AMD Show - Swiss Harley Days - European H.O.G. Rally 2011

Swiss Harley Days finds a home in Lugano for 2011 The official announcement by Harley-Davidson management for a repeat of Swiss Harley Days was made. The city of Lugano will once again host Swiss Harley Days - This year's rally is July 8th & 9th 2011.

Also just announced. Harley-Davidson Switzerland confirmed that, this year's event at Campione d'Italia/Lugano, Switzerland will be a Modified Harley-Davidson World Championship affilate event.

With the Campione d'Italia/Lugano Modified Harley Class winner receiving prize money to be able to compete at the world Championships at Sturgis, USA courtesy of Harley-Davidson Switzerland. The affiliation represents another opportunity for a European authorised Harley dealer or private customer to "mis-it" with America's best and try to follow the trail blazed by current Modified Harley-Davidson World Champions Shaw H-D from the UK.

Here's the video of European H.O.G. Rally 2010 in Lugano!

Related Article: Photos & Story of Swiss Harley Days - European H.O.G. Rally 2010

Nationwide Ride for Kids® Raised $4.5 Million in 2010

For 25 years and counting, the Ride for Kids® has raised millions of dollars every year for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The title sponsor is Honda Riders Club of America, but all brands of motorcycles are welcome to join the rides.

Riders across the USA continued to give generously to charity in 2010, defying the economic downturn by donating $4.5 million in 2010 via the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program.

The 2011 season kicked off with a ride on April 3rd in South Florida and closes with a ride and annual ceremony in Tampa, Florida in November. Ride for kids expanded to 40 cities in 2010 and those cities are on the 2011 Ride For Kids Calendar.

A few changes are in store this year: The South Florida and Philadelphia rides will have new start points; and the Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville and Los Angeles rides have moved weekend dates.

The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.

Canadian Bike Shows January to July 2011

The North American International Motorcycle Supershow, Jan. 7 to 9th at the International Centre in Toronto kicks off a season of Canadian bike shows, judged by IMBBA Canada. 


More than $50,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs, including $12,000 in cash. To register a bike and for more details, visit the website: North American Supershow 2011.

World of Motorcycles Expo shows will be held in London, Ontario, Feb.11-13, 2011, and in Kitchener, Ontario, March 19-20, 2011. Click the flyer image to enlarge for details. Here is a list of  exhibit vendors. To register a bike visit: womex.ca

Bob McKay and his team of IMBBA Canada judges will be in Quebec in April for the 12th Annual Classic Bike and Tattoo Show: April 15 to 17, 2011 at the SportXpo Centre near Montreal.

"This show will be the last chance to qualify for the seventh and final Canadian spot in the 2012 IMBBA World Cup Competition show that will be held in Laval in conjunction with the 2012 Classic Bike and Tattoo Show," said McKay. For details visit: IMBBA.ca.


Click to enlarge event flyer for details or visit: http://www.prosproduction.com/

Then, get ready for the Great Canadian Bike Rally, July 14 to 17, 2011 on the west coast of Canada in Merritt British Columbia. Check out their web page for more details. http://www.greatcanadianbikerally.com/

Photos of Swiss Harley Days - European H.O.G. Rally 2010

Harley-Davidson Riders from all over the world participated in a "Ride Through Europe" in July 2010 to attend the 19th Annual European HOG Rally - Swiss Harley Days - Swedish and Norwegian national rallies, with a post-rally ride to The North Cape.

The Palermo, Italy HOG Chapter rode together for a month to reach the Swiss Harley Days in Lugano, then the Swedish National Rally in Åre, and the Norweign National Rally in Svolvær, where they were joined by even more riders who topped off the ride with a visit to The North Cape!

They were assissted by Rolf of Harley-Davidson Rindstad, HOG Life Member, (who rides a 2007 FLHR with 18" apes) - Rolf is a member of the Arctic Chapter Norway World Northernmost and Jamtland Chapter Sweden, where he lives.

These are photos taken on the road from July 13, and at the The 2010 European HOG Rally, Swiss Harley Days, July 16 to 18 in Lugano, Switzerland.  

You may want to view this awesome video and then make plans to attend the 2011 European H.O.G. Rally.

  

Click this link: North Cape on a Harley 2010

 

Quebec Rat Shop, "Blade" Wins Canadian Biker Build Off

BLADE by Fred Vaillancourt of The Rat Shop Custom Bikes, Quebec is the new Canadian Biker Build Off Champion.

The 6th Canadian Biker Build Off Competition was judged by the IMBBA, July 23rd, 24th and 25th in Welland, Ontario, Canada. See full listing of results.

Photos by Jack McIntyre, IMBBA staff photographer.

More photos are available in the IMBBA Canadian Biker Build Off Photo Gallery.

California Motorcycle Art Show Saturday

This Saturday Only - 3 p.m. July 17th - Motorcycle engraver Tay Herrera and Big Iron Joe will be joined by leather artist Duane Ballard and a cast of other motorcycle artisans at Thy Will Be Done Art Show at Blacksmith Gallery - 1014 North Parker St., Orange, CA.

