2018 Americade Times Magazine by Christian Dutcher

TIMES December 2018

2019

Plan Ahead

June 3-8

Inside Activities:

2018 Give Aways.............................36 2018 In Review..................................4 Adk Eagle Flyer Zip Line ��37 Americade’s Block Party ��34 Amazing Ride.....................................7 Americade University: Featured Speakers & Seminars ��27 Americade’s EXPO ��18 Breakfast by the Lake ��9 Brew Tour & Dinner ��23 Charities............................................8 Charity Poker Run ��8 Coffee Clubs.......................................9 Comedy Shows................................22 Cone Course....................................37 Country Shindig...............................20 Cruisin’ Lake George ��17 Factory Demos.................................14 Fashion Show..................................28 Free Battery Check ��20 Friday Night Spectacular ��38 Guided & Unguided Rides ��11 Opening Day Events ��6 Peoples’ Choice Judging ��35 Sensational Saturday ��40 Skills Challenge................................29 Stunt Shows.....................................12 Vintage Garage................................16 Winners’ List....................................39

People:

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

Features:

Accommodations Guide �� 30-32 Advertisers......................................50 Director’s Chair..................................3 LG Area Map....................................33 Lodging Tips.....................................33 Photo Contest..................................50 Plan Ahead for 2019 ��48

Other:

DirtDAZE..........................................44 Rolling Thru America ��42 Winter Storage Tips ��46

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

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Director’s Chair “Wow, what an Americade!” Those are your words, not ours. We introduced more, big changes last year than we have in the past two decades. And, in the words of Sally Fields winning an Oscar, “You liked it, you really liked it!” One of you went so far as to write on our questionnaire, “The best Americade I’ve experienced (and I’ve been coming since 2000).” Our response: Whew. And Thanks!! Great weather certainly helped too. In fact, we’ve had good weather for the past 3 years (sunny and mild most days), proving that the sacrifices we’ve made to the weather god is paying off. We’re sworn to secrecy about what those sacrifices are… Among the most popular changes was the new, centralized layout of the entire event. You could park once, and easily access the Expo, Demos, Americade University, Block Party and the Village. Most of you parked in the reserved free parking within Fort William Henry, which was at the epicenter of all events. Our Expo’s new home got great reviews. It’s now very easy to get to - only a short walk from Fort William Henry! We also added more interesting and unique attractions within the Expo, ranging from Makoto Endo’s incredible live painting, to the classic bike custom fabrication, to the fun photo booths (thank you, Tourmaster). Plan on Americade 2019 offering even more of those fascinating and fun displays. Our rides are the best they’ve ever been. 2 years ago we challenged ourselves to up our game and offer rides better than our already high bar, and you liked what we did. We continue to roll out new tours every year, bringing you to beautiful destinations you wouldn’t find on your own, with excellent meals at a great price. Americade’s first-ever Ride For Kids Charity Ride was a huge success! The “RFK Ride” raised over $15,000 for little kids battling brain tumors - the deadliest form of cancer in children. The 2019 ride should double in size, and will once again take people on a scenic ride from Glens Falls to Lake George. And, the RFK Ride will be a proper parade in 2019, with crowds cheering along the route. Show your support for this cause by riding in the parade for free. And, if you want, you can purchase the RFK package which provides a nice breakfast, lunch and gets you a sweet t-shirt, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Ride For Kids fund. It’s fun and a great cause! So, with Americade being better than ever, we hope you’ll join us in 2019. And remember, if you don’t attend this year, then you’ll just be one year older when you do. See you June 2019! Christian Dutcher, The Americade Team and 200+ Volunteers Front Cover: Andy Deliveron; Beach Road Photo Credits: M Bujold, A Delivron, C Dutcher, M Hagberg, A Hill, B Locicero, J Pacht, M Romais, and K Smyth

2018 In Review: Americade 36 was one for the books! We pulled out all of the stops with a ton of new exciting activities along with some Americade fan-favorite classics! Inside these pages, you’ll learn about the Events & Activities that kicked off at Fort William Henry HQ on Monday evening with the Opening Celebration by Rider including a mind-blowing performance from comedian magician Matthew David Stanley. In addition to hosting the Opening Day Events, our headquarters at the Fort William Henry was also the site for many other activities throughout the week: Factory Demo Rides, side-splitting Comedy Shows, the Country Shindig dinner, a Fashion Show of the latest riding gear, Skills Challenges, a VIP Hospitality Tent, Americade University, top notch Stunt Shows, and new this year - Registration Sign In! Attendees were able to enjoy the convenience of picking up their wristbands and goodies and walking out right into the hub of the action. Registration wasn’t the only thing to move this year, Americade’s EXPO relocated adjacent to the Fort William Henry into the Festival Commons space as well as the Beach Road parking lot. This made for a truly one-stop-shop experience at the all-new Americade as you could park your bike once and access everything Americade had to offer in one footprint! The EXPO hosted hundreds of vendors and live entertainment all week as well as a VIP tent to cool off and enjoy a complimentary water and snack. Expo goers were able to enjoy the Vintage Garage again this year as well as witness the incredibly talented artist Makoto Endo’s one-of-a-kind painting technique using ink and chopsticks to paint detailed motorcycle images. Around the region, Americade hosted thousands of motorcyclists in Guided and Unguided Rides to some pretty spectacular locations. Guides led eager Americaders through historic Vermont Covered Bridges, meandered along lakeside roads and took in the beauty of the Adirondacks.

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The ALL-NEW Americade New this year, we sent some of our unguided riders up north to the William Shatner approved Star Trek Original Series Set Tour where they could board the Starship Enterprise, sure to make any Trekkie’s dreams come true! To help riders hone their skills, the New York State Motorcycle Safety Foundation offered their always popular instruction course atop Prospect Mountain. In addition to MSF’s program, professional instructors offered skills training at FWH which included a Cone Course. To round out the riding instruction, DirtDAZE also had times available with Dragoo Adventure Rider Training for folks to work on their off-road skills including water and sand crossings. New this year, Americade’s Concert Series morphed into a full 2 day Block Party with music, stunt shows and more! We closed down a block of Canada Street and brought in some of the best acts around and the Busted Knuckle Stunt Show to entertain between sets. Saturday brought another new aspect to the event - the first ever Americade Ride for Kids to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation! This was a highlight of the week for everyone in attendance. We enjoyed a nice hour-long parade from downtown Glens Falls through Lake George Village ending at the Party on the Pier where a delicious meal, great live music, and Ben & Jerry’s of Lake George scooping free ice cream were on hand to welcome the parade on arrival. Just down the road Americade’s Adventure Bike Rally, DirtDAZE, opened on Wednesday. DirtDAZE offered factory demos from Suzuki, rider training, exciting guided off-road rides, vendors, onsite camping, evening bonfires, and plenty of grub! Keep flipping to see everything the All-New Americade 2018 had to offer!

