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The American icon, Harley-Davidson,® rolls into Lakeside – and this new dealership is brought to you by none other than Jardine Motors Group. We are delighted to be able to offer our customers the opportunity to experience these legendary bikes with high levels of sales and service normally associated with Jardine Motors Group.

If you would like more information, prior to our opening in mid-September, text HARLEY to 81400 or call 01708 805 005.

Lakeside Harley-Davidson®

Lakeside Estate, Heron Way, West Thurrock, Essex RM20 3WJTelephone 01708 805 005www.lakesideharley-davidson.co.uk

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“NEW MEMBERS,NEW REGIONS ANDNEW CHAPTERSMEANS EVER-MOREINTERESTING ANDEXCITING PLACESTO RIDE”

After the economic turmoil of last year, 2010 has seen more confidence and stability return to Europe, the Middle East and Africa and hasproved a much calmer year for H.O.G.® That confidence is reflected in the strength of H.O.G.membership numbers in our region, now around110,000; in the expansion of the dealer network,and the number of chapters in areas such asEastern Europe and Africa; and a definite focuson H.O.G. as an organisation continuing to meetthe needs of new members in new regions.

Event attendance has been the highest ever,with record numbers attending the many nationaland chapter-level events as well as the majorevents in the Harley calendar such as the Euro Festival, the series of open ‘Harley Days’events and the 19th European H.O.G. Rally inLugano. That shows the strength of H.O.G. as an organisation and the admirable spirit of ‘Screw It – Let’s Ride’ shown by the members.

That doesn’t mean there is any complacency in the H.O.G. organisation. This year we havebeen very focused on looking at just what H.O.G.members want from the organisation to keepH.O.G. moving forward as the world’s biggestand most successful owners’ group. We want to know what new or improved benefits and services will keep H.O.G. fresh and relevant toensure it fully meets the needs of the growing and changing membership.

We’d love to hear your ideas – so much so, thatwe will enter all your ideas into a draw to win afree Life Membership of H.O.G. (or for existingLife Members, a Life Membership for your partneror a nominated member of your choice). Email usat [email protected] and put ‘Future H.O.G.’ in the subject line, and don’t forget to include your membership number. We’llTweet the winner in November so make sureyou’re following us at twitter.com/hogeurope!

One thing is for sure, though; new members,new regions and new chapters for H.O.G. meansever-more interesting and exciting places to ride.Who would have thought a few years ago thatmembers could attend H.O.G. rides and rallies in places like Jordan, Ukraine, Libya and Latvia?Next year, we celebrate the 20th EuropeanH.O.G. Rally in Biograd, Croatia. The Croatiancoast is an amazing destination to head for –and a great excuse to start planning a road trip.

Times may be changing, but H.O.G. has the resilience and commitment to change along withthem, and to stand even further ahead of thepack. It’s all thanks to people like you and theshared passion you have for the world’s greatest motorcycle. Exciting times ahead!

Jeremy PickManager, Operations & Communications, H.O.G.® & RiderServices, Harley-Davidson Europe, Middle East and Africa

HOG MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY THE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP®

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We care about you. Ride safely,respectfully and within the limits of thelaw and your abilities. Always wear anapproved helmet, proper eyewear andprotective clothing and insist your passenger does too. Never ride whileunder the influence of alcohol or drugs.Know your Harley® and read andunderstand your owner’s manual from cover to cover.

HOG magazine is published quarterlyby the Harley Owners Group Europe, adivision of Harley-Davidson MotorCompany. Due to various circumstances,some information in this issue is subjectto change. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, H.O.G., HOG magazine, theHarley-Davidson logo, and HOG magazinemasthead are registered trademarks ofHarley-Davidson Motor Company.

No part of this publication may bereproduced for any reason withoutwritten consent from the editor.

All member submissions becomeproperty of Harley-Davidson MotorCompany, its affiliates, and authorisedHarley-Davidson and Buell dealers.Submissions will not be returned andmay be used by Harley-Davidson MotorCompany for any and all businesspurposes. Member submissions may bepublished in HOG magazine or postedon www.hog.com, the official web siteof the Harley Owners Group. HarleyOwners Group reserves the right to editstories for content, length and clarity.

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FEATURES

41 New 2011 models

We take our first look at whatHarley-Davidson has in storefor next year

49 Harlista passion

Michael Lichter recalls his once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to join a moviecrew in documenting Cuba’sobsession with vintage Harleys

52 The road to Agra

A group of intrepid H-Demployees made a one-daypilgrimage to one of theworld’s most recognisable and beautiful landmarks

56 Harley History

We trace the history of Harley-Davidson’s prestigiousCustom Vehicle OperationsTM

60 Australian adventure

Two H.O.G. members from the UK travel to south-easternAustralia to ride the legendaryGreat Ocean Road

64 H.O.G. hospitality

Where you eat and where yousleep are vital ingredients for a good road trip. We begin a tour of hotels, bars andrestaurants owned by Harleyenthusiasts

69 Labour of love

Davide de Negri talks usthrough his spectacular custom project

74 Stunt muscle

German stunt rider RainerSchwarz takes his special-edition V-Rod to the track

76 Screamin’ Eagles

Behind the scenes with the National Hot RodAssociation’s Pro StockMotorcycles

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Our review of this year’sSwiss Harley Days and

European H.O.G. Rally, p16

FABULOUSFIESTA

Read all about this year’sBarcelona Harley Days, p22

AUTHORIZEDTOURS

Find out how to check the latest tours on the

H.O.G. Gallery website, p27

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In this issue

HARLEY HISTORYLearn about the

development of theprestigious CVO family, p56

GREAT OCEANROAD

We go down under toexperience one of the world’s

great riding roads, p60

LEAPINGLEGEND

How the H-D Museum hascommemorated the life of

Evel Knievel, p84

NEWS

03 Welcome to the autumn issue of HOG magazine!

06 News

New dealership planned for Beirut, plus Harley-Davidson game for the Wii

07 Chapter in focus

The Vannes Bretagne Chapter, France

08 Intake

Your letters and photographs

RALLY ROUNDUP

16 Events

Reviews of Swiss Harley Days, Euro Festivaland more, plus a preview of European BikeWeek

26 The year at a glance

27 Touring rides

Details of the latest tours are now available on the Hog Gallery website

REGULARS

44 Gear

The latest parts, accessories and MotorClothes

72 Between the lines

Tips on staying alert in the saddle

84 Archives

Looking back at the life of Evel Knievel

86 Competition winners

Find out who won our most recent competitions

88 Your H.O.G. team

Meet the H.O.G. Europe team, plus a fewreminders about your membership

90 Exhaust

Tom Howes talks about what ‘escape’ and‘freedom’ mean to him…

78 Long way to St-Tropez

Zoë Francis-Cox recalls taking a scenic – and wet –ride to the Harley-DavidsonEuro Festival in St-Tropez

82 We Move Bikes

HOG magazine takes a daytrip to We Move Bikes, andfinds out how it helpsmembers to transport theirmachines across Europe

HOG NEWS UK & IRELAND p 29

I Welcome

III Lugano feels the love

IV Touring

VI Events news

VII Members

IX Events calendar

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A passion for Harley-Davidson thatoutrode a passion for film has led toLebanon opening its first Harley-Davidsondealership in Beirut.

Awe-inspired by a Harley-Davidson he saw in the war torn streets of early-1980s Beirut, Marwan Tarraf (below)began his love affair with both the bikeand the brand. Travelling to LA in 1992 to attend film school, he soon foundhimself surrounded by the Harley-Davidson culture.

“All I could think about was buying aHarley. It didn’t take long before I investedmy education money into another form ofeducation, and that was it… I had spentevery last penny on a 1991 CustomisedHeritage Classic.”

A producer and owner of an award-winning production house, Marwanfollowed his passion and launched acustom motorcycle dealership in 1996.This September he launches his country’sfirst Harley-Davidson dealership, whichwill also provide a base for the 135-strongLebanon Chapter.

“We’re all about getting together, havinga great time, riding hard and riding safe.This is our Chapter’s creed,” he states.

The launch coincides with the traditionalHamra festival and the parade will departfrom the store location with the HOGchapter being part of the festivities.“People look at me as the film producerwho became a mechanic,” revealsMarwan. “I see it as a promotion.”

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Ali Marei, H.O.G. Egypt,always believed that there was more to riding a bike thanwhat he already knew. Withthat in mind, Ali was extremelyexcited to learn that Luis deSilva, National Head RoadCaptain of South Africa, wouldbe visiting Cairo to conduct anAdvanced Skills Course withthe Cairo Chapter. Organisedby the H.O.G. Cairo Chapterand Harley-Davidson Egypt,the dates were set for May 28-30 in the Red Sea resort ofTaba. Fifty-five riders quicklysigned up, including some fromthe Kuwait Chapter as well.

“We assembled at the startof the trip some 460km awayfrom Taba,” recalls Ali. “After a briefing we set off, and for120km Luis assessed how we performed in a formation.”

The group headed for theAhmed Helmy tunnel that linksEgypt’s mainland with theSinai peninsula. “During ourfirst stop there we receivedour first debrief on our ridingformation and tips on whatcould be improved.”

Each stop along the routecame with more advice andbriefing, which everyone tookon board. “We arrived at thebeautiful Taba Heights resortfor a final debrief beforebonding and socialising in the true H.O.G. spirit!”

The next morning the groupkicked off at 8.30am withclassroom training to go overthe course’s key tutorial points:

how to use head and eyeseffectively; how to manoeuvrethe bike and understand theimportance of using theFriction Zone; and steeringand turning the bike in prettychallenging situations.

“Now came the time to put theory into practice as we headed out to the hotelparking lot for extensivehands-on training based onthe theories. Everyone was soexcited to test drive what wehad learned in class!

“I must say that it was hardwork, especially under thesizzling Sinai sun! We spentfour hours testing it all out and having loads of fun aswell. Having finished thetraining we all hit the openroad to practise some more on the bends along thehighway.”

The day culminated with a dinner at Castle Zaman, abeautiful fortress on top of apanoramic view of the Aqabagulf. “We all enjoyed the funand camaraderie that comeswith the unique feeling ofbeing part of the great H.O.G.family! To top it all off, we eachreceived a certificate forundergoing and passing thecourse!”

An early start the next daysaw us all eager to apply ourtraining to the open road…

For more details onadvanced rider training, visit www.ridersedge.com

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HARLEY SYMPHONYWhy a Harley-Davidson? A Neanderthal monster? A motorbike for a Terminator?(question from my teenage sonwhen he saw the black denimFat Bob). The idea of owning aHarley-Davidson didn’t comefrom a deep-seated neurologicalconnection dating back to theyears of Easy Rider, but it didend up becoming a reality.

Alright, nothing strange aboutthat. But there’s just one littlething that makes this storydifferent. Biking literature goeson about the sound of the V-Twinand associates it with hard rock,ear-splitting decibels, Smoke onthe Water and all that. Neverwith classical music.

The distinctive noise of the V-Twin has never been comparedto Beethoven’s 5th. The firstperson who did that was mybetter half, Brigitte, who’s aviolinist and has accompaniedthe world’s greatest soloists.

When the Harley-Davidsonvirus took advantage of myimmune system, I starteddragging the poor woman roundall the dealerships in an attemptto convince her that a motorbikewas something beautiful, andnecessary for ‘our’ happiness.But I would never have daredhope that the delicate creaturewould come to appreciate thenoisy, hardcore Harley world.

The strategy was not asuccess. The arguments for not purchasing a bike were so

convincing that my poor braincouldn’t come up with any wayof persuading her that weshould take such a giant leap.

But just as things werelooking hopeless, somethingunexpected happened to bringabout a dramatic U-turn: wewent to our local Harley-Davidson dealership. Brigittewas as surprised at her reactionwhen she set eyes on thesebikes as I was.

First of all, she said that they were the most beautifulmotorbikes that she had everseen: she said they were worksof art, that they had real soul.Then she said that the soundproduced by the V-Twin enginewasn’t a noise – it was music tothe ears. Needless tosay, at that moment, thedeal was done.

Maybe classical musicand motorbikes aren’ttotally incompatible afterall, and maybe there areother Harley fans whoare just as well-versed inthis particular branch ofculture as well. If so, Ivery much look forwardto making theiracquaintance.

Anyway, my thanks goto Harley-Davidson for themetal beasts they make,and thanks to Brigitte: youhave made a dream cometrue for me.

Marco Veronese Morosini, Italy (top)

FROM BALEARICS TO BLIZZARDSThis year I wanted to start theseason particularly early, andopted for the first week in March,in Majorca. I took the car-trainfrom Düsseldorf to Narbonne,from where it was onwards byroad to the welcome sunshine of Barcelona. The ferry then tookme to Palma de Mallorca and Ispent an excellent week on thisBalearic island in fine weather(15°C to 19°C).

The return trip on the ferry wasvery stormy. I returned to a rainyBarcelona, where I drove off theferry and northwards; and the trainwas waiting in Narbonne to takeme back to Düsseldorf.

However, the rain gradually

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it was 0°C… imagine that in a kilt!The ride took in several villages,including Houten, Oud Dorp,Lexmond and Vianen. Approachingthe village there was a drum bandstanding by and there werehundreds of people along the road,all waving Canadian and Americanflags; simply brilliant, what a treat.We had a 90-minute stop in Vianenso people had time to admire thevehicles. In the village square therewas a tent where live music wasplaying. At every stop there wascoffee for the drivers and bikers,which was very welcome in themorning, on account of thetemperature. There was anotherstop in Lexmond and then fourSecond World War ‘fighters’ flewover, instantly recognisable fromthe sound they made. A nicemoment came when the clock onthe old church struck five and theplanes flew past the church – whata nice touch that was. Altogetherfour Harley-Davidsons took part,1940, 1941 and 1945 model WLAs and one H-D from 1942, a Canadian WLC model.

Chris Rauch, Netherlands (top)

THIRD TIME LUCKYMy husband and I joined theLyon Chapter at the beginningof September 2008; we had ourfirst outing on the occasion of the15th anniversary of the Chapteron September 15.

A really enjoyable weekend,despite the appalling weather: inshort, I caught the bug – by thatMonday, I’d decided to take theplunge. I wanted to be a Lady ofHarley too!

So I had to take my test, andthat wasn’t easy. Some of thequestions were a bit tricky, but Ihung on in there and I passed my‘rules of the road’ test at the endof October.

That was one hurdle overcome,but definitely not the mostdifficult. Next: the motorcyclecontrol test!

I had quite a hard time, but Itoughed it out. I failed my testonce because of my disastrous

U-turn in the ‘control at highspeed’ section, then we wentaway for a month’s holiday andwhen I came back I hadpersuaded myself to forgeteverything. But no, it’s like ridinga bike – on the second attempt,this time my U-turn was good butI took my time during the first tryand the examiner advised me to‘go for it’, so I did, literally – I wentfor it… and took the slalom postswith me! So, third time lucky…

I should say that I had a good“carrot” to encourage me… I hada magnificent Sportster 1200 Lowin red awaiting me in the garage! I passed my control test at thethird attempt and the traffic ridingtest at the first attempt.

Can you imagine my workcolleagues’ faces (I hadn’t said aword to them) when I rolled up onmy ‘fireball’ on Tuesday morning?

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››› More photoson-line!If your photo isn’tpublished here, we may have included it in the digital version of HOG magazine or in the Intake Gallery athogeuropegallery.com!You can send us yourphotos through the sitetoo; click on ‘Submityour photo’.

When sending in your pictures,please make sure they are takenwith your camera’s quality modeset reasonably high so they aregood enough for print. And don’tforget to send captions!

Ride PlannerAt hogeuropegallery.comyou can plan, save andsubmit your rides for us to publish on the site –another way to earn a pin!

EVERY PICTURE PUBLISHEDIN THE PRINTED EDITION OFHOG MAGAZINE WINS ITSPHOTOGRAPHER A H.O.G.STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER’SPIN, SO REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR NAME ANDADDRESS TOO!

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The gorgeousand aptly named‘Sunset withHarley’, by Jörg Gregorius,Germany

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Vicko from the Tenerife Chaptersent us this photo of his newHeritage Softail Classic

Golin Diego and Michela Riva fromVicenza, Italy, took this photo oftheir Dyna at the Misurina lake

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Right: Historian forthe Treviso Chapter,Giancarlo DellaPosta, during H.O.T.in Milwaukee, April 2010

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Incorporating the19th annual European H.O.g.® rally

19TH EUROPEAN H.O.G. RALLY & SWISS HARLEY DAYS

Happy Harley Days!

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The beautiful Lago di Lugano in Switzerland was the setting forthis year’s fantastic European H.O.G. Rally which, for the firsttime, was integrated with Swiss Harley Days.

From July 16-18, the city of Lugano, neighbouring Italiantown of Campione d’Italia and the surrounding area hostedmore than 60,000 visitors and 15,000 bikes. The setting wasthe perfect destination for all those who rode to the event.Snaking through the surrounding mountain passes enjoyingstunning scenery and gorgeous riding conditions, the finaldestination did not disappoint.

The heart of the event, located in the Piazza della Riformawas the focal point for the event. The main stage provided livemusic throughout the event with Swiss rock band Gotthardtaking centre stage on Saturday night. Surrounding bars andrestaurants were heaving with H.O.G. members and Harleyenthusiasts as they relaxed in the Swiss sunshine.

