications systems, lighting to suspensions, helmets to tires, installations to pinstriping, & more! To help make shopping more convenient folks pulled in to the Free Motorcycle Parking at Father Jogues Park on Beach Rd. Before heading to the Expo, they dropped off their gear at the Coat & Helmet Check so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have their hands free for shopping bags. Volunteers from The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks and the Moreau Community Center turned out to make sure everything went smoothly in these areas. The Expo gates opened to excited attendees ready to see the latest in motorcycle gear & accessories. Many already knew what they were there for and made a

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Accessories | Communications | Entertainment Fashions | Food | Helmets | Leathers | Oil | Pinstriping Services |Suspensions | Tires | Windshields & More b-line to their destination and/or hurried in to be first in line for an appointment ticket to get service, installations, or some paint to spruce up their ride. Everybody who came through the gate received a $5 or $10 Rebate on Goods &/or Services from over 40 Participating Vendors! There was eye candy everywhere you turned...everything from items to bling up your bike to stylish leathers. Hannigan Motorsports had a fleet of beautiful motorcycles on display for folks to ogle over. Yuasaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Battery Check was located just outside the EXPO and servicing customers Monday - Friday. All week long the Expo was buzzing with activity. When shoppers needed a break, they headed to the Food Court that served up everything from Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, to Lobster Rolls, Popcorn Chicken, and Pizza. From there, they settled down in the Picnic Pavilion by the lake with amazing views and LIVE Music all week!

Country Shindig The new Country Shindig on Wednesday Night was filled with live music, dancing, trick roping and a finger licking good meal! Everybody was welcome to join in on the evenings entertainment. Dinner ticket holders, however, were treated to something special---a huge, delicious BBQ that included 1/2 a BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork and all the fixings. An additional benefit to being a ticket holder---a chance to win an amazing prize from ScalaRider!

Free Battery Check The Yuasa Free Battery Check, Monday Friday, was conveniently located just outside Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo and the Free Motorcycle Parking on Beach Rd in Lake George. The friendly folks from Yuasa were on hand to help you maintain the life of your battery and get the most power possible!

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RIDE ON It was great to see all those amazing bikes last summer when Foremost® sponsored the 2017 Americade® Expo! Be sure to protect your beauty with specialized coverage through the AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost®. Call Foremost for your free quote today: 1-800-752-2461, code X060. Or, visit AARPForemost.com/2017/X060. Not an AARP

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Comedy Shows Three nights of laughs with four funny fellas at Fort William Henry’s Towers Hall. Wednesday & Saturday opened with the playful irreverence of Ray Harrington. Headliner on those nights was Alonzo Bodden, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Alonzo took the stage and got down to the business of looking for the fun in every situation & story. He riffed with the audience to the delight of all in attendance. Thursday crowds welcomed newcomers to the motorcycle scene, Ross Bennett & Nathan Macintosh. Nathan’s tirade of wacky observations tuned up the crowd for Ross’ homegrown humor. In addition to all the laughs, lucky audience members left the show with great prizes from Yuasa (Wednesday & Saturday) and Tourmaster (Thursday)!

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New York, NY

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chicago, IL

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Washington, D.C. February 23-25, 2018

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Americade is always a great time. Our first time was 1989... daughter born 9 months later! Chris Smith - Collegeville, PA Had a great time Monday -Thursday. We plan to stay ALL week next year! Paul Rogalle - Middle Island, NY I loved the demo rides, coming home and buying a motorcycle afterwards. Michael Bell - Kenosha, WI I love this week and I share this event with lifelong friends every year. Dan Chambers - Johnson City, NY A MUST Do! Americade has so many organized activities to enjoy :) Dianne Lomas - New Boston, NY Love this Rally! Americade Staff and Volunteers are awesome! Wendy Fitzgerald - Tolland, CT Demos, Expo, friends, Canada Street at night watching all the bikes go by... the list goes on!! I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it to end. Gail Ann Malara - Dobbs Ferry, NY

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Very well organized, fun, exciting... and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for next year. Robert Flenner - Nitro, NY Always enjoy the new tours. Keep up the good work. John Saviano - Putnam Valley, NY Wonderful event that always features something new to do! Peter MacMurray - Holliston, MA If you want to hang out with people who love to ride... Go to Americade!! Moe St. Onge - Goffstown, NH Americade, where all roads lead to new friends and lots of fun!! Rob Murin - Stillwater, NJ Americade is always my favorite event of the year. Mike Snyder - West Point, PA Ameri-nificent! Keith Kizer - Huntsville, AL Americade is a great place to meet like-minded adventurers. Ruth Duncan - Salisbury, MA Americade is on our to-do list every year! Wayne Siminski - Tonawanda, NY

