Recommended Rides
Miles: 65
Average Riding Time:
1.5-2.0 hours
Recommended Food
Weirs Diner
Sawyers Dairy Barn
Olde Bay Diner
Town Docks Seafood
Restaurant
Attractions:
Lake Winnepasaukee
Alton Bay Christian
Conference Center
Melvin Village Antique Cars
and Tractors
The Old Country Store
Peter Helgerson
oversees the Northeast
Region as National
Evangelist.
By PETER Helgerson
Every
year, in the month of
June, the oldest motorcycle
rally in the country takes place in
the little township of Weirs Beach, New
Hampshire. Laconia Bike Week draws
several thousand bikers to this picturesque
lakeside event that is surrounded
by the majestic mountainous backdrop.
CMA’ers come from all over the country
to minister with the love of Jesus at nine
different ministry locations and the
results for the glory of God are staggering
to our human understanding.
One of my favorite rides is to take the
65 mile loop around the perimeter of
New Hampshire’s largest body of fresh
water, Lake Winnipesaukee. From the
motorcycle filled streets of Weirs Beach,
turn left on Rt. 3 and after going over
the bridge, head toward Rt. 11B. On the
right side of the turn onto 11B you will
notice one of the local’s favorite diner’s,
The Weirs Diner. This little breakfast
stop is built right on the edge of the lake
and is a great way to begin your day
with that fresh cup of coffee and morning
eggs or pancakes while you watch
the boaters passing by.
Continuing along Rt. 11B you will soon
need to turn left at the traffic signal,
which is Rt. 11 East. Across the intersection
you will want to make note of
Sawyer’s Ice Cream & Burgers. This is a
local favorite and a favorite of many
bikers who, believe it or not, all seem to
enjoy ice cream and burgers. Go figure!
Continuing along Rt. 11 East, the views
of the lake on your left provide ample
locations to take a few pictures for the
memory of this one of a kind motorcycle
ride. As you are enjoying the curves,
mountains, and lake views you will soon
come into the village of Alton Bay. Here,
there are several shops and places to
enjoy a snack, and yes, even ice cream
like the Olde Bay Diner. Oh, and if you
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