The lake-front Harley Village housed local dealers, H.O.G.

Information and event merchandise, which attracted manyvisitors. The trader area was a veritable feast for shoppers

with Harley-Davidson merchandise for sale fromRoadhouse, sweet stalls and motorcycle accessorydealers as well as demonstrations from freehand pinstriping expert Captain Blaster.

The Custom Bike Show was held in Campioned’Italia on the Saturday, attracting a wide range ofbeautifully customised bikes that adorned the lakesidelocation. Entries from all across Europe provided avisual feast for visitors with a particularly high qualityof antique motorcycles on display, reflecting thepassion of local enthusaists for classic, older andBobber-style vintage Harleys.

As well as many local winners, trophies were alsowon by visitors from Germany, the UK, Ireland, Italyand Czech Republic. As part of the event’s affiliationto the AMD Championships of custom bike building,one lucky winner receives €5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to compete at the legendarySturgis in 2011. Taking home this prestigious prize for the Best Modifed Harley was Hardnine Choppers

from Switzerland with the ‘DMX’ antique bike. Beautifullyrestored and customised to look like a BMX bike, Danny MX was thrilled to receive such recognition for his work.

Many H.O.G. Chapters participated in the ChapterChallenge with the Roman Village Italy Chapter taking theoverall prize with 116 points. Dani Antonio from the PadovaChapter Italy took first place in the Poker Run with DavidCecchini and Fabio Calzetta, both from the Roman VillageChapter, taking second and third palces respectively. TheObservation Run was won by Federica Rizza with secondplace going to Anna Maria Louato, both from Roman Village.

Prizes were also awarded to Abdul Elah Baghdadi and OmarBaccar from Saudi Arabia for the furthest travelled, and RexMenciassi, 80 years old, for being the oldest biker at the event.

Despite the heat, many took advantage of the availability ofbrand new Harley-Davidson motorcycles and experienced therumble of the V-Twin on a specially designed demo route.Taking in the surrounding mountainous area and lakesideroads, visitors were given a real riding treat.

The parade on Saturday evening was a real highlight, drawing3,000 bikes to the Lugano lake-front line-up. The 7km stretch ofbikes travelled up into the hills, snaking through pretty villages,across the lake and into Campione d’Italia before returning toLugano. Crowds lined the streets, local residents waved fromtheir balconies and children jumped for joy as the thunderingprocession rode past. Lasting almost an hour and a half,participants returned to the main plaza ready to party!

The humid heatwave was finally put to rest as the heavensopened just ahead of the closing ceremonies. Even thunderand lightning couldn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands ofvisitors who partied all night long, enjoying the live music andtremendous atmosphere that is synonymous with everyHarley-Davidson event.

Join us next year as the 20th European H.O.G. Rally headsto Biograd, Croatia to celebrate this milestone event.

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Custom Bike Show – the winners

SPORTSTER

1st – Daniele Pallú, Switzerland2nd – Christian de Vant, Switzerland

ANTIQUE

1st – Star Car Performance,Switzerland2nd – Gilardoni Alessandro,Switzerland

BIG TWIN

1st – Olli Schulze, Germany2nd – Rinaldo Pfammaller,Switzerland

WATERCOOLED

1st – Freddy Jansen, Germany2nd – Erbacher, Switzerland

LADIES OF HARLEY

1st – Bernie Sumers, Ireland2nd – Star Car Performance,Switzerland

CUSTOM

1st – Tony Stephenson, UK2nd – Erbacher, Switzerland

THREE-WHEELER

1st – Walo Bertschinger,Switzerland2nd – Phil Walker, UK

BUELL

1st – Reto Altherr, Switzerland2nd – Julian Grindall, UK

TOURING

1st – Vadim Mikhaylov, Czech Republic2nd – Antonio Alabrese, Italy

RADICAL

1st – Giorgio Bomdi, Italy2nd – Custom Attack, Italy

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Sue O’Grady, UK

BEST IN SHOW

Erbacher, ‘The One II’, Switzerland

BEST MODIFED HARLEY

Hardnine Choppers, ‘DMX’,Switzerland

Poker Run and Observation Run winners

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There will be bikes in the Balkansnext year as the 20th EuropeanH.O.G. Rally heads to Biograd inCroatia. Nestled on a peninsulajutting out into the crystal bluewaters of the Adriatic, Biograd is as picturesque as it gets. A bustling marina, cobbledmedieval streets, beaches,forests, national parks and acoastline that boasts one ofEurope’s most spectacular roads– all the ingredients for an eventto remember.

For the first time Croatia willbe home to the biggest event inthe European Harley-Davidsonand H.O.G. calendar. Havingstayed under the radar untilrecent years, capital Zagreb isemerging as one of the top newcity destinations in Europe. Amelting pot of architectural andcultural influences, Zagrebboasts a beautiful ‘old city’where vibrant markets shelter in the shadow of splendidcathedrals and the streets arefilled with cafes, bars, andrestaurants. This is cafe cultureat its best.

Through splendid hills andforests and past Plitvice LakesNational Park (one of Europe’smost beautiful natural sights) allroads eventually lead to the jewelof the Mediterranean – theAdriatic coast. Clinging to therocky, pine-covered mountains,the roads overlook dozens ofislands that rise from thesparkling seas – this is a world-class ride. The coast is alsohome to some of the mostperfect towns in the region, fromthe ancient Roman city of Split toworld-famous Dubrovnik – bothworld heritage sites – perfectstops for sampling the freshseafood, the local coffee orperhaps something a littlestronger?

Get the dates in your diary– May 26-29, 2011 – and getready for the ride of a lifetime!

Check out the News and Eventssections at members.hog.comand hogeuropegallery.com forthe latest updates as they areunveiled! Be the first to hear and follow us on Twitter too!

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A weekend of unseasonableweather failed to cool theenthusiasm of Harley-Davidson

riders attending the 2010 EuroFestival in the Golfe de St-Tropez; over the course of theweekend of May 6-9, a record-

breaking 9,000 riders and 6,000bikes flocked to Grimaud for threedays of riding and laid-backpartying.

The biggest-ever attendance atthe increasingly popular annualEuro Festival, organised andhosted by Harley-Davidson, was avote of confidence for this uniqueevent, which combines the coolchic venue of Golfe de St-Tropezwith a weekend-long celebrationof music and motorcycles. Bikeshad been ridden from as far afieldas St Petersburg and Dubai toattend; the spectacular

surrounding area of the FrenchRiviera provided breathtakingroads to ride by day while at themain event site Gotthard, TheAffray, Johnny Gallagher & theBoxtie Band plus a host of localbands and musical actsentertained the crowds by night.

The magnificent parade onSunday saw over 2,000 bikestravelling through the town of St-Tropez itself and into theneighbouring towns and villages,led by representatives of Chaptersfrom all across Europe andbeyond in the picturesque Chapter Parade of Flags. And thespectacle didn’t stop there; aswell as the main event site at PortGrimaud, neighbouring townsincluding St Maxime, Cogolin, LaCroix Valmer and La Garde Freinethosted their own parades, parties

and music concerts too, withbands, ride-outs and barbecuesacross the region.

The opportunity to ride a 2010Harley-Davidson was available allweekend from the spectacularDemo Ride truck fleet, givingsome 500 visitors the opportunityto test ride the Harley-Davidsonmodel of their dreams.

The Custom Bike Show held in nearby Grimaud saw a verystrong competition with Frenchconstructors sweeping the board in almost all categories.Richly deserved prizes for Best In Show and Best Radical went to Johann Clerget of RiversideMotocyclettes.

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Once again, theAustrian region of

Carinthia will come alivewith the sound of V-Twins

rumbling through its veins asEuropean Bike Week enters its 13th

consecutive year. With 12 massivelysuccessful parties in its back catalogue,

can this event get any better? Oh yes it can! The 2010 party promises to once again live up to itstitle as Europe’s biggest free biker festival. If you’re aregular visitor, you’ll know exactly what we’re talkingabout. If you haven’t been before, get the dates inyour diary – September 7-12 – it will be an event to remember!

There is a full music line-up on the main stagefrom Tuesday to Saturday, free demo rides and an even bigger customiser area that will host theCustom Bike Show, which is once again affiliated to the AMD World Championships where one luckywinner will be given the chance to compete atSturgis in 2011!

Don’t forget to buy yourevent pin to be in with the

chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson bike! Pins will be on sale in the merchandise areas in the mainplaza and customiser areas.

The Harley-Davidson Hospitality Bar movesto the main plaza alongside the Expo Area and the dealer mile. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Harley-Davidson experience! Hot Dot Cafe and Choppers Bar return to keep the party alive into the early hours.

The Legend Tour demo experience moves to anew location this year near the Finkenstein junction. Be one of the first to test ride a brand-new 2011Harley-Davidson, or just chill out in the demo area, which will have its own hospitality.

Join the hugely fantastic parade on Saturday as bikes from all around the world gather for aprocession around Faaker See to Finkenstein,through Villach to Ossiach, around Ossiacher See to Rosseg and back.

Once again, it will be THE biker party to complete yet another fantastic event season!

Follow us on Twitter and visitwww.europeanbikeweek.com for the latest details as they are announced. You can also visitwww.hogeuropegallery.com to see the photos and video from last year’s party.

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Barcelona Harley Days,

Spain

June 18-20, 2010

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BARCELONA HARLEY DAYS

Hot in the city

Barcelona Harley Days made atriumphant return, simmering underthe heat haze of the scorchingtemperatures, attracting hundredsof thousands of visitors and morethan 18,000 Harley-Davidsons.

Born from the 100th AnniversaryHarley-Davidson celebrations in2003, alongside its sister event inHamburg, this free and open eventhas now established itself as oneof the top cities for a gathering ofHarleys in Europe. With first-classsightseeing that includes the ParkGuell (Gaudi), Sagrada Familia andLa Rambla, a chic marina andrelaxing beachfront, coupled withbeautiful surrounding countryside,the location has all the ingredientsfor an exhilarating Harley party.

Located on the Avenue ReinaMaria Christina against the back-drop of the magnificent NationalPalace of Montjuic and enchantingMagic Fountains of Montjuic, theevent site vibrated with the soundof Harleys, music and laughter forthe three-day event in June.

Spanish tribute acts and bands The Walkers, The SmokingStones, Manuel Fuentes & TheSpring’s Team and The Alwaysentertained crowds by night whilevisitors strolled among the tradersand bars by day.

The Harley-Davidson DemoExperience hosted more than 600

visitors who enjoyed riding the model of their dreams on aguided route around Barcelona,completely free!

For riders and non-riders alike,the Harley-Davidson experiencewas really brought to life in theExpo Tent with a display ofHarley’s new models as well as the opportunity for visitors to havetheir photo taken astride a newmodel with the backdrop of theirchoice. New models included theHarley Tri Glide Ultra Classic Trike.

A fashion show held on the mainstage showcased the chic andcool collection of Harley-DavidsonMotorclothes while the new FitShop explored the importance offitting a bike to its rider. Expertsdemonstrated to visitors how toadjust and personalise their bikesusing genuine Harley-Davidsonparts and accessories.

This year the event also featuredan exclusive area for women riderswhere demonstrations on how topick up a heavy Harley and how to look good astride a big V-Twinappealed to new female audiences.

A Hospitality Area for H.O.G.Members and Harley ownersprovided welcome shade duringthe midday sun as visitors relaxedat the Choppers Bar and enjoyedlive music.

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Returning to Killarney, June’s Bike Fest was again a spectacularcelebration of the passion, enthusiasmand hospitality of the bikingcommunity – a record 25,000 of them!

The component parts of a really goodrally rarely change. Bring enough bikerstogether with some beautiful scenery,entertainment and somewhere tocongregate in the evenings, and theevent will write itself. But when you addto that some remarkable hospitality fromthe organisers, Chapter hosts and thestaff at the Brehon Hotel – specialthanks must go to Breffini Ingerton formaking it all happen – an extraordinarilydiverse attendance and the inimitablelandscape of south-west Ireland, youend up with a bike event that lights upthe whole season.

Now in its fourth year, Ireland BikeFest again added its sparkle to the townof Killarney this June, with a stormingevent that, for the first time, stretched anextra day into the bank holiday Monday.

On Friday, the first of what wouldeventually amount to a spectacularthrong of 7,500 bikes arrived throughoutthe day to explore and enjoy thebeginnings of a blistering entertainmentline-up, including country superstarWillie Nelson and, on Saturday, Brit rockfavourites Status Quo. The atmospherein the Bike Village ramped up too, withlive music and DJs all weekend, while theGleneagle Hotel’s ballroom hosted freelive music every night until late.

Saturday was a day to ride. CelticThunder Chapter led day-long ride-outsaround the Ring of Kerry and the DinglePeninsula. The scenery was breathtaking,taking in mountain passes and skirtinglakes. Expertly organised by theChapter’s Road Captains, these routes

were a high point of the weekend forevery rider and pillion that took the tour.

Sunday’s parade was a fitting apex ofthe weekend. A celebration of everythingexciting about the world of biking, morethan 3,000 motorcycles followed thevictory lap around Killarney, and werecheered and applauded by thousands ofspectators along every stretch of the run.

On return to the site, it wasn’t longbefore machines were lining up on thelawn for the Custom Bike Show. With aneye-popping collection of motorcycleson display, running the full spectrumfrom Rat to Radical, the judges had astruggle selecting the winners. However,the judges clearly had a similar taste tothe rally-goers; Gary France’s lowcustom chopper was awarded Best inShow as well as People’s Choice. To see the list of winning bikes and runners-up, visit the Ireland Bike Fest eventspage at www.hogeuropegallery.com

Of course, the Bike Fest Village wasbuzzing with the usual tenets of a rally – dealer stands (Waterford and Dublin),trader stands and food and drink stallswere a wonderful way to spend somedowntime, while the demo ride fleet and(brand new this year) technical area gavescores of enthusiasts the chance toexpand their own experience of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

That evening and throughout Monday,with the milestone events over with, itwas time to relax, enjoy the goodweather and soak up the atmosphere.And, of course, start looking forward tonext year. In total, more than 25,000people came to this year’s event. Nextyear, make sure you’re one of them.

Ireland Bike Fest 2011 will take placeon June 3-6 (RoI Bank Holiday). Keep an eye on www.irelandbikefest.com.


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countryside, the rumble of thelegendary V-Twins continued.Exploring the twists and turns of thecoastal cruise south to Sitges as wellas inland into the beautiful nationalparks that surround the city, guidedtours also took visitors to the bestroads the region has to offer.

Sunday saw 10,000 bikes participatein an 8km parade through Barcelonacity centre. Taking in the Olympicvillage, the port, Avenue de Miramarand Passeig de Colom, thousands oflocal residents lined the streets as thisspectacular procession passed by.

A truly magnificent event with achilled atmosphere! Watch this spacefor details of the next BarcelonaHarley Days!

Custom Bike ShowMore than 70 of Spain’s top custombikes entered the Custom Bike Show that was held at this year’sBarcelona Harley Days. The hottestcompetition was in Sportstercategory, demonstrating the love of this ever-popular model in Spain. The winners of the Big Twin andThree-Wheeler categories were aptlythemed with references to Gaudi, theThree-Wheeler being totally coveredwith the small mosaic tiles with thefamous Gaudi Dragon on each fender.

With entries arriving all day, beforea presentation in the evening, visitorshad plenty of time to admire the bikesand choose their winning bike; People’sChoice award went to ‘Anathema’,built by Josep Gomez from Spain.

Best in Show was won by RodrigoPico from Spain with ‘My Toro’, whichalso scooped the top honours in theBest Radical category.

For all the winners, and to seephotos and a video from the event,visit www.hogeuropegallery.com


Egypt joined the world of H.O.G. in celebrating itsfirst Egypt H.O.G. Rally from March 11-13, 2010 in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh – a destination well known to the world, with its incomparabletreasures of the underwater world, great weatherand hospitality.Sharm el-Sheikh welcomed Harley-Davidsonowners from all over the world to attend the Rally,

which was hosted at Le Royal Hotel and SharmGrand Casino Parking, Naemaa Bay.

Three days full of entertainment started withorganised rides, and then a welcome party in whichScrew Driver and Percussion bands rocked ournight. Wadi Firan, in the middle of the Sinaimountains, hosted our Friday lunch, and then weenjoyed Cairo Kee Arabic rock band. The ceremonyended with the breathtaking site of the PeaceParade, going from the hotel to Nabeq and back,ending in Naema bay in front of the Lido Ibrotel.

The closing ceremony was a time in which all theriders celebrated the end of their journey, whetherthey came all the way from Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon,Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi or Cairo. We danced atNeserin Zerik singing and cheered for the gorgeousbelly dancer Dina. Every picture is a story of how alldifferences melt into the passion of sharing onecommon interest of riding your Harley-Davidson.


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For the second successive year, Harley-Davidson took its place in the heart of theaction at the 2010 Silverstone Classic inthe UK. Combining music and racing, thislegendary event attracts motor racing andclassic car enthusiasts from across thecountry. Among plenty of racing fromclassic cars and motorcycles, a fun-filledfairground, drag racing, acrobatic aerialdisplays and a relaxing atmosphere, therumble of Harley-Davidson motorcyclescould be heard throughout the site.

The impressive Harley grandstand drew many newcomers to the motorcyclebrand, showcasing the latest models in asophisticated expo area, giving visitors theopportunity to try out all the bikes for size.

