2016 Americade TIMES Newsmagazine by Christian Dutcher

35th Annual Event! June 6-10, 2017

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Inside Activities:

2016 In Review..................................4 Americade Concert Series ��37 Americade University: Featured Speakers & Seminars ��29 Americade’s Expo............................20 Beach Party.....................................22 Best of Show....................................43 Breakfast by the Lake ��16 Charity Poker Run ��8 Coffee Clubs.....................................37 Comedy Show..................................24 Cruisin’ Lake George ��18 Factory Demos.................................14 Fashion Show..................................30 Festival of Lights..............................36 Friday Night Spectacular ��38 Lake George Rotary Winner 41 MiniTours.........................................10 Opening Day Events ��6 People’s Choice...............................43 Professional Rodeo & BBQ ��22 Riding Skills Rodeo ��17 Scavenger Hunt.................................8 Sensational Saturday ��40 Skills Challenge ..............................31 Stunt Shows.....................................12 Vintage Garage................................16 Winners’ List....................................42

People:

Quotes & Faces................................26

Features:

Accommodations Guide ��32 Advertisers......................................49 Director’s Chair..................................3 LG Area Map....................................35 Lodging Tips.....................................35 Photo Contest..................................49

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“What did I miss??” Last week, I was asked that question by an Americader who missed Americade 2016. The answer is easy: “A lot!” Americade 2016 had many, many new events, more factory demos than any other event in the U.S., a new adventure bike rally, sunny days, and, most importantly, we saw thousands of smiling faces. With 3 years in a row of good weather, Americade’s on a roll, but look for even better things in 2017, our 35th annual event!

More Demos?! 2016 saw KTM join Honda, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Yamaha, Victory, Suzuki and many more. This spring we expect to see even more factory demos join the fun. In fact, 2017 may just be a record setting year for factory demos at Americade. And, as always, with an Americade wristband you get VIP treatment to the demos (some of you die hards arrive as early as 4:30am to be first in line!!). The Best Rides: We received a lot of compliments in ‘16 about Americade’s rides, because the Americade staff and volunteer guides were tasked with making them better than they’ve EVER been. That’s a tall order(!), and we’re working hard to make sure your 2017 routes, stops, guides and meals are nothing short of excellent. You’ll be impressed. (And, catch them while you can, because we’ve implemented a new policy: Americade’s MiniTours are only available for 2 years, at which point they get retired for a number of years.) Adventure Bikes: DirtDaze, Americade’s Adventure Bike Event, is coming back bigger and better. In ‘16, we hosted KTM, Ducati, and Zero (electric) demo rides, obstacle courses, and world class rider training; look for more in ‘17. Many long time Americaders ride an adventure bike, and loved our first ever event, so whether you’re on an “ADV bike” or not, with an Americade wristband you’re welcome to attend & take a demo ride. Email Me. I want you to email me. I’m serious. What would you like to see us do at Americade? What events would you like to see return? What can we do better? Give it some thought, and send your suggestion to me via suggestionbox@americade.com. It will come straight to my inbox, and I’ll read every word. (Also, anyone who includes a joke that makes me laugh out loud will get a special shout out on Americade’s Facebook page.) Finally, by the time you’re reading this the U.S. election should be over (thank the good Lord above). Let’s actively focus on the things that bring us together, which includes motorcycling and Americade. I probably don’t need to say this, but remember that millions of motorcyclists worldwide will lend a hand to another motorcyclist without giving it a second thought. We’ll do this because we all hop on our bike to escape life’s burdens and divisions. We share a common bond with that “stranger” on another bike, which is why so many of us give a wave to each other as we pass on our separate, but common journeys. See you at Americade 2017, Christian

Front Cover Contest Winner: Greg Nebbia of Bethlehem, PA; Americade 2016 Motorcycles & The MinneHaHa Photo Credits: A Delivron, C Dutcher, D Giordano, D Klementowski, B Locicero, D Mazza, A Shelton, C Shelton, D Siedman, W Pierce, M Romais, T Small, T Whitford-Condon, G Winn, K Yarwick

2016 in Review

Americade 2016 blew the top off expectations by offering more things to see & do.

There were new attractions: Vintage Motorcycle Garage: Located adjacent to the newest bikes that were available for demo rides at FWH...we had a fleet of classics for folks to check out and remember yesteryear. Hospitality Tent at FWH: There’s a lot going on during Americade. Having a place to meet up & plan your next move is essential. The fact that it was comfortable & had refreshments made it even better. Party on the Pier: Pulling directly into the party after the parade was a treat for all. The view, the food, stunt show, music & more made the party a blast! Dirt DAZE: Tons of fun in the dirt and on the trails...working with professionals and playing around on the obstacle courses.

In addition to all the fun new activities, there were tons of fan favorites: Ameri-U: Seminars & workshops with industry experts & personalities. Beach Party: Amazing food, rockin’ tunes, chill crew...all in one place. Comedy Shows: Big laughs, great prizes & tons of fun! Cruisin’ Lake George: Hands down...BEST way to see the lake. Demo Rides: 100s of beautiful bikes in one place...and, ready to ride. Need we say more? Dinners by the Lake: Gourmet meal, great company, lovely setting & a gorgeous lake view. Americade’s Expo: THE place to find the best motorcycle products around! Fashion Show: Folks got a preview of all that’s new in Riding Apparel and won great prizes.

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Festival of Lights: Parade, contests, performers...and LIGHTS! Judging: Pulling together the Best of the Best and showcasing the winners for all to enjoy. MiniTours: An Americade Specialty that kept the week rollin’. Poker Runs: 100s were a Stud for Charity during 2 days of rides. Professional Rodeo: Buckaroos & BBQ...a night of fun down on the ranch. Scavenger Hunt: prowling the roads, finding out-a-of-the-way places & winning great prizes. Stunt Shows: Thrilling shows by 6 performers throughout the week.

