“Welcome bikers!” Day on August 31, 2024 in Klagenfurt
Denim shirts, white Stetsons, western boots and sunglasses: That’s how you know “ The BossHoss ”. The frontmen Alec Völkel and Sascha Vollmer seen intermittently as a team of coaches on the popular show “The Voice of Germany” And they will be appearing as a duo for the first time, presented by media.con and the Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See holiday region, as a EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK “Warm-Up” on Tuesday, September 3rd on the breathtaking backdrop of the Burgarena Finkenstein.
With their gripping country-rock crossover, “The BossHoss” shaped the European music scene over the past decade and a half like no other band. With their last five albums, the Berliners entered the top 5 of the German long-play charts, including the double-platinum top 4 album “Liberty Of Action” (2011), the platinum-refined top 2 work “Flames Of Fame” ( 2013) as well as the two top 1 albums “Dos Bros” (2015, triple gold) and “Black Is Beautiful” from 2018.
The BossHoss are currently looking back on millions of units sold, countless sell-out arena tours and appearances at the most important festivals such as the Wacken Open Air, the British Download Festival or in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
Admission 6:00 p.m. / Start 8:00 p.m. / Numbered seats / Support: BERND KUREK
advance tickets; Faak am See tourist information office, ÖBB ticket counter, Trafikplus and all oeticket points. Information at www.bikeweek.at
In case of bad weather in the event hall of the Burgarena Finkenstein!
Text & image credit: Media-Con
Pan America still has to prove itself in the Harley scene, but it is making big steps and is slowly but steadily finding more and more fans in this special world. Harley-Davisdon presented a CVO Pan America for the first time this year, which will be on display at Motorrad Dortmund , underlining the company's importance to this topic. By the way, you can meet Ralle at the motorcycle fair and ask him about the adventure tours.
It has now been announced from internal circles at Harley-Davidson that the Pan America Adventure Zone will also be set up at the European Bike Week in 2024, accompanied by Ralle (Ralf Wiesenfeller). Ralle , the Harley-Davidson driving instructor, can teach even experienced adventure riders a trick or two.
The Adventure Zone at European Bike Week is an off-road area in the middle of Harley Village. Here, Dakar professionals such as Joan Pedrero from Spain and Mick Extance from Great Britain as well as the German off-road expert and instructor Ralf Wiesenfeller offer exciting presentations, training and off-road tutorials with the Pan America 1250.
The European Bike Week at Faaker See in Austria is a fixed point in the calendar of many Harley fans. From September 3rd to 8th, 2024, the fan community will gather there again to celebrate their passion for chrome and leather. A highlight in the program is the Harley-Davidson Adventure Zone, which is entirely dedicated to off-road riding. This shows that Harley can do more than just shine on the asphalt.
With Ralf Wiesenfeller, a recognized off-road expert from Germany, participants can expect a wide range of presentations, training and off-road tutorials. With a particular focus on the Pan America 1250, the program promises to provide valuable tips and tricks for both beginners and experienced off-road riders. The tours, led by Ralle himself or his colleagues, offer the unique opportunity to discover the scenic beauty around Lake Faak off the beaten path.
The Adventure Zone is proof that the event wants to constantly develop and accepts today's challenge of an event in this context. The appeal of the European Bike Week lies not only in the coming together of the community or the fascination with the machines. It is also the chance to learn new things and expand your own skills, as promised by the offerings around the Adventure Zone and the Pan America 1250.
The event at Lake Faak is more than just a meeting; This is how experiences are created!
Harley-Davidson provides the necessary Pan America motorcycles with which you can take part in the tanning. For the big tours you should already have the appropriate basic experience.
The free tours will most likely be offered again during the European Bike Week 2024 as follows: 3 x daily the Arena training sessions with approx. 45 minutes and 3 x daily, the big tours to the Adventure Park, with approx. 2 hours of training , under professional guidance.
Registration takes place online, the associated booking link will be announced approx. 1 month before the event, you can find out the necessary information on the Harley site.
Text: Harleysite Photo credit: Harley-Davidson
Strong bands, fire shows, guided tours and many other highlights at the European Bike Week 2023 in Faak am See
VIENNA (August 31, 2023) – The European Bike Week will take place from September 5th to 10th, 2023. The mega party has been going on in Carinthia, Austria, for a quarter of a century, and since Harley-Davidson has been producing motorcycles continuously for 120 years and founded the Harley Owners Group four decades ago, there are three good reasons to celebrate in Faak am See. Once again, Europe's largest motorcycle event will prove to be a real magnet for bikers and fans from all parts of the world. Anyone who loves music and the festival atmosphere is in good hands at this event, as the party goes on almost around the clock with free entry.
Consequently, the 40,000 square meter Harley Village in Faak am See offers lots of fun and action. The latest Harley-Davidson models including the 120th Anniversary bikes as well as the new CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide models will be presented at the expo. The latter are the most modern Grand American touring bikes that Harley-Davidson has ever produced. Numerous authorized dealers invite you to shop, where you can purchase the latest Harley-Davidson fashion as well as parts and accessories.
New this year is the Adventure Zone, an off-road area in the heart of the Harley Village, where Dakar professionals Joan Pedrero from Spain, Mick Extance from Great Britain and the German off-road expert and instructor Ralf Wiesenfeller will give presentations, training and off-road tutorials with the Pan Offer America 1250.
For those looking to take a test ride on asphalt, the HD Demo Ride Zone features a wide range of 2023 Harley-Davidson Sport, Cruiser, Grand American Touring and Adventure Touring bikes. If you don't have a driving license but still want to experience the cool motorcycle feeling, hop on the authentic Jumpstart driving simulator.
On three free motorcycle tours led by the local HOG Kärnten Chapter Austria, participants conquer the most beautiful roads in Carinthia on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. And anyone who wants to enjoy the lake and its surroundings from the air can book one of the helicopter tours.
All Harley-Davidson bike conversions are welcome at the spectacular Custom Bike Show powered by Metzeler on Friday, September 8th. The already legendary Harley-Davidson parade with thousands of bikes of all brands, regularly celebrated by countless spectators, will take place on Saturday, September 9th.
With more than 100 sales, catering and bar stalls, the festival offers daily entertainment until after midnight and there is rocking every evening on the two stages of the large tents - the Harley Bar and the newly designed Saloon Bar. This year, 25 performers will perform in the Village. The headliner is the top-class Austrian Stiletto rock band, which guarantees a thrilling overall experience with its rousing sound and lots of live action.
The classic exhibition with numerous historical machines from all eras of Harley-Davidson's long history provides deep insights into 120 years of motorcycle production. And in the evening, rhythmically swirling flames and strong pyrotechnic effects during the fire shows create breathtaking impressions.
One thing is certain: European Bike Week will put a big smile on its guests' faces and one lucky visitor will be even more happy because they will be able to take home a brand new Harley-Davidson - the winner of the big raffle. Further information about the event can be found at www.Harley-Davidson.com .
Text & image credit: Harley-Davidson