Fit Shop educated those who thoughtthey'd never be able to handle these bikesby demonstrating how every single Harleycan be truly customised for each individualshape and size – lowering the seat height,bringing the handlebars closer or furtheraway from the rider, and moving the footcontrols to suit different leg lengths.

The Me On A Harley stand – wherevisitors can have their photo taken astridea Harley against the backdrop of theirchoice – was busy entertaining adults andchildren alike during the weekend. If youhaven't downloaded your photo yet, don'tforget to visit www.me-on-a-harley.com.

Harley-Davidson merchandise was alsoon sale as well as the opportunity to take afree test ride on a 2010 model – more than100 visitors took advantage and enjoyedthe 30-minute ride around the beautifulsurrounding countryside.

Unfortunately, the planned WorldRecord attempt for the greatest number of Harleys on a racetrack was postponeduntil a future date.

H.O.G. members and visitors enjoyedthe buzzing atmosphere of The Harley-Davidson Hospitality area by day and by night throughout the weekend, as a DJ and live bands including The Mods,Blues Brothers and tribute act the RollinStoned took to the stage from midday tomidnight. The bar also hosted celebritychef Heston Blumenthal on the Friday as part of the celebrity race event, and X-Factor finalists and competition winnerson the Saturday, ahead of theirperformances on the main stage.

racing and riding!

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AUGUSTSouth of England RallyBisley, UK, August 6-8

6th Hippo Rally Mpumalanga,

South Africa, August 7-9

5th White River Rally Mpumalanga, South Africa,

August 7-10

Friendship Ride GermanyRhön, Wasserkuppe, August 13-15

Thunder in the GlensAviemore, Scotland, August 27-30

SEPTEMBER13th European Bike WeekFaaker See, Austria, September 7-12

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1st Bloemfontein RallySouth Africa, September 24-26

OCTOBERH.O.G. Alpine Heath RallyDrakensburg, KZN, South Africa,

October 1-3

2nd Lebanon H.O.G. TourLebanon, October 1-3

West Coast RallySouth Africa, October 21-24

2nd Al Hajjar RallyOman, October 28-30

NOVEMBERMallorca Bike WeekNovember 1-7

Royal Rally Swaziland,

Mozambique, November 4-8

1st Kingdom of Jordan H.O.G. Rally Aqaba, Jordan,

November 25-27

2011APRIL Africa Bike WeekMargate, South Africa,

April 29-May 1

MAY Vienna Harley DaysVienna, Austria, May 12-14

5th Harley-Davidson Euro Festival®Grimaud, Golfe de Saint-Tropez,

May 12-15

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20th European H.O.G. Rally Biograd, Croatia, May 26-29

Check out the 2010 event videos


JUNE 11th Benelux H.O.G. Rally Leeuwarden, Netherlands, June 3-5

Ireland Bike FestKillarney, Ireland, June 3-6

Norway National RallySandefjord, Norway, June 17-19

Magic Bike Rüdesheim, Germany,

June 23-26

JULYBarcelona Harley DaysBarcelona, Spain, July 8-11

Morzine Harley Days July 15-17

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EUROPEChampagne Region, France

• August 14-17

Thunder in the Glens, Scotland

• August 20-26

Faaker See & Salzburg• September 3-16

Loire Valley • September 24-29

Return ride from Spain(several cities) to Euro Festival,St-Tropez • May 10-16, 2011

Ride Camino de Santiago• June 15-19, 2011

Return ride from Spain (several cities) to EuropeanBike Week, Austria • September 6-13, 2011

AFRICASouth Africa – Western Cape

Cape Town, from January 10, 2010

– this ALL YEAR ROUND tour

will commence every Sunday,

finishing the following Thursday.

HOG Mototunis Tour, Tunisia

• October 2-11

• December 4-12

Mother City Tour, South Africa

• October 30-November 13

Western Cape Bike Ride,

South Africa

• November 21-December 5

South Africa

• November 28-December 15

USACanyon Country Tour• August 23-September 1 (Italian guides)

Anasazi Tour• August 8-22

Ouest Americain• June 12-26 (French guides)• August 8-21 (Italian guides)

Wild Wild West• July 24-August 7 (French guides)• August 29-September 12 (Italian guides)

Sturgis-Rockies • August 2-17

Hell of Arizona • August 4-17

California Dreamin’• August 4-17

Sturgis and the Old West• August 9-20

West America • August 14-29

Denver-Sturgis-Yellowstone• August 18-September 2

Coast to Coast, Los Angeles-Orlando • November 2-20

For all Harley-DavidsonAuthorized Tours bookings,please go to the Event Calendaron www.harley-davidson.comor contact the Member ServicesCentre on 00800 1111 2223. Also,read more details about eachtour, with detailed itinerary andprices, at the new Tours sectionat www. hogeuropegallery.com

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Are you ready for the open road? If you want to ride the best roads, stay in the best hotels, and enjoy every aspect of a road trip, but withoutthe hassle of organising it yourself, you’ve come to the right place –Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours…

The Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours programme has been created for new and experienced riders to travel and explore the world from theseat of a Harley. Planned by bikers, for bikers, the tours seek out scenicroutes, traffic-free roads, interesting twisties and thundering straights.And every night you’ll end up at great accommodation with good food, a few drinks and comfortable bed.

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HOG NEWS

WELCOME TO THE autumn edition of HOGmagazine. I have just returned from theEuropean H.O.G.® Rally in Lugano and as Iwrite, vivid memories of great riding, scenicviews, hot and sunny weather and vastnumbers of UK members on tour and at therally still linger. It was an absolutely stormingevent – especially on the Saturday night, as I’m sure anyone that was there would agree!

Later this month, I look forward to meetingup with many more of you when I’ll be backon the road and heading north for Thunder in the Glens. Hosted by the ever-hospitableDunedin Chapter and sponsored byEdinburgh Harley-Davidson, this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever and with the Route 66 show scheduled in again for the Sunday you won’t want to be leaving too early.

Of course, there are plenty of other events

in the calendar so be sure to check them outand stay ready to hit the road. It’s still feeling a lot like riding season out there!!

After a very snowy winter we’ve beenblessed with a warm and dry summer and it’s been wonderful to get out there, do whatwe love and enjoy the freedom of the road, funin the sun and the company of H.O.G. friends.

For those H.O.G. members that are moreindependent riders or solo explorers, makesure you check out our route planner atwww.hogeuropegallery.com where you canshare your favourite routes with your fellowriders. You may also get some inspiration foryour next ride!

Whatever you do – enjoy the rest of what’sleft, ride safe and have fun!

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BARRY GETSBACK ONTHE ROADCHAPTER CHALLENGE CHAMPION BarryHeasman of 1066 Chapter completed afearsome 22,000 miles in the saddle last year to add to his Chapter’s attempt to top the Chapter Challenge – he was theindividual UK member with the highestmileage. Having proved his mettle as oneunafraid of long periods in the saddle, thisyear he once again signed up for theunashamedly hardcore UK Brit Butt Rallyorganised by the Iron Butt association.

Participants are given 36 hours to cover as many miles as possible, with a minumumof 1,200-1,300 miles to be covered from 6am Saturday to 6pm Sunday.

To add an extra dimension to proceedings,at the start of the rally, riders are given a‘bonus book’, with places identified that, if passed on the route, collect additionalbonus points. Points are awarded on mileagealso, and the person with the most points is awarded first place.

On May 21, participants, many of whomhad beencongregating for wellover an hour, linedup for the off at5.30am. The rallywas about to begin.

And what a run!This year, Barryfinished in 14th place, with amammoth route thattook him and his bikethrough 1,276 miles.He was last seenheading for a little lie down…

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ISSUE 14 Official news from the Harley Owners Group® UK and Eire AUTUMN 2010

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Did you take part in Million Mile Monday?Harley-Davidson staff based at thecompany’s office in Oxford hit the roadwith some very special visitors fromMilwaukee accumulating miles andprompting smiles

EXCITEMENT. ANXIETY. THIS is how webegan. It’s Sunday June 27 in Oxford. It’s a beautiful, hot and sunny day. The daybefore Million Mile Monday. What will theweather be like for the ride we have plannedfor tomorrow? Look to the skies. Don’tdance… it might bring rain! Wish for just one more day like this one, perfect for riding. Cross your fingers.

Relief. Wish granted. The forecast is forclear blue skies and warm temperatures with not a spot of rain threatening to appear!The ride was on – and what a ride it was!

On Monday, Keith Wandell, CEO, and Matt Levatich, President and COO, visitedHarley-Davidson’s European HQ

in Oxford, England. The two were welcomedand introduced to staff based at the Oxfordoffice and H-D® UK dealers by Rob Lindley,Managing Director and Vice President forHarley-Davidson Europe and spent themorning talking with both staff and dealers,answering questions and providinginformation.

Lunch followed the meetings, offering bothKeith and Matt the opportunity to meet theUK team and the UK dealers.

Outside, a fleet of Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles, paint and chrome gleaming in the sunshine and ready to ride, waitedpatiently to roar to life. At 2pm that afternoonthey did.

After lunch and a briefing by Nigel Villiers,Director Customer Experience – Internationaland ride leader for the day, Keith, Matt andRob kitted up, climbed on their motorcycles,turned on their ignitions and set off for a ridethrough the Chiltern Hills from Oxford toCheltenham Harley-Davidson with RoelRietveld, Regional Director for Benelux, UK/Ireland and Scandinavia, Iñaki Isusi,Country Manager, UK and Ireland, members of their team and dealers behind them.

The 60-mile route meandered throughquintessential English villages, featuringthatched cottages and gardens in full bloom,and climbed rolling hills that offered scenicviews of the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershirecountryside. Engines rumbled, heads turned,people gazed, children waved. Everyonesmiled. It was glorious.

At Cheltenham H-D® the group was metby Neil Hall, Dealer Principal, his team of staffand a spectacular surprise – a traditionalEnglish cream tea. This couldn’t have been a more perfect British refreshment with which to greet special guests and wasappreciated enormously by all.

The route back to Oxford was slightly moredirect but no less interesting than the earlierride. What the road may not have offered for satisfaction, thoughts of the day did.

The final count: 17 riders, around 30roundabouts, on back roads with no paint, zero incidents. 2,460 miles in total. Not oneraindrop. 30 scones with jam and creameaten. Smiles too numerous to count.

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The highlight of the biking year, European H.O.G.® ralliesattract people from all over. One couple from Scotland chose to make it the location for the most memorable day of their lives

CLAD IN THE vibrant stripes of the Dunedin Chapter’s tartan, H.O.G.Chapter members Maurice Laing (known to friends as Mo) and MaryMcLaren, who met in 2003 and have been riding as a pair ever since,tied the knot in beautiful Lugano, Switzerland during the 19thEuropean H.O.G. Rally and Swiss Harley Days.

Mo and Mary are both members of the Dunedin Chapter and live in Perth, Scotland. When on her birthday in 2009, Mo proposed,Mary was delighted to agree. However, neither of them fancied a big,at-home wedding, so they planned in secret to marry at the rally andexchange their vows in the presence of a few close friends. It seemsthe fact that the event would take place in the midst of 15,000 otherbikers and more than 60,000 rally-goers didn’t really factor in.

Not long into the planning process Mary discovered that difficultiespresented by language and local legislation would be best overcomewith the assistance of a local wedding planner and she recruited thehelp of Rachel Heller. With her help, plans got well under way.

Just before their planned ride to Lugano, Mo and Mary asked their friends Pauline and Alan Gough from Wolfruna Chapter to be witnesses for their wedding. The couple had taken Mo under their wings many years ago when they met him en route to his firstEuropean rally and they’ve been friends and riding buddies eversince. Mo had only recently bought an Electra Glide and passed his test – in that order!

The rest of the riding group headed for the rally were only let in onthe secret when the group arrived in Lugano, but with Pauline in theknow, H.O.G. had the early scoop on the wedding plans.

At 11am on the Friday of the rally, at Palazzo Civico in the heart ofall of the action, Mo and Mary were married. Marjorie Rae and NigelVilliers, Director of H.O.G. International, met the couple afterwards to pass on their congratulations. After the ceremony, the couple and their friends took a boat across LakeLugano to Melide tocelebrate over lunch.

Of course, Mo andMary will be continuing to share their love ofmotorcycling at eventsand rallies across Europe.Next on their list is, of course, DunedinChapter’s Thunder in the Glens.

Look out for them and raise a glass and a cheer. Mo and Mary – congratulations onceagain. May everyjourney you share be full of adventure andnice surprises!

Lugano feels the love

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JOINING A TOUR can be one of the best ways to get the most out of motorbiking.Leaving the navigation and route planning to your guides, you’re free to relish thelandscape, the roads, and the sheer pleasureof the ride itself. Two people who know all about this are Dot and John Johnson,members of Geordie Chapter, who run HadrianV-Twin Tours and four Harley-DavidsonAuthorized Tours in the UK and Ireland.

“We’ve always loved touring on Harley-Davidson® bikes and have been to somefantastic places in the 15 years or so beforewe set up the business,” explained Dot. “As time went on, friends joined us and we ended up taking more and more peoplewith us, planning scenic routes and bookinglovely hotels. It just grew from there.”

John has been riding bikes since he was16 and takes his riding skills very seriously.He’s received a Gold Award from Rider’sEdge, advises Geordie Chapter on safe riding and is an observer for NorthumbriaAdvanced Motorcyclists, so his skill on the road is not in question. Dot is very happy indeed riding pillion!

The two have been a part of GeordieChapter for more than 10 years and love

the community of the group. Dot enthused:“We love being part of the Chapter. They’re a great group of people who help andsupport each other, bound together by their love of riding Harleys® and having fun.”This ethos is something they have carriedinto their tours.

At the end of August, Hadrian V-Twin willbe setting off on their tour to Thunder in theGlens, taking in this storming Chapter-organised rally alongside the breathtakingcountryside that lies in between Newcastleand Aviemore, home of the rally. However,they’ll only just have returned from a trip tothe States a handful of days before: “Justtime to get the washer on before we leaveagain!” laughed Dot.

Of course, while the roads of the UK arewell-travelled by John and Dot atop theirElectra Glide Ultra Classic (“the best bike fortouring, in our opinion”, says Dot) the toursoffered by the company are not limited to this small collection of islands.

“We love touring in the USA, especially thewest,” relates Dot. “Germany and Austria arestunningly beautiful and we have a soft spotfor Spain and Gibraltar – we were married inGibraltar – but we shouldn’t take the UK for

granted. We’ve got fantastic riding roads.”The menu looks set to develop into the

future too. “We’d like to set something up for the winter months,” explained Dot.“Maybe in California or Mexico so it’s stillgood riding weather.” As we spoke, Dot and John were in Tennessee, hard at workresearching the area around Memphis andNashville, the Smokey Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon – 318 curves in 11 miles!

With their Electra, as well as a beloved1989 Springer Softail at home, there’s nodoubt that Dot and John are the perfectcandidates to show you more about touringand help you get the best from the areas they visit. Join them on one of their tours next year. Great riding, great people – whatmore could you ask for?

Find out more about the tours available with the company throughout the world at www.hadrianhdtours.co.uk

H.O.G.® Touring

Geordies on tour

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WHAT COULD BE BETTER than a brand-new Harley-Davidson®

motorcycle? One that you get for free, of course! Following his entryinto the national prize draw run from a recent round of dealership-ledtest rides, lucky Guildford resident Trevor Holden recently acquired justthat. Long-time motorcyclist, but never a Harley owner, Trevor enteredthe draw after driving past his local dealership.

He was inspired to visit their website, tried out the new onlinebooking system and booked himself a free test ride on an ElectraGlide® Ultra Limited. Like many of us who enter draws like these, he’d entirely forgotten about it after his ride, which had fuelled hisdesire to own a Harley-Davidson. Then, he received a call from JessicaTideswell, Harley-Davidson’s UK and Ireland Marketing Manager, to tellhim that he could now realise his dream – for free!

“I can hardly believe that I am now a proud owner of a Harley®,” said Trevor. “It has always been a dream of mine to ride a Harley-Davidson since I was a young motorcycle mechanic back in 1976. I would like to thank Harley-Davidson UK. I have now realised mylifelong ambition of becoming a dedicated owner – I never thought I would see the day. The bike and sound is amazing and the staff at Guildford Harley-Davidson have been fantastic in organising thecollection of my new bike.”

“We are delighted to have fulfilled Mr Holden’s dream and arepleased to welcome him as one of our newest Harley-Davidson

owners,” said Jessica. “The demo ride campaign was a successfulcontinuation of a pilot that was pioneered in the UK last year designedto make organising a test ride easy and accessible for both currentand potential customers. The competition marked the roll-out of this facility now being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,365 days a year.”

So, if you fancy a try on a new or different model, or have a dreamlike Trevor’s, go to www.harley-davidson.co.uk and book your dreambike for a test ride.

GLASGOW’S WEST COAST Harley-Davidson® held a Ladies’ Day on June 26 in conjunction with Breast Way Round andMacMillan Cancer relief. MacMillan offerssupport and help to a huge number of cancer sufferers and the biking community in the area.

Breast Way Round is a charitableorganisation that has held a ride along the

west coast of Scotland for female riders tohelp raise money for Macmillan cancer relief.They love to ride, and they love to be a part of something that raises money for peopleaffected by cancer – something very close to the hearts of many women involved.