Opening Day Events

Monday afternoon kicked off with the What’s New & and fun prizes from RoadRUNNER Magazine What To Do meeting at the Fort William Henry overlooking Lake George. Conference Center. Newcomers and seasoned After dinner, it was time for the main event -- Americade’s Americaders gathered to learn the insider tips and Opening Celebration! For another Americade first, full tricks to get the most out of their Americade week attendees had their choice of either a scrumptious Experience. Americade Director, Christian Dutcher and dessert or a tasty beer or glass of wine. a host of Volunteers were on hand to answer questions about the Events & Activities on the week’s Spectators enjoyed a one-of-a-kind performance from schedule. If folks weren’t able to make it on Monday, Comedy Magician, Matthew David Stanley that left the Thursday was a second chance to catch up on what was crowd howling. The generous folks from Rider Magazine going on for the rest of the week! gave away over $6,000 in prizes from Adaptiv Technologies, Joe Rocket, MotoNation, Nolan Helmets, Slatin Moto Afterward, ticket holders enjoyed a delicious Prime Rib Gear, Scorpion, Shoei Helmets, WPS & many more! Buffet in the FWH’s White Lion Room for Dinner by the Lake. Diners enjoyed a lavish meal, great conversation,

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Amazing Ride Folks headed out Monday - Friday armed with clues to find 5 great communities for the Amazing Ride. It was up to them to use maps, GPS, or their own homing instincts to plan a route. From there they had to visit at least 3 of the locations, find the kiosk & stamp their playing card to qualify for the Friday Night Spectacular drawing of a fabulous Freecom2 Duo from:

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Charity Poker Run Thursday, folks tried their luck on a brand new route for the Charity Poker Run. They rode through the region, visiting scenic & tucked away locations they probably wouldn’t have found on their own...and, getting the chance to do some good for worthy charities!

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Breakfast by the Lake

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Americaders were able to start their day off right with a delicious meal overlooking beautiful Lake George during Breakfast by the Lake. The White Lion Room was ideally located for folks going on Factory Demo Rides, Guided or Unguided Rides or heading for a day of shopping at Americade’s EXPO. The Fort William Henry offered a fabulous Breakfast Buffet. Courteous staff was on hand Tuesday - Saturday serving up a tempting buffet including all time favorites: • French Toast or Pancakes • Fresh Fruit • Scrambled Eggs • Fresh Baked Pastries • Bacon, Sausage, or Ham • Coffee, Tea & Juice Folks headed out fully fueled for the day ahead!

Coffee Clubs

Early birds woke up the Ameri-Way... with coffee, donuts & great conversation with some Americade regulars! Fred Rau was brewing 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! Diane Ortiz, well known moto-journalist & world traveler, led the group discussion on a variety of topics. New friendships were formed, plans were made...and they’ll be meeting again next year! Will you be joining them? Participating manufacturers subject to change and may vary among the markets.

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Guided & Unguided Rides

...an Americade specialty!

As always, we offered a variety of Guided and Unguided Rides around the region and they did not disappoint!

Americaders were treated to spectacular scenery, delicious food, great attractions, and FUN roads in the Adirondacks and Vermont. Tours offered were the Guided Central VT Covered Bridges, Diamond Tour, Locks & Lunch, Scenic Riding and Fine Dining, and The Spoiler. For those wanting to ride on their own, we offered the Unguided Indian Lake Loop, Star Trek Original Series Set Tour and the VT High Gaps. Getting out on the road to explore the amazing sights this region has to offer is one of the best things about Americade. The 8 fascinating routes included a fabulous meal & great prizes from our sponsors! Whether riding in a large group, with a few buddies, or on their own---Americaders had a great week of riding! Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Stunt Shows

Americade welcomed back the Smage Brothers Riding Show again this year in the Demo Area of the Fort William Henry. Troy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smallzâ&#x20AC;? Neault and Jordan Trey amazed the crowds as they watched this talented duo up close and in person. They rode up near-vertical walls, jumped big gaps, bunny hops, wheelies and much more! For those looking for more stunt show action, folks were able to enjoy the Busted Knuckles Stunt Show live at the Americade Block Party on Friday and Saturday as they perfomed right down the middle of Canada Street!

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Official Gear of Americade New this year, Americade partnered with top companies in the industry to introduce for the first time ever, Official Gear of Americade! Each company had a special display at Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo and attendees had the opportunity to win this top notch gear among the grand prizes at the Friday Night Spectacular. Thank you to the following 2018 Official Gear Partners for their contributions! Make sure you stop in and see them the next time you are at Americade.

Factory Demos

With more demo brands & bikes in one place than any other event in the U.S., Americade Demos bring attendees from far and wide to try the latest rides from the top manufacturers! This year, Honda brought an extra large truck with their new Gold Wing and Americaders were knocking down the door for their chance for a ride. Yamaha, BMW, Indian, Suzuki, KTM, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Motor Trike, and Slingshot also had machines gassed up and ready to go first thing Tuesday morning at the Americade HQ at Fort William Henry. Demos ran through mid-day on Saturday and people were still begging for more! Dunlop was on site talking tires with those who stopped by their display. AJP, Beta, and a second Suzuki rig were located down the road Thursday Saturday at Americade’s Adventure Rally: DirtDAZE. Motus, Roadsmith, and Hannigan Trikes’ displays could be found at Americade’s Expo, Tuesday - Saturday. Americade is the place to test ride before making the best decision of your life!

