Americade Times 2011 by Christian Dutcher

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2010 Retrospective................................ 4 Adventure Events Hot Air Ballooning ............................16 Saddle-Up Horseback Riding.................16 Whitewater Rafting...........................16 Charity Poker Runs................................. 8 Comedy Club........................................13 Factory Demos......................................14 Fashion Shows......................................36 Featured Speakers.................................30 Field Events.........................................32 Food & Fun Boat Cruises....................................18 Bowling Thunder...............................32 Red Knights 3-Course Dinner.................12 Rodeo & BBQ...................................12 Friday Night Spectacular..........................44 Fuel Economy Run.................................35 Lights Nights Balloon Glow...................................42 Decorative Lighting...........................42 Functional Lighting............................42 Light Parade....................................42 MiniTouring..........................................10 Motorcycle Demonstrations Central FL Precision M/C Drill Team........50 Lee Parks Total Control.......................20 NYSPD...........................................20 Opening Celebrations............................. 6 Rolling Thru Vermont..............................49 Scavenger Hunt..................................... 8 Sensational Saturday..............................46 TourExpo............................................22 Winners List.........................................34

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Faces of Americade & Quotes....................24 Best of Show........................................37 Lake George Rotary Gold Wing Winner.........49

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Accommodations Guide...........................38 General Tourist Information......................41 Lake George Area Map............................41 New for 2011 Americade Revolution........................28 The Americade Times is published annually by:

PO Box 2205 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Infoline: 518-798-7888 Faxline: 518-798-0169 Website: www.americade.com E-mail: info@americade.com Founders: Media Manager: Bill & Gini Dutcher Christi Dutcher Written comments and suggestions are always welcome. © Americade, Inc.

Director’s Chair News Bulletin: RBR to FWH! In response to many requests, the exciting news is that Americade 2011 will be centralizing and moving its social headquarters to the spacious property of Fort William Henry (FWH), overlooking Lake George. We enjoyed 28 good years on the outskirts of town at Roaring Brook Ranch (RBR), but many attendees wanted to be closer to the two TourExpo trade shows at the Beach and The Forum in Lake George, as well as within walking distance of many Village restaurants, shops and motels. Flat parking was also on their wish list, and our new location delivers it all! The FWH property is level, on the hill above the Beach Road Parking Lot where Americade’s daily MiniTours assemble. The FWH’s spacious back lawn has the absolutely best view of Lake George. This outstanding scenic location will provide photo-opps galore with the world-famous view up the lake as a background. A circus tent and live music will add to the party atmosphere. Americaders will now be able to attend many evening events at our new social headquarters and then walk back to their motels, or catch the regularly-scheduled village trolleys. All the events and activities which used to be at RBR will now be at FWH: demo rides, factory displays, field events, judging competitions, seminars, fashion shows, and parties. Americaders will use the entire 17 acre FWH property including its conference center, banquet rooms, historic fort, and FWH’s redecorated & expanded Towers Hall. Registration and check-in will remain at the Holiday Inn, which is just up the street from Fort William Henry. The motorcycle industry is gaining strength and our TourExpo Manager tells us that TourExpo 2011 will be better than ever, and will fill up the Lake George Forum as well as the traditional Beach location. Americade 2011 will be much more centralized and convenient than ever before, and we think you’re gonna love it ! As you page through this new edition of the annual Americade Times, enjoy a recap of Americade 2010, look forward to the upcoming riding season, and an exciting new chapter in Americade history. On behalf of our whole Americade Team--we look forward to seeing you next year!

Bill Dutcher

Front Cover: Father Jogues Park. Photo contest winner: Andy DeLivron. Photo Credits: Diane Bibaud, Paul Bachorz, Dexter Balyeat, Tom Coleman, Gene Conrad, Andy DeLivron, James Eatherly, Mike Fischer, Melissa Hagberg, Ken Hartman, Bob Kaphlan, Ken Kelly, Bob Laford, W.C. Lamb, Kathy Lloyd-Boehm, Bob Locicero, Wayne Pierce, and April Roland

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2010 Retrospective...

Americaders showed their indomitable spirit in the things they do and the way they do them. Rain or shine, thousands of people suited up to participate in the amazing activities lined up for their destination vacation.

Ameri-Week kicked off with Monday sign-in for pre-registered folks, at the Holiday Inn; where Dunlop was offering FREE Tire Inspections as bikes left the lot. Thousands showed up early to get in on all the activities set up just for them. The Scavenger Hunt got people out on hundreds of miles of roads throughout the Adirondacks and Vermont. Luckily the Hunt went on through Friday so attendees had time to make it back to Roaring Brook Ranch, Americade’s Social HQ, for the Newcomers’ Seminar, Riding Demonstrations by Lee Parks and the NYSPD Drill Team. Immediately following the evening’s entertainment was the Rider Magazine Opening Celebration. Much of the weeks’ entertainment began on Tuesday and ran through Saturday---TourExpo (where Yuasa offered FREE Battery Checks), MiniTours, Boats, Demo Rides, Judging, Featured Speakers, and Adventure Events; all sponsored by a variety of industry leaders. This year we had 3 new, 2 redesigned, and the return of 5 of the most popular classic MiniTours. Early every morning Beach Road came alive as thousands lined up for a day of riding adventure! In the evenings, many climbed aboard one of our many popular Ameri-cruises around the lake. We had 4 specially themed evening cruises--- the King of Rock Cruise, the Mardi Gras & Luau Party Boats, and a Country Hoedown boat. In addition, there were 7 other traditional scenic cruises with buffet, music, and dancing! There was plenty of food, fun, & excitement to keep the action going all week! In addition to all these daily choices, we had plenty of exciting social activities for folks to join in throughout the week! Tuesday got social events rolling at Spare Time for Bowling Thunder, pizza, ice cream sundaes, and great door prizes.

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A week worth of FUN! RBR was hopping on Wednesday evening with Red Knights 3-Course Dinner(with more door prizes than you could shake a firehose at), Manufacturers’ Fashion Show (with door prizes galore), & Functional Lighting Contest (which showcased the best & the brightest). If folks were looking for something a little different---the Painted Pony Ranch laid out an impressive spread with their Texas BBQ; afterward hundreds of guests watched an exciting professional Rodeo with bull ridin’, barrel racin’, & more! On Thursday morning the Charity Poker Run made its start at the Blue Moose Tavern. Players returned to RBR in time to join other Americaders for Field Events, the Vendors’ Fashion Show, an evening of laughs at the Comedy Club, Decorative Light Contest, Light Parade, and Balloon Glow. It was a full day, indeed!