Americade is as close to motorcycle paradise as I will ever get! Robert McBride - Saranac, NY

Americade week goes by way too fast! Scott Kline - Halifax, PA

I look forward to it every year! Mike Downs - Southampton, ON

Rain or shine... Americade is always a great time! Lorie Gossman - Rehoboth Beach, DE

Still the best after 35 years! Sue Boland - Easton, PA If we’re not at Americade, we’re counting down to the next one! Melissa Hagberg - West Milford, NJ The people are great at Americade, its a joy to attend! Linda DeLapp - Shapleigh, ME Best vacation ever! We can’t wait to come back next year. David Johnson - Halifax, MA Well worth the trip from Canada. Can’t wait to go again. Louise Gibson - Picton, ON This was our 20th Americade and we look forward to it each year! Andrew Szmania - Monmouth Beach, NJ WOW! Hopefully everyone has as much fun at Americade as I do! Carole Marie Schmid - Washington, PA

There is no better motorcycling rally anywhere in North America. Dave&Carol Pawelko - New Hamburg, ON My first Americade was great. I had a great time. Mark Hendrickson - Millsboro, DE A Must Do! Dianne Lomas - New Boston, NH YeeeHaaa! Great Fun Lots of things to do. William Morris - Clearwater, FL No other rally compares to Americade. Phoebe Smith - Washington, NJ First time and it was awesome! Linda Ward - Harrowsmith, Canada Americade is the best kick-off to summer!! Kathy Leary - Batavia, NY

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Americade University Ameri-U brought informative, current, and interesting speakers, seminars, and workshops to the Fort William Henry Conference Center Tuesday - Friday. We covered everything from basic motorcycle maintenance to high tech communications systems, getting on the road as a solo rider to the strategies of group riding, finding the best cruising roads around to adventure riding around the world. In the evenings, we pulled in some ringers to entertain and inform the crowd with their stories. On Tuesday, Mark Tuttle reminisced about a lifetime of motorcycling, how he became a better rider, and the trips he still has to make. Fred Rau “took us to the movies” on Wednesday as he reviewed the good, bad, and ugly ways motorcyclists have been portrayed in television and movies over the past 60 years. On Thursday, the audience traveled full circle with John Flores as he recounted the first transcontinental trip across the US on a motorized vehicle made by George A Wyman in 1903 on a “motor bicycle” in 1903. John was so inspired by Wyman’s story---that he repeated the trip in 2016 on a Zero DSR! There was so much information to take in during the week...we encouraged Americaders to take in as many “classes” as possible (in between riding, shopping, eating...oh, and sleeping) and become a “Roads” Scholar. By Attending at least 1 Seminar and 1 Featured Speaker...folks could enter to win saddlebags from New York Central Mutual Insurance! This year we had two winners: • Jeannie Denson - Groton, VT • Debbie Lynch - Galloway, NJ Thanks to all our presenters (full list on americade.com) and NYCM for keeping the learning fun! Make sure to keep time in your 2018 schedule to stop by Ameri-U!

2017 Featured Speakers

Mark Tuttle

John Flores

Editor-in-Chief Rider Magazine

Photojournalist RoadRUNNER Contributing Editor

Fred Rau

MCN & Wing World Contributor; Can-Am Spyder Consultant; AMA MVP

Fashion Show Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Slingshot, Tourmaster, and Yamaha pulled the latest & best fashions from their closets on Thursday evening. Ameri-models had a great time as they strutted down the catwalk in the coolest motorcycle apparel around. They modeled everything from Ts & accessories to leathers, jackets & more! The garments were fun to wear, comfortable, stylish, and functional--all the things riders need when out on the road. The audience couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the much anticipated door prize drawing...where all the fashions shown on stage were given away to folks in the crowd!

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Skills Challenge Slow & Steady Wins the Race That’s never been more true than during Thursday’s Skills Challenge in the Fort William Henry’s Demo Area. Michael Gentile of East Haddam, CT showed his skill at lagging behind during the S-L-O-W Race. He maneuvered his 2003 1500cc Harley-Davidson Roadking over the finish line last---putting him in the #1 spot for the day! Dale & Joan Darling of Derry, NH showed us all what a 2016 BMW R1200 GS and years of riding together can do in a competition. Knowing each other well can make all the difference when practicing precision riding with a passenger aboard. Their patience, persistence & skill paid off with a win in the Golf Ball Balance! Congratulations Folks!