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Vintage Garage An Americade fan-favorite, the Vintage Garage, returned again for 2018 and Expo goers were able to admire the vintage BMWs, Hondas, Indians, Safticycle, Suzukis, & Triumphs brought by The Antique Motorcycle Club of America this year. These classics ranged the 1900’s between the early teens & 70’s. Americaders were awed by the styling and technology of earlier years and were thrilled to trace the origins of some of the best features in the bikes they ride today! Thank you to our sponsor: AARP/Foremost! Folks who stopped by the tent Friday were able to cast their vote in the Vintage People’s Choice contest to pick their favorite bike in the Vintage Garage. Dan Schmit of Medina, OH took home the top honors with his 1947 Harley-Davidson FL “Knucklehead”. Congrats, Dan!

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Cruisin’ Lake George

For Americaders looking for something to do off their bike, we offered dinner cruises on gorgeous Lake George. Lake George was recently voted the most beautiful lake in the United States and Americader instantly saw why during these breathtaking Cruises. Much of the Lake George shoreline remains as it was in the early 1900s and offers peek-a-boo views of secluded bays, quaint cottages, and pristine shores. The mood of the lake changes from day to day and there’s always something stunning to see.

The “King” and his blue suede shoes were aboard as the King of Rock cruise set sail on Wednesday night. Americaders enjoyed a live performance from Elvis and danced the night away. On the open deck, folks enjoyed a perfect spring night as they kicked back and relaxed while taking in the lush scenery on the two-hour cruise. Everyone on board also received a door prize drawing ticket as they boarded the ship and were entered to win cool prizes from the sponsor of the night.

Friday night, those lucky enough to snag a ticket to the With three ships to choose from, The Saint, The Mohican Fireworks Cruise enjoyed a breathtaking display of & The MinneHaHa, Americaders had ample chances to pyrotechnics over the lake up close from the MinneHaHa. get out on the lake for one (or more) of 4 special twohour cruises throughout the week. Dinner included a delicious BBQ Chicken dinner with plentiful desserts!

Americade’s Expo

One of the biggest changes for 2018 was the relocation of Americade’s EXPO to Festival Commons…. and it was a hit! The move allowed for Americade to be centralized in one footprint for the first time EVER! Folks could park once and access the EXPO as well as the Demos and Registration at the Fort William Henry right next door. Americade and Foremost/AARP partnered again this year to bring folks the best motorcycle trade show in the east to Lake George, NY, June 5-9. The EXPO featured everything from apparel to communications systems, lighting to suspensions, helmets to tires, installations to pinstriping, & more! This year’s EXPO was a motorcyclist’s paradise with eye candy everywhere you looked. Everybody who came through the gate received a $5 or $10 Rebate on Goods &/or Services from over 40 participating vendors! Hannigan Motorsports had a fleet of beautiful motorcycles on display for folks to drool over. Bushtec was also onsite with trailers for bikes of all shapes and sizes. Yuasa’s Free Battery Check was located just outside the EXPO, servicing customers’ batteries Tuesday - Friday.

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Accessories | Communications | Entertainment |Gear Food & Beer | Helmets | Leathers | Oil | Tires Suspensions |Pinstriping | Windshields & More When shoppers needed a break, they headed to the Food Court that served up everything from Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, to Mac & Cheese, Popcorn Chicken, and Pizza. From there, they settled down in the Picnic Pavilion with LIVE Music all week! NEW this year, our 21+ shoppers were also able to enjoy a nice cold frosty beer from the beer tent while they shopped! The Live music wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only entertainment that EXPO shoppers could enjoy. This year, we moved the Vintage Garage from the Fort William Henry down to the EXPO so folks could enjoy all the gorgeous vintage bikes they had displayed. EXPO goers were in for a special treat when they stopped by the Vintage Garage this year -- renowned Japanese Artist Makoto Endo was on site using his one of a kind painting technique, using only ink and chopsticks, to create illustrations of some of the bikes in the tent! Thank you to our awesome EXPO Sponsor:

Country Shindig Ye-hawww! The Country Shindig on Tuesday night filled the Big Top Tent at the Fort William Henry with live music from the Kyle Bourgault Band, line dancing lessons, trick roping and a delicious BBQ with all the fixings! Any wristbanded attendee could join in on the fun but a special treat awaited dinner ticket holders. Folks enjoyed a BBQ that included 1/2 a BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork and to top it off some fresh, cool lemonade -- YUM! In addition to a finger lickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meal, ticket holders had a chance to win an amazing prize from ScalaRider!

Free Battery Check Just outside Americadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EXPO and Free Motorcycle Parking on Beach Road, Yuasa was on hand to help folks maintain the life of their battery. Tuesday through Friday, folks could pull up to their convenient location on their way to and from the EXPO to have their battery checked and learn how to get the most power possible. A big thank you to Yuasa for keeping our Americaders ready to ride!

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Brew Tour & Dinner New this year, Americaders were able to enjoy an inclusive tour of 3 of the region’s finest breweries with a dinner stop in beautiful historic downtown Glens Falls. This event was VERY popular and sold out in the first week of pre-registration! The lucky ticket holders able to reserve a coveted spot, hopped aboard a uniquely decorated tiny bus and headed off to enjoy samples of many different types of beer and saw the beer making process from behind the scenes right on the brewing floor. At the final stop, folks enjoyed a scrumptious dinner of a variety of pub classics: Fish & Chips, Bacon Cheddar Burgers, Flatbread Pizza, Pulled Pork sandwiches and more! After dinner, everyone was returned back to the starting location at the Fort William Henry!

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Americade is the most fun you can have on or off two wheels. This is the rally that all other rallies are judged by and yet nothing else comes close. Here everyone is family. Scott MacPherson - Poughquag, NY It was my first time & after going to just about all of the large rallies around the country, it by far is the best one I have ever attended. Dallas Johnson - Tallahassee, FL My buddies and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. Not enough time (or energy) to do all the things that I wanted to do! Bill Bijou - Oswego, IL Seriously had a fabulous time, met a lot of great people. Thank you all for making great memories for Bikers and their families! Caroline Concepcion - Bronx, NY ......A M R I C A D E...... .....two wheel heaven.... Jim Hayes - Unionville, NY If you want to hang out with thousands of people that have absolutely no bias to your age, or what you ride, Americade is your rally..Just the love of riding!! Moe St. Onge - Goffstown, NH