It didn’t matter if you were interested in a casual ramble down scenic roads, up for a rousing evening of entertainment, or browsing through the 100s of vendors at the tradeshow; there was always something to do at Americade 2010!

Even though the week was almost over---the fun kept coming on Friday---it was a spectacular day of sun & fun! Riders headed out early for MiniTours and the final day of Scavenger Hunt & Poker Runs. Everybody made it back in time to check-in with their game cards at RBR and enter to win the big prizes handed out later that night. Without a doubt---The Friday Night Spectacular at Great Escape was an electrifying event. It was our biggest night of the week---with great food, thrill rides, shows, awards, grand door prize drawings, contest winners, music, fireworks, and more... Saturday morning was a little on the rainy side (OK, more than a little); but Americaders didn’t let that dampen their spirits. The real riders made it out for the Geico Get-up & Go Breakfast, Costume Judging, Dunlop Parade, Party on Prospect, and MORE major door prizes! The Lake George Rotary helped culminate this eventful week with their traditional Gold Wing giveaway that evening at RBR!

Check out Highlights on the 2010 Americade DVD!

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Opening Celebration

Monday Evening was packed with excitement for all the

Pre-registrants who came into Lake George for early sign-in. We kicked off Americade week in style---with newbie orientation, Scavenger Hunt, and motorcycle riding demonstrations, followed by the Opening Celebration sponsored by Rider Magazine. The Roaring Brook Ranch main dining room was packed with hundreds of party goers relishing the delicious dessert buffet including chocolate éclairs and a fountain of chocolate with plenty of fruit to dip into it! New and veteran Americaders shared riding stories as they enjoyed the evening’s speakers and awaited Rider Magazine’s generous door prize bonanza. After remarks from the editor of Rider Magazine, Mark Tuttle, guests pulled out their door prize tickets and the folks at Rider called out the magic numbers to the obvious delight of the crowd.

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Charity Poker Runs The start of the 2010 Poker Run was hosted by the Blue Moose Restaurant---who generously provided Scrumptious Coffee Cake and coffee for all who entered! The all new route still brought Poker players to one of our favorite stops---the Westmount Nursing Home. There, they were greeted by residents; players took time to show off their bikes and talk for a while. Along the way there were opportunities to enjoy the scenery, get a bite to eat, and have fun with friends---new & old! The event sponsors: AMA, CF Moto, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Victory, and Yamaha donated fabulous prizes to the players. Every evening, folks crowded around the Roaring Brook message board to see what they won! AMA awarded special prizes to the top 3 AMA winners at the Friday Night Spectacular !

POKER RUNS AMA 1st: Marvin Olmstead - Corning, NY A Set of Dunlop Tires, $500.00 2nd: Mark Swankey - Averill Park, NY 3rd: John Burzynski - Sewell, NJ Gift Certificate to BikeBandit, for $100.00 each Non-AMA 1st: Harold Smart - Mexico, NY 2nd: Seena Drapal - Minden, NV 3rd: Daniel DiGiacomo - Staten Island, NY

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Scavenger Hunt The third annual Scavenger Hunt was an amazing success.

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Players were able to start exploring surrounding communities by 10am on Monday. Many of you managed to get stamps from all 3 locations in all 10 communities by Tuesday afternoon! We hand picked towns to give you the opportunity to explore the region at your own pace. Only one stamp from 8 communities was required to enter---but there were incentives to visit all 10 towns and 30 locations---by doing so, you were able to double and TRIPLE your chances to win one of the fabulous Scala Rider communication systems awarded at the Friday Night Spectacular. First Place: Nick Pieramico - NY Scala Rider Multiset Q2 Second Place: Roy & Sandi Droege - MD Scala Rider Q2

This was a fun activity for all--Surrounding communities were able to join in the fun. Americaders got to see places they’d never been before and were welcomed with open arms!

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The action really got going over at the corral--We had a professional rodeo with real buckaroos, steer roppin’, bull ridin’, and much more! Hundreds were able to enjoy the show under the covered stadium seating. The fellas from Cycle Solutions were on hand to make the evening even more exciting with hundreds of dollars worth of goodies. For those wanting to hang out ‘till the cows came home---the Longhorn Saloon opened it’s doors so folks could two-step into the night!

Red Knights The Red Knights invited hundreds of fellow Knights to enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, where

guests had the choice of Roast Sirloin of Beef au Jus, Chicken Marsala, or Tortellini Primavera; with salads, bakers or rice, veggies, & dessert. Not only was this an opportunity to talk with friends about their favorite rides, new bikes, and old stories---it was also the yearly Corporate Supper for all the officers. 12

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Comedy Club All joking aside, Thursday night’s Comedy Club

was one of the most popular events of the week. There was standing room only in the Roaring Brook Ranch Lounge & Dining Room.

The opening act, Brett Anderson, tuned up the crowd with his great sense of timing and witty remarks. The crowd was breathless with laughter by the time the headlining act, Andy Pitz, took the stage. Andy has performed on Late Night with David Letterman and at some of the top comedy clubs in New York City. Andy’s keen observations of everyday life touched on the way we’ve all felt at one time or another. He kept folks rolling with laughter the whole show! When there was a break in the laughter, Yuasa handed out door prizes to three lucky audience members. Sponsored by:

This event has quickly become an Americade favorite--see you at next year’s show!

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3-Course Dinner Even though most folks wear their R.K. colors to dinner--it was an open event for all who are interested in joining the club--or just wanted to get in on the thousands of dollars in door prize drawings. A good time was had by all! Sponsored by:

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Factory Demos Folks from around the country came to Americade to try out the bikes they LOVE to ride! Manufacturers rolled out some of the most exciting new bikes around: tourers, cruisers, trikes, and sport bikes. Americaders lined up as early as 7 am to sign in for their turn to run the roads, leaning through twisties and gliding down straightaways! This year Americaders were able to stop by the displays of 12 brands; Roaring Brook Ranch hosted CF Moto, Kawasaki, Kymco, Motor Trike, Roadsmith, Royal Enfield, Spyder, Thouroughbred, & Victory. Harley Davidson, Star & Yamaha were set up in the village. Next year we look forward to hosting even more Demos. Join us at Fort William Henry, where ALL Manufacturers will be located within walking distance of each other!

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Adirondack Adventures Who would have thunk it? Motorcycle enthusiasts as adventure seekers? Makes sense to us. For 2010 we put together three fun adventures for folks to enjoy! Over the week, thousands of folks took to the skies, trails and waterways!

