2015 Americade
Every June, the motorcycle rally Americade attracts tens of thousands of fun-loving motorcyclists to Lake George in Upstate New York, making it one of the largest events sanctioned annually by the American Motorcyclist Association. The 2015 Americade rally is set for June 2-6.
Riders on all types of bikes, especially tourers, sport-tourers and cruisers, come for the area’s great riding, the event’s entertainment, numerous motorcycle-related activities and the friendly attitudes that make Americade one of the most-welcoming motorcycle rallies in America.
“Americade is a longstanding example of a responsible, safe and quiet motorcycling event, and one jam-packed with more activities than any one person could possibly do in six days,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman, who will address Americade attendees at the event’s Friday Night Celebration. “Americade is one of America’s grandest motorcycle destinations for good reason, drawing tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts who proudly represent the motorcycle lifestyle.”
Americade Director Christian Dutcher added: “Americade Week is an enormous and exciting undertaking, and the AMA’s support is critical to the success of this event. On behalf of Americade and thousands of attendees, I say, ‘Thank you’ to the AMA for their longstanding and future support.”
The AMA is a sponsor of Americade’s poker run, a 120-mile ride with new locations, new scenic stops and even better door prizes for 2015. The poker run takes place Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, departing from the Blue Moose Restaurant at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
In addition, the AMA Oasis hospitality tent will be on location at Americade Expo, offering a spot where AMA members can relax — and where non-members can learn more about the many benefits of belonging to the AMA.
In addition to all the great two-wheel camaraderie of Americade, the event features guided tours in the Adirondack Park of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont, motorcycle trade shows with hundreds of vendors, demo rides, bike shows, BBQs, parades, music and comedy shows, boat cruises on Lake George, museum tours, displays from nearly all the major motorcycle manufacturers, and more.
For more on Americade, see www.americade.com.
Americade is just one event on the calendar of AMA sponsored, promoted and sanctioned events for 2015. For more on AMA road riding events see www.americanmotorcyclist.com > Riding.
Americade… the ultimate American motorycle event!
I have worked at Americade as a volunteer staffer at the registration area assisting the variety of personalities and types of participants… Individual riders. Couples. Pairs of couples. Groups of friends. Club riders. Students.
Many people plan their annual vacation around Americade, riding long distances before and after Americade week.
Some folks are more interested in the guided tours while others prefer the self-tours. Some people say they attend specifically for the manufacturer demo rides. Many are more interested in experiencing the region’s activities such as the Lake George boat cruises, balloon rides, ziplining and ghost tours. Some come for the fellowship and camaraderie, the music, the festival atmosphere. The shows are popular with everyone, especially the comedy show, the stunt shows and the Friday night spectacular. Most people check out the latest gear at TourExpo. Some participate in events such as the parade, the Poker Run, the Festival of Lights, the bike contests, and the Riding Skills Rodeo,
There’s something for everyone. But the common thread that draws everyone to Americade is FUN.
It’s a huge effort to pull off that requires an office of over a dozen full-timer staffers working year-round. And a couple hundred volunteers.
If you love motorcycles be sure to experience the ultimate event… Americade.