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I take one vacation a year, and it’s for Americade! Robert McBride - Saranac, NY Always a great time. Spectacular riding and scenery. Always look forward to coming back each year. David Johnson - Halifax, MA The friendliest motorcycle rally there is. No attitudes, just good times. Michael Taylor - Wilton, NY So many awesome things to do... Not enough time! Phoebe Smith - Washington, NJ We’ve been coming since ’87 and always find something new to enjoy! Wouldn’t miss it! Dot Young - Ronkonkoma, NY I love Americade; it never disappoints! Mike Snyder - West Point, PA Americade is a great way to start the riding season! Ziyad Ahmad - Shickshinny, PA The new event layout was convenient, organized, well thought out, awesome! George Jablonski - Manchester, CT

It is a week of motorcycle nirvana! Thom Gagné - Sanford, ME ABSOLUTE BEST MOTORCYCLE EVENT ON THE EAST COAST ! Don Hollenbeck - Erin, NY Most Welcoming Motorcycle Rally: lots of great riding and things to do. Keith Cornell - Lyman, NH For almost 20 years we have been kicking off the summer with some of the best riding....Thank you Americade! Kathy Leary - Batavia, NY

After attending Americade year after year for decades (plural), it remains my “must do” event of every riding season! Fred Peck - New City, NY Can we do Americade 5 times a year, a week in May, June, July, August and September? I guess I can’t get enough Americade. Ray Clouthier - Oxford, MA Americade is a good time and value. Love the setting and the surrounding roads and rides. Vern Groves - Deruyter, NY

Americade draws the best kind of people, motorcycle riding enthusiasts! Scott Swift - Cuba, NY

A great touring rally with a family flair. Louis Fraulo - Clifton, NJ

Americade is one of the best places to ride, relax, and look at all the different bikes that are present. Phil Dutra - Dartmouth, MA

Outstanding event year after year. A must attend for any motorcycle enthusiast. Dave Myers - Reading, PA

Great people, great riding, great scenery... what else could you want? Gary Fenske - Waterbury, CT

What a wonderful experience for my first motorcycle rally! I can’t wait to come back next year! Bridgette Muller - New Windsor, NY

Americade is a great rally. Counting the days till 2019! Anthony LoConte - Whitesboro, NY

Making memories by the mile! Outstanding Event! Tom Dalton - Sloatsburg, NY

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Americade University Americade University offered access to some of the best minds in motorcycling! Tuesday – Friday attendees listened to their stories and tips to become better riders themselves! We covered everything from how to buy the right battery for your bike, to communication systems, to riding techniques, to riding around the world, and even how to cook on two wheels! The university was informative, fun, and entertaining! On Tuesday attendees got to meet Greg Drevenstedt from Rider Magazine! Greg gave away some of his favorite ride locations and destinations for attendees to visit. With all of his riding experience, he is sure to be full of ideas for great places to visit. On Wednesday David Hilgendorf from Motorcycle Consumer News brought the future! David was on hand to discuss what the future holds for motorcycling and talked about his 3,000 mile journey to Americade on Honda’s newest bike! On Thursday, Americade launched “The Knights of the Round Table” featuring a very funny and fascinating pannel comprised of Fred Rau, David Hilgendorf, Shira Kamil, Brian Rathjen and Alonzo Bodden. There wasn’t an empty seat in the house for this panel. You can definitely look forward to it for 2019! Americade University was full of information. We encouraged attendees to attend as many classes as they could, while also enjoying the rest of Americade. The folks who attended at least 1 seminar and 1 featured speaker were entered into a drawing to win a prize and become an official road scholar! Thanks to all our presenters (full list on americade.com) and Yuasa for keeping the learning fun! Make sure to keep time in your 2019 schedule to stop by Ameri-University!

2018 Featured Speakers Greg Drevenstedt Senior Editor Rider Magazine

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The Knights of the Round Table with Americade Regular Ken Condon

L-R: Fred Rau, Ken Condon, David Hilgendorf, Shira Kamil, Alonzo Bodden, and Brian Rathjen Photo credit: Backroads Magazine

Fashion Show

Honda, Indian, Slingshot, Tourmaster, and Yamaha brought the latest in motorcycle fashions for the Fashion Show on Wednesday night.

Ameri-models strutted down the catwalk in their gear, modeling everything from T’s to accessories. The garments were fun to wear, comfortable, stylish, and functional--- all the things riders need when out on the road. At the end of the show, a few lucky attendees won some of the gear they saw on stage!

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Skills Challenge Slow & Steady Wins the Race! This rang true during Wednesday’s Skills Challenge in the Fort William Henry’s Demo Area, the only competition where it pays to come in last! Mike Gentile of East Haddam, CT showed his skill during the S-L-O-W Race as he maneuvered his Harley Davidson FLHP over the finish line last. This challenge takes a whole lot of practice and skill to stay upright at these speeds, if your foot hits the ground -- you’re out! Scott & Jessah Fabian of Norfolk, VA showed onlookers what true teamwork can do. They showed off the skill and precision riding required to ride with a passenger who is balancing to place a golf ball on top of the small end of a traffic cone. Their patience and skill paid off with the big win in the Golf Ball Balance Challenge! Congratulations to our winners! If you think you have what it takes to win, sign up next year in the Activities Room in the FWH Conference Center to enter the Skills Challenges!

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

518-668-4884

4054 State Route 9L  Lake George  NY 12845 On the Americade Trolley Route

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

<150

Alynn's Butterfly Inn

518-623-9390

<150

Call

America's Best Value Inn

518-668-2143

<200

Antigua Resort on Plum Point

518-668-2556

<200

Batcheller Mansion Inn

518-584-7012

<250

Baymont Inn & Suites

518-793-7701

<200

103

Best Western LG

800-234-0265

Call

Brichwood Cottages on Loon Lake CH

518-832-9229

<150

Bonnie View on Lake George

518-644-5591

<200

Call

Boulders Resort

518-668-5444

<150

Candlelight Cottages

518-644-3321

<150

Canoe Island Lodge

518-668-5592

<150

Careys Lakeside

518-644-3091

<150

Clarion Inn & Suites

518-793-3196

<200

Comfort Suites Hotel

518-761-0001

<200

Corner Stone Victorian

518-623-3308

<200

Country Cottages

518-668-0488

<100

Country Inn & Suites

518-745-0180

<200

Courtyard Lake George

518-761-1150

<250

119

Creekside Cabins

518-281-0420

<100

Dunhams Bay

518-656-9242

<250

Elms Waterfront Cottages

518-696-3072

<150

Flower Cottages

518-668-3980

<100

Fort William Henry

800-234-0267

Call

Getset.co

518-222-6031

Call

Georgian Lakeside Resort

518-668-5401

Call

157

Gore Mountain Lodge

855-846-7365

<250

Graycourt Motel

518-792-0223

<100

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Quiet Hours Posted

518-251-2451

Parking in sight of room

Paved Parking Lot

Alpine Lodge

Call *

Bike Washing Area

<100

Restaurant on Site

518-668-3250

Full Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

Call

Laundry

<100

A/C

518-494-5249

Heat

Fridge in Room

Lake/Beach

Admiral Motel

<100

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

<200

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Adk Pines B&B & Rentals

On Trolley Route

518-644-9800

Leashed Pets

518-251-3263

Wifi

Adirondack Park Motel

<150

Cable

Adirondack Maison Ronde

Phone in Room

518-584-3510

Minimum Stay (# nights)

