|
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (August 30, 2007) – Adirondack Park in New York is
set to welcome hundreds of Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members September 3-6,
2007 as they ride hard and rest easy during Adirondack Rendezvous, a
mind-clearing trek through the scenic landscape of upstate New York.
The rally site, and gateway to the six-million acres of
“forever wild” Adirondack
Park, is Lake
Placid. Although known around the world as the host for the 1932 and
1980 Winter Olympics, it is soon to be known among H.O.G. members as the perfect
place to unwind after exploring the maze of tree lined roads through the
Adirondack Mountains.
Participants will ride into the northern reaches of the
park on a 115-mile journey to North End Harley-Davidson in Plattsburgh. Riding through
Wilmington Notch, the road squeezes between the AuSable River and a 2,000-foot cliff. The twisty
mountain road continues past Whiteface Mountain, displaying a spectacular natural
skyline. Heading north from Keesville, the ride winds along the shores of Lake
Champlain and riders can take in the surrounding Adirondack vistas. From Plattsburgh, the mountains meet the river as the road winds
through the Alder Brook Mountains along the Saranac River
back to Lake
Placid.
Heading west on day two, this 320-mile loop travels over
four different scenic byways: the Adirondack Trail, the Central Adirondack
Trail, the Black River Trail and the Olympic Trail, with landscapes as varied as
the motorcycles traversing them. Historic, picturesque small towns along the
route will entice riders to dismount and explore en route to Iron Block
Harley-Davidson in Adams Center.
Past Lake Champlain and beneath the Adirondack
Mountains, the Lakes to Locks Passage will sweep participants south to
Fort
Ann and McDermott’s
Harley-Davidson on day three. With steep granite outcroppings flanking
fjord-like rivers, this land feels more like NorwayNew York. Members will trace the AuSable Chasm
through Elizabethtown and Port Henry before
rejoining the Adirondack Trail in Glens
Falls. The Adirondack Trail heads north to Blue Mountain
LakeAdirondack Museum offers the opportunity to learn
about the history of the area. Head back to Lake Placid via Tupper Lake and the Adirondack Trail, a gentle,
winding road through the mountains.
Founded in 1983, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is the
official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H.O.G. currently has
more than 1 million members and more than 1,400 chapters worldwide, making it
the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world. H.O.G.
rallies are held around the globe to celebrate Harley-Davidson motorcycle
riding.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based
motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of
motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information,
visit Harley-Davidson’s Web site at www.harley-davidson.com
from Harley Davidson
|