Together with the team from the dealershipand Clyde Valley H.O.G.® Chapter they raised£1,072 for MacMillan on the day. Thedealership team launched Harley-Davidson’spink collection and had music and raffles forprizes on the day.

The Chapter layed on an excellentbarbecue (brabecue!) and a lot of the self-defined ‘hairy guys’ put in a special effort tosupporting the event by wearing pink brasand outlandish costumes! Well done to IanVennart who stole the show and walked offwith first prize.

The girls from Breast Way Round werethere for the day too and presented acheque to MacMillan for a staggering£45,000! They did a fantastic job and we’redelighted that they chose to present thecheque at West Coast. Well done everyone!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

WEST COAST WINTHE BOOBY PRIZE

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A journey through the heartland of American rock music, Route 66will be bringing the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll to stages across the country.Featuring classic anthems by artists such as The Eagles, BruceSpringsteen, Meatloaf, Bon Jovi and Elvis, the show is a who’s who of rock greats. After a successful string of spectacular shows last year, including a storming performance at Scotland’s Thunder in the Glens event, Route 66 is back on the road.

The show comprises a full band of talented musicians and no fewerthan six lead singers. The latest addition to this line-up is 18-year-oldsinging sensation Declan Galbraith who, in 2003, was votedInternational Young Performer of the Year. Since then his debut albumhas sold more than 200,000 copies, he has performed at an EltonJohn concert to more than 22,000 people, and his most popularYouTube video has received more than 10.5 million views.

Alongside Declan, Sarah Jory has joined as band leader. Sarahspent three years touring with Van Morrison, ending in 2009, and has

made music historyby being theyoungest ever femaleinducted into theEuropean Hall ofFame for Musicians.

Produced inassociation withHarley-Davidson andfeaturing classicssuch as Dancing inthe Dark, Summer of 69, Walking inMemphis and Bat

out of Hell, the showpromises to be a wildride with a soundtrack to match. Many of you will have alreadydiscovered this show, but if you haven’t yet, it’s on again at Thunder in the Glens on the Sunday for those of you that may have missed it last year or want to see this brilliant show again. Or get together with some of your riding buddies and catch it on tour. Wherever,whenever you find it, you’re in for a stunning evening of entertainmentand a journey through of the best road music of all time.

To find out more about the show and book tickets, visitwww.route66show.com

AFTER A HIGHLY successful event last year, the UK’s Three RiversChapter, together with Meridian Chapter, are re-running their Harley-Davidson® Day at Surrey’s prestigious Brooklands Museum.

The event has an open invite to members of all UK chapters whocan make it on September 19. It will be a chance for old friends to get together and for new Harley enthusiasts to come down andmeet some like-minded people. There will be entertainment, food and drink to sink your teeth into as well as the chance to explore the museum itself.

Organiser Ian ‘Woody’ Woodham explained: “It all kicked off from aride that happened last year. We tagged along with Meridian Chapterand the guys at Brooklands thought it was great and were keen toelaborate on it for this year.”

Brooklands is known as the birthplace of British motorsport as wellas being one of the UK’s first flying schools and airfields. The track was

constructed in 1907 and becamethe world’s first purpose-builtmotorsport venue, seeing manyrecords broken until its closureduring WW2.

However, its legacy as a siteof technical innovation wouldendure as it became the hometo the design and production of aircraft such as the HawkerHurricane and the Concorde.

Closing its factory doorsduring the 1980s, the siteopened the museum in 1987 and continues to showcase the finestexamples in motoring and aviation with its regular exhibits and specialweekend events.

The Harley-Davidson day will take place on Sunday September 19from 10am until 5pm, with admission at £9 for adults, £8 for seniorsand £5.50 for children between 6 and 16. The hard standing for bikeparking will be marshalled, and the entry price covers access to all the facilities at the museum. It looks set to be a great day, not just for Harley-Davidson® riders, but anyone who loves motorcycling.

Find out more at the museum’s website,www.brooklandsmuseum.com

ROCK OUT ON ROUTE 66

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The tour will be calling at…September 21, 2010 Embassy Theatre, Skegness September 22, 2010 Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea September 23, 2010 Assembly Rooms, Derby September 24, 2010 Epsom Playhouse, Epsom September 25, 2010 The Grove Theatre, Dunstable

CATCH THE SHOW SOON!

Stars of track, not field

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HOG® NEWS autumn 2010 VII

H.O.G.® Members

Since the end of 2007, Gary France has been carefully planningand bringing into being an epic trip across the United States.Spending nearly five months on the road, he will cover anawesome 15,000 miles on his Road King, named ‘The LeadingLadies’. This June, he finally set off. Here’s a brief outline of hisstory in his own words

THERE ARE MANY great things about Christmas – seeing family,taking a break from work, and then enjoying the New Yearcelebrations. Sadly, when the holidays are over, we go back to workand get back into everyday routines. Ho hum. Christmas 2007 wasn’tas simple as that for me. Something was different. My 50th birthdayhad passed earlier in the year and I was feeling it was time for achange. It was time for an adventure.

I’d been in love with motorcycles since my teens, so it only madesense that the two had to be combined, but where would thismotorcycling adventure take me? The USA fairly quickly became thefavourite option. But there were so many questions – what route totake? Should I go on my own or in a group? Would I take my own bikeor rent one? I was determined to make this happen, so I called uponsome of the skills and experiences I had been using in my career formany years. It was time for some planning! In 2008 I spent a great dealof time working away in Moscow and Spain so much of that year was awrite-off as far as planning but the time I did get to spend on planningonly further fuelled my desires to do the trip I was dreaming of.

On a trip to France that I’d joined with Brettours I had made somenew friends with whom I went off to California. We rented bikes andthis proved to be a great experience. I learned a lot about spending along time on the road and even more about riding in heat.

After that trip, what I thought would be one of the hardest decisionsto make turned out to be easy. Would I rent a bike for the "big" trip orship my own to ride? Since I was planning to be away for such a longtime, I found a shipping company, that would collect, crate and shipmy bike to New York and back for a price including all exportformalities and transfer to the warehouse in New York, plus returnexport charges and customs clearance that made the cost of shippingmy bike considerably cheaper than paying a daily rental rate for suchan extended period. I was thrilled to find that shipping my bike was thecheaper option and that my bike and I could do this trip together!

I spent the rest of the summer planning my route in detail, gettingmy head around interstates, turnpikes, freeways and highways. Theanticipation that built from just desktop and armchair traveling fromstate to state was magnificent. At every turn my trip began to feel like itwas a little bit closer, not far around the bend.

At the end of 2009, I had six months to go before I was to set off onthis epic journey I was planning. My preparations were on track, theroute had been decided, all my dates were set, my hotel for Sturgis wasbooked and the bike shipping – perhaps the biggest organizationalchallenge! – was sorted. At home in London, the snow was falling thickand fast, and my bikes were tucked up for the winter. Once again, thetour felt a long way off, but I knew the next six months would fly by.

In January, I nearly got caught out with a visa issue. I’dvisited the USA many timesover the past 38 years andknew that the UK has areciprocal visa programmewith the USA. I figured I wasfine to do this trip withoutmaking any other special visaapplications or arrangements.I was wrong. As I wasplanning to stay in the US formore than 90 days, I needed avisa. Getting one involvescompleting a comprehensiveapplication form and an interviewwith a consular official. Luckily Idiscovered this in time to get allof that sorted. With three monthsto go, I only had to organisetemporary insurance and buysome summer biking boots thatwould do for walking as well asriding. I’d got my satnav systemand had finalised the routesthrough the 23 states I wasgoing to cover.››

One man, one dream, two wheels

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H.O.G.® EVENTS 2010-11A guide to rallies and events in the UK and Ireland in 2010-11

H.O.G.® UK Events 2010-11

AUGUST 2010

13-15 August Ridings RallyWetherby RacecourseW: www.avhog.co.uk

20-22 Essex RallyRochford 100 Rugby ClubW: www.essexchapterhog.com

20-22 Nene Valley Chapters Back2Basics RallyMarket Harborough Rugby ClubW: www.nenevalleyhog.co.ukE: [email protected]

27-30 Thunder in the Glens Aviemore, ScotlandContact George ‘Mad Dog’ McGuireT: 0131 666 2326 E: [email protected]: www.dunedinhog.com

SEPTEMBER 20102-5 Sherwood Legend RallySherwood Forest, Thoresby Estate, NottinghamshireE: [email protected]

17-19 Heart and Soul RallyGosforth Racecourse, NewcastleW: www.geordiehog,com

24-27 Autumn Blitz W: www.nfhog.com, or call Annie on 01420 87051

MAY 201113-15 Spring FeverWarmwell Holiday Park, DorsetContact AnnieT: 01420 87051E: [email protected]: www.nfhog.com

13-16 St Leger’s Iron Horse RallyBainland Country Park, Woodall Spa, LincsE: [email protected]: www.ironhorserally.co.uk

JUNE 201117-19 Deva Legion’s Circus Maximus IXChester Rugby ClubE: [email protected]: 07873 319942

JULY 20111-3 Wake the LakesKendal RUFC, Cumbria Contact Gordon DickE: [email protected]

8-10 Hogs in the HayfieldsCleve Rugby Ground, BristolE: [email protected]: www.greatwesternhog.co.uk

AUGUST 20115-7 South of England RallyBisley, SurreyW: www.sofer.co.uk

26-29 Thunder in the GlensAviemore, ScotlandContact George ‘Mad Dog’ McGuire E: [email protected]: 01875 610 344

SEPTEMBER 201123-25 Autumn BlitzSandford Holiday Park, DorsetContact AnnieT: 01420 87051E: [email protected]: www.nfhog.com

See p16-25 of this issue for other international rallies

and events or visit members.hog.com for the full listing

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Harley-Davidson® Dealers and Chapters

1Black Bear Harley-DavidsonBlack Bear Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0JT T: 0871 641 2736www.blackbear.co.uk

Fenlanders Chapter Suffolk UK (9143) Director: Peter LoughT: 07747 771609E: [email protected]

2Cheltenham Harley-Davidson559 Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham GL51 7PAT: 0871 641 2891W: www.bladegroup.co.uk/cheltenhamhd

Rolling Hills CheltenhamEngland (9070)Director: Wayne HoneyE:[email protected]

3Chester Harley-DavidsonStanney Mill Lane, Little StanneyChester CH2 4HYT: 0871 641 2831www.chesterharley-davidson.co.uk

Deva Legion (9926)Director: Ade Nicholson T: 01244 544173E: [email protected]

4Dockgate 20 Harley-DavidsonSecond Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton SO15 0LPT: 0871 641 2730www.dg20hd.com

New Forest Branch(9081)Director: Les WilliamsT: 01929 424601E: [email protected]: 01794 323701www.nfhog.com

5Dublin Harley-DavidsonRed Cow Retail Centre, Robin Hood Road, Ballymount, Dublin 22T: 00 353 1 4642211 www.harley-davidsondublin.com

Gaelic Chapter Ireland(7766)Director: Peter MulcahyT: 00 353 872 573 326E: [email protected]

6Edinburgh Harley-Davidson14 West Mains Road,Edinburgh EH9 3BGT: 0871 641 2822www.edinburghharley-davidson.co.uk

Dunedin Chapter (9083)Director: George ‘Mad Dog’McGuireM: 07833 148 890E: [email protected]

7Guernsey Chapter (9384)Director: Tim PrevelT: 07781 135692E: [email protected]

8Guildford Harley-DavidsonWeyvern Park, Portsmouth Road,Peasmarsh, Guildford, GU3 1NAT: 0871 641 2895www.guildfordharleydavidson.co.uk

Hogsback Chapter UK(7846)Director: Dik GregoryT: 01438 207222E: [email protected]

9HarleyWorldStation Road, Whittington Moor,Chesterfield S41 9EXT: 0871 641 2603www.harleyworldchesterfield.co.uk

Peak Riders Chapter(9943)Director: Jonathan HillT: 07790 665396E: [email protected]

10Jersey Harley-DavidsonGeorgetown Garage, VictoriaRoad,St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7QGT: 0871 641 2649www.jerseyh-d.com

Jersey Chapter (9774)Director: Geoff HabinE: [email protected]

11Newcastle Harley-DavidsonThunder Alley, 3 Dinsdale Place,Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 1BDT: 0871 641 2813www.newcastleharley-davidson.com

Geordie Chapter (9721)Director: Julie HorsfieldT: 0191 2848147E: [email protected]

12Leeds Harley-DavidsonUnit 1, Wellington Road IndustrialEstate, Leeds LS12 2UAT: 0871 641 2647www.leedsharley-davidson.co.uk

Aire Valley UK (9695)Director: Mike GauntT: 07866 461398E: [email protected]

13Lincoln Harley-Davidson8 Tritton RoadLincoln, LN6 7QYT: 0871 641 2837

Lindum Colonia UKChapter (7828)Director: Richard WhatlingE: [email protected]

14Manchester Harley-DavidsonHempshaw Lane, St Mary’s Way,Stockport SK1 4LGT: 0871 641 2820www.manchesterharley-davidson.co.uk

Hatters Chapter (7479)Director: Pete DaviesT: 01706 229378E: [email protected]

15Nene Valley (9946)Director: Rickie GeeE: [email protected]

16Norwich Harley-Davidson120 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EST: 0871 641 2893www.norwichharleydavidson.co.uk

Iceni Chapter NorfolkUK (7822)Director: Andy BayfieldE: [email protected]

17 Oxford Harley-DavidsonCorner House, Wootton Road,Abingdon OX13 6BST: 0871 641 2815www.oxfordhd.com

Oxford UK Chapter(7460)Director: Peter DaviesE: [email protected]

18Preston Harley-DavidsonWest Strand Park, Strand Road,Preston, Lancashire PR1 8UYT: 0871 641 2833 www.harleydavidson-preston.com

Red Rose Chapter(7772)Director: Gordon Dick T: 01524 735074 E: [email protected]

19Provincewide Harley-Davidson8 Ferguson’s Way, KilbegsBusiness Park, Kilbegs Road,Antrim BT41 4LZT: 0871 641 2719www.provincewide.com

Provincewide ChapterNorthern Ireland (9918)Director: George McCarrollT: 07795 431246E: [email protected]

20Plymouth Harley-DavidsonLangage Business Park, Eagle Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 5JYT: 01752 332775www.plymouthharleydavidson.co.uk

Plymouth Chapter UKDirector: Dave HoldenT: 07887 636961

21Riders of BridgwaterRiders House, Wylds Road,Bridgwater TA6 4BHT: 0871 641 2723www.riders-bw.com

Bridgwater Chapter(9087)Director: Gill MoggT: 07771 901668 or 07809 65970E: [email protected]: 01935 850399www.bridgwaterhog.co.uk

22Riders of Bristol519 Stockwood Road,Brislington, Bristol BS4 5LRT: 0871 641 2607www.ridersofbristol.co.uk

Great Western Chapter(6655)Director: Andrew Ball T: 07970 271151E: [email protected]

23Robin Hood Harley-Davidson216 Queens Road, Beeston,Nottingham NG9 2DBT: 0871 6412817www.robinhoodharleydavidson.com

Sherwood Chapter(9794)Director: Pete CliffordT: 07815 181152E: [email protected]

24Shaw Harley-DavidsonHolmes Hill, Nr Lewes BN8 6JAT: 0871 641 2679www.shawharley-davidson.co.uk

1066 Chapter (6746)Director: Ian Skelton (Skelly)T: 07947 630 226E: [email protected]

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25St. Leger Harley-DavidsonBulrush Grove, Balby,Doncaster DN4 8SJT: 0871 641 2621www.stlegerharley-davidson.co.uk

St Leger Chapter (6752)Director: Andy CoeT: 01302 881 047E: [email protected]

26Stratstone Harley-DavidsonBirminghamWaterlinks Motor Village, LichfieldRoad, Aston, Birmingham B6 5RQT: 0871 641 2732www.hdbirmingham.co.uk

Birmingham Chapter UK(6852)Director: Jason GareyT: 07795 430303E: [email protected]

27Stratstone Harley-Davidson North East London2 Loxham Road, Chingford,London E4 8SET: 0871 641 2811www.hdnortheastlondon.co.uk

Essex Chapter (9082)Director: Phil RileyE: [email protected]

28Stratstone Harley-DavidsonWolverhampton37-43 Chapel Ash,Wolverhampton, WV3 0UFT: 0871 641 2623www.wolverhampton.co.uk

Wolfruna Chapter (6827)Director: Andy WilliamsT: 07736 772 088E: [email protected]

29Sycamore Harley-DavidsonNorth Street, Uppingham LE15 9RNT: 0871 641 2617www.sycamoreharleydavidson.co.uk

Rutland Chapter (6730)Director: Garry Adam (Scratchy)T: 07900 257 230E: [email protected]

30Thames Valley Harley-DavidsonWindsor House, 121 YarmouthRoad, Slough, Berkshire T: 0871 641 2721 F: 01753 557177E: [email protected]

Thames Valley UK Chapter (9746)Director: Don WibberleyT: 07889 822 478E: [email protected]

31The Foundry Harley-DavidsonBroad Oak Road, Canterbury CT2 7QGT: 0871 641 2643www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk

Invicta (9141)Director: Nick OvendenT: 07860 721 208 Hotline: 01227 378 478E: [email protected]

32Three Rivers Chapter(9979)Director: Martyn CooteT: 07736 929 104E: [email protected]

33Warr’s MottinghamRoad16-20 Mottingham Road,London SE9 4QWT: 0871 641 2609www.warrs.com

Meridian Chapter England (6726)Director: John WarrT: 0208 857 9198E: [email protected]

34Warr’s Kings Road611 Kings Road, London SW6 2ELT: 0871 641 2645www.warrs.com

Chelsea and Fulham(9085)Director: John WarrT: 0207 736 2934E: [email protected]

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35Waterford Harley-DavidsonOzier Park, Waterford City,Waterford, IrelandT: (+353) 5184 4200www.waterfordharleydavidson.com

Celtic Thunder Chapter(7567)Director: Michael ThompsonT: 00 353 8724 71577E: [email protected]

36West Coast Harley-Davidson147-151 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DAT: 0871 641 2734www.westcoastharley.com

Clyde Valley (9894)Director: William CorsonT: 07887 793 692E: [email protected]

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New models

Tyres, wheels, and suspensiondeveloped for balanced, responsivehandling – introducing the newSuperLow™…

The new Harley-Davidson SuperLowmodel reintroduces the pure pleasure ofmotorcycling. Balanced and responsivehandling help rider and machine glidethrough corners with smooth confidence.A low seat height, the broad V-Twinpowerband and clean styling complete an appealing package. The SuperLow is

an open invitation to get out and ride.Comfort is a key aspect of the

SuperLow experience. A new solo seatwith a deep, bucket shape and soft filleroffers good support. The shape of the seatand its 25.5-inch (648mm) height make itpossible for many riders to put feet securelyon the ground when the bike is at rest. A new handlebar is shaped to provide anatural arm position. Dual coil-over rearshocks offer 2.5 inches (54mm) of wheeltravel for a smooth ride.

