Americade 2013

Loafer · 06-16-2013, 01:18 PM

I spent four days in Lake George for Americade this year, soggy weather obviously kept a lot of people home or they used their car/truck. Never seen so many cars during the rally, it was harder to find a parking spot.
Parking was expensive as they now collect 10$ to park in the field that they rent from the state of N.Y., it used to free. The parking pass for 10$ and put a sticker on the bike, (good for the week) is still the way to go though.
They must have charged the vendors more money, as there was less of them than I have seen before in the Tour Expo locations and more in the outlying towns.
The demo bikes were being used constantly so that is a good thing. I talked to the Indian rep and checked out the Indian display, they even had the American Pickers find of a 1935 Indian that they brought to Sturgis to sell. It was purchased by a V.P. from Indian and is now touring with their display.
It did rain there, but on Weds., Thurs., Sat. and Sunday that I spent there, I didn't get wet.
As usual the local restaurants served up some fine food with reasonable prices. Yeah! We all had a great time.
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**Top Cat** · 06-16-2013, 05:50 PM

Yes Gerry, they did up the price for venders.
Last year at Americade I talked to the guy who painted my other Nomad. He said it was not worth paying what they wanted and would probably set up in a close by town this year.

**ringadingh** · 06-16-2013, 07:21 PM

It sounds like they are pricing themselves out of reach for most people. That has happened in Sturgis as well and neighboring towns are seeing more business as a result.
Especially the campgrounds in the area.

haygrrr · 06-16-2013, 09:34 PM

Americaid is one of those things I've never hit but I'm only a few hours away. make an annual lake George ride but never during peak hours/ days. Someday I'll make it.

turtle · 06-17-2013, 02:03 AM

Nice pics. thanks for sharing. Looks like fun.

Loafer · 06-17-2013, 07:48 AM

To be honest, I always have a good time there because my two sons that ride, spend time there with me. This year the oldest grandson (12) made the annual father & son fun time.
If you haven't been there and plan to go, do it before they move it elsewhere because of the rocketing cost of having it in N.Y.

06-16-2013, 01:18 PM	#1
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Americade 2013 I spent four days in Lake George for Americade this year, soggy weather obviously kept a lot of people home or they used their car/truck. Never seen so many cars during the rally, it was harder to find a parking spot. Parking was expensive as they now collect 10$ to park in the field that they rent from the state of N.Y., it used to free. The parking pass for 10$ and put a sticker on the bike, (good for the week) is still the way to go though. They must have charged the vendors more money, as there was less of them than I have seen before in the Tour Expo locations and more in the outlying towns. The demo bikes were being used constantly so that is a good thing. I talked to the Indian rep and checked out the Indian display, they even had the American Pickers find of a 1935 Indian that they brought to Sturgis to sell. It was purchased by a V.P. from Indian and is now touring with their display. It did rain there, but on Weds., Thurs., Sat. and Sunday that I spent there, I didn't get wet. As usual the local restaurants served up some fine food with reasonable prices. Yeah! We all had a great time. http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/gl...?sort=4&page=3 __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Loafer; 06-17-2013 at 07:28 AM.
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06-16-2013, 05:50 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Yes Gerry, they did up the price for venders. Last year at Americade I talked to the guy who painted my other Nomad. He said it was not worth paying what they wanted and would probably set up in a close by town this year. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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06-16-2013, 07:21 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It sounds like they are pricing themselves out of reach for most people. That has happened in Sturgis as well and neighboring towns are seeing more business as a result. Especially the campgrounds in the area. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-16-2013, 09:34 PM	#4
haygrrr Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 378	Americaid is one of those things I've never hit but I'm only a few hours away. make an annual lake George ride but never during peak hours/ days. Someday I'll make it. __________________ VBA #2354
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06-17-2013, 02:03 AM	#5
turtle Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berlin NH Posts: 59	Nice pics. thanks for sharing. Looks like fun. __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500 Blue/Silver 2009 Classic 900lt Black/Blue Cardo Scala Rider Q2 multiset Tour Master riding gear Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2013, 07:48 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	To be honest, I always have a good time there because my two sons that ride, spend time there with me. This year the oldest grandson (12) made the annual father & son fun time. If you haven't been there and plan to go, do it before they move it elsewhere because of the rocketing cost of having it in N.Y. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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