….the list goes on. There’s no other rally that offers as much to do on the road, off the bike, and around town. Americade has it all!

Join us in giving a special shout out to all the partners who jumped in to make this year’s event something special: AMA American Iron Avon Tires Baker Built Airwings Bill’s Trailers Blue Moose Tavern Blue Rim Tours Can-AM/Spyder Condor Products Cycle Wise of VT

CycleTrader.com Honda Dunlop Hot Leathers Fastlights Indian FiveGuys J&M Foremost/AARP Leather Outlet Georgian M/C House Gordon’s Heated Clothing M/C Tours of Nova Scotia Harley-Davidson McDermott’s H-D Heated 4U Motor Trike Helite Moto One Sexy Biker Chick

Sportline Rider Suzuki RKA Luggage TomTom RoadRUNNER Tour Master Progressive Twisted Throttle Sagamore Resort Victory ScalaRider Viking Bags Schampa Slingshot Warm & Safe Heated Gear Spectro Oil Yamaha Spitzies Yuasa

Turn these pages and dive into the details of what made Americade 2016 so much fun.

Opening Day Events Rolling into Lake George on Monday was the best way to kick start the week with tips & tricks at the Newcomers’ Meeting. Insiders helped make Americade the motorcycle destination vacation of the year!

Dinner by the Lake had ticket holders feasting like kings on a delicious Cajun spread. Folks felt as though they were on Bourbon Street...until they looked out the window and saw the amazing view of Lake George.

Afterward things heated up with the Busted Knuckle Stunt Show as King Tony & Eric Rocks thrilled the audience with their pyrotechnic stunts, burn outs, acrobatics & wheelies... performed on Harley -Davidsons!

Gracious hosts, Christa & Florian Neuhauser of RoadRUNNER, shared stories & prizes with diners.

After Dinner, folks made their way over to join the already full tent of party goers for music & more. The Secret Circus brought the house down with their wildly entertaining comic performance. Rider Magazine’s big giveaway of over $6,000 prizes from: Bridgestone Tires Nolan Helmet Cardo/ScalaRider Shoei Helmet Dunlop Tires Spectro Oil First Gear S100 Products Metzeler Tires Tourmaster Michelin Tires Yuasa Battery MotoPumps.com

In addition to all the great prizes, each winner received a signed copy of Clement Salvadori’s latest book “No Thru Road.”

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Suzuki, Victory, 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 (the top 3 non-AMA winners were announced at FNS as well).

Scavenger Hunt

Hunters headed out armed with a map indicating 10 communities within 50 miles of the Lake George area. The challenge...find at least one of three businesses in that community displaying the special Scavenger Hunt Banner and have the playing card validated. Those who were able to collect stamps from at least 8 communities were entered to win a ScalaRider Q3 Headset. As an added bonus...if folks went the distance to visit all 10 communities...we gave them a second chance to win! They had 5 days to complete the course and get their playing cards in. After finishing the hunt...participants dropped their playing cards off in the Ft William Henry Activities Rm so they’d be included in the big drawing by ScalaRider at the Friday Night Spectacular! This year’s winner was: Bernie Kaier of Rome, NY.

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Americade Tour Leaders were OUTSTANDING !!!!!!! Best led tours I have ever been on at Americade..... or anywhere, for that matter !!!!!! Joseph Balum - Washington, NJ Mt Equinox/Adk Gateway

MiniTours...an Americade specialty! Getting out on the road to explore the amazing sights this region has to offer is one of the best things about being an Americade attendee. Between Guided & Unguided MiniTours we put together 8 fascinating routes; with a fabulous lunch & great prizes included in each tour!

an opportunity to Ride with the Stars….Bill Dutcher, Americade Founder; Fred Rau, Motorcycle Personality; and Alonzo Bodden, Comedian respectively. These guys had a blast getting out on the open road and experiencing the event from another angle.

Every day the luncheon destination included prizes from that day’s sponsor: Tuesday - American Iron Magazine, Wednesday - Motor Trike, Thursday - RoadRUNNER Magazine, Friday - McDermott’s Harley-Davidson, and Saturday - Blue Rim Tours.

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.

Wednesday 7-Lake Loop, Thursday VT Covered Bridges, and Friday Adirondack Gateway also included

Whether riding in a large group, with a few buddies, or on their own---Americaders had a great week of riding!

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These guys were terrific, had a nice pace, and what seemed like a flawless system. They delivered a tour for the new, intermediate, and seasoned rider. They did an awesome job! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take it again. Nuno - Vernon, CT Mt. Equinox

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually do group rides, but this one was a stand-out. The pace was perfect & interval discipline was flawless. The Dancing Ewe Farm was so impressive... I plan to return there for dinner. Peter MacMurray - Holliston, MA Amish Country Tour

Stunt Shows The Busted Knuckles Stunt Show gave Americaders an exhilarating show at FWH Monday & Tuesday. They performed wheelies, acrobatics, burnouts, and jumps all on Harley-Davidsons!

King Tony & Eric Rocks enlisted the help of volunteers and got the crowd pumped up with anticipation as they performed their crazy stunts. They even jumped through fire! Young and old loved the show!

The Smage Brothers performed at Americade’s Expo several times during the week. They wowed the audience as they rode up near-vertical walls, jumped big gaps, did 180 degree helicopters, bunny hops, low speed wheelies, full speed stoppies, and an endless array of balancing tricks. There’s a reason these fellas are national champs, hold world records, and tour the country sharing their passion...they’re GREAT!