Hot Air Ballooning Those who joined us for Americade’s first ever ballooning had a special treat as these gentle giants took off in the morning skies. Guests were invited to take part in the entire ride--even getting the ship ready to sail. Upon take off, they glided over the amazing countryside and were able to have a bird’s eye view of all their fellow enthusiasts getting ready for a day of adventures!

Saddle-Up Horseback Riding Folks really enjoyed the chance to change up their ride and see the area on the slower side. Hundreds spent some time meandering along piney trails, grassy meadows, and climbing surrounding mountains. This 1-hour guided ride through the Adirondack forest left folks wanting more. Next year we’ll be using new trails---so come ride with us again!

White Water Rafting Quickly has become one of our most popular activities--White Water Rafting pleased the thrill seekers in the crowd with new river guides and location for 2010! Gliding, whooshing, splashing, and laughing best describes the down river journey through class ii & iii rapids. For folks who couldn’t get enough, we had an all day adventure available. Rafters even got to take home an Official Americade towel!

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Boat Two of the themed boats were all about the music. On Tuesday the ladies lined up to dance with the King of Rock. While Friday found folks of all ages stomping out a good time on the Country Hoedown cruise.

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Our exclusive party boats were the places to be on Wednesday and Thursday evenings! Cruisers enjoyed the Cajun feast at Mardi Gras on Wednesday night with Jambalaya, red beans & rice, french bread and all the creole fixinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you could eat! The entertainment was a Zydeco band straight from the Big Easy.

Cruises Thursday was Luau all the way! Party goers were greeted as they climbed on board with a traditional lei and authentic Hawaiian performers---Hula dancers, Fire Eaters, and swaying island sounds. The menu was a hit as well---Kuhlua Pork BBQ, Hawaiian salads, and pineapple upside down cake for dessert! For Americaders who chose to hop aboard one of the other dinner cruises we brought back (by popular demand) our famous fried chicken dinner! The ship’s captain narrated the two hour cruise along the “Queen of American Lakes” as folks took

in the majestic beauty of Lake George and the Adirondacks served as entertainment enough for anyone! There were even a few surprises along the way- including a wedding onboard Thursday’s Honda boat! Big thanks to all our sponsors:

Dunlop, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Kuryakyn, Tour Master & Yamaha for the fabulous door prizes and for joining us for the fun!

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Riding Demonstrations & Clinics Lee Parks Total Control Lee Parks conducted his always popular Total Control riding

clinic on Monday and Tuesday nights. Advanced riders took to the pavement to entertain the crowd gathered at Roaring Brook Ranch for the Newcomersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting and the Opening Celebration. As spectators were treated to the jaw-dropping handling techniques of these experienced riders, Lee provided helpful tips on advanced cornering techniques, how to make full dressers corner like sport bikes, and what to do in emergency traffic situations. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demo is a must see for riders of all skill levels!

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To the delight of hundreds of onlookers the New York State Police Department put their bikes through the paces in the lot just outside the Roaring Brook Conference Center on Monday and Tuesday evenings. A few lucky Americaders jumped on their bikes and tried out some tricky maneuvering around tight cones and riding in formation with the boys in blue.

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TourExpo 2010... Every year, tens of thousands flock to TourExpo to find the latest in motorcycle accessories, gear & services. This year was no different as motorcycle enthusiasts lined up at the Allstate Main Gates every morning---rain or shine!

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With two expanded locations at the Beach and The Forum--Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradeshow was BIGGER than ever! Over 250 vendors packed both locations with products, services, and displays. Whether looking for electronics or helmets, gloves or boots, skilled pinstripers or advice on your next big ride--T.E. had the vendors for you!

TWO locations: the Beach & The Forum! As always, there was plenty of FREE parking for TourExpo goers just steps from all the action. Conveniently located inside the enormous parking area was the Kymco Coat & Helmet Check (staffed by the Prospect Family & Child Center)---just the place to stow helmets and riding gear---and keep hands free for checking out the merchandise!

To help shoppers get from point to point, the Safeco Shuttle Bus ran a loop between the Beach and Forum Tuesday thru Saturday. Many of your favorite, and plenty of new vendors are returning for the expanded 2011 TourExpo.

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Faces of Just one word…spectacular. Alan Hoffman-Johnson City NY

Americade quickly becomes part of who you are.

Irving & Carolyn Finney-Powhatan, VA

You can always attend the rest but don’t ever miss the best! Ken Edick-Little Britain, ON

The best. Many activities. Great places to ride, great people. Dave & Tania Anable-Lake Katrine, NJ

The nicest collection of friends you haven’t met yet! Elaine Bagley--Bernardston, MA

This will be the best rally you will ever attend in your life! Michele R. Crown-Alstead, NH

Americade is a great way to start the cycling season. Edwin L. Daugherty-Council Bluffs, IA

If you’re into motorcycles, this is the candy store for us big kids! William Wehrendt-Lanoka Garbor, NJ

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If you only go to one rallyGo to Americade. Bert K. Sisson-Prudenville, MI

Great place: Super staff; Always the best week of the year! Roger & Fran Beckner, Orlando FL

Bring someone for their 1st Americade and watch their joy unfold. Peter N. Diamond-Norfolk, MA

Year after year the best rally-period! Alan Kovitz--Camden Wyoming, DE

Best rally, friendly people, very organized, week goes too fast! Don & Betsey Snyder-Wharton, NJ

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Americade is the only true rallyalways something for everyone. Michael Smegielski Jr.-Waterbury, CT

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The Americade Revolution The big news of 2011 is the change of venue for the Americade Social Headquarters! We’ve

centralized all our activities at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George Village---making it easier for folks to hit all the event highlights in one stop---TourExpo, Manufacturers’ Demo Rides, Judging, Field Events, the Comedy Club, Light Parade, and much, much more... Fort William Henry is a fabulous property that shows off one of the most beautiful views in the Northeast; it offers exciting opportunities for us to expand all that we do at Americade! • Opening Celebrations held in one centralized venue • Manufacturers’ Demo Rides all in the same location • Bigger Fashion Shows • More 3 Course Dinners We’ll also be adding more activities for attendees to enjoy--• Daily Breakfast Extravaganza overlooking Lake George • Afternoon music in the Gazebo • Ghost Tours of the Historic Ft. William Henry • Evening Parties on the lawn

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at Historic Fort William Henry 2011 will also see the return of all our crowd favorites • HUGE TourExpo tradeshow---at two locations: The Beach and The Forum! • Themed & Scenic Boat Cruises • Adventure Events • Texas BBQ and Rodeo • 11 MiniTours • Bowling Thunder • The Comedy Club • ...and so much more! Other big news is the change in our website---the place to look for: • Event Updates • Links to hotels, vendors, and manufacturers • On-line Registration • Americade Clothing, Hats, & other memorabilia

2011 is stacking up to be a spectacular year! Check us out on www.americade.com

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Featured Speakers There’s always something new to learn,ideas to discuss,

Marc Tuttle; Editor Rider magazine

and laughs to be had when attending the Featured Speakers’ Seminars. Held every evening at the social headquarters, attendees stopped by to hang out with some of motorcycling’s most interesting people, hear humorous stories and get to know what’s going on in the industry.