Several interdependent technical elements

play a role in the vehicle dynamics Harley-Davidson engineers sought to achieve inthe SuperLow model. Changes made totyre size and a new front fork angle givethe SuperLow 5.7 inches (145mm) of trailfor outstanding steering feel and feedbackto the rider.

“In engineering the tyre-and-wheeldesign and steering geometry for theSuperLow, the team applied lessonslearned in the development of theXR1200X, which result in similarlysignificant gains in manoeuvrability,”››

Harley-Davidson® SuperLow™

For 2011, the Harley-Davidson® model line-up celebrates the introduction ofthe SuperLow™, the return of the Softail Deluxe and a stunning range of CVOs

Pure riding funURBAN BRAWLERS, LONG-HAUL touring machines, contemporary chrome-drenched customs, dark retro-style bobbers, sport roadstersand inviting standards, Harley-Davidson offers a motorcycle to match the desires of almost any rider – each one rolling to the soundtrack of a syncopated V-Twin…

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said Jim Hofmann, General Manager,Motorcycle Product Planning. “TheSuperLow is of course a very differentmotorcycle from the XR1200X, with a different mission, but the theme ofachieving a precise balance of steeringgeometry, tyre profile and construction,and suspension tuning is the same andequally successful. It takes just one ride on the SuperLow to believe it.”

The 18-inch-diameter front wheel and

17-inch rear wheel are fitted with Michelin®

Scorcher® 11 radial tyres. The profile, treadpattern and construction of these tyreswere developed specifically to enhance thehandling of the SuperLow model. The newwheel-and-tyre combination significantlyreduces mass and inertia front and rear,which, when combined with the tyredesign, improves steering response andreduces steering effort.

Its low-profile radial tyres, solo seat and

long fuel tank shape give the SuperLow anappealing new stance that’s wide and low.The air-cooled Evolution® 883cc V-Twinengine with Electronic Sequential Port FuelInjection (ESPFI), rated at 55 ft. lbs. peaktorque at 3,500rpm, has a broad powerbandfor easy get-away from a stop and smoothpower out of corners. The SuperLow isavailable in Cool Blue Pearl, as well as MerlotSunglo/Vivid Black and Birch White/Sedona Orange/Black two-tone paint.

You asked for it. We’ve done it. The Softail® Deluxe is back,by popular demand!Riders around the world have been asking us to reinstate thisiconic Harley® motorcycle. And now the Softail Deluxe is betterthan ever. Traditional hardtail looks with Softail comfort and

handling are now enhanced with the addition of ABS as standard.Deep fenders, whitewall tyres, pull-back bars and full riderfootboards are just a few of the details that will catch your eye,while sumptuous two-tone paint, deep chrome and a trademarkV-Twin rumble will capture your heart.

Harley-Davidson® Softail® Deluxe

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New modelsFOR DETAILS OF THE WHOLE

2011 MODEL RANGE, VISIT

WWW.HARLEY-DAVIDSON.COM

An iPod® Dock System and Road Tech®

zumo® 660 GPS are among the newfeatures for the 2011 CVO Road Glide Ultra…

A new super-premium touring motorcyclewith a frame-mounted fairing, offering its rider and passenger exceptional style,comfort and performance. Trimmed inglistening chrome and spectacular paint,the limited-production CVO Road GlideUltra also features exclusive audio,navigation and seating components.Powered by the Screamin’ Eagle® TwinCam 110™ V-Twin engine, the CVORoad Glide Ultra is one of the mostcapable, and beautiful, touringmotorcycles on the road today.

Harley-Davidson®

CVO models aresuper-premium

motorcycles for customers who desire the exclusivity of intricate paint, customaccessories, and a high-performancepowertrain not available on standard-production Harley-Davidson models.CVO motorcycles define the advancevision of Harley-Davidson styling, featuresand performance (see our feature on thehistory of Harley-Davidson CVOs onpage 56).

The CVO includes the air-cooled,Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 enginewith 110-cid (1,803cc), rubber-mountedwithin the frame, and rated at 115 ft. lbs. of torque at 4,000rpm.

For the CVO Road GlideUltra, the Harley-DavidsonTouring chassis serves as itssolid foundation.A single-spar,rigid backboneframe andtwo-piece

swingarm contribute to this platform’slong-haul durability and responsivemanoeuvrability. Dunlop® Multi-Treaddual-compound tyres enhance handlingand extend rear-tyre tread life. Air-adjustable rear shocks accommodatevariable passenger and luggage loads.Chassis geometry and suspension arecalibrated to deliver confident handlingand comfort.

The CVO Road Glide Ultra features an aerodynamic, frame-mounted fairingthat offers a lighter steering feel than afork-mounted fairing, and incorporatesdual headlamps and a cockpit-styleinstrument display. The CVO Road GlideUltra is also equipped with ventilatedfairing lowers. ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem) and cruise control are standardequipment on the CVO Road Glide Ultra.

The CVO Road Glide Ultra will beoffered in three custom color schemes,each with Granite powdercoat

powertrain and colour-matched innerfairing and speedometer/tachometer

housing: Scarlet Red Pearl & Dark SlatePearl with Metal Grind Graphics;

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This technology is exclusive to Harley-Davidson MotorClothes® in themotorsports industry and is available in a range of jackets, gloves and pants:whether you want the abrasion resistanceof leather or a waterproof jacket andtrouser combination, our IlluminationProducts deliver.

For the changing seasonalweather the Illumination 360°Functional Jacket (1) isperfect, giving you thepeace of mind of a waterproof textilejacket, with safety armourand a removable liner andvents for when theweather is warmer. It’sperfectly set-off with the (2)Illumination Textile Pant with Switchback Technology,which has a zip-out waterproofliner and a waist zipper to attach to theFunctional Jacket. Tomatch these there’salso a leather glovefeaturing reflectivegraphics (3).

If there’s no rainon the horizon, then theLuminator 360°Leather Jacket (4) isperfect for you as itfeatures venting tokeep you cool,

removable body armour on the shouldersand elbows and plenty of pockets,including one for your sunglasses and awater-resistant pocket for a mobile phoneor MP3 player should the weather decideto change!

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no sweat to our Soulless Modular Helmet(10) which uses grooved air channels tokeep your head cool and a liner whichwicks away sweat. The liner is alsoremovable and washable. The Rev Full-Finger Gloves (11) are also truly dual-seasonal, giving you the protection of goat-skin leather, which is perforated for cooling,along with a comfortable gel-padded palm.

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Women’s Fall CollectionThe Dusty Roads Leather Jacket (16)reflects both the need for function andstyle during this season change. This is alightweight leather jacket high on style butif you need something to withstand theelements, then the Waterproof FleeceHoodie (17) is perfect. This is at homeboth on and off the bike, thanks to being100% waterproof and offering thereassurance of Guardian Technologyabrasion protection at the elbows andshoulders with the option to fit lightweightarmour, to make this jacket truly multi-role. For casual wear off the bike at thistime of year, we have the Long-SleeveSweater with Hoodie (18) so if theweather gets cold you can get the hood up and get your hands warm in the twofront kangaroo-style pockets. For a moreformal casual look then our Long-SleevedWoven Shirt (19) could be what you need,featuring an attractive embroidered logo onthe left chest and across the top of theback. Our Short-Sleeved Plaid shirt (20) for the ladies complements the men’sversion perfectly. A stylish match for any of these tops would be our Low RiseDenim Jeans, (21): perfect clothes for theperfect season. ■

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So whether it’s the sound from thetraditional big twin motor, the look andstyle you’re looking for in your ride, a

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• For those of you who like to do somereal distances, you may need a biggersoundtrack to your journey. The best way to up-spec your ride is with our newBoom! Audio™ speakers, speaker kits andamp packages. These give all Harley ridersthe best of both worlds. First it offers aBoom! Audio™ package for you, whateverHarley you ride and whether it has asound system or not. While for those whoalready have a Harley system in place, theBoom! Audio™ packages offer betterdefinition and a much better sound thanstandard. Items like the Ultra Boom!Bagger Kit and the Bass Booster Tour-Pak®

Port Kit boost power and give a harderedge to sounds in the lower frequenciesand with less distortion. Meanwhile theiPod Interface allows your fingertips tocontrol your playlists via the stock audiocontrols while your music choices aredisplayed on the radio face. All existingdevices such as our Road TechTM Zumowill sound all the better through thesenew speakers too.

• If it’s comfort you require, then let us take some pressure off you with theHarley® Hammock Touring Seat, or if youreally want to put the spotlight on yourbike, perhaps the engine guard-mountedfog lamps? Or to help you heading in the right direction an Agitator CustomWheel? We’ve got lots of options waiting for you.

• For some, there’s just really no substitutefor a one-off paint job. So how about one of our Colour Shop Limited seriesdesigns? Each is based on a unique themeand guaranteed to make your bike standout from the crowd. How about a

Rocker C in our ‘Devil’s Infantry’ scheme?Where a brilliant orange scorches across adeep, dark black: the look completed by a set of grinning skulls on tank and fender.Or the super-cool ‘Vaquero’, where metal-flake flames cascade from tank andfender? Or perhaps ‘Indulgence’ where –as its name suggests – too much is simplynever enough, so the paint and pinstripesare deeper than the Atlantic Ocean.

And finally perhaps a classic Fat Boy,but in our ‘Turmoil’ scheme, where jet-black bodywork meets flame-orange toleave nothing but chaos in your wake?

However you want to make your bikemore, well, yours we’ve got somethingfor everyone so check out: www.harley-davidson.eu/mydreamharley. We’re ready to inspire you and be inspired by you. Alternatively, talk to fellowHarley enthusiasts at your localdealership. To find them, go towww.harley-davidson.com and click on the dealer button. ■

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HARLISTAPASSION

I WAS THERE to document the world of theCuban Harlistas – the Harley-Davidson®

riders that have kept their 50-year-oldmotorcycles running on little more thaningenuity, determination and hard work.Thanks to Metzeler tyres of Italy andtheir involvement with an inspiringdocumentary by director GuidoGiansoldati entitled Cuban Harlistas, I was invited to join the movie crew anddocument with stills what they werediscovering on film. With new friends

Guido, Vieri, Stefano and Francescomaking the introductions and translating,and Luis Enrique Gonzalez, the presidentof MOCLA (Moto Classicas) bike club andour contact with the Harlista community,I was off on a dream assignment.

At best, estimates of surviving Harleysrange to several hundred on this islandnation the size of Virginia. While theremay be more Panheads, there are plentyof Knuckleheads and Flatheads as well.These bikes were in Cuba, as were spare

parts to repair them, at the time of therevolution in 1959, and that’s that! Nonew bikes, no replacement parts since.Consequently, accompanying everyHarley-Davidson are hundreds of stories. I savoured each (the bikes and the stories)as they are the story of Cuba. They are itsunwritten history.

On the surface, I quickly saw that life inCuba is difficult. Imagine taking your Harleyfor a weekend ride could cost you a month’swages to cover the cost of fuel. ››

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In general, things are run down and much isin need of repair – the buildings, the roads,the cars, the bikes… and everything coulduse a coat of paint. The strong leatheryhands of bikers like Sobrino or SergioMorales that I met and photographed areevidence that life isn’t easy. Like bikerseverywhere, they do whatever it takes tokeep their machines running, but it seemsthe Cubans do more than most, liketaking all day to remake a small broken

part by hand – something you would rundown to your local shop and pay a fewpounds for. That’s not an option in Cuba.And what if you need a new set of tyres?Kudos to Metzeler for donating 150 newtyres to the Cuban Harlista communitythrough MOCLA! Groups like the LatinAmerican Motorcycle Association, a3,800-member club spanning eightcountries, help out with parts and suppliesas they can, but this is also difficult.

Thankfully, I saw another side to life in Cuba. This was the ease with whichCubans laugh and smile and their casualapproach to life. It is life that thrivesoutdoors as friends and neighbours visit in doorways, as they play street stickballbeneath the setting sun, or as dancespontaneously erupts in the street to thesounds from a small AM radio. There istime to visit and interact, time to helpeach other, and time to appreciate every



bit that they do have. Their lives are ascolourful as the colours of the Caribbeanall around them. How different this tripwas from anything I’ve seen in my travels.

To think that Havana is a mere 90 milesfrom Key West is so strange. Most of ushave ridden further for breakfast! So close,but then as a biker and an American, I amaware that few words and images of Cuba’svenerable Panheads and Knuckleheads, northeir dedicated ‘Harlista’ riders, have

appeared in the our media. Fifty years oftravel and trade restrictions have hinderedcommunication. A lack of understandingprevails and, in the end, fear wins.

As a photographer, a journalist’s licenceto travel to Cuba is an option, but thereare few legal ways for most Americans tovisit. Travel restrictions have been relaxedfor anyone of Cuban descent, and as Iwrite, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Actcould get the 218 votes needed to pass in

the House of Representatives. Changewill come, but I was fortunate to haveseen Cuba as it is. I hope you have similaropportunities to meet these resilient,ingenious brethren with whom we sharesuch an amazing passion. For now, let myphotos be a window into this life, and besure to see the film Cuban Harlistas. ■

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Most people told us wewere crazy. For some,this is the sweetestmotivation. We werelike that, the four ofus. Just tell us that

something we want to do is hard or‘unadvisable’. Then watch us. The crazything was this: riding Harley-Davidsons tothe Taj Mahal. There and back. One day.

Amanda, Shige, John and I wereemployees of Harley-Davidson – there inIndia for different reasons to help announceH-D’s entry into that new market in 2010.Yet we were from radically differentbackgrounds. As soon as a couple of usfigured out we’d have a free 12-hourwindow on what had been a long andbusy work trip in New Delhi, the peoplewith the ‘crazy gene’ started congregating.We wanted to see the real roads and peopleoutside the conference rooms and hotels.And at the end of those roads was the Taj Mahal.

Those familiar with it say the road fromNew Delhi to Agra is not for the timid,and we imagined few had ever done it onHarley-Davidson® motorcycles. We hadjust enough time to get to the Taj Mahaland back before catching our flight hometo the US that evening. This was our onlychance – one day.

If we planned it right – and none of ushad ever done this before so the odds ofthat were slim – the journey would takethree to four hours to Agra and five to sixhours back. Some said it would take ustwice as long. As our margin for gettinglost was zilch, we hired a car to serve asour lead.

I was the lead bike, followed by Amandaand Shige, with John sweeping. Our bikeswere a Night Rod® Special, a Nightster®, a Street Glide® and a Heritage Softail®

Classic – bikes as different as we are.We coursed through the awakening city

and its suburbs. Vehicles, donkey carts,people and animals shot in front of usfrom all directions. We quickly learnedthat the quality of road was less importantthan what was ON the road. As the leadrider, my eyes were darting to all thepotential hazards, and my arm or leg (orboth) warnings to Amanda riding behindme were like some mad dance in the air.

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time so, at our first gas stop, Johnsuggested we snap photos of the smallertemples we’d seen right off the road.Beyond that brief discussion we didn’thave much time to talk because wheneverwe stopped, there was instantly a mob ofyoung men surrounding us. Shige turnedon the stereo on his Street Glide. Amandaand a young boy shared the internationallanguage of ‘high five’. And some of ushad our first Indian gas station bathroomexperience.

We’d shared the congested, chaoticroad for a couple of hours, and weregaining steadily on Agra. The heat wasrising, and the granules of dirt in the airwere accumulating. Slightly ahead ofschedule on roads better than we expected,we passed under a large sign at 9:45amthat read ‘Agra’.

