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Story Archives of 'Bike Week'Bike WeekBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, June 15, 2006.It's Motorcycle week in Laconia, and local businesses and tourism officials have been keeping a close eye on the bottom line, hoping that rainy weather doesn't keep people away. We'll find out how it's been going so far. And we'll talk to the motorcycle man himself: Biker and Donut Shop Owner Phil Englehardt is writing a new series of novels about a lone rider. listen:
  Bike Week's Wall of DeathBy Cheryl Senter on Wednesday, June 14, 2006.All this week, New Hampshire Public Radio is bringing you some of the sights and sounds of bike week in Laconia. Today, the Wall of Death. It's a regular attraction at Bike Week...and it draws the crowds. A motorcycle rider uses centrifugal force to hold him and his bike horizontal as he rides around the inside of what looks like a very large barrel. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter sends us this postcard. listen:
Tuesday's Postcard from Bike WeekBy Cheryl Senter on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.For plenty of participants, Bike Week is nothing short of a Dionysian pilgrimage. While most participants hope that their road of excess leads to a good time, some bike week denizens have their eyes squarely fixed on the bottom line. And success means following the time tested formula, "know your customers and meet their needs." Freelance producer Cheryl Senter talked to some people on both ends of this enduring dynamic.....and sent New Hampshire Public Radio this audio postcard. listen:
Postcards from Bike WeekBy Cheryl Senter on Sunday, June 11, 2006.Bike week in Laconia started off a little wet this year. Still that didn’t stop people from coming from near and far to enjoy the week long festivities. Freelance Producer Cheryl Senter met a few bikers on their way to Laconia. They were Blaine Dahle and Josh Weinbaum from Hartford, CT, John McCarthy from Lynn, Massachusetts and Dan Hynes from Peabody. They had all taken a brief pit stop at the State Liquor Store rest stop on I-93 in Hooksett. listen:
City Considers Bike Week ChangesBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, June 20, 2005.A vendor selling racist and anti-semetic items from a tent at Laconia's Bike week has raised questions over the right to sell such items. Last week the Laconia mayor fielded complaints to shut the tent down. But while the city considers how to prevent similar situations in the future, New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports many at the rally didn't think much of the tent one way or the other. listen:
Local Laconians Want to Limit Bike WeekBy Rachel Estabrook on Friday, July 23, 2004.A group of Laconia residents wants the town to consider shortening Bike Week. The group is out collecting signatures for a referendum they want to present to the City Council. They say Bike Week is noisy and disruptive and that most residents don't want it to last so long. New Hampshire Public Radio's Rachel Estabrook reports. listen:
Women BikersBy Laura Knoy on Friday, June 6, 2003.Bike week in Laconia, NH starts on June 7th. We'll find out why more women than ever are taking to the open road on two wheels. Our guest is Sasha Mullins, biker and frequent contributor to bike magazines and owner of the bikerlady.com website. listen:
Gang Colors, but no Brawls, at Motorcycle WeekBy Trish Anderton on Friday, June 14, 2002.Police say there are more motorcycle gang colors on display than usual at this year?s Bike Week. But they say, so far, fears of violence between rival clubs have not come true. NHPR?s Trish Anderton has this report. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Shifting Gears: How Bike Week Has ChangedBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 14, 2002.Bike Week in Laconia is the oldest motorcycle rally in the nation. People have been riding up to the Lakes Region for 79 years, partying, crusing, and reveling in the fraternal camaraderie. But how has the event changed since 1923? NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein went up to ask the question. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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