IN THE CENTER OF ALL THE ACTION Americade Extended Stay Rates Breakfast Cafe Free Wi-Fi Paradise Bar & Deck serving patio menu New Heated Indoor Pool Large Outdoor Pool Suites with Jetted Tubs Fridges and Coffee Makers Located at the South Tip of the Village

518-668-4884 Rates include FRee BReakFast BuFFet 2 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 518-668-5744 • www.tikiresort.com

Adk Pines B&B &Vacation Rentals AD

518-494-5249

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Admiral Motel

518-668-3250

<150

Alpine Lodge

518-251-2451

<150

Alynn's Butterfly Inn

518-623-9390

<150

Call

America's Best Value Inn

518-668-2143

<200

Antigua Resort on Plum Point

518-668-2556

<200

Batcheller Mansion Inn

518-584-7012

<250

Best Western LG

800-234-0265

Call

Brichwood Cottages on Loon Lake CH

518-832-9229

<150

Bonnie View on Lake George

518-644-5591

<200

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Boulders Resort

518-668-5444

<150

Candlelight Cottages

518-644-3321

<100

Canoe Island Lodge

518-668-5592

<150

Careys Lakeside

518-644-3091

<100

Chelka Lodge

518-668-4677

<150

Clarion Inn & Suites

518-793-3196

<200

Comfort Suites Hotel

518-761-0001

<200

Corner Stone Victorian

518-623-3308

<200

Country Cottages

518-668-0488

<100

Country Inn & Suites

518-745-0180

<200

Courtyard Lake George

518-761-1150

<250

119

Creekside Cabins

518-281-0420

<100

Depe Dene Resort

518-668-2788

<200

Dunhams Bay

518-656-9242

<250

Econo Lodge

518-668-2689

<150

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Elms Waterfront Cottages

518-696-3072

<150

Flower Cottages

518-668-3980

<100

Call

Fort William Henry

800-234-0267

Call

Georgian Lakeside Resort

518-668-5401

Call

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Quiet Hours Posted

<100

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518-644-9800

Paved Parking Lot

Bike Washing Area

Restaurant on Site

<100

Laundry

<200

On Lake/Beach

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

On Trolley Route

Leashed Pets

Internet access

Cable

Full Breakfast

<150

Continental Breakfast

Adk Park Motel

518-668-5150

A/C

518-251-3263

Heat

Adk Oasis Motel

Refrigerator in Room

Adk Maison Ronde

Telephone in Room

518-584-3510

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Phone #

Adk Inn

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Location (abbreviations pg 33)

Accommodations Guide

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Heritage of Lake George

518-668-3357

<150

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

518-415-1888

Call

Holiday Inn Resort at Lake George LG

518-668-5781

<200

129

Inn on the Hill

518-668-2572

Call

Island View Motel

518-696-3079

<100

Juliana Resort

518-668-5191

<100

Lake George Beach Cottages

866-322-6655

<250

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Lake George RV park

518-792-3775

<100

Lake George Suites

518-668-4622

<150

Lake Motel

518-668-2810

<200

Lake Vanare Cabins

518-696-2197

<150

Lodges at Blue Water Manor

518-644-2535

<150

Lodges at Cresthaven

877-722-8953

<200

Log Cabin

518-251-3263

Longfellows Hotel

518-587-0108

McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony LG Mohican Motel

A/C

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<200

518-668-5326

<100

518-792-0474

<200

Northward HO!

518-644-2158

<100

O'Connors Resort Cottages

518-668-3367

<100

Porters Cottages

518-644-3018

<150

Quarters at Lake George

800-833-4901

<200

Queensbury Hotel

518-792-1121

<200

125

Roaring Brook Ranch

518-668-5767

<150

130

Rock Castle Resort

518-668-3011

<100

Scotty's Lakeside Resort

518-668-2467

<200

105

Six Flags Great Escape Lodge

518-824-6060

<200

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Stony Creek Ranch & Resort

518-696-2444

<150

Super 8

518-668-2470

<200

Surfside on the Lake

518-668-2442

<200

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518-668-4100

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Restaurant on Site

Full Breakfast

<100

Continental Breakfast

<250

518-792-0223

Laundry

855-846-7365

On Lake/Beach

Graycourt Motel

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Gore Mountain Lodge

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

On Trolley Route

Leashed Pets

Minimum Stay (# nights)

<150

Internet access

Number of Rooms

518-494-4984

Cable

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Refrigerator in Room

Phone #

Glenlodge B&B

Telephone in Room

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Location (abbreviations pg 33)

Highlighted Listings provide Volunteer Rooms during Americade Week. These are paid listings and don’t imply endorsement or inspection by Americade Staff. The “Savvy Traveler” is advised to seek feedback from other Americaders, FaceBook, or the Americade Message Board.

Wakita

518-669-3997

<150

Wingate by Wyndham

518-668-4884

<150

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Internet Access

Leashed Pets

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Electricity

Full Hook-up

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CO 518-654-6260 <100

Lake George Campsites

QB 518-798-6218 <100 233 89 1 * *

Lake George Escape

518-623-3207

Lake George KOA

Lake George RV Park Ledgeview RV Park

518-668-5226

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Just 4 miles from Lake George, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect choice for your Americade stay. Amenities include: hot buffet breakfast, indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpool, on site bike wash station, and a complimentary cookout on Wednesday of Americade!