Number of Rooms

Phone #

Adirondack Inn

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

• B & B • Cabin • Hotel • Motel • Townhouse

Location (abbreviations pg 33)

Accommodations Guide

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Lake George Beach Cottages

866-322-6655

<250

Lake George RV park

518-792-3775

<250

Lake George Suites

518-668-4622

Lake Motel

Lake Vanare Cabins Lodges at Blue Water Manor Lodges at Cresthaven

<150

518-668-2810

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518-696-2197

<150

518-644-2535

<150

877-722-8953

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Log Cabin

518-251-3263

<200

Longfellows Hotel

518-587-0108

<200

Lincoln Log Colony

518-668-5326

<100

Mohican Motel

518-792-0474

<200

Northward HO!

518-644-2158

<100

O'Connors Resort Cottages

518-668-3367

<150

Porters Cottages

518-644-3018

<150

Queensbury Hotel

518-792-1121

<200

125

Roaring Brook Ranch

518-668-5767

<150

130

Rock Castle Resort

518-668-3011

<100

Scotty's Lakeside Resort

518-668-2467

<200

105

Six Flags Great Escape Lodge

518-824-6060

<200

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Still Bay Resort

866-567-3844

<100

Stony Creek Ranch & Resort

518-696-2444

<150

Super 8

518-668-2470

<200

Surfside on the Lake

518-668-2442

<200

154

Tea Island Resort

518-668-2776

<200

Tiki Resort

518-668-5744

Call

110

Treasure Cove Resort

518-668-5334

<150

Twin Birches

518-668-2741

<250

Twin Pines

518-644-2161

<100

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Quiet Hours Posted

518-668-5711

Parking in sight of room

Paved Parking Lot

Lakefront Terrace Resort

Bike Washing Area

Call *

Restaurant on Site

Full Breakfast

<100

Continental Breakfast

518-696-3079

Laundry

Lake/Beach

Island View Motel

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

129

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

<200

On Trolley Route

<150

518-668-5781

Leashed Pets

518-415-1888

Wifi

Holiday Inn Resort at LG

Cable

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

A/C

<100

Heat

Number of Rooms

518-668-3357

Fridge in Room

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

Phone in Room

Phone #

Heritage of Lake George

Minimum Stay (# nights)

• B & B • Cabin • Hotel • Motel • Townhouse

Location (abbreviations pg 33)

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

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Dump Station

Paved Parking Lot

Bike Washing Area

On Trolley Route

Restaurant on Site

Full Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

Laundry

Lake/Beach

Recreation Room

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

On Trolley Route

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Laundromat

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Camp Store

Playground

Pool

Flush Toilets

Phone in Room

Lake/Pond/River/Stream

Number of Sites

Leashed Pets

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Location

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Shower Facilities

Wifi

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Cable

Wifi

Wingate by Wyndham

Leashed Pets

Wood

<150

518-668-4884

A/C

518-669-3997

Grills/Fireplace

Heat

Wakita

Fridgein Room

Electricity

Minimum Stay (# nights)

Full Hook-up

Number of Rooms

<100

Minimum Stay (# nights)

Room Fees $(Min. - Max.)

518-668-4824

Tent Sites

Phone #

Villas on Lake George

(abbreviations on pg 33)

• B & B • Cabin • Hotel • Motel • Townhouse

Location (abbreviations on pg 33)

Accommodations Guide continued...

Adirondack Camping Village

Lake George Campsites

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Lake George KOA

518-696-2615

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Lake George RV Park

518-792-3775

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Ledgeview RV Park

518-798-6621

<100 213

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Ticonderoga 74

Indian Lake North River North Creek

Bakers Mills

Schroon Lake

Chestertown

Hague

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Pottersville

Johnsburg

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Silver Bay 22

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Bolton Landing 23

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General Tourist Information Chambers of Commerce:

Adirondack Regional......... 518-798-1761 Bolton Landing.................. 518-644-3831 Fulton County................... 518-725-0641 Granville............................ 518-642-2815 Hague................................ 518-543-6353 Lake George...................... 518-668-5755 Lake Luzerne..................... 518-696-3500 Schroon Lake..................... 518-532-7675 Warrensburg..................... 518-623-2161

Other:

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

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

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

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

Adirondack (AD) ................. 30 Mileage to Lake George: Bakers Mills (BM) ............... 26 Albany ................................ 61 Ballston Spa (BM) (BS) ............... ............... 26 35 Bakers Mills Bolton Landing (BL) ............ 10 Ballston Spa (BS) ............... 35 Buffalo ............................. Bolton Landing (BL) ............311 10 Chestertown (CH) ..............311 21 Buffalo ............................. Cleverdale (CL) .................. Chestertown (CH) .............. 19 21 Corinth (CO) ....................... Cleverdale (CL) .................. 17 19 Diamond Point (DP).............. 4 Corinth (CO) ....................... 17 Glens Falls (GF) ................. 11 Diamond Point (DP).............. 4 Gansevoort (GV)................. ................ 20 Glens Falls (GF) 11 Granville (GR) ..................... 30 Gansevoort (GV) ................ 20 Hadley (HD) (HD) ....................... ....................... 12 12 Hadley Hague (HG) (HG) ........................ ........................ 29 29 Hague Indian Lake Lake (IL)................... (IL)................... 43 43 Indian Killington, VT VT (KV) Killington, (KV) .............. .............. 69 69

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

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

Use the above map and mileage list in conjunction with the Accommodations Guide on the preceding pages to find Motorcycle Friendly Lodging for Americade Week: June 3-8, 2019!