Fred Rau; Writer & Publisher www.fredraumotorcycling.com

Some of the topics were serious, some lighthearted--all were informative. Here are a few things discussed: • How to improve your riding skills • Take advantage of programs, classes, and deals available to riders • Get the inside scoop on what’s shaking in the industry today • Hear some of the most outspoken motorcycling enthusiasts talk about their many adventures • Learn what’s coming next in the motorcycling world!

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Pizza, drinks, ice cream, door prizes---and the sound of THUNDER down the lanes! Folks slipped into bowling shoes and joined the Scala Rider team Tuesday evening for a night full of excitement and made some new friends along the way. There were pizza, beverages, and ice cream sundaes for all! Scala Rider awarded prizes for the lowest and the highest score...so everyone was a winner regardless of their skill! Adding to the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excitement, Spare Time gave away a Bowling Ball to one lucky participant! Get practicing for next year---you never know what you might win! 32

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Warrensburg

188 & 195 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

“A FOUR SEASON TOWN IN THE ADIRONDACKS”

Over 20 rooms in two locations! Our prices change throughout the year Special Events may require a 2 or 3 night minimum. Prices range from $65.00 to $220.00/night + tax. To inquire on availability for your vacation or to make a reservation please call The manager will be more than happy to assist you.

518-584-2050 www.stfrancisstcharlesmotels.com

Four Seasons: Antiques, B&B’s, Motels, Ranches, Campgrounds, Restaurants, Skiing, Snowmobiling Tree-lined streets, 19th century architecture, a river meandering through town. Spend a day, a week, or a lifetime enjoying our shops and restaurants and our friendly hometown atmosphere,

We’re open year round!

Colonel Williams Resort Heated Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phones u Suites u Motel Rooms Breakfast Area u Trolley Service Historic Drive, RT. 9 Lake George, NY 12845 1-800-334-5727 www.colonelwilliamsresort.com

2011 EVENTS July 9 & 10 ~ Arts & Crafts Festival October 1 & 2 ~ World’s Largest Garage Sale December 4 ~ Holiday Craft Fair

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 3847 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885 5 miles North of Lake George - I-87, Exit 23

Call or Write for FREE Brochure: (518) 623-2161 or Fax (518) 623-2184 www.warrensburgchamber.com

TIMES

2010 Judging Winners

MOTORCYCLE

CAN-AM SPYDER 1st Place: Dave Johnson - Mapleton, IL 2nd Place: Roger Parliman - Middletown, NY

BEST OF SHOW Diane Bibaud - Ste. Catherine, QC (2005 Honda Shadow) see pg 37 for details

TRIKES 1st Place: John Mycroft - South Kingstown, RI (‘07 Lehman) 2nd Place: Joseph Butschky - Buena, NJ (‘06 Gold Wing Trike)

MOST CREATIVE Matthew Eldred - N. Chili, NY (2008 Buell XB12SCG) EXHIBITION CLASS 1st Place: Michael Kelly - Fort Edward, NY (‘07 Big Bear Chopper) 2nd Place: Russell Beckham - Holly Hill, SC (2010 Phantasy Trike) VINTAGE (PRE-1975) 1st Place: Stephen Reed - Bridgewater, NJ (‘63 Triumph TR-6) 2nd Place: Anthony Magro - Boynton Beach, FL (‘69 Honda 305 Dream) CLASSIC (1975-1987) 1st Place: Mike Oyenhorn - Diamond Point, NY (‘75 Honda Gold Wing) 2nd Place: Phil Stratman - Ludlow, VT (‘79 Anniversary 750) HONDA GOLD WING 1st Place: Paul Taylor - Kenmore, ON (‘06 Honda Gold Wing) 2nd Place: Roy Owens - Boston, MA (‘02 Honda Gold Wing) HONDA SHADOW 1st Place: Diane Bibaud - St. Catherine, QC (‘05 Honda Shadow ) 2nd Place: Kathy Clinton - Nunda, NY (‘07 Shadow Aero) HONDA VALKYRIE & RUNE 1st Place: Larry Johnson - Jamaica, NY (‘03 Honda Valkyrie) 2nd Place: Gary Winn - Feeding Hills, MA (‘99 Honda Valkyrie) HONDA VTX 1st Place: Bob Morris - Hollidaysburg, PA (‘03 VTX 1300 R) 2nd Place: Joe Bivona - Little Falls, NJ (‘06 VTX 1300 C)

BMW 1st Place: Walter Schroeder - Carle Place, NY (‘04 BMW R1200) 2nd Place: Ron Nichols - Gansevoort, NY (‘03 K-1200 LT-E)

Check out Highlights on the 2010 Americade DVD!

TRAILERS 1st Place: Jacques St. Amour - Montreal, QC (Hero) 2nd Place: Slugger Bower - Linden, PA (1957 Chevy)

KAWASAKI 1st Place: James Randy Bennett - Schomberg, ON (‘04 Kawasaki VN 2000) 2nd Place: Buddy Bear - Philadelphia, PA (‘95 Kawasaki VN 750)

SIDECARS 1st Place: Dave Hockenberry - Rochester, NY (Motivation)

YAMAHA 1st Place: Wayne Colasanto - Port Jefferson Station, NY (‘97 Yamaha V Max) 2nd Place: Dawn Biggs - Crystal Beach, ON (‘09 Yamaha V Star)

STUFFED ANIMALS 1st Place: Ellen MacMaster - Hannawa Falls, NY (Moon Bear) 2nd Place: Rocky Zagari - Floral Park, NY (Dragon)

SPORT TOURING 1st Place: Warren Booth - Plattekill, NY (‘06 Suzuki V-Storm) 2nd Place: Glenn Doucet - Franklin, MA (‘02 Honda ST 1100)

