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Rally In the Valley Motorcycle Adventure Week, June 15-19, 2009

Motorcyclists - mark your calendar for Rally in the Valley, taking place just 50 miles from Laconia Bike Week. It's five days of fabulous events just for motorcyclists including special lodging packages, discounts throughout Mt Washington Valley and events too.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 1, 2009

CONTACT: Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331, info@maynelymarketing.com

2^nd ANNUAL RALLY IN THE VALLEY MOUNTAIN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE IN MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH

Motorcycle travelers, Mark June 15-19, 2009 on the calendar for five days of exclusive offers and events

North Conway, NH -- The Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mt Washington Valley HOG Chapter in conjunction with White Mountain Harley Davidson invites all motorcyclists to experience Rally In The Valley, five days of mountain motorcycle adventure in Mount Washington Valley, June 15-19, 2009. Located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and surrounded by roads meant for motorcycles, communities from Gorham and Jackson to Chocoura and Tamworth will offer bikers the ultimate rally experience complete with small town charm and biker-friendly hospitality. Motorcyclists looking for lakes, mountains, hills, curves, beautiful country roads, guided day trips, great food, live music, fantastic shopping, and so much more will find it all in Mt Washington Valley, along with a five-day packed schedule of events, packages and brotherhood entirely geared toward motorcycle enthusiasts, and it's all just 50 miles from the site of "Laconia Motorcycle Week".

The five-day event will feature different guided or self-guided rides each day including a Ride to the Sky up the Mount Washington Auto Road, where the road is "owned" exclusively by motorcycles. There will be fashion shows, concerts and live entertainment, beach parties, motorcycle shows and prizes along with plenty of opportunity for brotherhood amidst the scenic beauty of the 660,000 acre White Mountain National Forest and Mt Washington Valley.

Wristbands offering many discounts throughout the Valley and entrance to Rally in the Valley events will be available through lodging packages or may be purchased for $5.00 at Rally HQ or the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from this event support the MWV Hog Chapter's scholarship for those interested in pursuing higher education in the Trades. Last year two $1500 scholarships were presented to graduates of Kennett High School in Conway, NH

Plenty of lodging properties have come on board to offer lodging packages exclusively for Rally in the Valley participants. Many packages include plenty of extras like Jacuzzi suites, breakfast and dinner, special gifts and more. For a complete list of packages go to http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/ and click on the VACATION SPECIALS then choose Motorcycle Back Road Adventures from the drop-down box.

A complete and updated schedule of events may be found attached here or online at http://www.mtwashingtontonvalley.org/. Scroll down and click on the Rally in the Valley logo. Whether you're in the region for Bike Week at Laconia, or looking for a quiet escape, Rally in the Valley, June 14-22, 2008, is the perfect choice.

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Rally in the Valley - June 15-19, 2009

RALLY HEADQUARTERS

1699 White Mountain Highway (RT. 16), North Conway, NH

Guided Rides

Guided rides leaving from Rally Headquarters everyday at 10:00 AM and return to

"Rally Headquarters" at 3:00 PM or later depending on the itinerary.

Hosted by Road Captains from the MWV Hog Chapter

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Oil Changes, Retail Tent and Photo Opportunity

provided daily by White Mountain Harley Davidson

Vendors:

A&R Enterprises, Assets Jean Co., Bootleggers, Bum Wraps, Cold Stone Creamery

Du-Rags by Mackey, Garden Dreams, Jewelry by Stephanie, Southwind Airbrush and Pinstripping, Sur Smoothie Company

The Met Coffee House

Tuesday, June 16th

Welcome Bikers!

Bar-B-Que On The Patio - $10.95

Starting at 3:00 PM

Tuckerman's Restaurant & Tavern

Ribs, Steaktips, Chicken, Shrimp Kabobs

Music by

"Justin Jaymes"

7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 17th

Poker Run

9:00 - 11:00 Sign Up at Rally Headquarters

Outdoor Cook-Out

11:00am - 8:00pm

Merlino's Steak House

Concert

Rally Headquarters

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Jonathan Sarty and "The White Mountain Boys"

Thursday, June 18th

Ride to the Sky at Mt Washington Auto Road

Leaves Laconia Harley-Davidson at 9:00am

Leaves Rally Headquarter, North Conway at 10:00am

Bike Show at Rally Headquarters

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Registration Fee - $25

PRIZES

Best in Show - $500

Peoples Choice - $400

2nd Place best in Show - $100

2nd Place Peoples Choice - $75

1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies Awarded

Outdoor Cook-Out

11:00am - 8:00pm

Merlino's Steak House

Concert

"Mo - Blues"

Rally Headquarters

4:00 to 8:00 PM

"Justin Jaymes"

Live Entertainment

at 7:00 PM

Tuckerman's Restaurant & Tavern

Beach Party - 8:30 PM til closing

Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub

Best Bikini, Best Tattoo, Best Beer Belly

Music by Amorphous

Friday, June 19th

Outdoor Cook-Out

11:00am - 8:00pm

Merlino's Steak House

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Fashion Show

Rally Headquarters