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

370 Canada St. Lake George, NY 12845

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

Block Party For the FIRST TIME EVER, Americade closed down Canada Street for a 2 day Block Party! We brought in a giant stage and filled it with LIVE music from some of the best bands in the region. Friday Block Party goers enjoyed the musical stylings of Big Sky Country, Kat Wright, & the Mallett Brothers Band. Saturday kicked off with another jam packed schedule of bands including Alana Wyld & Wyld Blu, Sly Fox + The Hustlers, Half Step, Cousin Earth, & Eastbound Jesus. Between sets, folks could enjoy a local craft beer from the beer garden and watch some free world-class stunt shows from the Smage Brother Stunt Show and the Busted Knuckles Stunt Show! While at the block party, people were also able to enjoy the vendor marketplace, games & fun activities to spend the day at the ALL-NEW Americade Block Party! GEICO, the official sponsor of the Block Party, was on site with their Military Tribute Bike designed by Paul Jr. and featured on the hit televsion show American Chopper. 2019 will bring an even better Block Party in its NEW location in the Village. Stay tuned for updates!

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Keeping with the All-New Americade, Judging also got a revamp! This year, rather than having a panel of judges decide the winners, we let YOU - the attendees - choose which bikes you thought were best! There were 3 different opportunities for folks to cast their vote: Vintage Garage - Dan Schmidt - Medina, OH - 1947 H-D FL “Knucklehead” Decorative Lighting - Rocky Zagari - Floral Park, NY - Honda Gold Wing Friday Night Spectacular - William Ruth - Pittsburgh, PA - Honda Gold Wing & Trailer Congratulations to our winners! Stop by the Activities Room at Americade 2019 to enter your motorcycle!

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2018 Give Aways! Every year, thanks to our generous industry partners, we are able to give away thousands of dollars in door prizes to several very lucky attendees. Every registered attendee can win Daily Door Prizes just for BEING at Americade! Once they dropped their specially marked door prize ticket in the drawing box, they were entered into the drawing that happened at 1 pm each day in the Activities Room. Americaders throughout the week flocked the Headquarters & EXPO to check the Daily Door Prize winners list to see if they had one! Daily Door Prizes were donated by EXPO Vendors, Manufactuerers and by local Businesses, Restaurants & Attractions. The giveaways did not stop there -- folks also had the chance to win Major Door Prizes at the Friday Night Spectacular (see page #39) or at Saturday’s Party on the Pier following the first ever Americade Ride for Kids Charity Ride (see pg #40)... Just for being a registered full week Americader! A HUGE Thank You to the generous door prize contributors listed below. Be sure to stop by and see them the next time you are at Americade!

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

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Friday Night Spectacular The Friday Night Spectacular was back and better than ever under the Big Top Tent at Fort William Henry! Americaders packed the tent and FWH lawn overlooking beautiful Lake George, eager to find out who this year’s big winner would be of over $30,000 in prizes! Before the awards, Friday Night Dinner ticket holders enjoyed a brand new menu including Chicken Piccata, Roast Sirloin, Roasted Pork Loin and a slew of mouth watering sides to fill their plates. Friday Night was also home to People’s Choice Judging. Spectators were able to see and vote for some of the best bikes of the week. This year’s winner was William Ruth of Pittsburgh, PA with his “Gettysburg Tribute” 2008 1800cc Honda Gold Wing & Trailer. Other winners from events throughout the week also received their awards on Friday. This included the AMA and Non-AMA Poker Run winners, Decorative Lighting People’s Choice, Longest Distance to Americade, Oldest Rider & the Amazing Ride. The final grand prize of the night was a brand new 2018 Indian Scout Sixty and folks were on the edge of their seat as a winner was picked from the sea of drawing tickets. Larry Cramton of Stillwater, OK was the big winner of the night, smiling ear-to-ear as he joined Americade Director, Christian Dutcher, on stage to claim his prize. Following the prizes, the AudioStars - one of the BEST bands in NY - rocked the house while spectators awaited the start of the traditional Friday Night fireworks over Lake George. Those lucky enough to get a ticket aboard the Fireworks Cruise on the MinniHaHa enjoyed an up close view of the spectacular pyrotechnic show. See the next page for a full list of Awards handed out and lucky prize winners! If you want your chance to join the ranks of the winners’ list in 2019, be sure to register for a full week Americade wristband to receive a special drawing ticket!

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Awards

Longest Ride to Americade Direct (2,905 mi.) Elmer Moore - Santee, CA Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Longest Ride to Americade Overseas (4,441 mi.) Jan Kasik - Czech Republic Oldest Rider (92 years) LeRoy Held – Cromwell, IN Harley-Davidson Limited Oldest Couple (162 combined years) Ronald & Nancy Rohner – Storrs, CT Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Youngest Rider (7 years) Kieran Delaney – Saint Lazare, QC Decorative Lighting People’s Choice Rocky Zagari – Floral Park, NY Honda Gold Wing People’s Choice William Ruth – Pittsburgh, PA “Gettysburg Tribute” 1800cc Honda Gold Wing & Trailer Vintage People’s Choice Dan Schmidt – Medina, OH 1947 Harley-Davidson FL “Knucklehead” Poker Run.......... See full list on page 8

Prizes Americade Grand Prize

2018 Indian Scout Sixty - $9,000 Larry Cramton - Stillwater, OK

Bill’s Trailer Sales

Time Out Camper - $5,750 Dale Manning - Hillier, ON

Official Gear Package - $2,895 Freecom4 - Cardo Systems Rider 550 GPS - TomTom Heated Gear Package - Heated 4 U Jacket & Pants - Klim Arthur Hennigan - Kennetcook, NS

J & M Motorcycle Audio

Rokker Audio System - $2,000 Rob Brileya - Fort Ann, NY Elite Series Helmet Headsets - $1,300 Gerald Mascho - Fisherville, KY

Ultimate Seats

Fully Customized Seats- $1,500 Colleen Kelly - Mt. Bethel, PA

Avon Tyres

Set of Avon Tires & Swag Bag - $975 Williard Bungard - Lincoln University, PA

Georgian Resort

3 Night Vacation Package - $975 Cindy McVeigh - Beacon Falls, CT

Cardo Systems

Freecom2 Duo - $299 Angela Kunzman - Endicott, NY

Sensational Saturday Prizes 2018 brought along an all-new Saturday to round out a spectacular Americade week. The annual Americade parade changed shape this year as we introduced the FIRST EVER Americade Ride for Kids Charity Ride to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Lake George Rotary Winner

A sea of motorcycles gathered in beautiful downtown Glens Falls at The Queensbury Hotel to take part in the hour long ride from the city center to Lake George and down Beach Road, ending at The Party on the Pier.