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World Champion, Teach McNeil, has been traveling the globe for over ten years thrilling audiences with his impressive display of gravity-defying stunts. Lucky us---Teach showed up at FWH on Thursday and at the Saturday Party on the Pier to provide exclusive shows to Americaders. He was just feet away from where folks were hanging out having lunch on Saturday. The thrills kept coming!

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New tours, New events, New entertainment, and more, more, more!!!!!!!

Factory Demos Americade Demos covered thousands of miles of roads in the Lake George region. There were more motorcycle & trike demos and displays than at any other event in the U.S. and, registered Americaders get exclussive access for most of the day! Can-Am Spyder, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Motor Trike, Slingshot, Suzuki, Thoroughbred, Victory, and Yamaha had their 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! Ducati, Zero motorcycles, and Hannigan Motorsports were also on display for folks to admire at Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo on Beach Rd. As an added bonus---folks were able to stop by DirtDaze in Lake Luzerne and demo the newest KTM had to offer.

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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 • Scrambled Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Fresh Fruit • Fresh Baked Pastries • Coffee, Tea & Juice Folks left fueled up and rev’d for the day ahead!

Vintage Garage

All that was old is new again---at least to us. The Antique Motorcycle Club of America and The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club brought in some classic motorcycles from the late 1920’s through the early 1980’s. Folks admired the styling and technology of earlier years in motorcycling. Vintage Enfield, Harley-Davidson, Henderson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, MT, Rabbit, & Triumphs were showcased at Americade’s HQ at the tent on the Ft. William Henry grounds. Folks were thrilled to trace the origins of some of the best features in the bikes they ride today!

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Riding Skills Rodeo Exclusive to registered attendees: 7 opportunities throughout the week to receive one-on-one instruction from professional riders and practice their riding skills. The instructors showed basic low speed motorcycle control techniques (that work on any bike) as they rode through various cone patterns. Participants were invited onto the course, with their own bikes, for some personalized instruction with the professionals. Afterward, riders had the opportunity to test the skills they’d just learned (with instructors watching on) to see if they could ride a pattern without putting a foot down---while staying inside the cones. People loved the sense of accomplishment that came from a few minutes of professional instruction and course time. We look forward to seeing how far they’ve come by next June!

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Cruisin’ Lake George Three unique ships, The Saint, The Mohican & The Minne-Ha-Ha, graced the waters of Lake George for 5 special two-hour cruises throughout the week--exclusive to Americaders.

Support the Troops Cruise: Tuesday cruisers were greeted by Bobby Dick singing ‘God Bless America’ as the Patriot Guard ushered folks onto one of the most thrilling cruises of the week.

Each had a full compliment 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.

During the cruise, Americaders took a few moments to honor each branch of the military & enjoy a special Fly-Over by the US National Guard.

Honda joined in the tribute and wrapped up the evening with some fabulous prizes.

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Beatles Cruise: The Saint was rock & rollin’ on Wednesday evening with Studio Two, an amazing “Fab Four” tribute band.

The evening was simply amazing as Ameri-cruisers set sail on the open water. The tunes danced across the waves and hit the shore...folks sailed through a spectacular sunset, received great prizes from the Foremost gang, and got to enjoy the view.

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Cruise ‘n Cream: For the first time ever, Thursday cruisers were able to get off the boat mid-cruise. No, we didn’t make them swim...The Mohican stopped at the Bolton Landing Pier for Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream! The weather was perfect and it was a fun dessert following a special Taco Buffet. Tourmaster reps were on board mingling with cruisers and brought along fun prizes for many lucky winners!

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Cruisin’ Lake George: For those who just wanted to get out on the water, hang with some friends, and have a great meal...Thursday evening with Yamaha & Saturday afternoon with McDermott’s Harley-Davidson fit the bill. Folks traveled along the east shore with peek-a-boo views of secluded bays, quaint cottages, and pristine shores. Everybody aboard had a chance to win a bunch of prizes.

Fireworks Cruise: Friday night has the reputation as being the most exciting night of the week...the Fireworks Cruise adds to that reputation by giving cruisers the BEST view of a breathtaking display of pyrotechnics. This was a bonus cruise...a bit shorter in length and with a cash bar. Adding to the excitement was a bunch of prizes good for Americade 2017 and surprise prizes from Dunlop Tire!

Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo Americade and Foremost/AARP partnered to bring the best motorcycle tradeshow in the east to Lake George, NY. 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. Before heading over

to the Expo, they dropped off their gear at the Cycletrader.com Coat & Helmet Check so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have their hands free for shopping bags.

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 beeline to their destination. Others hurried in to be first in line for an appointment ticket to get service,

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installations, or some paint to spruce up their ride. Everybody who came through the gate received a $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. Cyclewise Ducati of Vermont and Hannigan Motorsports each had a fleet of beautiful motorcycles

Accessories | Communications | Entertainment Fashions | Food | Helmets | Leathers | Oil | Pinstriping Services |Suspensions | Tires | Windshields & More on display for folks to ogle over. All week long the Expo was buzzing with activity. When shoppers needed a break, they were welcomed at the NYCM Comfort Station to kick back in a cozy chair while charging their phones or having something cool to drink. The Food Court boasted everything from Hot Dogs & Hamburgers to Crepes, Popcorn Chicken, and Pizza. There was plenty of

seating around the food vendors and in view of Lake George...it was the perfect place to hang out, visit with friends, and fuel up for the rest of the show! The Smage Brothers, champion stunt riders Pat & Phil, performed for the crowd several times during the week. These fellas make riding look easy as they hopped, skipped, and jumped over obstacles, volunteers & each other.

AMA Club 1924 located just outside the Expo gates, set up a display featuring iconic moments in motorcycle history. As an added bonus they were signing folks up for a chance to win a ZeroDRS (won by Michael Szymborski of Pickerington, OH)! It was such an exciting week... we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until you see what we have cooked up for 2017...the 35th Annual Americade!