LOONEY LICENSE PLATES 1st Place: Darryl Clark - Elmira Heights, NY “DEVILDOG” 2nd Place: Joseph Butschky, Jr. - Buena, NJ “YFOOG”

TRIUMPH 1st Place: Fred Johnson - Rhinebeck, NY (‘10 Triumph Thunderbird) 0-950cc 1st Place: Jim Gubbioti - Hudson, PA (‘97 Yamaha Virago) 2nd Place: Karl Peutl - Paramus, NJ (‘89 Yamaha Virago) 951cc+ 1st Place: Rudy Peutl - Paramus, NJ (‘05 H-D Heritage Softtail) VICTORY 1st Place: Michael Begbie - Winchester, VA (‘05 Victory Vegas Jackpot) 2nd Place: Daniel Bowers - Latham, NY (‘09 Victory Kingpin)

H-D FL 1st Place: Johnny J. Bolden III - Richmond, VA (‘05 Road King FL Classic) 2nd Place: Russell Chestna - Worcester, MA (‘03 Ultra Classic) H-D VRod & Buell 1st Place: Matthew Eldred - N. Chili, NY (‘08 Buell XB12SCG) 2nd Place: Robert Binnall-Newton, MA (‘03 HD V-Rod)

OTHER

OTHER WINNERS

EARLY BIRD WINNER................... see page 5 FIELD EVENT WINNERS................see page 32 FUEL ECONOMY WINNERS.............see page 35 GOLDWING WINNER....................see page 49 LIGHT JUDGING ........................see page 42 PARADE JUDGING .....................see page 46 MAJOR DOOR PRIZE WINNERS Friday Winners ..................see page 44 Saturday Winners ...............see page 47 POKER RUN WINNERS ................. see page 8 SCAVENGER HUNT WINNERS ......... see page 8

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LONG DISTANCE

Longest Distance (indirect trip) to Americade Joe & Marilyn Lazzari - Oyen, AB -2,250 Longest Distance - International (Air & Land) Joanne Fisher & Philip Lemin - Victoria, AU -16,135 Male Solo: Stephen Borneau - Kirkland, WA -2,885 Female Solo: Seena Drapala -Minden, NV -2,793 Couple: Wayne & Pat Books - Sorrento, FL -1,343 Trailer: Jerry Boswell - New Bern, SC -716 3 Wheeler: Arnold & Elizabeth Tunaley - Nixa, MO -1,327 OLDEST Rider: Leo Chlebnikow - Paramus, NJ (94 years old) Passenger: Ben Whittemore - Charles Town, WV (72 years old) Couple: Arnold & Elizabeth Tunaley - Nixa, MO (167 combined years) Motorcycle: Don “Snapper” Moesch - Levittown, PA (1948 H-D Panhead) YOUNGEST Rider: Jody Harmon - Winchendon, MA (17 years old)

Fuel Economy Run

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Can you beat 56 MPG?

STOCK* TOURING MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER

STOCK* TOURING MOTORCYCLE SOLO

1st: Wayne & Susan Pierce - Essex Jct., VT 1st: Gene Jackey, Jr. - Schenectady, NY UNLIMITED (BMW K1200LT: 56.30 MPG) (Yamaha Virago 250: 99.09 MPG!) (any cc size, no limits on configuration) 2nd: William Earley & Leslie Palladino 2nd: John Karpinski - Cresskill, NJ 1st Place: Jim Biro - Marblehead, OH Holbrook, NY (Harley Sportster: 58.39 MPG) (Yamaha Vino 125: 87.33 MPG) (Yamaha 650 Custom: 54.04 MPG)

*Bike must appear to be stock, have saddlebags and windshield, but no limits on tire pressure.

TIMES

Fashion Shows

Hundreds were wowed during our two nights of Fashion Shows. The runway was studded with color, fun and excitement. Americaders started filling out their Christmas wish lists as the full riding gear, leather jackets, and other apparel shown by HarleyDavidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, & Yamaha glided by during Wednesday night’s Manufacturers’ Fashion Show. On Thursday night we hosted the Vendors’ Fashion show. There were representatives from British Motorcycle Gear, Gerbings, Olympia, TribeAmerica, Saratoga Saddlery, & Sportline Power Products. The Vendors showed fashions ranging from Boots to Hats, and Textiles to Leather. Both nights were packed---Fred Rau kept the action going as fashions came down the stage. Later thousands of dollars in prizes were awarded... including most of the fashions seen in the evenings’ shows. The Fashion Shows are always fun filled evenings NOT to be missed!

Check out Highlights on the 2010 Americade DVD!

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Best of Show

An accomplished and passionate musician, Diane Bibaud has played organ in the Olympic Stadium for the Montreal football team, at the Molson/Bell Center for the Montreal Canadian Hockey Team, and owns her own music store. Five years ago Diane discovered her second passion---motorcycles! Diane rides with her best girl friend Lise Hamel and the GWRRA chapter D in St. Hubert, Quebec. Together Diane & Lise own two other bikes---Zigoboule, a Honda VTX1300 and Pandawing, a Gold Wing 1800 Trike. However, Cocotte is her favorite.

Diane Bibaud and her 2005 Honda Shadow, Cocotte.

“I am dramatically in love with my little iron horse, Cocotte.” Diane feels that Cocotte is an extension of herself and is styled to reflect her personality. The 2005 Honda Shadow is “tattooed” with a keyboard, musical notes, and red flames. She’s decked out with enough sparkle and shine to make anyone proud! Diane whole heartedly considers herself a “motorcycle mama”---scheduling regular appointments at the motorcycle doctors, feeding Cocotte “nothing less than supreme fuel”, and tucking her in at night in the custom made bedroom they share. This truly is a love story! Diane plans to return to Americade in 2011 with a brand new look for Cocotte that will amaze everyone.