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LL 518-696-2905 <100 20 14 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Just 4 miles from Lake George, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect choice for your Americade stay. Amenities include: hot buffet breakfast, indoor/outdoor whirlpool, on<100 site bike67wash station, Rancho Pines Campground 518-494-3645 CHpools, 2 *and*a complimentary * * * * cookout * * on*Wednesday * * * of *Americade! * *

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Parking in sight of room

518-668-4824

Dump Station

Paved Parking Lot

Villas on Lake George

Call *

Bike Washing Area

<100

On Trolley Route

518-644-2161

Restaurant on Site

Propane Filled

Twin Pines

Full Breakfast

Laundromat

<250

Continental Breakfast

518-668-2741

Ice Available

Laundry

Twin Birches

Camp Store

On Lake/Beach

<150

Playground

110

518-668-5334

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

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Outdoor Pool

Treasure Cove Resort

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Tiki Resort

Recreation Room

On Trolley Route

Lake/Pond Stream

<200

518-668-5744

Leashed Pets

518-668-2776

Shower Facilities

Internet access

Tea Island Resort

Flush Toilets

Cable

Minimum Stay (# nights)

<100

A/C

Number of Rooms

518-668-5711

Heat

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Refrigerator in Room

Phone #

Tahoe Resort

Telephone in Room

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Location (abbreviations on pg 33)

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General Tourist Information Chambers of Commerce:

Bolton Landing.................. 518-644-3831 Fulton County................... 800-676-3858 Granville............................ 518-642-2815 Hague................................ 518-543-6353 Lake George...................... 518-668-5755 Lake Luzerne..................... 518-696-3500 Schroon Lake..................... 518-532-7675 Warrensburg..................... 518-623-2161

Other:

Warren Cty Tourism.......... 800-365-1050 Washington Cty Tourism... 888-203-8622 New York State................. 800-CALL-NYS

Marine Village Resort 100 Non-Smoking Units and Suites Large Private Beach Row-Paddle Boats  Boat Docks Heated Pool Game Room Spacious Grounds Coffee Shop Room Phones Color Cable TV HBO  Come and Enjoy our Restaurant

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Pottersville

Brant Lake

Silver Bay 22

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Bolton Landing 23

Diamond Point

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Cleverdale 22

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Prospect Mtn.

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• Check out the Accommodations Guide on the preceding pages for motorcycle friendly places to stay. • Don’t just call the first few places in the guide; they tend to get called the most because they’re at the top of the list. • Call the Chambers of Commerce (listed below) for recommendations. • Many small hotels don’t open up their reservation system until April, so a call to them then will often have success and a lower rate. • There are many small towns within a 25 minute ride and they tend to have more available space and lower rates. • The list on right of this page estimates mileage from Lake George to each of the towns with participating properties.

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Mileage from Lake George to:

Adirondack (AD) ................. 30 Mileage to Lake George: Bakers Mills (BM) ............... 26 Albany ................................ 61

Adirondack (AD) ................. 30

Ballston Spa (BM) (BS) ............... ............... 26 35 Bakers Mills Bolton Landing (BL) ............ 10 Ballston Spa (BS) ............... 35 Buffalo ............................. Bolton Landing (BL) ............311 10 Chestertown (CH) ..............311 21 Buffalo ............................. Cleverdale (CL) .................. Chestertown (CH) .............. 19 21 Corinth (CO) ....................... Cleverdale (CL) .................. 17 19 Diamond Point (DP).............. 4 Corinth (CO) ....................... 17 Glens Falls (GF) ................. 11 Diamond Point (DP).............. 4 Gansevoort (GV)................. ................ 20 Glens Falls (GF) 11 Granville (GR) ..................... 30 Gansevoort (GV) ................ 20 Hadley (HD) (HD) ....................... ....................... 12 12 Hadley Hague (HG) (HG) ........................ ........................ 29 29 Hague Indian Lake Lake (IL)................... (IL)................... 43 43 Indian Killington, VT VT (KV) Killington, (KV) .............. .............. 69 69

Adirondack (AD) �� 30 Albany .......................................... 61 Bakers Mills (BM) �� 26 Ballston Spa (BS) �� 35 Bolton Landing (BL) �� 10 Buffalo . ...................................... 311 Chestertown (CH) �� 21 Cleverdale (CL) �� 19 Corinth (CO) �� 17 Diamond Point (DP) �� 4 Fort Ann (FA) �� 16 Fort Edward (FE) �� 17 Glens Falls (GF) �� 11 Gansevoort (GV) �� 20 Hadley (HD) �� 12 Hague (HG) �� 29