Beach Party

Joey Pucci & the American Longboards turned out gnarly Beach Boy styled tunes Thursday evening for party goers attending the Beach Party. The Hawaiian theme struck the right atmosphere for ticket holders as they dished up Grilled Lomi Salmon w/Pineapple salsa, Hawaiian BBQ Whole Pig, Mango BBQ Chicken Legs & Thighs, Coconut Purple Sticky Rice, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tomato, Cucumber and Papaya Salad, Fruit Display and Pineapple Upside down cake. Folks were able to stop on by to hang ten with the gang even if they had no ticket. Like any good party---it was open to all! Scala Rider provided awesome prizes to a couple of lucky winners. Thanks Dudes!

Pro Rodeo & BBQ Once again---the motorcycle community showed folks their generous spirit when they saddled up and rode over to the Rodeo & BBQ on Wednesday. It was a fun filled evening that started with a finger lickin’ Texas BBQ at the Painted Pony Ranch. Once the plates were wiped clean...folks moseyed over to the covered grandstand to watch a full-on Professional Rodeo with Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Bustin’, Barrel Racing & more. Americade partnered with Baggers, Hot Bike, and Motorcycle Cruiser by donating a portion of ticket sales to The Prospect Center, which provides THE CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE care for those of us who are too disabled to live independently.

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Thank you Americade riders! ®

When the AARP® Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost sponsored the 2016 Americade Expo, Foremost® had a blast meeting so many of you at our booth – from the long-time Americade attendees to the first timers. Hope to see you again next summer!

Did you know, if you’re 50 or over, you can protect your treasured bike with outstanding coverage and specialized claim service through the AARP Motorcycle Insurance Program from Foremost? Just call Foremost for your free quote at 1-800-752-2461 and

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Comedy Shows

Alonzo had us laughing so hard - it was great! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to see him again anywhere! Lon Blauvelt -Davisburg, MI

Three nights of laughs with two very funny dudes. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday had folks falling off their chairs with laughter. Nationally known performer, Joe Bronzi, tuned up the crowd with his fast-paced and up beat improv. Americaders loved him! Folks were primed for a good time when fan favorite and NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Comic Standing, Alonzo Bodden, took the stage. Along with being a VERY funny guy...Alonzo always makes a connection with the audience, draws them into the show, and gets them to riff with him about everything on two wheels...and sometimes three or four.

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In addition to all the laughs...lucky audience members left the show with great prizes from our sponsors:

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Quotes & Every year Americade brings together tens of thousands of folks from It’s fun to read some of the things they The best rally around, always something to do & people to see that we meet over the years. Bruce Burton Harvey, IL Best Organized event ever! Linda & Phil Palmer Lavonia, GA Great rally! Very well run and organized! Beautiful riding!! Bill Aucoin - Maynard, MA As first timer, Americade is an outstanding motorcycle event held in one of the most stunning locations in NY State. All motorcycle enthusiasts should attend Americade at least once! Sandra Cohayney Mechanicsburg, PA If you want to do a rally of decent size, with a multitude of options. This is the ONE. Daniel Staab - Mondovi, WI My wife and I look forward to this every year. Best vacation ever. David Johnson - Halifax, MA It’s all about the adventure. Melanie VanNoy - Millerton, PA

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We look forward to Americade each year! Gina Johnson Mechanicsburg, PA The Mini Tours were the best led tours I have ever taken. Joe Balum - Washington, NJ Americade is a “must do” for any motorcyclist. At least once...but that won’t be enough!!! Scott Kline - Halifax, PA We absolutely LOVE it. When we are not there, we are counting down to the next Americade! Melissa Hagberg West Milford, NJ Great people, lots of bikes, and beautiful scenery --How can you go wrong? Ray Pittman - Willimantic, CT Great riding, great friends (old and new), and an overall great time! Looking forward to next year already! Laurie Deveneau Royalston, MA Truly a relaxing and fun way to start off summer. Kathy Clinton - Nunda NY

Faces diverse backgrounds with a common love---all things motorcycle. have to say...so here the are. Enjoy! The Americade experience is what motorcycling events should be about. Vaughn Banks - Uniondale, NY Americade continues to evolve, and remains fresh, fun, and interesting year after year. Gary Heyer - Quakertown, PA Americade’s intimate setting immerses you into a week of motorcycle heaven! Michael Magnusson Munnsville, NY If you missed Americade, you missed the best of motorcycling. Something for almost everybody. Paul Williams - Marblehead, MA Premiere motorcycle touring rally you don’t want to miss! George Tranos - Copiague, NY We enjoy Americade so much, it’s been one of our annual vacations for the past 17 years. Dave & Pam Kaufman Saugerties, NY Our biggest complaint is the week went too fast. Joe Mackin - Canton, ME

This is my favorite motorcycle event of every year. If you’re really into motorcycling - this is where you need to be the first week of June. Gary Winn - Feeding Hills, MA Reliably, a more mature, well-behaved crowd attends. There are lots of nice bikes to see. The events are well organized. It’s a beautiful area of the country. The food is Good and the lodging is plentiful. We’ll be back! Susan Carver - Newbury, NH Attended my first Americade in 1986 and haven’t missed one yet. Steve Maloney - Dracut, MA Lake George welcomes bikers for a great event and we appreciate the friendly and safe atmosphere. An event not to be missed! Michael Uttendorfer Wantagh, NY Stop thinking about it and come to Americade! You won’t regret it! Ziyad Ahmad - Shickshinny, PA Fun for everyone! Sue Boland - Easton, PA

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Ranch & Tennis Resort

Visit us for the complete Vacation Experience • • • • •

info@adirondackcampingvillage.com 518-668-5226 Box 406 Lake George, NY

Pool Horseback Riding Tennis Courts On-site Restaurant Special Rate $124/per night... Still the place to stay! • 3 Night Minimum