The gateway to the Taj Mahal was lessthan five miles away! Yet we wouldn’tarrive until almost noon…

Agra itself would become our greatestobstacle. While the image of the Taj Mahalconjures visions of peace, grace, beautyand the height of symmetrical humanartistry, Agra is a town that – at least forthe four of us trying to get quickly in andout on Harleys – was the exact opposite.We felt like literal road warriors as ourpack fought its way through the industrial

chaos of humans, animals and machines,trying to not lose sight of our lead car inthe mess. The first Battle of Agra tookalmost an hour.

We pulled into an open lot about a milefrom the Taj, feeling relieved. Yet we weresoon met with our next great challenge –herds of young Indian guides fightingtheir own battle, for our wallets. Theattention we caused with our bikes – andby Amanda, a shock to them as a womanwith short blonde hair riding a Harley! –felt explosive, like anything could go offat any second. We quickly pulled into the gate of a Westernised hotel.

In the reception area with its whitemarble floors, elaborate fabric wallhangings, and multi-thousand dollarjewellery in display cases, we sat meltingon white chairs with our dirt stains, brownlips chugging the ends of Pepsi bottles.

It was now past 11am. We remindedourselves that we needed to be back inNew Delhi before nightfall, and we knewwe’d have to fight the second Battle ofAgra to do it.

But the Taj was ‘only’ a mile away, andwe were not giving up. We threw ourselvesback into the heavy streets of Agra andfollowed our car to another nearby gatedhotel. Inside the gate, we dismounted andgathered our things for the final mile to

the Taj Mahal, the four of us in a smallgas-powered, three-wheeled taxi.

The Taj was built with huge entry gatesand plazas that surround you and keepthe mystical Taj Mahal out of sight untiljust the right moment. Stepping throughthe red rock gate was like stepping back in time, and we time travellers arrived insweaty Harley T-shirts. The huge rounddome and its spires finally came into oursights. It did not disappoint.

The stark brilliance of the Taj Mahal iswhat strikes you first. The 450-year-oldstructure looks cleaner and whiter than if it were built today. As we got closer to the main dome, we meandered pastgardens and the pools, whose reflection of the perfectly symmetrical white palaceand its minarets drew us toward itspeaceful presence as we tried to capturethe aura through our camera lenses.

We went inside and found starksimplicity: a white marble tomb made for two caskets of wife and baby that felt all of a sudden intimate for such an imposing external structure.

Unfortunately, even in this timelessplace, we couldn’t afford to forget time. It was now past 1pm, and we still neededto refuel ourselves even more than thebikes in preparation for our adventureback to New Delhi. Had we been on our



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1994(right) It is notable that the CVOs were born withthe FXR chassis, giventhat it had been out ofaction since 1994. Theywere able to repurposeframes from the older FXRseries. The main visualhallmark of an FXR is thetriangulated frame sectionunderneath the seat.

1999The first CVO model, the FXR2 (above)in Arresting Red and Stone Cold Bluewas limited to 912 units and featureda 1340cc black and chrome EVOengine. The FXR3 (right) was limited to929 units, in Two-tone Candy EmeraldGreen/Dark Candy Blue with flames.

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Dyna Wide Glide waslaunched as part of the 2001 CVO modelline-up in Scarlet Redwith Gold Flames.

2002(right) Screamin’ Eagle® Road Kingjoins the line-up for model year 2002featuring 1550cc silver and chromeTwin Cam engine. Total productionvolume: 2,153 units.

2004Screamin’ Eagle® ElectraGlide joins the range ofCVO models for 2004.Features a 103-cubic-inch silver and chromeTwin Cam engine. Totalproduction volume:2,854 units.

2005The 2005 CVOprogramme boasted the Screamin’ Eagle®

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2000The first of theScreamin’ Eagle® CVOswas the Road Glide in2000, with the big borekit already installed,marking another first in H-D history. Totalproduction 1,542 units.

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2007(above) John Travolta rode a 2006 CVO Fat Boy in themovie Wild Hogs, which was released in 2007.

2007(above) Three CVO modelswere launched for 2007: theScreamin’ Eagle® Road King,the Screamin’ Eagle® UltraClassic Electra Glide and the Screamin’ Eagle® SoftailSpringer. Each is powered by a new high-performanceTwin Cam 110 powertrain andfeatures new accessories andfabulous new paint schemes.

2008For 2008, four CVOmodels were offered,boasting new features to further enhance theCVO team’s renownedexcellence. Improvementswere made to power,torque, sound quality, fuelranges, safety, comfortand styling. Only made in limited numbers, theexclusivity of the 2008models was furtherenhanced through theavailability of extremelylimited numbers of 105th Anniversary Edition CVO bikes.

2010(above) Each 2010CVO™ model is poweredby the fuel-injectedScreamin’ Eagle® TwinCam 110™ V-Twinengine, the largest-displacement engineproduced by Harley-Davidson, rated at up to 156Nm of torque, an engine only availablefrom the factory in CVOmodels. The 2010 line-up includes the first generation SoftailConvertible.

2009To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CVO programme, Harley-Davidsonlaunched the Fat Bob – a first-time CVO offering, while the Road Glide, SoftailSpringer and Ultra Classic Electra Glide all enjoy a history in the programme.

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It started about 10 years ago,visiting my sister in Australia,driving down the Great OceanRoad; this road is made formotorcycles, I thought. Fastforward to 2010; we were

visiting Australia again, and it just had to be done. We looked into shipping our bike, but it wasn’t practical, so wearranged to hire a Harley for 10 days from Sydney.

There was no need to get used to thehire bike, a Glide Standard with a Tour-Pak, the same as mine back home. Firstthings first, we did the ‘tourist’ thing –rode under and over the Sydney HarbourBridge, taking photos of the bridge andthe Opera House. We’re not big fans ofcity riding so we were glad when we setoff down The Princess Highway towardsMelbourne the following day.

We decided that, wherever possible, weshould detour down the coast road. Wewere rapidly rewarded by the Sea CliffBridge and great riding with regular stopsto take in the views. We stopped at thedealership in Wollongong but weredisappointed in that they had changedtheir name. The dealership used to putFairy Meadows on the shirts but they hadchanged it to Wollongong. The staff in thedealership were very friendly and stampedour Mileage Programme form. They, likeeveryone else we met, warned us aboutspeed traps, and for a country that used torevel in its reputation for being laid back,they have very repressive speed limits.

A good day riding, riding along thecoast whenever practical, we eventuallyfound a motel in Narooma and a goodpub meal ended our first full day onAustralian roads. Driving on the left, with much the same rules as the UK butovertaking on either side means manydrivers hug the middle lane at slow speedsand two cars with cruise control set to the same speed can block the much-too-infrequent overtaking lanes.

A second day of pleasant riding took usinto Victoria to end the night at Stratfordon the River Avon. Pulling into the motelwe found it full of motorbikes and feltlucky to get the last room. There was avintage bike rally in the next town and wespent the night with the overspill, diningin the pub with Bruce, Bruce and Brucediscussing the merits of long-extinctBritish marques, especially the Pantherthat was made less than four miles fromour house in Yorkshire.

Saturday and we were heading for theSerrento Ferry and the Great Ocean Road.On the way we had a typical H.O.G.®

experience; we came across anothercouple on a Glide heading in the samedirection. Naturally, we travelled togetherfor about 30 miles. When we parted westopped for a chat, we wrote their addresson our map, which we then lost when wedidn’t notice that a pannier had come open.

Across the ferry and on to Geelong, only to find that true to Australian custom,Saturday afternoon and the shop wasshut. It was explained to us that all

Australians play sport on a Saturdayafternoon or watch it in the pub.

So, on to the Great Ocean Road.Wanting to savour the road to the fullwithout loads of slow traffic, we decidedto spend the night in Lorne and do thebest bit of road with a clear run onSunday morning. Spending the night in a backpackers’ hostel, sharing a roomwith six other people, was not Margaret’sfavourite experience of the holiday, but itwas something we hadn’t done before.

The stretch of road from Lorne toApollo Bay is what biking is about, greatsweeping bends, great views and a goodsurface, and on Sunday morning, not muchcar or camper van traffic. This is definitelythe best bit of the Great Ocean Road andone of those experiences that is hard todescribe, you just have to do it. Tornbetween the temptation to stop at everyviewing point or to give each bend andtwist full flowing attention, the road won.

Got to admit we were baffled by thesign banning potatoes and potato productsand the one banning cats from viewingthe Twelve Apostles (minus five) and, weadmit, we didn’t even slow down for theCheese Museum at Allansford. The runfrom Warrnambool to Skipton was theleast eventful. Miles after mile, no hills, no bends, no junctions or traffic (and nopolice or speed cameras either).

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dealership at Shepparton. Resisting a stopin Castlemaine to compare it with theoriginal that we visited during the Kerryrally, through Bendigo, we intended tocontinue on to Wodonga. One of the staffat the dealership told us we had to visitBright, where his family had a farm. As itwas on the Great Alpine Road, why not.We must admit that, while riding througha forest, we resisted the temptation tofollow the sign pointing to a ‘HistoricTree’, what did we miss? While in Brightwe met a biker who told us he had spentthe night in a very new very posh hotel atFalls Creek where he’d got a puncture andsuggested we give it a look. We enjoyed a run over a very steep twisty road toMount Beautiful (in Australian tradition it is not a mount, but a village in the bottomof a valley). I advise anyone doing this runnot to miss any of the lookouts as theviews are well worth the stop.

The night in Falls Creek, a ski resortwithout snow, was expensive and I didleave my water bag in the freezer, but theaccommodation was luxurious despite the

hot tub outside on the balcony not beingplugged in.

We enjoyed a pleasant run to Wodonga,then through Carryong to Cooma, passinga lake full of trees and being disappointedthat there wasn’t a camp site at Carryong,as we fancied a photo of a CarryongCamping sign. This stretch had a long runthrough mountainous woodland withgreat twisty roads, but nowhere open forcoffee. We booked into a Motel at Coomathen discovered that Margaret’s iPhone wi-fi had stopped working. Another tip;all McDonald’s have free wi-fi – a cheapway to keep in touch while travelling.

The run from Cooma to Canberra had many bikes heading in the oppositedirection, heading to Philip Island for thebike racing, and quite a few police cars aswell. We stopped for a pie in a small townas one does.

Robbo’s H-D at Canberra was by farthe best dealership we visited in Australia.We had a good breakfast in the in-storecafé, while admiring a very large mural.The ‘museum’ of mementos was

interesting, as was the bargain table; thestaff were very friendly as were the twoH.O.G. members we had a chat with.

The run back to Sydney was the nearestto a motorway we saw. The stop atGoulburn allowed us to photograph thetwo-storey-high concrete ram. A sign onthe freeway directed us at Liverpool toSy’s H-D where one of the staff had beenon an H-D course in Holland with a friendof ours who used to work in the Leedsdealership – small world. After a night in Sydney we had one day left with thebike, so we used it to tour the BlueMountains – they weren’t blue and theyweren’t mountains, but as everywhereelse in Australia, they know how to creategreat lookouts. We enjoyed the run backthrough the orchards much morethan the busy road in.

Unfortunately, that was it; 2,342 miles, no mechanicalproblems, no rain,many new friends and a fantastic trip. ■

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H.O.G. hospitality

A warm welcomeNo matter where in the world you ride, where you eat and where you sleepare important factors that can make or break a road trip. In a new series,we take a tour of some restaurants and hotels that are owned by peoplewho are as passionate about Harley-Davidson as we are…

Get in touch!If you know places that would fit right into this feature, we want to hear from you! Email us the details

to [email protected] – please put HOG Meeting Points in the subject line!

YOU’VE MADE THE decision to pull over –your stomach is rumbling, you approach a pretty town, a fascia catches your eye,and there’s spacious parking out front – as you lock up your helmet, the owner of your chosen resting place greets you

with the family passion you are familiarwith – welcome, welcome, come and see my bike, I have a Harley too, theygrin! That warm rosy feeling fills yourbelly faster than the food you are about to devour.

In a brand-new series, we’ll be taking a tour of some restaurants, bars and hotels that are owned by members of the H.O.G. family.

In this issue we visit Spain, theNetherlands and the UK… ››

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In the Netherlands, BrendyTelgenkamp had a life-longdream of owning a Harley.By opening her ownrestaurant and live musicvenue, and through sheerdetermination and hard work she was able to bring her dream to life. Brendy tells us how she became a Lady of Harley…

“Owning a Harley had alwaysbeen my dream and my fatheronce advised me: ‘Girl… as soonas you can afford to buy aHarley… don’t hesitate. DO IT!’

“Many years ago I passed mymotorcycle test but to be able tobuy a Harley you need to make

some money first, so that’s what Idid. Working in the restaurant andbar business always attracted me.At the age of 22 my husband and Ibought a small building and started

Blues Café DeLantaarn inHellendoorn. Thismusic venue hasnow been around

for 25 years and we held somegreat concerts there; Joe Jackson,Jeff Healey, Walter Trout, JoeBonamassa, Willy DeVille, Level 42,Brian Setzer (Stray Cats), GeorgeThorogood, The Red Devils andmany more. As it usually goes inbusiness, every penny we earnedwent back into the business. Beinga Harley owner seemed furtheraway than ever – it looked like myHarley would exist only in my head.

“Four years ago, our good friendsMax and Ans Middelbosch (ownerof the American MotorcycleMuseum in The Netherlands) foundus a very nice bike. I looked at oursavings and I decided, now is thetime. The Harley I would buy wasa Dyna Glide FXDX 1475cc.

“‘It’s a good bike…take it. Theprice is good,’ Max advised me. So I bought it!

“It took some time to adjust as I was used to riding Hondas andKawasakis, but after one hour I wasbeaming. I was in love with thisbike! Now my hubby and I loveriding through Europe, especially

the French Alps and theDolomites and Toscana area in Italy. Of course, I’m amember of the Ladies ofHarley in Benelux. The ride-outs are fantastic and it’s agreat group of ‘crazy’ ladies.

“Besides organisingfestivals and concerts, we now have anotherchallenge – running theCafé-Restaurant Budde inNijverdal. The opportunity came up about six years ago and I decided to grab it. Situated at the border of the beautifulsurroundings of De SallandseHeuvelrug in the eastern part ofThe Netherlands, Café-RestaurantBudde is a good, no-nonsenserestaurant with a great chef in thekitchen (not me!). As an officialH.O.G meeting point I invite youto stop off and visit us for lunch or dinner. You’ll like it – or I’ll eatmy helmet!

“Visit us at www.cafebudde.nlHope to see you soon. Keep on ridin’.”

If you like the idea of relaxing bythe pool after a long day’s ridethrough the patchwork fields ofnorthern Catalonia, then look nofurther that Hotel Mas Pau.

With four-star facilities and ahighly respected Michelin-starredrestaurant, the Mas Pau offers aslice of luxury and, even better, adiscounted rate for H.O.G. members.

Owner Toni Gerez shares twopassions – Harley-Davidsons andgood food. As a H.O.G.® LifeMember he states: “My dream as a 16-year-old was to own a Harley-Davidson and travel Europe, and this

finally came true in 2001. Sincethen we’ve organised many lunchesand dinners for our Spanish H.O.G.chapters and European members,who all appreciate our good foodand the beautiful surroundingscenery and enjoyable roads.”

His other passion – gastronomicdelights – is served in the 16th-century converted farmhouseadjoining the hotel. Cutting histeeth for more than 10 years atFerran Adria’s famed El Bullirestaurant, Toni certainly knows a thing or two about fine diningand serves a constantly changingseasonal menu in a setting that’s

a cross betweenthe rustic andthe extravagant.

Only 130kmfrom thesublime city of Barcelona,Mas Pau issurrounded by easilyaccessible activity options ranging from golfing to diving, horseriding to parachute jumping – that is, if you can priseyourself from your saddle or the sunbed. [email protected]


The Crazy BearIn the UK, the Crazy Bear hotel andrestaurant in Stadhampton, a sleepyvillage in Oxfordshire, awaitsH.O.G.® members and Harley riders.

“I bought it 17 years ago – andnow I’ve created a monster!” He isjoking, of course – but you can tellthere is a grain of truth in whatrestaurateur, club owner andHarley fanatic Jason Hunt is saying.The ‘monster’ he is referring to isThe Crazy Bear, the Oxfordshirepub that was the starting point of his business, which nowencompasses this magnificent old country pub/hotel, anotherCrazy Bear in London and one inBeaconsfield, a members’ club inCovent Garden, and an 80-acrefarm and farm shop supplying freshmeat and farm produce to all theCrazy Bear kitchens.

The key to the Crazy Bearconcept – a mix of superb Englishand Thai food in beautifullydesigned, quintessentially Englishsurroundings – is to have “a littlebit of London style in the country – with a twist”, says Jason.

Of course there’s much more toit than that, but Jason is not givingall his secrets away after spendingalmost two decades learningeverything from scratch andmaking all the mistakes possiblealong the way.

Jason freely admits he knew‘next to nothing’ about therestaurant and hospitality businesswhen he started out by buying thederelict, vandalized and boarded-upshell of the old ‘Bear & RaggedStaff’ in the Oxfordshire village of Stadhampton after exiting asuccessful career in the motor trade.

Now the ‘Crazy Bear’ empireemploys 300 people including 40Thai chefs, and has won everyindustry award going, includingBest Thai Restaurant in England,Best Bar, and Best Designed Hotel.“We recently came second in aTimes award for Best Hotel,” saysJason, with a wry smile. “Wewould have been disappointed,except the hotel pipping us to thewin was Claridges in London.” TheCrazy Bear itself is recognised byCondé Nast, no less, as one of theworld’s top 20 boutique hotels.