Honda CBR300 - $4,600 Brian McNulty - Earlton, NY

$15,000 CASH Chris Peacock - Tupper Lake, NY

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Waiting for the group to arrive at the pier, was Ben & Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Lake George to scoop up some free ice cream for anyone looking for a sweet treat. Party goers enjoyed the live tunes of Dirt Cheap as they rocked the pier on the Steamboat Docks. We are thrilled to say that in the first year, after on site and post event donations, we were able to raise over $15,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to help some truly wonderful children in their fight against an awful disease. We could not be more proud to have been a part of this wonderful cause and look forward to seeing it grow in the years to come! Those who had purchased a lunch ticket and ride participants were treated to a tasty BBQ -right on the lake! The fun didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there as we gave away thousands in prizes right on the pier! Congrats to our winners and thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this ride such a success! See the full list of prize winners below. Thank you for joining us at Americade 2018! See you next year -- June 3-8, 2019!

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Heated4U - $800 Ismay Ashley - Clifton Park, NY

Dunlop Tires

Gift Certificate - $500 Dario Cinceplion - Bronx, NY

Geico

Gift Certificate - $500 Dan Davis - Colton, NY

Klim Meno Ladies Jacket Klim- $350 Beverly Nye - Wellsville, NY

Blue Rim Tours

Gift Certificate - $300 Kathy Starkey - New Salem, MA

Smart Pack Duo

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3 days. 3 days is how long it takes for our Rolling Thru America tours to sell out year after year and 2018 was no exception. Every fall, we take ONLY 100 lucky people on a new September tour and you must act fast to secure your spot. This year’s tours took us back by popular demand to Canada’s Laurentian Mountains for Rolling Thru Quebec and to the winding Atlantic coastline for Rolling through Maine. Rolling Thru Quebec attendees enjoyed top-notch meals and outstanding scenic riding as the group rolled deep into the mountains near Quebec’s famous Mont Tremblant ski area as well as the lush valleys north of Gatineau. The group enjoyed miles and miles of twisty roads, passing quaint villages, vineyards and spectacular views of the nearby mountains. Attendees enjoyed five star meals prepared by award winning chefs at several exquisite venues, including one accessed by an airborne tram to its elegant lakeside location. After riding all day, folks were able to relax and unwind at the five star hotel in the quaint town of Montebello. The next weekend, Rolling Thru Maine kicked off for what some have deemed the “BEST Rolling Thru America tour” EVER. The group stayed at a breathtaking resort overlooking Penobscot Bay in a classic Maine coastal town. They enjoyed 2 full days of riding along the most scenic coastal routes on the east coast. They rode down winding

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Don’t just take our word for it... see what our attendees say: “As first timers, we did not know what to expect. Now we understand why so many people come back multiple times. We’ll definitely be back next year.“ - Frank D., MA. “Best routes best staff and great value for money.” - Constance B.,NJ

“We’ve done five Rolling Thru Americas and can’t wait for the sixth!” - Robyn S., NH

peninsula roads, periodically riding along the seaside, passing by and visiting lighthouses along the way-- including the famous lighthouse seen in Forrest Gump! From oceanside to mountain top, the group enjoyed outstanding meals with both old and new friends. Folks enjoyed local favorites including fresh lobster and the infamous Maine Whoopie Pie! If you missed out on Rolling Thru Maine this year, don’t worry -- we’re bringing it back in 2019! Along with Rolling Thru Maine, 2019 will bring us to Virginia! Virginia is home to some of the best riding roads in the country and is sure to be another fan-favorite tour! Interested in joining either of the 2019 tours? Here are some of the details: Rolling Thru America Tours span 4 days, and include lodging at stunning hotels, two full days of guided rides on wonderfully crafted routes and 7 outstanding meals. They sell out VERY quickly and are usually 90% filled by repeat attendees, but every year a few lucky first-timers are able to get a coveted spot. Give yourself a chance at an RTA tour by visiting rollingthruamerica.com/contact and adding yourself to the email list. Good Luck!

2019 RTA Tours:

Virginia: Sept. 9-12 & Maine: Sept. 25-28

ADVENTURE BIKE RALLY™ “Two roads diverged in the woods, and I took the one less paved.” Picture a small Americade for riders who like to take the road less traveled, as well as less paved. Americade’s 3rd annual adventure bike rally, “DirtDaze,” ran parallel with Americade and featured factory ADV bike demos from Suzuki and others, a small vendor village, world class off-road training and guided rides through the Adirondack and Vermont woods. While everyone was encouraged to check out DirtDaze, the perfect attendee was that portion of Americaders who arrived on adventure bikes like BMW GS 1200’s, Suzuki VStroms, KTM’s, etc, or those who have one in the garage at home. With a passionate group of fans who camp onsite or in a hotel nearby, it has grown every year. Attendee quotes this year called DirtDaze: “Exceptional” “Very well organized with awesome attendees.” “Had no idea so many dirt roads were nearby.”

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Stay tuned... BIG DirtDaze 2019 announcement coming soon!