Roaring Brook Ranch & Tennis Resort Rte 9N South 1 mile from exit 21 I-87 2 miles from TourExpo Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 668-5767

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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, Eric Trow presented an engaging and entertaining workshop which took on the misunderstandings and longstanding myths of motorcycling. Wednesday was all about getting dirty with Jimmy Lewis as he shared tips & tricks about riding in the dirt to be a better road rider. Fan favorite, Fred Rau, entertained crowds on Thursday as he presented his somewhat unique perspective on the interesting, odd and colorful history of how advertising has shaped motorcycling over past century. 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 one of two pairs of saddlebags from New York Central Mutual Insurance! This year we had two winners: • Gabriella Palermo – East Haven, CT • Bruce Luhrs – Weare, NH Thanks to all our presenters (full list on americade.com) and NYCM for keeping the learning fun! Make sure to keep time in your 2017 schedule to stop by Ameri-U!

2016 Featured Speakers

Eric Trow

Fred Rau

Nationally known Safety Guru, Safety Editor & Columnist for Rider Magazine; Owner of the Stayin’ Safe Advanced Rider Training Program

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

Jimmy Lewis

World Famous Racer, Winner of the Baja 1000 & Paristo-Dakar & 4x Gold Medalist in the Int’l 6-Day Enduro

Fashion Show Can-Am/Spyder, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Slingshot, Tourmaster, Victory, and Yamaha pulled the latest & best fashions from their closets on Wednesday evening. The Ameri-models glowed as they strutted down the catwalk in the coolest motorcycle apparel around---everything from cool Ts & accessories to leathers, jackets & more! The garments were 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. His ponderous pace got him over the finish line last---putting him in the #1 spot for the day! Dale & Joan Darling of Dary, NH showed us all what years of riding together can do for a couple. 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!

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2 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 518-668-5744 • www.tikiresort.com

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Adirondack Oasis Motel

668-5150

<100

Adirondack Park Motel

644-9800

<100

Adk Pines B&B &Vacation Rentals

494-5249

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AJTTRR Farmhouse

251-3263

<150

Alpine Lodge

251-2451

<150

America's Best Value Inn

668-2143

<200

Antigua Resort on Plum Point

668-2556

<150

Batcheller Mansion Inn

584-7012

<250

Best Western LG

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Bonnie View on Lake George

644-5591

<200

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Boulders Resort

668-5444

<150

Canoe Island Lodge

668-5592

<150

Carey’s Lakeside

644-3091

<100

Chelka Lodge

668-4677

<150

Clarion Inn & Suites

793-3196

<200

Comfort Suites Hotel

761-0001

<200

Corner Stone Victorian

623-3308

<200

Country Cottages

668-0488

<100

Country Inn & Suites

745-0180

<200

Courtyard Lake George

761-1150

<250

119

Creekside Cabins

281-0420

<100

Depe Dene Resort

668-2788

<150

Dunham’s Bay

656-9242

<250

Econo Lodge

668-2689

<150

Elms Waterfront Cottages

696-3072

<150

Flower Cottages

668-3980

<100

Fort William Henry

LG 800-234-0267 Call

Georgian Lakeside Resort

668-5401

<200

157

Glenlodge B&B

494-4984

<150

Golden Sands

668-2203

<150

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251-3263

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Adirondack Maison Ronde

Bike Washing Area

Restaurant on Site

Full Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

A/C

Laundry

Heat

On Lake/Beach

Refrigerator in Room

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Telephone in Room

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake George LG

668-4100

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Holiday Inn

668-5781

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129

Inn on the Hill

668-2572

<150

Island View Motel

696-3079

<100

Juliana Resort

668-5191

<100

623-3207

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Lake George RV Park

792-3775

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Lake George Suites

668-4622

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Lake Haven

668-2260

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Lake Luzerne Motel

696-3012

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Lake Motel

668-2810

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Lake Vanare Cabins

696-2197

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Lodges at Blue Water Manor

644-2535

<150

Lodges at Cresthaven

LG 877-722-8953 <200

Log Cabin

251-3263

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Longfellows Hotel

587-0108

<200

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Marine Village Resort

668-5478

<150

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McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony

668-5326

<100

Merrill Magee Inn

260-7729

<150

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Mohican Motel

792-0474

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Northward HO!

644-2158

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O'Connors Resort Cottages

668-3367

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Porters Cottages

644-3018

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Quarters at Lake George

LG 800-833-4901 <200

Queensbury Hotel

792-1121

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125

Ramada-Queensbury

793-7701

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110

Roaring Brook Ranch

668-5767

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130

Rock Castle Resort

668-3011

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Sara Glen Motel

793-4166

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Scotty's Lakeside Resort

668-2467

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105

Six Flags Great Escape Lodge

824-6060

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Parking in sight of room

Internet access

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Continental Breakfast

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Laundry

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Graycourt Motel

Leashed Pets

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668-2442

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154

Tahoe Resort

668-5711

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Tea Island Resort

668-2776

Tiki Resort

Travelodge Treasure Cove Resort

A/C

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Internet access

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668-5744

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668-5421

<200

668-5334

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Twin Birches

668-2741

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Twin Pines Resort

644-2161

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Wakita

669-3997

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Waters' Edge Cottages

644-2511

<200

Wingate by Wyndham

668-4884

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Tent Sites

Full Hook-up

Electricity

Grills/Fireplace

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Lake George KOA

696-2615 <100

Lake George RV Park

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Ledgeview RV Park

798-6621

Moose Hillock Camping Resort

792-4500 <100 300 Call 2 * * * * * * * *

Mount Kenyon Campground

696-2905 <100

Rancho Pines Campground

494-3645 <100

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Lake George Escape

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Laundromat

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Ice Available

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654-6260 <100

Playground

Outdoor Pool

Alpine Lake RV Resort

Recreation Room

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Flush Toilets

Adirondack Camping Village

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Phone # (Area Code 518) unless otherwise noted