Jason’s other passion is hisHarleys, and he approaches themwith the same drive and attentionto detail as he lavishes on hishotels. “I first got the Harley bug in2002 when two friends turned upto the Crazy Bear on their Harleysand told me they were riding to theEuropean H.O.G. Rally in Jesolo intwo weeks’ time,” remembersJason. “There and then I told them I would be riding with them, eventhough at the time I had no bike,and no licence to ride one either.”

Typically for Jason, he was asgood as his word and two weekslater he was on the road with hisnew Fat Boy, riding to Italy. “Theweather was like something out ofa horror film,” remembers Jason.But far from putting him off, sincethen he has not missed a singleEuropean H.O.G.® Rally nor asingle European Bike Week, despitethe obvious business pressuresfrom his ever-expanding empire.

“The key is to determine thatyou are going, no matter what, andstick to it, or else you would neverget away,” he says. “That, and

having good people in place to runthings while you are away.”

Nowadays, after a flirtation with custom bikes that saw himinvesting a serious six-figure sum in one bike, then commissioninglegendary German customiserMarkus Waltz to build anotherextreme creation, Jason sticks to pretty much stock – albeitScreamin’ Eagle – Harleys, a Fat Boy and a Glide.

With a business empire spread across London,Buckinghamshire andOxfordshire, Jason spends a lot of time on the move.“Harleys are the perfect wayof getting around,” saysJason. “I have the Glide onstandby at the Beaconsfieldhotel and I can throw a baginto the Tour-Pak and be inthe West End in 20 minuteswithout worrying aboutparking, congestion chargesor traffic.”

And with the CrazyBear empire shortly toexpand into New York,Miami and two moresites in London, wesuspect there may soonbe a few more Harleysparked on standbyaround the world.

Special offerfor H.O.G.®membersGold membership of the CrazyBear Group is available, whichcomprises two hotels (one inStadhampton, the other inBeaconsfield), a members’ club in Covent Garden and Fitzroviarestaurant. Gold membership gives privileges across the group,including 50 per cent discount onhotel accommodation and entranceto the private members’ club, and is available at £250 a year. ButHOG magazine readers can takeadvantage of gold membership for just 50 per cent of this price,£125, by [email protected]


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Davide de Negri from Italy recountsbringing his 1949Panhead to life…

DAVIDE DE NEGRI lives in northern Italy, close to Venice, thepicturesque Dolomite Mountains and some of Europe’s finest

motorcycling roads. And this fine ‘n’ funky 1949 HarleyPanhead was a labour of love, put together over a relatively

long period. “My bike took about four years to build – a long time, I know, but I was at university and so I hadn’t

a lot of money to spend on bikes!” laughs Davide.By now, you’ll have noticed that radically mouldedand painted fuel tank: and sure enough, the bike

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I gave it to my friend Captain Blaster and I told him to do what he wanted with it,”explains Davide. Blaster is one of Italy’s – and Europe’s – finest and best-knownpinstripers and painters.

“I forgot all about it for about twoyears. Then one day I went to meet himat his garage and I found this wonderfultank. It was amazing. He said: “It’s yourtank.” I was lost for words, I just stoodthere looking at it… I can’t explain to you what I felt at that moment.”

The generosity and talent of friendsgets many a great bike project on theroad, but even better things were in storefor Davide, courtesy of his generous dad.

“One day my father called me into hisgarage,” continues Davide, “and when Igot in there I found a ’49 Panhead engine,’48 transmission and a wishbone frame.He told me: “These are yours as a presentfor finishing university.” I couldn’t workout if it was a joke or a dream. But it was real! And I became the owner of a fantastic Panhead.”

So the build began. Davide wanted thefront end looking “as slim as possible” and

picked up some 35mm Sportster forks forjust 16 Euros.

“I found the MCM exhaust on a burnedbike,” continues Davide. “The rear fenderand the front 21-inch wheel come from anEnglish bike. Mr Vittorio, Blaster’s father,made the sissy bar and helped Blasterweld the tank.” The front wheel utilises a mini-drum ‘chopper stopper’ brake, andthe rear wheel is an 18-inch rim wearingFirestone rubber.

Davide made the bars, and tricked out the bike with some nice aftermarketperiod chopper bits and pieces: Andersonpegs, Randy Smith ‘CCE’ valve covers,Chicago Motorcycle Supply kicker pedaland a nicely worn-in Bates seat. Othervintage rarities on the bike include thatS&S dual-throat carburettor and thelights: the front is from a Pontiac car, the rear from a ’30s Ford.

After years of collecting parts andputting the bike together when he had a spare afternoon, it was finally fire-uptime. “I took the bike to my friend Boccinat BCC to mount the primary and startthe bike,” he says. “But when the moment

came, the engine was seized… s**t!“Boccin rebuilt the engine and we tried

to start it but we experienced a lot ofproblems with the magneto.” Luckily,another of Davide’s friends came to therescue. Michele, who lives in Florence, hadrun a Panhead for years with a magneto,and was well versed in the black art ofsetting them up and timing them properly.

So, within a couple of hours, Davide’sPan was ready again. One kick later, andthe bike finally came to life. “We had alittle run to try it,” says Davide, “and itwas the best. My dream had becomereality!” Just shows what you can achievewith some very special friends, a bike-mad dad, some know-how, perserveranceand lots of Italian choppin’ good taste! ■

If you like reading abouttraditionally styled choppers,bobbers and hot rods thatfavour home-built overshop-built, you’ll loveGreasy Kulture Magazine.Subscribe today atwww.greasykulture.com



Between the lines

Becky Tillman,Rider’s Edge® RegionalManager, Harley-Davidson Rider Services offerssome riding tips


RIDING A MOTORCYCLE is a complex task – certainly more so than driving a car. It takes all of your limbs and all of yourattention. And because you’re physicallymuch more exposed than whenyou’re behind the wheel,the consequencesof losing yourfocus can be thatmuch more severe.

That’s why it’sso important to beboth physically andmentally prepared everytime you ride. There’s no bigsecret to achieving this goal –all it takes is a few common-sensetactics and strategies that anyone canimplement. And it starts before you geton your bike.

Have a plan Keeping your mind on the task at hand(that is, riding safely) often starts beforeyou even get on your motorcycle, with agood ‘ride plan’. This doesn’t have to bean official ‘document’, but simply a clearpicture in your mind about where you’regoing, what roads you’re going to take,and what obstacles or difficulties you may encounter along the way.

It also doesn’t mean you can’t just geton your bike and go exploring. Riding intothe great unknown, after all, is one of thejoys of our sport. But if you’re riding in anunfamiliar city, for instance, you can focusyour mind by taking some of the guessworkout of your navigation. That said, it’s bestto avoid looking at a map or studyingyour GPS while you’re riding. Wheneverpossible, pull over safely before makingimportant decisions about where to turn.

brakes, etc. If the riding position is differentfrom what you’re used to, get comfortable

finding the footpegs when you acceleratefrom a full stop. Know wherethe various hand controls are.And if the bike has a soundsystem, learn the system – andset the radio station presets –before you start your ride.

Taking a few extra minutesto do these things is also a great

way to help clear your head ofeveryday concerns and get your

mind focused on riding.

Stay restedStudies show that drowsiness is a seriousrisk factor contributing to automobile andmotorcycle accidents. According to theMotorcycle Safety Foundation, someestimates suggest fatigue is a factor in asmany as 1.2 million accidents per year, or about 20 per cent of the total. Drivingwhile drowsy is dangerous enough; ridingwhen you’re not fully awake is anotherrisk level entirely.

Factors cited by the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)that contribute to drowsy driving include:• Sleep loss;• Driving patterns (such as driving at night

and/or driving lots of miles);• The use of sedating medications;• Untreated sleep disorders;• Consumption of alcohol.

One group that is particularly at risk ispeople who work at night, or work longor irregular hours. If you’re a third-shiftworker who normally sleeps during the day,for instance, and are planning a weekendmotorcycle ride, consider adjusting the

Pay attention!Staying alert in the saddle

Know your motorcycleIn situations where you may be riding anew bike, renting a motorcycle or riding a friend’s, familiarise yourself with themachine before you set out, as everymotorcycle is a little bit different.

As always, a thorough pre-ride inspectionis in order, but also take extra care to adjustthe mirrors, get the feel of the clutch and

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times you’ll be riding. Don’t start riding at an hour when you normally would begoing to bed. Get at least some sleep firstand plan to start your ride later in the day.

Warning signs that you’re becomingover-tired while riding include:• You continually drift off your intended

path of travel;• You can’t remember the last few miles;• You miss turn-offs and make wrong

turns (more than once);• You can’t stop yawning;• You have trouble keeping your eyes

on the road or have moments whereyou lose focus.

If you begin to experience any of the abovewhile riding – or otherwise realise thatyou’ve become too tired to ride – stop. Ifnearing the end of the day, find a place tostop for the night as soon as possible. If youhave miles to go before you can stop foran extended period, find a place to pull over,rest, refresh yourself. Take a nap if possible.

It’s also important to maintain yourenergy levels and stay hydrated. Eat good,nutritious foods and drink plenty of fluidsduring long rides. Take frequent breaks towalk around, loosen your legs, or even dosome simple exercises. Wear the propergear for the weather. Stay warm in thecold and cool in the heat. But keep inmind that the wind you experience whileriding contributes to dehydration. This isanother good reason – in addition topreventing sunburn and guarding againstabrasion in the event of an accident – tokeep your skin covered, even when it’swarm out. Remember: The morecomfortable you are in the saddle, theeasier it is to stay focused on riding safely.

Riding a motorcycle is a physical activity

– much more so than driving a car. Stayingin shape with a regular exercise programmewill also go a long way towards fendingoff fatigue on motorcycle trips.

Stay off the phoneMobile phone use on a motorcycle is problematic for a number of reasons –many of them quite obvious. However,even if you have a Bluetooth device inyour helmet that allows you to talk on thephone while you ride, it’s best to pull overto make a call.

Choose your battlesExcessive emotions, especially anger, canblind you and keep you from thinkingclearly. That’s one reason road rage can bea deadly enemy of two- and four-wheeledmotorists alike – and I don’t just mean theother guy’s rage. As human beings, we tendto think we’re always in the right whenthere’s a conflict on the road. But if you’reon a motorcycle facing off against a car,pickup, van, or truck, it doesn’t matterwho’s right – because you’re going to lose.

One of the most important riding skillsyou can have is the ability to swallowyour pride and cede the right-of-way tosomeone who may not be entitled to it.Motorcycles often don’t get the respectthey deserve on the road, and if you wantto fight the good fight for motorcyclists’rights when you’re off your bike, morepower to you. It’s a worthy cause, and I support you in that effort.

But when you’re on the road and in the heat of the moment, the best thingyou can do – for your own safety and the benefit of riders everywhere – is let it go. That’s often easier said than done, I understand, but it’s an ability worth

developing. Staying angry can cloud your judgment in a big way.

If you need a few minutes to calmdown after an unfortunate incident, pullover somewhere safely, get off the bike,and get it out of your system. Phone afriend. Think happy thoughts. Whateverit takes to get you back to that place youwere before: having the time of your lifedoing your favourite thing, riding yourHarley-Davidson® motorcycle.

Keep a clear headI hope it goes without saying that drinkingand riding don’t mix, but I’ll say it anyway,just to be sure: If you’re going to be drinking, don’t ride (or drive). But alcoholand illegal drugs aren’t the only potentialproblems.

Many prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter medications, can causedrowsiness. Some even include specificwarnings about driving or operatingmachinery while taking them. Warninglabels, by their nature, err on the side of caution, and everybody responds tomedications differently. So I’m not goingto tell you to never ride when you’retaking such a medication; just make sureyou’re familiar with its effects beforegetting on your motorcycle.

Listen to your friendsFinally, pay attention to people you trust when they bring your attention to a potential issue. When we’re tired, or outof sorts, or (especially) have had too muchto drink, we don’t always recognise it inourselves. When a friend tells you thatyou don’t seem quite yourself, take theirword for it. It’s better to make a tough decision to postpone your ride for anotherday than it is to make a decision thatcould wind up keeping you off the roadfor a lifetime. ■

Sources: Harley-Davidson Rider’sEdge and the ‘Motorcycle SafetyFoundation’s Guide to MotorcyclingExcellence’.

Riding a motorcycle is acomplex task – certainly more so than driving a car

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Professional German stunt rider,Rainer Schwarz, takes this specialedition RRC-build Remus-V-Rod tothe track for 2010. This glamorousV-Rod Muscle combines stunninglooks and a hot sound. Refined byBuell and V-Rod specialist RRC at Poppenlauer, Rainer has beenperforming spectacular drifts andburnouts at shows across Europe.www.stunt-s.de

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TRIPPING THE QUARTER-MILE lights in 6.8seconds at speedsapproaching 200mph,the National Hot RodAssociation’s ProStock Motorcycles are among the world’sfastest two-wheeledmachines.

Eddie Krawiec, the2008 NHRA Pro StockMotorcycle worldchampion (right),wrenches on hisVance & Hines/Screamin’ Eagle®

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V-Rod® in betweenrounds of the NHRASpring Nationals inHouston, April 9-11,assisted by crew chiefMatt Hines, olderbrother of his three-time PSM championteammate AndrewHines (2004-06), andhimself a three-timeclass champion.

Krawiec, winner ofthe season’s openinground at Gainsville,Florida, and Hinessquared off againsteach other in the thirdround of eliminationsat Houston, withHines prevailing witha 6.90-second run tonip Krawiec at thelight. Hines would go on to take theoverall event victorylater that day for his19th career Nationalevent win. ■

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The ride from the UK to St-Tropez should be on everyone’s list of must-rides; beautiful scenery, amazing roads and great places to stay. But, asZoë Francis-Cox recalls, it’s only great if the weather is on your side

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With six successful and thoroughlyenjoyable long road trips under our belts,it was probably about time we realisedhow spoiled we’d been. OK, we’ve all hadthe odd day of rain; it’s always nice tomake use of the expensive waterproofsand touring bag covers just the once, andall is soon forgotten when the next dayawakens to glorious sunshine.

Our group of six made the ride to theHarley-Davidson Euro Festival in St-Tropezin 2008. We had the best time. Gorgeousroads, beautiful weather, and incredibly

high spirits. This year we were seven,with three new faces in the group. Weagreed that St-Tropez should, once again,be our destination, but this time we’d takethe long way round and incorporate someof the best roads we’d since discoveredfurther east.

The overnight ferry from Harwich toHook of Holland meant we could dropdown through Belgium and Luxembourgrather than blast through northern France.We disembarked to heavy rain. The wholeride south into Luxembourg was diverted

to the motorways where we rode in thespray, dodging the lorries. Not to worry. Itcould only get better, and it was only dayone of the trip. Tomorrow will be sunny!

We were eventually blessed later thatafternoon with dry conditions and someblue sky as we snaked through the prettyLuxembourg countryside ducking in andout of Germany across the border. I spoketoo soon – my Fat Boy began spluttering…had it got that wet? We limped to ourhotel – an old monastery in Vianden. This is a really pretty town and well

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the motorway and headed for NapoleonRoute (N85) south of Grenoble for lunch.It was nearly 2pm when we made thispoint, having ridden solidly for two and ahalf hours in the cold, heavy rain. A notefor riding in France – restaurants close at2pm. Our much-needed lunch break wasspent in a supermarket coffee shop.

That afternoon, we entered the FrenchAlps. Set to ‘fastest route’, Daniel (theZumo 660) took us off the N85 and acrossmountain passes that would have beentruly glorious in fine weather. Wecontinued to endure the misty rain andfog and, eventually, we made our nextdestination, Le Mas St Joseph nearSisteron. The accommodation was veryquirky – we had an old baker’s oven inour bedroom – and the views across theAlps, I imagine, are stunning in the sun.

The following morning we made abeeline for Grimaud to the Euro Festivalevent. Ironically, it stayed totally dry forthe duration of this 100-mile ride, and,with our destination in sight, the pacepicked up and everyone seemed to getright into the swing of the Alpine bends!

We made it and we all prayed that theride home, at least, would be dry. We wouldbe here for three nights to enjoy this coolevent. Euro Festival is synonymous withthe sun, the sea and beach – thankfully,the sun made a few appearances duringthe weekend and the attendance was arecord-breaking 9,000 visitors.

Bikes washed, waterproofs hung out todry, the next three days were spent chillingin this beautiful part of southern France.Amongst the music, bars and shopping,we spent the weekend admiring theamazing custom bikes; riding around thearea (in the dry!); supping rosé in St-Tropez;and, of course, taking part in the parade.

We departed Sunday lunchtime in clearskies. As we headed north via Draguignanto the N85, the clouds returned. Determinedto maximise what was left of our trip, weopted to stick to the planned route andvisit the Gorges de Verdun, and it waswell worth it. Around the corner fromeach breathtaking view was yet another,even more spectacular view. Our plannedovernight stop was just south of Gap in atiny village called Jarjayes. And we werestaying in yurts – Mongolian tents. Theaccommodation was not entirely apt forthe weather conditions, but we all loved it just the same.

