Is the European Bike Week at risk because of noise emissions?
The topic of noise emissions and what the mayor of Finkenstein has to do with it.
The claim went through social media that the mayor of Finkenstein, Mr. Poglitsch, could have had something to do with the relocation of the stage because of the volume and noise emissions.
There is a general fear that the event could sooner or later come to grief due to climate protection.
The impression arose that Finkenstein, as the responsible event authority, had drawn up new rules to the detriment of the event.
In theory, this could actually fit into the worldview given today's heated climate discussion.
That's why we (Harleysite) asked the mayor of the municipality of Finkenstein for a statement on these allegations and asked him what his attitude to the European Bike Week is and whether it could become problematic in the future.
The mayor of Finkenstein is 100% behind the European Bike Week
The answer to Harleysite's query: The mayor, as the responsible authority of the municipality of Finkenstein am Faaker See, is 100% behind the European Bike Week .
The tolerance and understanding of citizens is still very high, even if there are of course critical voices with regard to climate protection.
In terms of noise emissions, the main stage has been very well adjusted by the sound engineers in recent years and there have been hardly any complaints from residents in this area.
The relocation of the main stage is not a measure that can be attributed to stricter noise protection regulations. The claim that the municipality would require this for noise protection reasons is simply wrong.
The event time was reduced a few years ago and the sound insulation requirements have also become stricter over the years because the protection of neighbors has become more important.
However, this has leveled off very well and, given the size of the event, there are very few complaints from residents due to the length of music or volume.
They are unfounded rumors
So in short, these are rumors that don't hold water.
It is clear that Harley-Davidson, as an organizer, is under enormous cost pressure. But this is a general problem at large events. For this reason, entry to some events is becoming more and more common.
We have been spared from this so far at Lake Faaker See and at the Harley Days in Hamburg
The requirements for events of this size are becoming more and more complex, and the security concepts in particular cost huge sums of money.
The additional requirements mentioned due to noise emissions were enforced years ago and hardly any of us bikers noticed them.
The community is positive
The community of Finkenstein and its mayor are behind the event. It is an important income factor in the off-season for citizens throughout the area surrounding the municipality of Finkenstein.
If we're honest, the event lasts almost a week and has a really dominant presence in Carinthia.
Not everyone makes money from the event, but the Harley riders are still welcomed guests by the people of Lake Faaker See.
Where is the main stage now?
The main stage was moved to the new Harley Bar on the corner of the Custombike Area.
There will be a large tent there this year, which should make the event more independent of the weather.
Most of the time, when the rain clouds come over the mountain and it rains on Lake Faaker See, that's right.
Live music is offered in this large tent from 12 noon until 1 am.
The MotorClothes Show also takes place there every day at 4:10 p.m. Food and drinks are also offered in the large tent.
The European Bike Week contract runs until 2023
Nothing is eaten as hot as it is cooked.
We can prepare for the European Bike Week at least until 2023. The contract with the municipality continues until then and there is no end in sight.
It's all just Rock 'N Roll!