TIMES

Accommodations Guide

Adk Lakeside at Loon Lake

518-494-3965

120-1750

Adk Oasis

518-668-5150

70-100

Adk Park Motel

518-644-9800

72-100

Adk Pines B&B & Rentals

518-494-5249

65-150

Call

Alpine Lodge, The

518-251-2451

129-139

Americas Best Value Inn

518-668-2143

149-409

Best Western of Lake George

800-234-0265

140-218

Best Western Ticonderoga

518-585-2378

Call

Blue Lagoon Resort

518-668-4867

Call

Blue Water Manor

800-299-8938

96-189

Bonnie View on Lake George

518-644-5591

70-115

Boulders Resort

518-668-5444

105-180

Brookside Motel

518-668-3344

90-110

Canoe Island Lodge

518-668-5592

110-250

Chelka Lodge

518-668-4677

Clarion Inn & Suites

Clinton Inn

X X

Location

109-165

518-793-3196

149-299

518-668-2412

Call

Colonel Williams Resort

518-668-2996

90-145

Comfort Inn & Suites Saratoga

518-587-6244

Call

Comfort Suites Hotel

518-761-0001

149-259

Contessa Resort

518-644-5921

100-350

Cool-Ledge

518 644 2211

Call

Country Cottages

518-668-0488

94-275

Country Inn & Suites

518-745-0181

159-199

Country Road Lodge B & B

518-623-2207

105-115

Cramers Point Motel & Cottages

518 668 2292

79-101

Depe Dene Resort

518-668-2788

140-295

Diamond Cove Cottages

518-668-3161

Call

Dunham's Bay

518-656-9242

250-315

Econo Lodge Lake George

518-668-2689

116-169

X X X

Emerson House B & B Fort William Henry

800-234-0267

159-299

197

Georgian Resort

518-668-5401

159-299

158

Glenlodge B & B

518-494-4984

129

Glenmoore Lodges & Cottages

518-792-5261

85-165

Grand Union Motel

518-584-9000

89-179

Graycourt Motel

518-792-0223

75-100

Hague Motel

518-543-6631

Call

X X

150-175

135-240

518 696 3072

518-623-2758

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X X

Elms Waterfront Cottages

X X

Quiet Hours Posted

Parking in sight of room

Adk Inn

Paved Parking Lot

Bike Washing Area

Restaurant on Site

Full Breakfast

Leashed Pets

Laundry

Internet access

109-125

Continental Breakfast

Cable

518-584-3510

On Lake/Beach

Call

Phone #

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Heat

A/C

518-696-2444

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Refrigerator in Room

On Trolley Route

Telephone in Room

1000 Acres

MOTEL, HOTEL, B & B, CABIN & TOWNHOUSES

No. Rooms

Minimum Stay (# nights)

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Please note: Bold and Highlighted indicates these establishments provide volunteer room(s) during Americade week. This suggests they are particularly “motorcycle-friendly.” All prices are subject to change. These are paid listings and do not imply endorsement of inspection by Americade. The “savvy traveler” is always advised to seek feedback from other Americaders or from our Accommodations Message Board at www.americade.com

X X

Island View

King Hendrick Hotel

518-792-0418

85-125

Lake George Escape Rental

800-327-3188

Lake Haven Motel

800-347-0543

109-119

Lake Motel

518-668-2810

Call

Landon Hill

518-494-2599

126-138

Lodges at Cresthaven

518-668-3332

450-500

Lone Birch Motel

518-648-5225

65-145

Longfellows

518-587-0108

145-255

Luzerne Court

518-696-2734

75-150

Manor Inn

518-793-2699

95-145

Marine Village

518-668-5478

Call

100

Call

McEnaney Lincoln Log Colony

518-668-2967

95-195

Melody Manor

518-644-9750

125

Mohican Motel

518-792-0474

115-225

Motel Montreal

518-668-5439

109-125

Northward Ho

518-644-2158

Call

Porter's Cottages

518-644-3018

120-140

Queensbury Hotel

800-554-4526

Call

125

Red Roof Inn

802-775-4303

Call

River Road

518-654-6630

Call

Roaring Brook Ranch

518-668-5767

140-182

135

Rockledge on the Lake

518-668-5348

90-105

Roosevelt Inn & Suites

518-584-0980

79-150

Sagamore

518-644-9400

189-449

384

Saint Charles Motel

518-584-2050

65-95

Scotty's

518-668-2467

100-145

105

Six Flags & Great Escape

518-824-6044

200

Call

Still Bay Resort

518-668-2584

Call

Sun Castle Resort

518-668-2085

225-325

Super 8 Lake George

800-638-2470

Call

Surfside on the Lake

518 668 2442

79-295

154

Tahoe Resort

518-668-5711

Call

Takundewide

518 656 9573

170-220

Thunderbird

518-668-4824

95-275

Tiki Resort

518-668-5744

Call

110

Tiramuuk

518-251-3936

275

Travelodge of Lake George

518-668-5421

105-165

100

Treasure Cove Resort

518-668-5334

85-330

Tumble Inn B &B

518-532-7605

95-115

4/5

X X

X X X

X X

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

On Trolley Route

Leashed Pets

Location

Quiet Hours Posted

129

80-150

Parking in sight of room

219-299

518-696-3079

Paved Parking Lot

518-668-5781

Bike Washing Area

Restaurant on Site

Holiday Inn Resort

Full Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

112

Laundry

139-199

On Lake/Beach

55-125

518-587-1500

Internet access

518-668-3124

Cable

Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga

Harbor Motel

Heat

A/C

109-309

Phone #

Refrigerator in Room

518-668-4100

Minimum Stay (# nights)

No. Rooms

Telephone in Room

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Hampton Inn & Suites

MOTEL, HOTEL, B & B, CABIN & TOWNHOUSES

X X X

TIMES

Alpine Lake RV Resort

518-654-6260

41-59

Lake George Escape

518-623-3207

38-70

575

Lake George RV Park

518-792-3775

50-56

360

Lake George Schroon Valley Resort WA

518-494-3451

36-55

150

Mt. Kenyon Campground

518-696-2905

28-35

100

Rancho Pines Campground

518-494-3645

22-32

River Road Campground

518-654-6630

26-29

Schroon River Campsites

518-623-2171

Call

Stewarts Pond Campsites

518-696-1779

300

Picnic Area

Leashed Pets

Dump Station

Flush Toilets

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Quiet Hours Posted X

Parking in sight of room

Paved Parking Lot

Bike Washing Area

Quiet Hours Posted?

X X

Ice Available

Shower Facilities

165

Laundromat

Tent Sites

31-53

Grills/Fireplace

Minimum Stay (# nights)

518-668-5226

Wood

No. Sites

Recreation Room

Site Fees $

Location

Phone

Adirondack Camping Village

Campgrounds

X X

Restaurant on Site

Call

X X

Lake/Pond Stream

X X

Full Breakfast

Call

Outdoor Pool

518-668-4884

Propane Filled

On Trolley Route

Wingate by Wyndham

Laundry

Continental Breakfast

Call

X X

Electricity

Call

On Lake/Beach

140-215

518-668-9690

Full Hook-up

800-581-7613

X X

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Wiawaka Holiday House

X X

Camp Store

Westchester House B&B

X X

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Playground

On Trolley Route

95-185

Bike Washing Area

518-644-2161

Leashed Pets

Internet access

Twin Pines

Cable

Call

Heated Restrooms

Call

Heat

518-644-9777

A/C

Minimum Stay (# nights)

Phone #

Refrigerator in Room

No. Rooms

Twin Bay Village

MOTEL, HOTEL, B & B, CABIN & TOWNHOUSES

Telephone in Room

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Accommodations Guide continued...