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Call *

On Trolley Route

Heat

Leashed Pets

Refrigerator in Room

Telephone in Room

Room Fees $

Quiet Hours Posted

Super 8

Parking in sight of room

Paved Parking Lot

<200

Bike Washing Area

<150

668-2470

Restaurant on Site

696-2444

Full Breakfast

SC LG

Continental Breakfast

Stony Creek Ranch & Resort

Laundry

On Lake/Beach

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

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LG 866-567-3844 <100

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

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Still Bay Resort

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If you haven’t yet reserved accommodations, try these tips:

• 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.

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

Mileage to Lake George: 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 Indian Lake (IL)............... 43 Killington, VT (KV).......... 69 Lake Luzerne (LL)........... 12 Malta (MA).................... 34 Montreal ..................... 163 New York City .............. 214 North Creek (NC)........... 25 North River (NR)............ 30 Pottersville (PV)............. 25 Queensbury (QB) �� 9 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

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Indian Lake North River North Creek

Bakers Mills

Schroon Lake

Pottersville

Johnsburg

Chestertown

Hague

Adirondack

Brant Lake

Silver Bay 22

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Bolton Landing 23

Diamond Point

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Cleverdale 22

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Mileage from Lake George to: Use the above map andAdirondack mileage list in conjunction with.............. the (AD) ................. ................. 30 30 Lake Adirondack (AD) Lake Luzerne Luzerne (LL) .............. 12 12 Accommodations Guide preceding pages to(LL)find Bakerson Millsthe (BM) ............... 26 Malta (MA) 34 Albany ................................ 61 Malta (MA) .......................... .......................... 34 Ballston Spa (BS) ............... 35 Montreal ........................... 163 Bakers (BM) ............... 26 Montreal ........................... 163 Motorcycle Friendly Lodgings forMills Americade Week: June 5-10, 2017! Bolton Landing (BL) ............ 10 New York .................. 214 214 Ballston Spa (BS) ............... 35 New York City City .................. Buffalo ............................. Bolton Landing (BL) ............311 10 Chestertown (CH) ..............311 21 Buffalo ............................. Cleverdale (CL) .................. 19 Chestertown (CH) .............. 21 Corinth (CO) ....................... Cleverdale (CL) .................. 17 19 Diamond Point (DP)..............17 4 Corinth (CO) ....................... Glens Falls (GF)(DP).............. ................. 11 Diamond Point 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 (IL)................... 43 Indian Lake (IL)................... 43 Killington, VT VT (KV) Killington, (KV) .............. .............. 69 69

For more information on where to stay during Americade, visit americade.com and navigate to the Lodgings page.

To help you make your decision, owners have provided photos and a thorough description of each property.

North Creek Creek (NC) (NC)................ ................ 25 25 North North River River (NR) (NR) ................. ................. 30 30 North Pottersville (PV) .................. 25 Pottersville (PV) .................. 25 Queensbury Queensbury (QB) (QB) ................. ................. 9 9 Rutland, Rutland, VT VT (RV) (RV) ............... ............... 54 54 Saratoga Saratoga Springs Springs (SS)........ (SS)........ 28 28 Schroon Schroon Lake Lake (SL).............. (SL).............. 33 33 Silver Silver Bay Bay (SB) (SB) ................... ................... 25 25 S. S. Glens Glens Falls Falls (SG)............. (SG)............. 12 12 Stony Stony Creek Creek (SC) (SC) ............... ............... 18 18 Ticonderoga Ticonderoga (TI) (TI) ................. ................. 38 38 Warrensburg (WB) ................ Warrensburg (WB) ................ 6 6

Properties marked as a “Featured Property” correspond with the Yellow Highlighted ones on these pages. Owners show their support for your event by opening their doors as a Volunteer Host during Americade week.

Festival of Lights Just as it was getting dark... bikes began lining up for the Light Parade and spectators grabbed a good spot in the village and at the FWH Demo area on Thursday night so they could catch sight of the best & brightest in motorcycle lighting. The parade rolled out amid the spectacle of a Fire Juggler & Balloon Glow. Upon the parade’s return, Judges got down

to the business of awarding prizes in 5 categories.

Functional Lighting

Level 1 2007 Honda Gold Wing Stan Pierce – Groton, VT Level 2 2003 BMW K1200LT Wayne Pierce – Essex Junction, VT Dim Bulb 2002 Honda ST 100

Elisabeth Humphrey – New Egypt, NJ

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Decorative Lighting

Standard William Ruth – Pittsburgh, PA Standard Hollis Wood – Hadley, NY Computer Rocco Zagari – Floral Park, NY Prizes were donated by Twisted Throttle for Functional Lighting classes and FastLights for the Decorative Lighting classes.

Americade Concert Series Americade’s 2nd annual Concert Series capped off Americade Week with 2 big nights of music. For the Friday Night Spectacular, the AUDIOSTARS headlined the evening. With plenty of seats for everyone, and a beautiful, clear night. They played before and after the fireworks display over the lake. Lots of folks said “bring them back again next year.” Saturday evening’s concert was headlined by Craig Morgan, a country music star who attracted thousands of fans from around the Northeast. Craig is also famous for his TV shows, for his support for our vets, and for being an avid motorcyclist, sometimes racing in enduro series in the south. Craig put on a heck of a show well into the night.