Lake Lake Luzerne Luzerne (LL) (LL) .............. .............. 12 12 Indian Lake (IL) �� 43 Malta .......................... 34 Malta (MA) (MA) .......................... 34 Montreal ........................... ........................... 163 163 Montreal Killington, VT (KV) �� 69 New York .................. 214 214 New York City City .................. NorthLuzerne Creek (NC) (NC) ................ 25 25 Lake (LL) �� 12 North Creek ................ North River (NR) ................. 30 North River (NR) ................. 30 Malta (MA) �� 34 Pottersville (PV) .................. Pottersville (PV) .................. 25 25 Queensbury (QB) Queensbury.................................... (QB) ................. ................. 9 9 Montreal 163 Rutland, Rutland, VT VT (RV) (RV) ............... ............... 54 54 New York City �� 214 Saratoga Springs (SS)........ Saratoga Springs (SS)........ 28 28 Schroon Lake 33 Schroon Lake (SL).............. (SL).............. 33 North Creek (NC) �� 25 Silver Silver Bay Bay (SB) (SB) ................... ................... 25 25 North River 30 S. Falls (SG)............. S. Glens Glens Falls (NR) �� (SG)............. 12 12 Stony ............... Stony Creek Creek (SC) (SC) ............... 18 18 Pottersville (PV) �� 25 Ticonderoga Ticonderoga (TI) (TI) ................. ................. 38 38 Warrensburg ................ Queensbury (QB) �� 9 Warrensburg (WB) (WB) ................ 6 6 Rutland, VT (RV) �� 54 Saratoga Springs (SS) �� 28 Schroon Lake (SL) �� 33 Silver Bay (SB) �� 25 S. Glens Falls (SG) �� 12 Stony Creek (SC) �� 18 Ticonderoga (TI) �� 38 Warrensburg (WB) �� 6

Use the above map and mileage list in conjunction with the Accommodations Guide on the preceding pages to find Motorcycle Friendly Lodging for Americade Week: June 4-9, 2018!

For more information on where to stay during Americade, visit americade.com and navigate to the Lodging page. Properties marked as a “Featured Property” correspond with the Yellow Highlighted listings pg 30-32. These properties open their doors as a Volunteer Host during Americade week.

370 Canada St. Lake George, NY 12845

518-668-5478 1-800-727-7090

Festival of Lights Just as it was getting dark on Thursday evening, bikes began lining up for the Light Parade that wound it’s way through Lake George Village and back to FWH for Judging.

Decorative Lighting Winners

Spectators grabbed a good spot in the village and at the FWH Demo Area so they could catch sight of the best & brightest in motorcycle lighting.

Standard Second Place Aaron “Ace” Archism – Willingboro, NJ 2005 1800cc Honda GoldWing

Standard First Place William Ruth – Pittsburgh, PA 2008 1800cc Honda GoldWing

Computer First Place Rocco Zagari – Floral Park, NY 2003 1800 cc Honda GoldWing

A Fire Juggler was on hand to entertain the crowd waiting for the parade’s return to FWH. When the lights rolled in, Judges got down to the business of awarding prizes for the best of the Decorative Lighting Classes.

Prizes were donated by FastLights for the Decorative Lighting classes.

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Americade Concert Series

Americade’s 3rd annual Concert Series capped off Americade Week with 2 big nights of music. The Weekend Rock Gods & The Grift entertained crowds during the Friday Night Spectacular in the Festival Commons. The bands played before and after the fireworks display over the lake. With plenty of seats for everyone, and a beautiful, clear night---everybody had a comfortable place to hang out for the evening. Saturday evening’s concert opened with the Texas Swing & Boogey-woogey sounds of the Commander Cody Band. Next up--- the “outlaw style” country rock band, The Mallet Brothers, tuned up the crowd for the weekend headliner---one of the most famous Southern Rock bands of all time, Molly Hatchet!

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2017 Great Give aways!

Folks came in from near and far, and lined up to see if they were one of the lucky winners of thousands of dollars in door prizes! Chances are, if they signed up for any of Americade’s Activities & Events...they had a pretty good chance of winning something during the week---including event door prizes and Daily Door Prizes! Folks could win Daily Door Prizes just for being at Americade and dropping their specially marked door prize ticket (gotten when they signed up at Americade Registration) at the Fort William Henry Activities Room. Names were drawn by 1 pm every day and posted at Americade’s Head Quarters & Expo. Daily Door Prizes were donated by Expo Vendors, and by local Businesses, Restaurants & Attractions. In addition to being entered to win the daily prizes...folks had the chance to win a Major Door Prize at the Friday Night Spectacular (see pg #39) or Saturday’s Party on the Pier (see pg # 40). All for just signing up! Below is a list of the generous contributors. Please be sure to stop by the next time you’re at Americade!