The next morning we awoke to cloudybut dry weather. We did, at least, manageto take some photos before we left. Wecontinued on the N85 to Grenoble. We


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were reminded why we embark on theseadventures and all enjoyed a great ridethrough the snow-capped mountainsbefore finishing the day on the motorwaynorth to Dijon. Our accommodationtonight was at an old abbey. As we exitedthe main road in search of the Abbaye dela Ferte, we were excited at the possibilityof completing a rain-free day. We spoketoo soon. We were greeted, just 5km fromour destination, with thunder, lightningand hail. We were getting used to thisnow. By the time we parked up, thestorm had passed, and scorching sun wasbeating down on us. Laughingly we hungeverything out to dry and headed out fordinner in a nearby lakeside restaurant.

Today we were heading north via Chalons en Champagne. Today turnedout to be the worst day of the entire trip.It rained torrentially from the moment we left until the moment we arrived atour B&B near Reims. Cold and wet, wecelebrated our ‘last supper’ as a group and reflected on the trip.

Looking back, it was a great trip and wehad a thoroughly memorable time. But Iknow how much better it could have been,had Mother Nature been on our side. All I can say is ‘bring on the next one’! I willcertainly be doing this trip again. Note toself: check the weather forecast and, if it’sgoing to be wet, don’t even begin to packthe panniers. ■

WHERE WE STAYEDHotel Heintz, Vianden, Luxembourg

www.hotel-heintz.lu

Hotel Panorama, Hohrod, France

www.hotel-panorama-alsace.com

Le Mas St Joseph, Sisteron, France

www.lemassaintjoseph.com

Un Air d’Ailleurs, nr Gap, France (Yurts)

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ON ENTERING their impressive warehouse in Gloucester, it’s clearthat something is going on. “We’re getting ready for the Harley-Davidson Euro Festival event in the Golfe de St-Tropez,” explainsDirector Tony Davis. “We have five trucks going down there,and not just transporting bikes.” As well as the fleet of 28 demobikes, We Move Bikes will be taking the show furniture, not tomention 15 customer bikes.

Fellow Director Paul Lusty, Tony and their team pridethemselves on their fine reputation. “We love bikes, so it’simportant to us that all the bikes we store here are kept in tip-topcondition. We have a full-time Harley-trained technician whoservices the bikes in our workshop, plus we have an internal

valeting bay.” This is something Harley-Davidson Europe clearlyfinds appealing. “This year we have two new trailers, which areall styled with Harley-Davidson branding, and two in our owncolours.” The Demo Experience wording on the sides of thetrailers certainly make a statement as they thunder across Europe.One of the demo trucks tours Eastern Europe from March untilSeptember and carries a further 23 bikes. “This truck has its ownwater and jet wash for cleaning the bikes and an office for bookingthe demo rides. It’s a powerful way to promote the brand.”

Harleys of all shapes and sizes are being loaded into speciallydesigned cradles before being carefully placed on the trailer usinga forklift. “We’re responsible for all of Harley-Davidson Europe’s


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We MoveBIKES

We Move Bikes does exactly that: moves bikes – transporting beautifulmotorcycles across Europe on behalf of Harley-Davidson Europe and its customers

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company-owned bikes,” says Tony. This includes the demo fleetthat visitors to European events can take advantage of to test ride.

Despite 28 new bikes being prepared for the St-Tropez event,the warehouse is still full of Harleys! “The warehouse can hold a maximum of 140 bikes in cradles, stacked four bikes high,”says Tony. “We also manage the UK press fleet and the Rider’sEdge bikes,” he adds, but it doesn’t stop there. I spy a radicallycustomised Harley-Davidson being loaded on to the lorry withextreme care – surely not a demo bike? “That’s a customer’sbike,” smiles Tony. “Some people just don’t have time to ride toan event so we take their bikes for them and they fly down andmeet us. Some customers then ride them home, others are putback on to the truck for the return journey.”

WMB offers a very personal service for customers. “We askthe customer to take their bike to their local dealer. We collectand return it there. At the event we have a central collection

point where the customer can come and get their bike.”WMB knows how much its customers love their motorcycles:

“We’re bikers ourselves so we understand how important it is forour customers to have confidence in us to transport their prideand joy across Europe.”

H.O.G. members are entitled to a discount as well as groupbookings and multi-trip reservations, explains Tony. “We willbasically take any bike anywhere in Europe. We don’t shipglobally, we don’t really have any expertise in shipping, but we do in transportation in Europe. We want to be very good at what we do.”

So, if you want your Harley transported in safe hands, youknow who to call!

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AS THE CROW (or Sky Cycle) flies, it’s justover 250 miles from Butte, Montana tothe Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls,Idaho. But for Robert Craig ‘Evel’ Knievel,getting from one place to the other was along, unlikely and painful journey.

No one knows exactly when EvelKnievel performed his first major stunt.According to local legend, while workingfor a copper mining company in Butte, heperformed a wheelie using a large piece of earth-moving equipment, took out apower line, and left his hometown in thedark for several hours. He may have beeninspired by seeing the Joie ChitwoodAuto Daredevil Show at age eight. Years later, he said that’s what sparkedhis interest in derring-do.

Knievel was a gifted young man by anystandard. As a newsboy, his knack for

exaggerating the day’s headlines helpedhim outsell the competition. He alsoshowed superb athletic skills. In his earlyadult years, he excelled in skiing and polevaulting, and later founded a semi-prohockey team called the Butte Bombers.

Knievel’s first motorcycle jump came in 1965 in Moses Lake, Washington,where he jumped a Honda 350 about 40 feet across a box of rattlesnakes andtwo mountain lions. The jump came upjust short and the motorcycle’s rear wheelbroke open one of the snake boxes. “Allthe people ran like hell,” he recounted,“and I was on a motorcycle, so I just gotthe hell away from there.”

The next year he played the WesternUS in a travelling show he called ‘BobKnievel’s Motorcycle Daredevils’. Withhis publicity and showmanship skillsalready honed, Knievel was responsiblefor all aspects of the show, and quicklylearned how even unintended events,such as his injuries, boosted post-eventpublicity.

Motorcycle daredevils had been aroundfor decades. Early stuntriders most oftencrashed through flaming walls or jumpedthrough fiery hoops. Other acts included‘wall of death’ feats of riding nearlyhorizontal on a steeply banked circularwall. But Evel Knievel single-handedlytransformed the sport by combiningpublicity genius with raw nerve andattempting jumps previously unimagined.

With his jump of the fountain at Caesar’s

Palace on New Year’s Eve in 1967, Knievelskyrocketed into superstardom. Thedistance alone, 141 feet, would have beenenough to garner attention, but the jumpis mainly known for its disastrous landing.Knievel came up short on the ramp andspent the next 29 days in a coma withmore than half a dozen broken bones.

Evel signed with Harley-Davidson as hisofficial sponsor in 1971, using the relativelynew XR750® flat track racer as his mount.He felt the patriotic theme of his act called for an American manufacturer andsponsor. Knievel would remain with

Leaping legend

The Harley-DavidsonMuseum® stages thelargest exhibit to datedevoted to the life ofEvel Knievel

Evel Knievel jumps 10 semisin Hutchinson, Kansas in 1971

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Harley-Davidson until his final jump, and his XR750s became known for theirtrademark red, white, and blue paint, aswell as the $100 bill beneath the clear coat on the gas tanks.

In 1974, Evel, with his one-of-a-kind,rocket-propelled ‘Sky Cycle X2’, finallyput the necessary pieces together to jumpIdaho’s Snake River Canyon. The jump,something he had dreamed of since hisCaesar’s Palace days, failed due to the

accidental deployment of the parachuteon takeoff. But the event was a publicitysensation, earning him the only SportsIllustrated cover appearance by amotorcycle stuntman.

Most sports experience majortransformations, but they typically resultonly after multiple people spend years ordecades hard at work. With motorcyclejumping, one man took things fromcounty fairs to entirely new heights

in a few short years. Long after his finaljump in Chicago (over sharks) in 1977,popular culture reverberated with echoesof Evel Knievel. ■

The exhibit ‘True Evel: The AmazingStory of Evel Knievel’ will be featuredat the Harley-Davidson Museum®

until September 6. Check www.h-dmuseum.com for details.

“I think it’s better to risk my life and to be a has-been than to never have been at all. Eventhough crippled and busted in half, it’s better to have taken a chance to win a victory or suffer a defeat than to live like others do who will neverknow victory or defeat because they haven’t hadthe guts to try either.”Evel Knievel, Sports Illustrated, September 2, 1974

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Competition winners

In the last issue, we teamed up with Harley-Davidson Authorized Tour operator Brettours to offer readers the chance to win a four-night road trip across four nations in northernEurope. Here, winner Kim Sheldrick from Cambridge in the UK tells us how it all went…

BIKING AT ITS BEST

ROAD TECH™ GPS NAVIGATORCOMPETITION WINNERSCongratulations to Bruno Enrico Arsuffi, Italy who won our competition launched inthe spring 2010 edition of HOG magazine to win a Road Tech Zumo 660!

We’re also giving one Garmin Sat Nav away each month, from May to September, viathe Route Planner at www.hogeuropegallery.com – winners to date: Michial CBuitenwerf, Netherlands (May); Goran Cedlund, Sweden (June). To enter, visit thewebsite, submit your route and follow us on Twitter for the monthly results!

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SO, THERE WE WERE, sitting under a palmtree in Cyprus when I had a call on mymobile from Brettours saying I’ve won aholiday! Well, after wondering if it wassome kind of joke we said yes, of coursewe will be there.

Leaving home at 3.45am we arrived inDover Docks at 6am and met the rest ofthe group. During breakfast on the ferrywe soon learnt a little about each other, a little more about the tour and that most people travel to Dover and stay the night before an early start.

Arriving in Calais, we headed deeperinto France. It was here that we started to notice how much time and effort Ron Brett, the tour organiser, had put into preparing this tour using his localknowledge and sheer enthusiasm – hisfluent French also helped. Brettours had

certainly done its homework.Through the hills and forests of the

Ardennes, we travelled to the town ofDinant. Following the River Meuse along a huge valley, we rode into the centre oftown to our waterside hotel. A few drinksand a great dinner followed – a welcomestop after a long day.

The next day we passed through thetown of St Herbert where hunts leave to pursue wild hogs. We hoped theymeant the four-legged variety. Now intoLuxembourg, we stopped to sleep in thebeautiful old town of Vianden. The hotelwas quaint with a superb menu andexcellent wine list, which we had a great time in sampling.

This town is set in a valley and is verypopular with all types of bikers. There’s aspooky-looking chateau perched at the

top of a cliff and a chair lift, which takesyou to the summit for spectacular views.

On the third day we rode into Germanythrough the city of Trier and rows uponrows of grapevines clinging to themagnificent mountainsides. After awelcome reception at a local Harley-Davidson dealership, we stopped for themost succulent steak I’d ever had. Delicious.

On the last day we headed back toFrance for our last night where yet againthe food was fantastic.

We all made it home safely, clocking up1,028 miles, and really enjoyed ourselves.Ron Brett really knows his trips inside out.The riverside rides, picturesque countrysideand quaint old villages and towns made thetrip what biking is really about.

Well done Brettours and thank youHOG magazine for a fantastic prize. ■

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8 Tritton Road, Lincoln LN6 7QY

Telephone 01522 850 098

www.lincolnharleydavidson.co.uk

[email protected]

© H-D 2010. Harley, Harley-Davidson and the Bar and Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC.

It’s Not

What We Do

That Makes The Difference.

But It’s

Our dealership isn’t about us. It’s about you. Relaxed, open and friendly – just like any place where a group of friends gather and hang out. Except, our ‘hang out’ just happens to be stocked with the latest Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, ready for you to test ride. But if you want to just grab a coffee with a new bunch of friends, that’s okay with us too. Our door is always open. See you soon.

How We Do It

Meet the H.O.G. & Rider Services Europe, Middle East & Africa team…H.O.G. Europe, Middle East & Africa

Nigel Villiers Director

Alison Povey Manager, Events &Merchandise

Jeremy Pick Manager, Operations &Communications

Alison Smith Financial Controller

Claire Lindsey-BrayCustomer ExperienceManager

Mireia PerezRider Services Training& Tours Manager

Marjorie RaeUK & Ireland

Stephane SahakianFrance

Bjorn Solberg, Eastern Europe &Scandinavia

Sue NagelSpain

Liza van HernenBenelux

Martin EngelbrechtAfrica

Michael Pedratscher Switzerland & Austria

Giacomo Marzoli Italy

H.O.G. Managers

H.O.G.® & Rider Services Customer Care CentreFor all membership enrolment and renewal enquiries:Email: [email protected] Web site: members.hog.com Mon–Fri: 08.00-17.00 (UK) 09.00-18.00 (Europe) Globe House,1 Chertsey Road, Twickenham, TW1 1LR United Kingdom

From Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and the UK:Telephone: 00 800 1111 2223 (FREEPHONE) Fax: 00 800 7766 5566 (FREEFAX)

From rest of Europe, Middle East and Africa:Tel: 00 44 208 891 9088 Fax: 00 44 208 843 8770

Check your H.O.G. membership status atmembers.hog.com

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Denim Lillo

H.O.G. membershipFull or Full Life members must own a Harley-Davidsonmotorcycle. Associatememberships are designed forthe passenger or family memberof a Full or Full Life member.

››Full membership:Entitles the member to all the benefits and services of the Harley Owners Group.››Full Life membership:Entitles the member to all thebenefits of a Full member, plusa special Life member patchand pin.››Associate membership:Entitles the member to anumber of benefits. EveryAssociate member must have an active sponsoringFull member.››Associate Life membership:Entitles the member to all the benefits of an Associate member, plus a special Life member patch and pin. Every Associatemember must have a sponsoring Full Life member.

Membership type Euros Pounds UKFull (one year) 69.00 53.00Associate (one year) 35.00 29.00Life 690.00 529.00Associate Life 350.00 288.00

A one-year full H.O.G. membership is automaticallyissued to the purchaser of a new, unregisteredHarley-Davidson motorcycle.

In your membership pack you will also receive:››H.O.G. Membership Card;››European Touring Handbook listing all Harley-Davidson dealers and H.O.G. Chapters;››Membership Manual listing all current benefitsand programmes;››H.O.G. patch and pin (new members) or H.O.G.Renewal patch and pin (renewed members).

››Quarterly mailings of HOG magazine andcountry-specific newsletters (where applicable);plus monthly HOG eMagazine.

Mauro De Issufo

Kate Robertson

Désiré Mattei

Patrick Allsop

Samira Stephan

Emily Nash

Richard Hardy

Rico Diks

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Evelyne DoeringGermany

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1. H.O.G.® yearly packages are sent out upon renewal. If you have a July 2011 expiry date for instance, you can renew in January 2011 toreceive your pack at the beginning of the season. Your membership will still expire in July 2011, but you will receive your material sooner – so you do not lose any months of membership by renewing early!

2. H.O.G.® & H.O.G.® Assistance are two separate companies,working closely together, but with separate enrolment/renewalsystems. Payment should be sent directly to: PO Box 4140 Hornchurch Essex RM11 1GX, UKEmail: [email protected] +44 1708 724 832 (Tel +44 1708 723 721 English only)

3. H.O.G.® Assistance is not included in H.O.G.® membership; you only receive one free year of H.O.G.® & H.O.G.® Assistance with new bike purchases. H.O.G.® Life Members who have H.O.G.® Assistancemust ensure that they renew their assistance each year as well as H.O.G.® Life membership does not mean that you have lifetime H.O.G.® Assistance cover.

4. Bikes must be enrolled in the Mileage Programme first beforemiles can be claimed; this applies to all bikes that you want to claim mileage on (including rental bikes).

5. The ‘+’ in the free telephone number is the international dialling accesscode and represents different digits in various countries. In most Europeancountries, this is ‘00’, so if you are dialling from the UK, Germany, Italy,France, Spain, Netherlands for example, you must dial 00 800 1111 22 23.

6. Members receive the year-specific H.O.G.® pins and patches whenrenewing. In the first year of H.O.G.® Membership, the H.O.G.® (eagle)pin and patch are sent out, not the year-specific ones. These arereceived for the first time on you first year of membership renewal.

7. Free H.O.G.® membership from a new bike purchases aretransferrable to an existing full member or associate member.

8. Regarding the online profiles new ‘username’ system, the e-mailaddress you need to enter as a substitute for your username is thee-mail address you entered when creating your profile. This may bean address that you no longer use, so you should update this inyour account information once logged in.

9. Renewal updates online will be visible within the members only areaapproximately 10 days of their completion.

10. Online profiles for access to members.hog.com can be created fornew memberships within 10 days of your enrolment being processed.

11. Payments for merchandise from MID should be made directly to MID – www.mid-hogeurope.com

12. Auto renewal: when you receive a new bank card and/or bankaccount, your membership auto renewal may not be able to takeplace. Please supply us with the new details (credit card number,expiry date and the last three numbers on the back of the creditcard) to activate your auto renewal on your new credit card.

13. Full H.O.G.® members can become Lifetime H.O.G.® members at anytime. A certain amount of years as a Full H.O.G.® member is not required.

14. For delivery of H.O.G.® materials, we have to allow a maximumof 4-6 weeks for delivery as this can vary depending on the localpostal service in different countries.

15. For chapter officers: chapter positions can only be filled by oneH.O.G.® member; each position on the chapter officer roster must befilled by a different H.O.G.® member.

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We don’t tell people how good we are. They tell us.

Black Bear Harley-Davidson® find out more, call 01638 664455

Black Bear Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0JT. www.blackbear.co.uk

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