We bring you shots from the action at Laconia Motorcycle Week 2011, from vintage motorcycle racing at NHMS to Weirs Beach to the Lobster Pound. Get all the pics and updates at Motorcycle USA’s Laconia Bike Week Page.
The hands of time were turned back Monday at NHMS as classic racers competed in the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix.
There was some furious action at NHMS as vintage motorcycles took to the track Monday.
The Pre 1950/ Pre 1965 / LWSV class race ultimately was red-flagged when an old Honda seized, dumping both bike and rider.
Vintage motorcycles rip it up at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by the USCRA.
Honda racers were the predominant bike in the pits at the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix.
Sidecar racers let it all hang out during the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, Laconia 2011.
The bartenders at the Full Throttle Saloon are multi-talented.
How many earrings can you fit on one ear?
Taking a stogie break while workin' hard to make the deadline in the Biker Build-Off.
Talkin' shop with the infamous English Don.
We met a true legend, English Don, during Laconia Motorcycle Week 2011 at the Biker Build-Off.
The Dirico Motorcycle girls show off some of the company's new apparel.
Jagermeister, anyone?
The winner of the 'Hot Legs' contest poses in the foreground while Jack from Deadwood Choppers is all business in the background.
Jack Fiorvante dons the mask as he furiously works on his project in Laconia's Biker Build-Off Competition.
Here's a view of one of the winners at the Lobster Pound's tattoo contest.
Riders ripped it up at the Gunstock Hill Climb, annually one of the biggest attractions at the Laconia Motorcycle Rally.
Catchin' air at the hill climb.
Quads with extended swingarms and sport bike engines flew up the hill.
The sleds were the star attractions at the 19th Annual Gunstock Hill Climbs.
The day started out a little slow, but people filled the mountainside before long.
Sittin' in the sun taking in the hill climbs. It was a good day at Gunstock.
They start hill climbers young around here.
Hill climbers ride the fine line between racing up the hill and looping it backwards.
Fans turn out by the thousands for the annual hill climbs.
It wouldn't be a complete motorcycle rally without a bikini bike wash or two.
The cow said she needed a ride, so we kindly obliged.
Testing out the lean angles of the Dirico prototype bagger.
Honey, I shrunk the motorcycle! Actually, its an auto-trannied Ridley.
This cool Norton was one of a handful of motorcycles in the seventh annual Laconia Custom Bike Show.
Wooden covered bridges, like the Blair Bridge, are an integral part of New Hampshire history.
And the award for coolest sissy bar goes to...
Tim Yarnell did a great job of restoring this 1938 Harley-Davidson EL 61 which he entered in the Laconia Custom Bike Show.
American Pickers, eat your heart out. This 1938 Harley EL 61 was found in a barn and its restoration has a great story behind it.
Kevin Berry sits on his Rowe Custom radical motorcycle which captured top honors in the 2011 Laconia Custom Bike Show.
We were digging the pipes coming off this 117 cubic-inch S&S engine in the bike that won 'Best of Show.'
Lakeside Avenue and Weirs Beach was packed on the final Saturday.
Looking sassy at the 2011 Laconia Motorcycle Rally.
What a bunch of Massholes! No, really, their company was called Masshole Choppers.
Jagermeister girls spice up any biker rally.
Not too bad for a bike that was thrown together in one week.
She's got that sultry smile down pat.
A contender in the Biker Build-Off steps up to claim his prize.
Jack Fiorvante is a happy man after winning five grand in the Laconia Biker Build-Off.
Saturday brought out big crowds ready to party.
Nice ink!
Putting her elbows into the job. A quick chair massage was just what the doctor ordered for this guy.
He sports his Mohawk well.
Play it like you mean it.
The 2011 Laconia Motorcycle Rally will be remembered in part for the rain.
Danzig, is that you?
The competition heated up at the bikini contest.
Smilin' for the camera! The bikini contest Saturday filled the house.
Having fun at the 2011 Laconia Motorcycle Rally.
Fans cheered loudly for their favorite contestants during the bikini contest.
Working the crowd during the bikini contest.
The Dirico Motorcycle girls show off some of the company's new apparel.
We met a true legend, English Don, during Laconia Motorcycle Week 2011 at the Biker Build-Off.
Doing it Moto Guzzi style at the vintage motorcyle races.
The Dirico Motorcycle girls show off some of the company's new apparel.
Beltin' it out with all her heart.
Deadwood Choppers out of Middle Island, NY, built the winner of Laconia's Biker Build-Off.
She's got that sultry smile down pat.
Testing out the lean angles of the Dirico prototype bagger.
Riders rip up the hill at Gunstock.
Nice hat, dude! Good to see you're in to recycling.
Skid Row jams out at the Full Throttle Saloon Friday night.
Rockin' the house at the Full Throttle Saloon Laconia.
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