European Bike Week 2015 is in starting position

Here we go again, the European Bike Week 2015 is in starting position!

Harley-Davidson authorized dealer on Lake FaakAs the largest Harley meetup, It is also one of the most popular destinations for Harley riders, with between 70,000 and 130,000 bikers coming to the very popular Faaker See, depending on the weather. 

For the 18th time, the event is taking place in the Carinthian district and is turning the area around Villach inside out. From Tuesday, the lakeside road around the lake will once again be a one-way street and the motorcycles will once again be riding their beloved route around the beautiful Faaker See around the clock. It's pure madness, you rarely get to see so many beautiful Harleys in one place, visitors come to Austria from all over the world to celebrate the party extensively from September 8 to 13.

From Tuesday the Harley Village will be ready for you, many manufacturers will be on hand to present their latest products and answer your questions, especially about next year's new emissions regulations. exhaust, may still be able to enjoy some benefits.

HARLEY VILLAGE - BIKE SHOW - HARLEY PARADE - LIVE MUSIC 

Many Harley-Davidson Vertragshändler sind vor Ort, ein Mekka für T-Shirt Fans, die Auswahl an coolen Harley S-Shirt´s ist unbeschreiblich.

But what many people particularly look forward to every year is the bike show, This is where the premier class from all over the world meets! Only the best riders are proud to take home the big trophies at the end. The bikes are worked on many months in advance, because they have to be able to ride their way to the coveted stage, otherwise it's nothing! 

Unfortunately, some thieves are also magnetically attracted every year, people watch out for each other on the campsites, so-called thieves often try to get into the tents unnoticed and take anything of value. Last year, Harleys worth over 200,000 euros were stolen. But in relation to the number of visitors, everything is in the green zone, every year there are also police checks because of the thefts, speed and phone measurements are also checked, but that can also happen in Hamburg, you are now used to that at major events.

People are complaining everywhere, but they are all happy to collect the millions brought into the region by us bikers. Recently there was a discussion about whether Harley's should be allowed to park on the market square in Villach, we'll see if anything comes of it.

But so far you still get the impression that you are welcome at Lake Faak, in the meantime the event has even expanded to Velden, the catchment area is getting bigger and more interesting!

To briefly summarize what is offered to us Harley riders at the Bike Week!

Lots of food! Great bars with lots of live music! Big stage with live acts! The latest Harley models to touch! Booze, brides, merchandise, bike shows, fantastic Harley conversions and last but not least, breathtakingly beautiful tracks to ride your Harley and that's why we're all here! 

With so much on offer, it's clear why the event is so successful every year, but unfortunately the weather is always a little unpredictable, from top sunshine to torrential rain, anything can happen, but this year the prospects look pretty good so far! 

The highlight is the big Harley-Davidson parade on September 12, which starts at Lake Faak and goes via Villach around Lake Ossiach back to Lake Faak. 

Let's see what awaits us this year, the photos will be uploaded regularly here and on Facebook, with a bit of luck you'll be in the photos...