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Coffee Clubs Early birds woke up the Ameri-Way... with coffee & donuts. Fred Rau was in the kitchen heating up the brew first thing Wednesday morning. Always ready to share a laugh with fellow riders, Fred helped folks get a great start to their day. Thursday was all about the ladies...and those who like hanging out with them. The Ladies Coffee Club was an informal chat session to meet & greet other lady riders, passengers, and wannabes. New friendships were formed, plans were made... and they’ll be meeting again next year!

Friday Night Spectacular The reviews are in and 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!

Awards: Distance & Longevity-something all riders want to brag about. Tourmaster was on hand recognizing all the recipients with special prizes.

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!

Prizes: Over $30,000 given away (see next page for contributors & winners), including a brand new Harley-Davidson® Softail Slim®!

For those who wanted to be even closer to the action...they jumped aboard the Minne-Ha-Ha for a cruise around the bay..right under the fireworks!

Music: AUDIOSTARS...these fellas are quickly becoming Americade’s most talked about and requested band...EVER!

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Wait to you see the fun we have planned for next year’s FNS at the 35th Annual Americade!

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 2016 award recipients for Long Distance & Longevity. Longest Ride to Americade Direct (2,960 miles) Robert LoGazino – Pleasanton, CA Longest Distance Male Solo (4,210 miles) Scotti Orr – St. Helens, OR Longest Distance Over Seas (9,836 miles) Scott Findlay – Brisbane, Australia Oldest Rider (90 years) LeRoy Held – Cromwell, IN Oldest Couple (161 combined years) Howard & Ruth Hunt – Rushford, NY Other Awards Poker Run: �� See page 8 Scavenger Hunt: �� See page 8 People’s Choice: �� See page 43 LAKE GEORGE

Prizes

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Americade Grand Prize

Harley-Davidson® Softail Slim® - $17,087 James Wheeler – Rochester, NH

Bill’s Trailer Sales

2016 Time Out Deluxe Camper - $5,018 Steve White – Saint Albans, VT

Motorcycle Tour Guide of Nova Scotia

10 days in Nora Scotia with Cruise Home -$4,400 Jim Parker – Bethlehem, PA

J & M Motorcycle Audio

J & M Rokker Audio System - $2,000 David Makarchuk – Oneida, NY Elite Series Headset - $1,040 Tom Comer – New Milford, CT

Georgian Resort

3 Night Vacation Package - $975 George T Hapkiewicz – East Hartford, CT

TourMaster

Shoulder to Toe Riding Gear - $950 Laura Jean Nuno – Conventry, CT

Sensational Saturday Parade Participants tuned in to Froggy 100.3 to set the mood for Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dunlop Parade.

Folks turned out early to decorate their bikes with festive balloons and watch as some wacky folks stepped forward to be judged for the Funniest Parade Outfit. Brody Landry of Mechanicsville, NY went home with the honor and a prize from Five Guys!

The parade followed a new route this year and landed on the Steamboat Pier for food, prizes, and entertainment.

The massive ships (and their loud horns) met paraders as they pulled right onto the pier for easy access to The Party on the Pier. Ticket holders enjoyed a full on Chicken BBQ with all the fixings

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as Teach McNeil, World Champion Stunt Performer, pulled within a few feet of where folks were dining to zoom around with a boat load of gravity-defying stunts & wow the crowd. The thrills kept coming as we gave away over $4,000 in prizes (see next page for contributors & winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list). Thanks for hanging out with us! See you again June 5-10, 2017!

Prizes

Heated 4 U

Ultimate Heated Clothing Package - $865 Nancy Drusky – Brunswick, OH

AVON Motorcycle Tyres

Set of Avon Tires & Swag - $660 Barbara Smith – New Salem, MA

Gordon’s Heated Clothing

Full Heated Outfit - $568 Kathleen Starkey – New Salem, MA

Dunlop

Set of Tires - $500 Edwin Nelmes – Chester, VA

Helite Moto

Helite Airbag Gift Certificate - $500 Garry Lofty – Clinton, MD

Sagamore Resort

One Night Stay with Breakfast for 2 - $500 Kenneth L. Pennock – Fultonville, NY

ScalaRider

3Q Multi Set - $390 Zina Davis – Willingboro, NJ

Warm & Safe Heated Gear

Gen 4 Liner & Remote Troller - $380 Michael McCann – Schroon Lake, NY

Baker Built Airwings

Set of Honda 1800 Air Wings - $330 Melvin Cole – Rochester, NY

Hot Leathers

Leather Jacket - $300 Alice Lofty – Clinton, MD

Lake George Rotary

Cash or Motorcycle Drawing Winner Some people have all the luck!

Tom Madison of Burnt Hills, NY took home $20,000 in cash after having picked up a raffle ticket on a whim! June 11 has always been a lucky day for Tom---it was the day he married his wife Sherrie! Fast forward 39 years: Tom & Sherrie were just finishing an anniversary dinner while the folks from the Lake George Rotary were on stage getting ready to draw the winner. As they left the restaurant, Tom’s phone rang with the good news. He’d won the Lake George Rotary Drawing! What a way to end an already wonderful day! The Lake George Rotary presented Tom with his check aboard a dinner cruise on Lake George. Tom & Sherrie are making plans for a February 2017 Florida Vacation with their winnings.