Adk Eagle Flyer Zip line Adirondack Museum Adirondack Pub & Brewery Ausable Chasm Bad Dog Tools Basil & Wicks Boathouse Restaurant Bon’s Ice Cream Condor Products Crafters Gallery Davidson Brothers Brewpub Docksider Restaurant Dunham’s Bay Resort Endless Summer Sunglasses Five Guys Fort Ticonderoga Gateway Wine & Liquor Helmet Clips by Plus 2

High Falls Gorge Hoss’s Country Corner Hot Leathers Inferno USA Iron Braid Jerky Hut Johnny Rockets Lavery Concessions Leather Outlet Lobster Pot Restaurant Log Jam Long Horn Restaurant & Pub Marshas Family Restaurant Middlebury Inn

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Motopumps.com Natural Stone Bridge & Caves NE Old Fashioned Soda Nelson Riggs Painted Pony Rodeo Pizza Jerks Raven’s Den Steakhouse Ridge Terrace Restaurant Rivco RoadRUNNER Magazine Royal Blue Spectro Oil Star Trek Tour Sticks & Stones Village Old Time Photos Vizon-X Wild Center Zowa Optics

Cone Course Registered Americaders had an exclusive chance to receive one-on-one guidance from professional riders: Mike Gentile, Rob Naszady, Erica Corley, and Bob Sivori. The Cone Course was set up in the Fort William Henry Demo Area for 7 opportunities throughout the week to help folks work on their riding technique. Instructors demonstrated basic low speed motorcycle control maneuvers (that work on any bike) as they rode through various cone patterns. Participants learned new skills and broke bad habits to become better riders. After the lesson, everybody had the opportunity for a little extra practice on the Cone Course. Fun was had by all and people loved the sense of accomplishment that came from a few minutes of professional instruction and course time. We look forward to see how far they’ve come by next June!

Adk Eagle Flyer Zip line Ghost Tour Late Monday - Friday, folks had the opportunity to commune with the paranormal on the grounds of Fort William Henry (and beyond). As seen on TV’s “Ghost Hunters” show, the historic (and haunted?) FWH came alive during an evening stroll in search of spirits, sprites & ghouls. There was nothing as exhilarating as plummeting from the top of French Mountain for nearly 4,000 feet at speeds of 58 mph! Or, if folks wanted to take their time and glide to the ground, there was a control to take things at a slower pace.

The curious saw skeletons, musket balls, and the sites where several memorable events occurred...and some say they felt a chill up their spine.

Folks who took the plunge had a unique bird’s eye view of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains as they soared toward the landing at Wild West Ranch.

Friday Night Spectacular It’s easy to see why Friday was Americade’s BIGGEST night of the week: Outstanding Food: It was the best menu ever with Tequila Lime Chicken, Grilled Flank Steak, Maple Cured Pork Loin and all the sides folks could fill their plate with. People’s Choice Judging: One stop shopping to see all the Best Bikes of the week... according to our Judges..and the opportunity to vote on Your Favorite! This year William Ruth of Pittsburgh, PA took home the top honors for his “Gettysburg Tribute” 2008 1800cc Honda GoldWing w/Trailer. In addition to People’s Choice, other Awards were handed out for some of the events that occurred earlier in the week: Poker Run, Best of Show, and Distance & Longevity--Tourmaster was on hand recognizing all the recipients with special prizes. A special drawing was held for all the participants who completed the Amazing Ride and had a chance at ScalaRider’s prize.

Prizes: Over $30,000 given away (see next page for contributors & winners), including a brand new Harley-Davidson® Dyna®Low Rider®! See the next page for a list of Awards handed out and lucky Major Door Prize Winners! Music: The Weekend Rock Gods, with their classic rock sound, opened the evening festivities as folks arrived, voted on People’s Choice Judging, got their food & settled in for all the action. Following the Prizes & Awards, The Grift, an indie-band with tight vocal harmonies & witty lyrics, kept the crowd pumped for the rest of the night. Did we mention the Fireworks?!? Pyrotechnics set the sky over Lake George ablaze in what some have said is the best show they have ever seen! For those who wanted to be even closer to the action...they jumped aboard the MinneHaHa for a cruise around the bay..right under the fireworks!