"This is the second Thy Will Be Done Art Show," said event organizer, Lisa Ballard. "Our aim is to showcase people in the motorcycle industry who enjoy an artistic lifestyle."

Please join Sara Ray, Paul Cox, Latisha Woods, Kurt Taylor, Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan, Buckwild, Ron Pouge, Kristina Pamias, Duane Ballard, Tay and Big Iron Joe for a night like no other. Spend quality one-on-one time with the artists as they discuss their artwork. Special guest Saign Charlestein and Warren Heard will have pieces on display. All of the artwork in the Blacksmith Gallery can be purchased.

We're raffling off a Miller Electric arc station valued at $650, a bronze piece done by Tay which is valued at $500. Also Joe has donated a one off sword that is valued at $250.00. There are also various art pieces done by TWBD artists. Raffle tickets are only $5.00 each. The first 500 people get a free show poster with each raffle ticket purchased!

Sponsors include Bikernet.com, Miller Electric, Weatherby, King’s Fish House, Oxygen Service Company, Iwata and the Perfect Circle Cupcakery.

Details: thywillbedoneartshow.blogspot.com

Blankets To The World

Brothers of the Third Wheel is the largest trike organization in the world. BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO.

BTW Europe's Trike Week is held every July in Vaestervik, Sweden.

"Blankets To The World" is the official charity for "Brothers of the Third Wheel Trikers & Bikers Association Europe & Overseas"

"The idea is to collect blankets, sleeping-bags & tents on bike & trike-meetings and to donate them locally to homeless children and families," said Hoagie Ceo BTW-EOS.

"This is a growing problem in western cities and societies. In Germany alone there are 9,000 street kids with a big number not accounted for.

"We have setup a paypal donation button on our homepage http://www.btw-triker.org/ All donations go directly to the cause. The group will also accept new or clean blankets and clothing. Contact: btw-triker@gmx.de to find out how you can get involved today!

"All european chapters are participating, and we hope everybody else around the world will want to get involved," said Hoagie.

Brothers of the Third Wheel was founded in 1983 by Jim Sickler in the United States and is the largest independent trikes organization in the world, with more than 6,000 members worldwide.
Jim & Lady Sickler in Ava Missouri are International Directors for USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and UK - BTW Trikers & Bikers Europe & Overseas (BTWEOS) was built in 2002 with the CEOs Hoagie & Manuela, who are responsible for all other worldwide chapters.

Brothers & Sisters are all equal members, and nobody is discriminated on the basis of his skin color, race, religion, etc. The the main focus of chapters in Europe, is the integration and equality of disabled people and lobbying with the various bodies and agencies and organizations.

In addition, B.T.W. works with other motorcycle clubs and organizations such as ABATE, COC, MAG, NABD, Biker-Union, HOG etc. for the respectful coexistence of Bikers and Trikers.

BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO.
BTW EOS's Trike Week is held in conjuntion with MCDagarna every July in Vaestervik, Sweden. Details: http://www.btw-triker.org/

Bike Night - Rico's Bar & Grill

July 17, 2010 - Century Harley-Davidson and Rico's Bar & Grill

team up for the "5th Annual Cassidy's Hope Run" in Ohio.

This Week's Featured Bar & Bike Night is Rico's Bar & Grill on the Brunswick-Medina border at 2175 Pearl Rd. in Brunswick. Call: 330-225-1500


RICO'S is a laid back blue collar tavern with good hard working owners that take pride in their business and their food. The atmosphere is fun and there is usually live music on weekends.

It's a regular stop for local bikers and the cooks can whip you up the best chow in a snap!

To find more biker-friendly bars & saloons, visit Bars4Bikers.com. Bars4bikers brings together biker friendly bars, pubs and saloons from all over the world.

Harley-Davidson CEO To Lead Vince Lombardi Cancer Ride

Keith Wandell, CEO, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will lead this year's Lombardi Ride to Daylight, a scenic ride through beautiful Wisconsin that raises funds to fight cancer.

All bikers welcome - The 5th Annual Lombardi Ride to Daylight is a two-day event, July 16 & 17.

Dinner with the Starrs - Friday Night, July 16, 2010 at The House of Harley-Davidson - 6221 W. Layton Ave. - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - promises to be the perfect summer's night spent with friends at the House of Harley showroom - casual and entertaining, while helping those in need.

New for 2010 - the Lombardi Ride to Daylight, to be held on Saturday, July 17, will begin at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Participants will enjoy a scenic ride through the hills and byways of Wisconsin with Harley-Davidson Motor Company CEO Keith Wandell before returning to the House of Harley-Davidson.

Proceeds from the Lombardi Ride to Daylight benefit Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds and support colon cancer initiatives at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic sites throughout eastern Wisconsin. Pledge to make a difference today and become part of the winning team that is helping to save lives.


If you can't make it on the ride but would like to DONATE to the cause please visit: http://lombardiclassic.kintera.org/lombardiride

For more information or to obtain a pledge form:
http://lombardiclassic.kintera.org/lombardiride

Call the House of Harley-Davidson at 414-282-2211, ext 126

Call the Lombardi office at 414-649-7015


**All proceeds benefit the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinics**