guido,
if you haven't already, go to this link and read about some of the guided tours that are offered.
Here it is:
http://www.tourexpo.com
You can register early and save some $$ right online at the site. It's a good deal.
This will be my second trip there this season, I have been on a few of the tours offered and I found them outstanding.
There are so many things to do and see while you are there, I hope you can stay for at least 3 days.
Get your accomodtions quick, most hotels have already been booked, however there are others still offering rooms available, ...they may be a little out of the immediate area, but who cares.
Expect some premium prices for a half decent room(s), you will need to do some inquiring on this one.
Sometimes there are some backouts and you may strike it lucky to get a place right in the action areas (Lake George Village).
Plan for all weather conditions, it has known to rain there quite often in early June, .....last year was perfect all week long, ya just never know.
Make sure to visit the tourexpo area, ....this is the spot where all the vendors set up to sell their stuff. There is plenty of parking, so don't worry too much on that, people are coming in and leaving all day long.
You can plan to test ride just about any make or brand of motorcycle from the major bike manufacturers. The sign up lines for this usually takes place pretty early in the am (6:00) lines start forming for the test rides.
Roaring Brook Ranch is the Americade headquarters, and is also the host area where most bike manufacturers are at, ....Harley Davidson sets up at a different location which is in the downtown area.
There are gobs of restaurants, fast food joints, diners, pubs, ...you won't go hungry I guarantee!
Bring a camera, pack some swimming shorts, bring your appetite, bring your friends.
Because this is mainly a cruiser type rally, the folks up there have been clamping down on excessive noise; the motto there is: "Loud Pipes Risk Rights" I say horseshit to this, ....I say "Loud Pipes Save Lives" and I run Thunderheaders on my scooter!
Nonetheless, the excessive badd ass noise jockeys who are looking for trouble will get pinched with a $100.00 fine. Keep it cool and you will be fine.
There was over 55,000 registered bikers there in 2001, this year is a 20th Americade Anniversary, and is expected to be a banner year.
I'll be up there all week, a bunch of my buds will be there, perhaps you can link up with us for a ride.
Jimmy T