Winners Lists Classic

Trikes/sidecars/Spyders

Cruiser

Vintage

1983 Honda Gold Wing Mark Gile | Manahawkin, NJ 2004 Honda VTX Robert Kough | Chicopee, MA

Exhibition

2007 HD Street Glide Mark Jensen | Malta, NY

2003 Honda Trike Rocco Zagari | Floral Park, NY 1967 Honda 305 Dream Steve Breton | Campton, NH

Judge’s Choice

2004 Honda VTX Robert Kough | Chicopee, MA

Most Creative

2015 CanAm Sypder w/original trailer Mark Sprauer | Berrysburg, PA

Sport Touring

Looney License Plates KOOK Joe Kuklinski | Hyde Park, NY

Stuffed Animal

Zombie John Humphrey | New Egypt, NJ 2002 Honda ST 1100 Elisabeth Humphrey | New Egypt, NJ

Touring

2007 Honda Gold Wing Mike Browne | Daytona Beach, FL

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2008 Honda Gold Wing William Ruth | Pittsburgh, PA

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Best of Show Throughout the week of Judging, the panel of Americade Judges are presented with some pretty amazing motorcycles, trikes, sidecars, and trailers. The winner in each individual class is then considered for Best of Show among them all.

They put each bike through a rigorous 100 point inspection...which includes, among other things: cleanliness, mechanical soundness, manufacturer specifications, DOT readiness on altered machines, and artistry. It stands to reason that it takes a special kind of owner to meet these rigorous standards...and it’s no fluke that Rocco Zagari of Floral Park, NY meets and exceeds these standards year after year. He has consistently been one of our most celebrated participants because of this attention to detail. This year alone, Rocco took home the top prizes in Trike/Sidecar/Spyder, Decorative Light - Computer, and now...Best of Show. Well done, Rocco!

2003 Honda 1800 Trike Rocco Zagari | Floral Park, NY

People’s Choice The People’s Choice Award is an opportunity for Americaders to step up and be heard regarding their pick for the bike of the year.

With all the FANTASTIC bikes out there...we’ve narrowed the field a little by inviting individual class winners from the week’s Class Judging to participate in this Friday night event. These bikes have already gone through the inspection process mentioned above...so we know they’re awesome. Then it was up to Friday Night Spectacular party-goers to choose the one that struck their fancy. Once again, William Ruth of Pittsburgh, PA (also one of our most celebrated participants) was the clear choice with his 2008 Honda Gold Wing. William has spent years working on his “Gettysburg Bike” masterpiece. This bike is the culmination of two passions---motorcycles & the Civil War. His dedication shows win after win...this year William took home top honors for Trailer (also Civil War themed) and Decorative Light - Standard. Well done, William!

2008 Honda Gold Wing “Gettysburg Bike” William Ruth | Pittsburgh, PA

ADVENTURE BIKE RALLY Americade launched a brand new adventure bike portion of Americade, called DirtDaze! The HQ was the Painted Pony Ranch in Lake Luzerne, NY...just 5 1/2 miles west of Lake George & Americade. Organizers spent weeks creating an Adventure Rider’s fantasy play land on this 53 acre ranch in the heart of the Adirondacks...they arranged for KTM, Honda, Ducati & Zero demos, vendors, guided rides, world class rider training, obstacle courses, on-site camping, food, music, movies, bonfires, prizes, and more. Campers began arriving on Monday night so they’d be ready for a full week of activities. Starting with a hearty breakfast available 500’ from their tents---6:30-10am every day. After checking in at the Sign-up tent...folks got started with all the fun they could handle.

At the DirtDaze HQ were three big obstacle courses for riders to enjoy. They were essentially playgrounds for adventure bikes, with mud pits, balance beams, and industrial obstacles to ride up and over. Many attendees seized the opportunity to train with the world class instructors brought in for the event, namely professional riders Mike Lafferty & Jimmy Lewis. Jimmy, a world class rider trainer and famous ex-racer based out of Nevada, came for the week to provide off road and dual purpose rider training to all skill levels. Every skill level was welcome, because each drill had an infinite level of difficulty, from mild to wild. The other trainer was Mike Lafferty, perhaps the best enduro rider in the history of the sport (8x’s National

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It was a whopping 270 mile back road/dirt road loop! Capping off DirtDaze was the Dirt-OHHlympics; a riding demonstration featuring riding icons Jimmy Lewis and World Stunt Champion Teach McNeil. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these two greats “competing” with each other on the playground. They challenged each other to a friendly competition to see who could solve the route first---with the fewest dabs on the course. And the winner was...well, they were pretty much in a dead heat the whole way and had lots of fun doing it! The week wrapped up on Saturday night with the DirtDAZE Party..with food, music, bonfire, and thousands of dollars in prizes. We’re stoked to be coming back in 2017 bigger and better! If you have an adventure bike in your garage, consider joining us in 2017.

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Rolling Thru Vermont made it’s home base in the lovely Sheraton Hotel in Burlington, VT. Guests were greeted by RTA staff and invited to a cocktail before dinner. The first class treatment continued throughout the weekend as folks partook in massages, guided rides, four star meals, boat rides & more. Not to be outdone by Vermont, Rolling Thru New Hampshire delivered the goods on all the above. Back by popular demand, the RTA staff set up at the Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, NH and were ready to make this trip one for the record books! On the agenda were high mountain passes, stunning vistas, serene lake views, amazing food & more! With a few surprises along the way a great time was had by all! The 2017 trip is already planned and sign up is open! Reserve your spot now: rollingthruamerica.com

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Our 2016 Photo Contest participants snapped some great scenery, amusing candids, exciting MiniTours, fun events, and LOTS of motorcycles! See the details for next year’s Photo Contest in the 2017 Official Americade Program (distributed at Americade 2017). Maybe you’ll snap a better shot than this one and win $500! On another note...2017 is our 35th Annual Event. Over the years there have been some memorable moments we’re certain other Americaders would love to see & read about. If you have some historic shots...along with a brief story about what’s in the picture---we’d love to check it out and possibly use it in Next Year’s TIMES! Inquire about details: media@americade.com If you see your shot in the magazine, and have not been contacted...please e-mail us (media@americade.com) with a small copy (72 dpi or less) of your shot and include your name, date of shot, and camera brand & model. We'll look up the shot and confirm to whom the credit should be attributed.

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