The 'Best Dressing' contest takes place at the 42nd Annual AMA sponsored New England Gypsy Tour in Laconia, New Hampshire.
As odd as it may sound for a bunch of bikers camping out for a week flush with motorcycle races, pig roasts and beer, the Best Dressing contest was a point of pride for clubs such as the Belknap Rangers, Guilford Ghostriders, Portsmith Dukes or the Cycle Kings Drill Team.
According to the 1962 AMA 'Rules for Judging Best Dressed Clubs', there was a point system; General Appearance - Best Caps Alike, Best Shirts Alike, Best Boots Alike, Best Breeches Alike (possible 30 points), Best Ensemble (10 points), Best Effect and Practicability of Uniforms (10 points), General Conduct of Club (25 points).
'Best Ensemble' is my favorite, "Oh Tramp, your ensemble looks absolutely fabulous!"
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