This Summer’s Top Motorcycle Rallies: June 2014

Written by: Kevin Parker

Summer is a magical time, an entire season of extended days filled to the brim with sunlight and general goodwill. As with the Christmas season over winter, there are many traditional events and occurrences which take place over summertime which celebrate the diversity and general good faith of our nation’s communities. Whether an avid music fan wishing to visit one of the season’s many events and festivals or an antique collector looking to source some new wares at a local fair, summer is a time for like-minded people to come together and share their passions. This is no more accurate an observation than in the world of motorcycling, with each and every summer filled full with countless local, regional, and national fairs and events which seek to accomplish everything from sharing the latest designs in motorcycle luggage to springing a debate on the necessity of riding chaps.

Let’s take a look at some of the approaching summer’s most noteworthy motorcycle rallies, beginning with the month of June:

Warrensberg Bike Rally - New York

Taking place over eight days from May 30th to June 8th, Warrensberg Bike Rally is now into its 11th year. A free event, the rally has been steadily growing with each passing year and offers something for every member of the family. Outgrowing its previous venue, the rally has now been relocated to the Warren County Fairgrounds.

Redwood Run - Piercy, California

The self-proclaimed sole remaining “old school rally” on the west coast, Redwood Run is a rally with a slightly more specific clientele. With hundreds of vendors stocking some of the most bad-ass biker jackets and open-face helmets you’re likely to encounter over the course of your entire summer travels, the Run also features live music all weekend long. Catch the run from June 13th to June 15th.

Laconia Bike Week - New Hampshire

Taking things back out east, Laconia Bike Week is one of the oldest existing events of its kind in the entire US - with this year’s event marking its 90th anniversary! During this time, the rally at Laconia has unsurprisingly become one of the most renowned events of its kind in the world, so you can expect to be sharing your time here with thousands of other people. Nonetheless, there is something for everyone, so whether looking to invest in a shiny new pair of motorbike gloves or get fall-down drunk in the beautiful New Hampshire countryside, make sure you arrive sometime between the 14th and the 22nd of June.

Hogrock River Rally - Illinois

Taking place over three days and three nights between June 12th and June 15th, Hogrock invites bikers of all styles and preferences to come along and share in each other’s passions. Loads of live music and loads of booze. 18+

Street Vibrations - Spring Rally

A weekend full of intense fun awaits all of those who attend this year’s Street Vibrations in Sparks (Reno), Nevada. Taking place from June 6th to June 8th, this rally is fast becoming one of the nation’s more renowned, with shed loads of on-site entertainments, as well as all of the usual vendors.