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Prizes

Awards Folks come to Americade from some great distances...and they’ve been doing it for a long time. We think it’s important to recognize these folks so we all know where the bar is...this could be you some day (with any luck). Join us in congratulating the 2017 award recipients for Long Distance & Longevity. Longest Ride to Americade Direct (1,600 mi.) Anna Marie Valadez - Norman, OK 2010 900cc Kawasaki Vulcan Oldest Rider (91 years) LeRoy Held – Cromwell, IN 2011 Harley-Davidson Limited Oldest Couple (163 combined years) Howard & Ruth Hunt – Rushford, NY 1988 1500cc Honda GoldWing Trike Other Awards Amazing Ride ��See page 7 Best of Show..........See page 42 Poker Run ...............See page 8

Americade Grand Prize

Harley-Davidson® Dyna®Low Rider® - $16,929 Robert Murin - Newton, NJ

Bill’s Trailer Sales

2017 Time Out Deluxe Camper - $5,055 David Sawn - Queensbury, NY

Motorcycle Tour Guide of Nova Scotia 13 days/12 nights in Nova Scotia -$4,500 William Holoweski - Clarkston, MI

J & M Motorcycle Audio

4 Speaker/Amplifier Kit - $2,000 Tina McArdie - Highland Mills, NY J&M Headsets (Corded or Blue-tooth) - $1,140 Pam Dunn - Johnstown, PA

Avon Tyres

Set of Avon Tires & Swag Bag - $975 Thomas Franco - So. Easton, MA

Georgian Resort

3 Night Vacation Package - $975 Henry King - Holderness, NH

Tourmaster

Shoulder to Toe Riding Gear - $900 Ramon Navarra - East Rockaway, NY

Heated 4 U, LLC

Ultimate Heated Clothing Package - $900 Gary Vogel - Westerly, RI

Sensational Saturday Young & old turned out early to decorate their bikes and get ready to take to the streets with some mighty fine machines. Some of the Red Knights headed up the formation, followed by some of the Vintage Garage Crew, and a whole gang of folks festooned with bright balloons. Bringing up the rear was World Champion Stunt Performer, Teach McNeil. To the delight of those gathered to watch the parade, Teach zoomed around, popped some wheelies, did some donuts, and defied gravity with his high speed (front braking) stops. The parade route brought folks straight to The Party on the Pier on the Steamboat Docks for food, prizes, and entertainment. Ben & Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Lake George was on hand to scoop up free Ice Cream! Folks who had a meal ticket for the Party on the Pier were treated to a fun BBQ under a huge tent---right next to the lake! The thrills kept coming as we gave away thousands in prizes right there on the pier (Rotary Drawing pulled later in the evening at Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert Series at the Festival Commons).

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Q3 Multi Set - $390 Emily McGowey - Coolport, PA

Baker Built Air Wings

Gift Certificate - $368 Douglas Martin - Bethel, VT

Bad Dog Tools

Multi Purpose Drill Bit Set - $270 Chris Martin - Bethel, VT

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Side Wings for GL1800 - $250 Mike Elligot - Holbrook, MA

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Side Wings for GL1800 - $250 Tommy Boughton - Pawatham, VA

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Gift Certificate - $200 Lisa Scanu - Averill, NY

Lake George Rotary Drawing $15,000 Penny Schiek - Queensbury, NY

Thanks for hanging out with us! See you again June 4-9, 2018!

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Set of Tires - $500 Eric Weber - Stony Creek, NY

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Winners Lists The 4 Americade Judges have long set a high bar for the many Motorcycle Judging Classes held each year. They could be found Wednesday - Friday, on the grounds of Fort William Henry, meticulously inspected each machine entered for Judging. Using their combined knowledge of motorcycles, a sense of artistry, and an eye toward perfection...they awarded trophies & prizes to some of the best bikes around!

Best of Show

2009 1700cc Yamaha VMax Art Whitney - Hadley, NY

Classic 1975-1989

1997 1500cc Honda Valkyrie Casey VanAperloo - Queensbury, NY

Street Standard

2009 1700cc Yamaha VMax Art Whitney - Hadley, NY

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2007 1800cc Honda GoldWing Michael Browne - Daytona Beach, FL

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2012 1700cc Kawasaki Voyager Donald Medina - Wilmington, NC 2016 1600cc H-D RoadGlide Special Vance Reid - Valley Stream, NY 1995-750cc Kawasaki Vulcan Harry Bear - Merion Station, PA

2008 1800cc Honda Golding w/Trailer William Ruth - Pittsburgh, PA 2003 1800cc Honda GoldWing Rocco Zagari - Floral Park, NY 1981 750cc Yamaha XJ750 Seca Randy Fitzgerald - Tolland, CT

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Other Motorcycle Judging: Stuffed Animal

3 Dragons 2003 1800cc Honda GoldWing Rocco Zagari - Floral Park, NY

Loony License Plate

2DRGNS 2003 1500cc Honda Goldwing Trike Deborah Zagari - Floral Park, NY

Other Winners:

Amazing Ride............................ 7 Decorative Lighting................. 34 Distance & Longevity.............. 39 Lake George Rotary................ 40 Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice....................... 38 Poker Run................................. 8 Skills Challenge....................... 29

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What tour sells out in only 3 days, EVERY YEAR? Every fall, the Rolling Thru America Tour Company offers a new September tour for ONLY 100 people. And every year, it sells out in a matter of days. This year, Rolling Thru America took place across the border in Canada’s Laurentian Mountains for “Rolling Thru Quebec.” Rolling Thru America is known for its top-shelf meals, and superb guided rides, and Rolling Thru Quebec delivered. This lucky group stayed at a five star hotel in a quaint and beautiful town called

Montebello. The hotel (the world’s largest log structure) has been home to Presidents and Prime Ministers, and it rolled out the red carpet for us. The rides took the group deep into the mountains near Quebec’s fabled Mont Tremblant ski area, as well as the lush river valleys north of Gatineau. Miles of twisty roads, quaint lakeside towns, vineyards, and dramatic views of the nearby mountains wowed the group. Rolling Thru Quebec meals were prepared by award winning chefs at several stunning destinations, including one that was accessed by an airborne tram to its impres-

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sive and elegant lakeside location. After a moment’s hesitation, people climbed aboard the tram and loved the ride! Interested in going? Rolling Thru America Tours span 4 days, and include lodging at stunning locations, several days of guided rides on wonderful routes, and 7 amazing meals. They DO sell out very quickly, and are 90% filled by prior customers, but a few first-timers luck out every year. Give yourself a shot at an “RTA” tour by visiting rollingthruamerica.com/contact and adding yourself to the email list. Good Luck!

D irt D aze D oubles ! The 2nd DirtDaze, Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventure bike rally, doubled in size(!) in 2017. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our dirt-road rally, taking place 6 miles away from Lake George. Like Americade, it features many events and attractions tailored to adventure bike enthusiasts; factory adventure bike demos and vendors, world class off-road training and guided adventure bike rides throughout the Adirondacks and Vermont, and more. We saw many curious Americaders at DirtDaze (at the Painted Pony Ranch), some on adventure bikes (eg, BMW GS 1200â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Suzuki VStroms, etc) and some on purely pavement-only bikes (Gold Wings, Street Glides, etc). Your Americade wristband gained you access to the whole venue, and many spectators took in the sights of riders challenging themselves on the huge obstacle courses. Among the most popular events were, like Americade, the Guided Rides. However these take riders deep into the forests of the Adirondacks and Vermont, to interesting lunch destinations at the end of dirt roads. While Americade tours stick strictly to smooth pavement, DirtDaze allows us to introduce a whole new world to those on adventure bikes with knobbies.

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Can you, a pavement-only rider, benefit from DirtDaze? Yes! Consider the excellent Rider Training (for all skill levels) at DirtDaze. Training on dirt absolutely improves your pavement riding skills, and is more forgiving of mistakes than those made on pavement. Heck, even a seminar (free with your Americade wristband) can help. Here’s a comment I grabbed off Facebook: A shout out to Ken Condon -- after attending his dirt riding seminar, at Americade University I totally reframed my dirt-riding thinking. I did a bunch more reading, put some knobbies on my Kawasaki KLR, and got in the dirt to excellent effect. This weekend I rode 2-up on my Super Tenere on loose gravelly roads to an amazing site...something I would have passed on in the past, because I found dirt riding terrifying. I wasn’t even nervous getting up the hills (or back down them). Thank you Ken for opening up new experiences. - Kate Murphy So, do yourself a favor and come out to DirtDaze to see the goings on. You’ll get a chuckle, and you just might be one step closer to discovering a whole new world on (dirt) roads you’ve never explored.

Catch up with Americade’s Isle of Man - Amazing Classics ! One of the nice things about semi-retirement is that you get to check off things on your bucket list. For over 40 years I’ve wanted to visit to the Isle of Man (an island between England and Ireland) to watch the legendary motorcycle road-racing. But their big TT is in June, around Americade, so I’ve never made it. Well, they have another race week at the end of August called the Classic TT which focuses on classic motorcycles. A friend of mine has attended every year for over a decade and invited me to join him! What a show! I recommend it to anyone who likes motorcycles or even a fascinating environment. The fact that race-bikes were hurtling down narrow roads past trees and churches at speeds up to 180 kmh (that’s over 110 mph!) was secondary to the amazing motorcycles in the parking lots. Seeing dozens of Vincent Black Shadows which fetch 6 figure prices at auctions being used as daily drivers was a real eye-opener. And the island is a gorgeous place, a story in itself... I’ll be sharing my experiences and 100 of my best images during a Tuesday Seminar at Americade 2018. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to share the joy, plus a few tips if you dream of such a trip. See you then! -Bill

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