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Dirico Mt. Washington - White Mountain Cruiser Tour Photo Gallery

Motorcycle USA explores New Hampshire's White Mountains, tackles the Mt. Washington Auto Road and cruises the Kancamagus Highway on a Dirico Speedster while attending Laconia Motorcycle Week.

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They fry everything in these here parts.
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We spend a contemplative moment while enjoying the beauty of New Hampshire's White Mountains.
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We cruise across the weathered timbers of the Albany Covered Bridge while cruising the Kanacamagus Highway.
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Lake Winnipesaukee seems to be around every bend when cruising around the Laconia area.
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The mural on the side of the Paradise Beach Club advertises popular local fare like lobster rolls and fried clams.
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I did it! I made it to the top of Mt. Washington.
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On our way up Mt. Washington Auto Road. The Dirico Speedster's 110 cubic-inch engine powered us up the mountain.
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Finally, truth in advertising!
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We stopped at this little curio shop just outside of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway to check out the cool antiques.
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It might not look like much on the outside, but the Lobster Connection has the best lobster rolls around. Its clam chowder is mighty tasty, too.
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New Hampshire is only a little over an hour from the Atlantic Coast so delicacies like Maine lobster is abundant.
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The Tilt n' Diner in Tilton puts out a hearty breakfast buffet for bikers. And don't forget to show your tips!
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Pop's Clam Shell was a popular place during Laconia Motorcycle Week.
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Wind is a constant at the top of Mt. Washington Auto Road so I did my best "Titanic" impersonation.
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The Tilt n' Diner is a popular place with bikers.
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Weirs Beach is the heart of the action during Laconia Motorcycle Week.
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The road up to Mt. Washington has about 100 turns and a gradient of 12-22 degrees.
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The trophy for riding up the Mt. Washington Auto Road - this bumper sticker.
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Motorcycles fill up Lakeside Avenue in Weirs Beach.
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