X X

LAKE GEORGE AREA MAP

Lodging Tips

Rt. 9 Adirondack

North River

Exit 26

North Creek

Exit 25 Chestertown

Campground  Hotel  B&B  Cabin  Townhouse

Rt. 7

I-87

Bolton Landing

Exit 23

Warrensburg

Diamond Point

Rt. 9

Exit 22

Stony Creek

REGISTRATION

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

370 Canada St. Lake George, NY 12845

LAKE GEORGE

Rt. 22A

Cleverdale Rt. 9L

I-87 PROSPECT MTN.

Rt. 9L

The Forum

Exit 21 ROARING BROOK RANCH

Rt. 9N

Rt. 4

Beach Rd.

Rt. 9

Ft. Ann

Rt. 149

Exit 20

Lake Luzerne

Queensbury

Corinth

Exit 19

Rt. 254

I-87 Hudson Falls Exit 18

LAKE GEORGE AREA

Glens Falls South Glens Falls Rt. 32

To Saratoga, Malta & Ballston Spa

Wilton

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

Killington VT

Lake George Village

HOLIDAY INN

Chambers of Commerce:

Other:

Rutland VT

Rt. 4

Rt. 418

Hadley

Bolton Landing.................518-644-3831 Fulton County..................800-676-3585 Granville........................518-642-2815 Hague............................518-543-6353 Lake George ...................800-705-0059 Lake Luzerne...................518-696-3500 Schroon Lake...................888-SCHROON Warrensburg....................518-6823-2161

Rt. 22

Rt. 9N

HEADQUARTERS

General Tourist Information

Rt. 22A

Rt. 28

• Check out the Accommodation Guide on the preceding pages. • Don’t just call the first few places in the guide; they tend to get called the most. • Call the Chambers of Commerce who advertise here for recommendations. • Many small hotels don’t open up their reservation system until April, so a call 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.

Silver Bay

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

Johnsburg

Hague

Brant Lake

Exit 24

Rt. 9 Rt. 8

Ticonderoga

Pottersville

VERMONT

To Indian Lake

NEW YORK

Rt. 9N

Schroon Lake





To Montreal

Gansevoort

Above map is not to scale

Mileage from Lake George To: Adirondack (AD) ................. 30 Albany ............................... 61 Ballston Spa (BS) ............... 35 Bolton Landing (BL) ............ 10 Boston ............................ 226 Buffalo ............................. 311 Chestertown (CH) .............. 21 Corinth (CO) ....................... 17 Diamond Point (DP) ............. 4 Glens Falls (GF) ................. 11 Gansevoort (GV) ................ 20 Hadley (HD) ....................... 12 Hague (HG) ........................ 29 Hudson Falls (HF) .............. 14 Johnsburg(JB) .................... 22 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

2011

June 6-11, 2011

Monday June 6--Opening Celebrations Pre-Registration ONLY

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

TIMES

Lights Nights Beneath the dazzle of starlit skies on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, hundreds of spectators came to RBR for the Functional and Decorative Lighting contests. They also enjoyed a spectacular parade on Thursday evening with dozens of bikes a-glow. Afterward everyone moseyed up to the top field to Ooh & Ah at the majestic

Functional Lighting

Balloon Glow

Stock Plus

1st Place: Raymond Jovin - Rum Pond, RI (‘90 Honda Gold Wing) 2nd Place: Ghislain Pouliot - Quebec City, QC (‘07 Honda Gold Wing)

Open Halogen

1st Place: Ron Nichols - Gansevoort, NY (‘03 BMW K 1200 LT-E)

Decorative Lighting Standard:

1st Place: William Ruth - Pittsburgh, PA (Gold Wing) 2nd Place: Roy Hayward - Auburn, MI (‘05 Gold Wing Trike)

Computer:

1st Place: Joe Hudd - Safety Harbor, FL (‘07 Honda Gold Wing 1800cc)

Light Parade

As always, the light parade was a crowd pleaser as Americaders lined the lanes of RBR to watch the sparkle glide by. 42

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2010 Charity Recipients Every year 1000’s of Americaders participate in the Poker Runs, Judging, & the Gold Wing Drawing. The proceeds from these events go primarily to Local and Regional Charities. We also proudly donate to several other local charities throughout the year. Below is a list of just a few we’ve been able to help in 2010! American Cancer Society ANCA ASPCA Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bolton Rescue Squad Champion for a CauseBreast Cancer Double H Ranch Glens Falls Hospital Hague Vol. Fire & Rescue IACA World Awareness Cent. LG Arts Project LG Association LG Emergency LG High School Scholarship LG Rotary LG Volunteer Fire Dept

Morning Club Charities NIFB Legal Foundation North Country Public Radio N.Queensbury Rescue Squad N.Queensbury Vol Fire Dept. PBTFUS Pilot Knob Vol. Firefighters Prospect Mtn Foundation QSBY Central Fire Dept. Sloan-Kettering Cancer Fndtn. Stony Creek EMS Thurman EMS Warren Cty Sheriff's Dept Warrensburg EMS Warrensburg Fire Dept WGF Emergency Squad

VISIT TORONTO! You’ll Love It!