Like Americade, the DirtDaze Guided Rides were some of the most popular events, taking people deep into the Adirondacks and Vermont’s Green Mountains, via remote dirt roads leading to an excellent lunch way out in the country. With so much scenery in this region, riders get to enjoy a unique perspective of the Lake George area. If you went on one of these rides, you may have even found yourself following Bill Dutcher, founder of Americade. “Yes, I conscript my father to lead one of these tours. In his teens he did a lot of dirt riding (& racing) so it’s like a return to his roots and he loves sharing the Adirondacks with new attendees each year,” said Christian Dutcher. For 2019, you’ll see some big changes to DirtDaze. While DirtDaze always takes the road less paved, one can only ride in the same area for so long. Stay tuned for further announcements: www.dirtdazerally.com

Winter Storage: Storing Your Motorcycle for Winter: Tips from Spectro Performance Oils Below is a guide to preparing your motorcycle for winter storage. These are the most important steps, and if they are followed, it will ensure that you will keep your bike on the road, track or trail for many years to come without issue. Use Spectro Motorcycle Wash to give your bike a thorough cleaning to avoid corrosion and blemishes to the paint during the long winter months. Add an ethanol fuel treatment to your fuel tank. Try Spectro’s new Ethanol Fuel Conditioner to extend the life of your fuel for easy start up in spring, which will eliminate any further breakdown and negative effects caused by ethanol bonding with water to degrade your fuel. Always replace your engine oil before winter storage instead of the spring. Treating your engine to fresh oil and filters prior to storage will prevent corrosion and engine sludge build up which are both detrimental to engine longevity. Spectro has an oil for every motorcycle in production. To see Spectro’s complete line of engine oils, visit www.spectro-oils.com. IMPORTANT: Restart bike and take it for a quick ride to circulate the new oil throughout the engine to ensure all components have been coated with the fresh oil. Lube your cables with Spectro 101 Multipurpose Lubricant and adjust free play if necessary, for smooth gear/clutch engagement and braking functions. This is a great time to inspect brake fluid levels and check which type your motorcycle requires (DOT 3/4 or a DOT 5) Use Spectro Chain Lube, Chain Wax or Z-Clean Chain Lube to lubricate your chain (adjust chain tension if necessary) if your bike is belt driven, inspect for cracks. If your bike has a drive shaft, check your fluid levels. Change final drive fluid if the owner’s manual says to do so. Inspect your tires and tire valves for wear, cracks/dry rot and pressure. If tires are low, inflate to recommended pressures. Check your battery, if water levels are low, add distilled water to each cell that is low and connect a battery tender/trickle charger to extend the life into the next season. Plug exhaust pipes to prevent rodents from nesting. Cover and store in a safe and dry location.

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Tips from the pros Battery Care From Yuasa

If at all possible, remove the battery from the vehicle. Clean the battery and terminals using a solution of baking soda and water if there is any concern of electrolyte outside of the battery. Make sure that nothing enters the battery during cleaning. You can also use this same solution to clean the battery compartment of the vehicle to help neutralize any electrolyte that may be present. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. After the battery is cleaned, inspect for any signs of damage or extraordinary wear that may have occurred while in service. If you have any concerns about the condition of your battery, you should seek the advice of a mechanic or a battery specialist. Upon determining there is no concern of damage, for conventional batteries, check the electrolyte levels. The level of electrolyte must be maintained above the minimum and at or below the maximum level line on the side of the battery. Check only when on a flat level service. If you need to increase the level, carefully add distilled water avoiding any overfill. Once the levels are adjusted, charge the battery referring to the manufacturer’s instructions. AGM batteries (also referred to as VLRA or Maintenance Free) do not require you to maintain the electrolyte levels. AGM batteries must never be opened once in service or permanent damage and failure will occur. As with the conventional batteries, once you have cleaned and inspected the battery, charge it per the manufacturer’s instructions. With the batteries in a full state of charge, you may wish to store it in a cool dry area away from children and pets. You may also choose to reinstall it in the vehicle. Either way, allow yourself access to the battery so you can periodically check your state of charge, or simply attach a battery charger/ maintainer to it. Maintaining your battery state of charge during extended periods of storage is essential to insure the maximum service life is delivered.

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Plan Ahead: Ride For Kids Charity Ride (& Parade) - Enjoy a Ride and Save a Child.

Our first ever RFK Charity Ride happened at Americade 2018, and we raised $15,000 for kids battling brain tumors. Will we do it again? You bet! Will it be even better? Oh yes. The 2019 Americade RFK Charity Ride (& Parade) will take place on Saturday of Americade Week. The communities loved what they saw and are getting onboard, so you’ll see large crowds along the curbside cheering you on as you depart Glens Falls and as you enter Lake George. The size of the Americade RFK Charity Ride will likely double, which adds to the festivities and the good that the ride does. We’ll have a few surprises up our sleeves at lunch, and someone in that parade will win a new motorcycle (which will be the best odds you’ll ever have for a motorcycle grand prize).

Activity/Event Title Americade Rides - Where Will You Go This Year?

We have a workshop full of elves mapping out new rides, new destinations and working with chefs on amazing menus. But, we can’t reveal all the juicy details yet - that’s what pre-registration is for!

However, every year we roll out many new tours, and we only offer them for two years, at which point we set them aside for a few years. So, carpe diem, or carpe throttle as the case may be, otherwise it will be a while before they’re available again. And yes, they DO sell out, which makes pre-registering all the more important. Our Poker Run and the Amazing Ride will see big changes this year. You gave us lots of great feedback, which we acted on, and we think you’ll love the results.

June 3-8, 2019 Block Party - All Ages, Magnificent Music & Spectacular Stunts

In 2018, we shifted our music festival into a 2 day Block Party, which turned out to be very popular. Each day featured multiple bands, multiple stunt shows, displays, food and a beer garden. The headline act each day played in the evening, drawing thousands of fans to the huge mobile stage spanning Canada Street. For 2019, the Block Party will return, but to an all new location in the Village. Featuring new bands and entertainment, and a new & improved layout. We can’t divulge where it will be yet, so look for the big announcement in February. We’re making a number of changes to the Block Party, which will ease travel along the length of Canada Street. So, riding along Canada Street will be much faster this year. Giddy Up!

Better, Easier, Faster, Closer - Getting Around Will Be A Breeze We’ll be making a number of tweaks at Americade 2019, all designed to help you get in, out, to and from Americade.

Entering FWH will be improved, with traffic light improvements at the entrance. Want a turn signal when turning into the Fort? We’ll have that. Want easier traffic flow within FWH. Done. Did you ask for more handicap parking at Registration? You got it. And, we might just have a special app for your phone to help you get around too. Stay tuned!

Photo Contest Our 2018 Photo & Video Contest participants snapped some great scenery, funny candids, exciting rides, awesome events, and a whole lot of motorcycles! See details for next year’s Photo & Video Contest in the 2019 Official Americade Program (distributed at Americade 2019). Have any historic memorable shots from past Americades? We would love to see & read about them… we might even use them in next year’s Times!

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Just send over an email including your photo and a brief description of the picture. Inquire about details: photos@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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