ROLL WITH IT
From July 21 to 23, the Harley Days Dresden brought US-American „good vibrations“ in Saxony's state capital
DRESDEN (25.07.2023) - Good parties are as much a part of the motorcycle lifestyle as Harley is to Davidson - and one of the party highlights in the anniversary year of America's most traditional motorcycle manufacturer was undoubtedly the Harley Days Dresden. In perfect summer weather, this event brought the good vibrations from the USA to Saxony from July 21 to 23.
Once again, fans of all two-wheeler brands as well as fans of hot music and cool biker parties were invited - and no less than 120 years of motorcycle production at Harley-Davidson were celebrated.
The epicenter of the event was once again the 80,000 square meter Rinne festival meadow near the trade fair. This year, it was populated by thousands of relaxed guests from Germany and neighboring countries. Their motorcycles guaranteed sonorous good vibrations on and around the Milwaukee Circle, which was used for relaxed bike cruising.
Visitors also found a colorful range of parts, accessories and trendy clothing styles on the extensive event grounds. Numerous caterers catered for hunger and thirst and members of the Harley Owners Group were able to enjoy a separate H.O.G. area.
In addition to the Anniversary Bikes and the latest CVO models, Harley-Davidson also presented a number of historic machines in the Expo area, which provided an insight into the brand's long history. On Saturday, the live broadcast of the Bagger Party Races, which took place at the same time in Harsewinkel, could be followed on the Expo's large LED screen.
It was a point of honor that the „Harley on Tour“ truck was also on site, whose cargo - lots of brand-new US bikes - could be tested extensively. Right next door, off-road pro Ralf Wiesenfeller gave tips on the perfect handling of Adventure Touring and other bikes. Arm wrestling, in which both technique and physical strength decided the winner, has become a tradition at the Dresden event.
Exploring the most beautiful streets in the area also proved to be highly recommended: participants on the guided tours discovered an almost Mediterranean flair around the unique cultural metropolis. And in the evening, numerous live gigs - including one by the celebrated band The New Roses - offered the best conditions for having a great time in front of the Main Stage.
Other highlights included the big bike show on Saturday, where an expert jury judged the most fascinating motorcycles at the event, and the parade on Sunday, with which visitors bid farewell to the beautiful Elbe metropolis: More than 800 bikes rolled through the city to the cheers of the crowd.
Harley-Davidson is already looking forward to the next Harley Days Dresden, which are planned from July 26 to 28, 2024.
Further information can be found at www.harley-days-dresden.de.
Text & photo credits Harley-Davidson - AmyLeephotography
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