JAN 7•8•9 2011

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

THE NEW 2011

Plus other misc. charities

Suncastle Resort Lakefront Townhouses & Villas • • • • • •

425,000

Complimentary BBQ Heated Pool Sandy Beach Fully Furnished Kitchens 1 mile to Lake George Village Rates begin at $225/ night

CASH & AWARDS FOR THE

518-668-2085 3178 Lake Shore Drive  Lake George, NY www.suncastleresort.com lakefront@suncastleresort.com

TIMES

Friday Night

$10,000 U.S. Savings Bond Americade

Jean Cook - Newton, ON

2010 Quantum GL Grand Touring Pkg ($8,059.00) Bushtec

Marlene Holmes - ON

Camper Trailer w/options ($4,681.00) Time Out Trailers Lee Hartmann - NJ

Tour Master Full set of Gear ($1,500.00) Tour Master

Paul Nadrowski - NY

His & Hers Integrated Headsets ($1,100.00) J&M

Vladimir Ravich - NY

Five Night B & B Package ($1,270.00) Middlebury Inn - VT

Kim Diorio-McGonnell - MA

Five Night Getaway ($975.00) Copperfield Inn - NY Henry Treffinger - PA

Wesco Gift Box & Boots ($975.00) West Coast Shoe Company Linda Demayo - NY

Set of Tires & Backpack Goodie Bag ($975.00) Avon Tyres

Kim Clark - NB

Check out details on other evening winners Distance Winners Oldest/Youngest Winners see page 34 Poker Run Winners see page 8 SCAVENGER HUNT WINNERS see page 8

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Spectacular

Thousands of Americaders were wowed by the exciting rides,

amazing food, rockin’ band, award ceremony and spectacular fireworks! Dinner ticket holders were allowed into the park at 6:30pm. The first 1000 bikes got the honor of driving into the grounds and parking near the rides and dinner pavilion! 5 exciting rides were available for folks to enjoy until 8pm--the famous Comet Roller Coaster, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Pirate Ship, the Blizzard, and the Go Carts! At 7:30, the main gate opened for all Americaders to come enjoy FREE coffee & dessert. Along the way to the Pavilion Area they were treated to the hilarious Penguins Water Show. Bobby Dick & the Sundowners entertained the crowd throughout dinner and dessert until it was time to announce the winners of several contest categories and start the drawings for Major Door Prizes. The Oldest/Youngest & Distance categories were recognized and applauded for their accomplishments. We’re happy to say that Leo Chlebnikow (94 yrs young) was once again the Oldest Rider--and we hope to see him again next year! We’re also happy to say that the Youngest Rider changed up for 2010---assuring there’ll always be fresh enthusiasts in this sport we love! See page 34 for a complete listing of Oldest/Youngest and Distance winners. All week, thousands of Americaders scoured the surrounding communities in search of Scavenger Hunt Towns and Poker Run stops. Cardo Systems awarded a ScalaRider Q2 Multiset and a ScalaRider Q2 to Scavenger Hunt winners who were chosen by random drawing of all the folks who participated and got 8 or more stamps from the 10 participating towns. Most Poker Run door prizes were handed out the day of each run, the sponsors who donated these prizes included CFMoto, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Victory, & Yamaha--however, AMA was on hand to award prizes to the 3 top AMA winners! See page 8 for a complete listing of Scavenger Hunt and Poker Run winners.

The evening’s excitement built as drawing for the Grand Prizes began. This year we were able to give away over $30,000 dollars worth of goodies! In addition to this list of prizes and winners and the prizes given out earlier... the evening’s sponsor---Tour Master handed out hundreds of dollars in additional prizes to all the contest winners! Never a disappointment, the Tour Master Fireworks Show kicked off to an explosion of sound and color. Folks were wowed as the synchronized music and fireworks lit up the night.

The Friday Night Spectacular continues to be a “must do” for Americaders...hope to see you in 2011! Check out Highlights on the 2010 Americade DVD!

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Sensational Saturday Never to be discouraged by a little rain, festive day of good food, great exciting demonstrations,

Saturday kicked off with a quick & delicious meal at the Geico Get UP & Go breakfast---hosted by the Lake George High School and prepared & served by the Lake George Rotarians.

While Ameri-paraders prepared themselves for the Red Knights to lead the group up Prospect Mountain, the dedicated Americade judging staff combed the crowd--looking for the Funniest, Best, and Most Original outifits among the parade participants

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Funniest Outfit 1st: Christa Pszenczniak-Neale - Filmore, NY 2nd: Sally Burrows - Hilton, NY Most Original 1st: Joe Hudd - Safety Harbor, FL Best Dressed Couple Val and Andy Miller - Newport, NH

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...made a splash and reflected a week’s worth of fun! dedicated Americaders suited up for a contests, fabulous prizes, music, dancing, and FUN!

The Dunlop Parade is the ONLY motorcycle parade where participants can not only be a part of the fun---they can enjoy watching other riders as they make the Canada Street loop and head for the Party on Prospect!

Saturday Major Door Prizes:

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

Chicken & Ribs BBQ---served up by the Lake George Rotary, FREE Ben & Jerry’s ice cream--provided by Ben & Jerry’s of Lake George,

Central Florida Precision Drill Team,

music, dancing, and amazing door prizes made this one of the most spectacular days of the week---despite the weather!

His & Hers Scorpion Exo-900 ($1,080.00) from: J&M Corp. Caroline Valerio - RI Pitbull Standard Manual Lift ($500.00) from: Pitbull Lifts Cynthia Feindel - MA 2 Night Pool-side Accommodations ($500.00) from: The Georgian Resort Carolyn Valiquet - NH Gift Pack, Tank Bag & Riding Library ($400.00) from: Whitehorse Gear Sharon Bailey - IL Front End Kit ($280.00) from: Race Tech Paul Freeman Major Door Prizes are part of the nearly $60,000 of prizes given away at Americade 2010. Hundreds more, with values under $200, were awarded during the week, but space doesn’t permit listing all these winners. For further details, please visit www.americade.com

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Lake George Rotary Gold Wing Winner

When it rains, it pours. On Saturday afternoon, as all

the week’s action and festivities were wrapping up, Tom Coleman---Ashtabula, OH, was showered with a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream---a brand new Honda Gold Wing! The Lake George Rotary annually holds a motorcycle drawing, during Americade week, to raise funds for local charities. Tom has entered to win every year and it finally paid off. This was especially exciting because Tom just bought a brand new dark blue Gold Wing Trike. Now he has his choice between bikes when taking the trip of a lifetime to the West Coast next year!

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2011 Photo Contest

Thanks for sharing the memories!

Our 2010 Photo Contest participants snapped some great scenery, amusing candids, exciting MiniTours, fun events, and LOTS of motorcycles! The winners also snapped up some ca$h.

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See the details for next year’s Photo Contest in the 2011 Official Americade Program. Note: If you see your shot in the magazine, and have not been contacted, please e-mail us with a small copy (72 dpi or less) of your shot and include your name, date of shot, and camera brand & model.

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Central Florida Precision Motorcycle Drill Team

Coming out of the fog to once again entertain and amaze---

the Central Florida Precision Motorcycle Drill Team showed off their considerable skill at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party on Prospect!

The performance left the audience wowed as they put over 450 years of combined riding experience to the test on the slick surface of the mountain top pavement.

Never a dull moment and sure to please. Thanks to all for coming out to enjoy the show! 50

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