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WakeUp · 06-23-2008, 05:46 AM

I have visited Meredith/Gilford/Laconia/Wolfeboro religiously over the past number of years during bike week. I was shocked at the lack of activity this past Thurs/Friday at locations such as the NASWA, etc. Last year, I needed to wait to find a slip at the NASWA....this year there were 3 boats docked. (This was early afternoon.) Wolfeboro is normally lined with bikes. Friday morning there were only 8 along the street. The entire 'vibe' felt off this year. My theory is: Normally bike week ends on Father's Day...this year it started on Father's Day. I think people booked time in NH as early as last summer not realizing the date change. They were disappointed to find out they were 1 week early for the event. As far as the economy as a reason, not buying it. Bikes just don't drink that much gas. Plus, the difference of gas price this year vs last summer is roughly $1.50/gal. If a motorcycle uses 20 gallons, that's only $30.00. Not enough to keep someone away.

What are the results of this year? My prediction is it will go down as one of the slowest in history when factoring in all lake-shore communities.

06-23-2008, 05:46 AM	#1
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Slowest Bike Week In Recent Memory.... I have visited Meredith/Gilford/Laconia/Wolfeboro religiously over the past number of years during bike week. I was shocked at the lack of activity this past Thurs/Friday at locations such as the NASWA, etc. Last year, I needed to wait to find a slip at the NASWA....this year there were 3 boats docked. (This was early afternoon.) Wolfeboro is normally lined with bikes. Friday morning there were only 8 along the street. The entire 'vibe' felt off this year. My theory is: Normally bike week ends on Father's Day...this year it started on Father's Day. I think people booked time in NH as early as last summer not realizing the date change. They were disappointed to find out they were 1 week early for the event. As far as the economy as a reason, not buying it. Bikes just don't drink that much gas. Plus, the difference of gas price this year vs last summer is roughly $1.50/gal. If a motorcycle uses 20 gallons, that's only $30.00. Not enough to keep someone away. What are the results of this year? My prediction is it will go down as one of the slowest in history when factoring in all lake-shore communities.