No Harley-Davidson Friendship Ride on the Wasserkuppe this year

No Harley-Davidson Friendship Ride on the Wasserkuppe this year!

The sparrows are already whistling from the rooftops, this year there will be no more Harley-Davidson Friendship Ride on the Wasserkuppe, there are discussions as to whether the event can take place near Fulda next year, but everything is still unclear, just like that Is it possible that nothing happens anymore? Events of this type always face high logistical demands on organizers and a high financial risk.

Declining visitor numbers and bad weather have already caused problems in the past. It is of course particularly unfortunate because the event on the Wasserkuppe managed to donate part of the proceeds and, despite the difficult circumstances, did not raise insignificant amounts.

2014HD02 Friendship Ride Germany donation handover

The recurring discussions about noise pollution and negative press from environmental activists unfortunately gave visitors the feeling of not being very welcome. The Rhön is a biosphere reserve and has habitats that are particularly worthy of protection, but the majority of Harley riders also love nature and come naturally also went to the Rhön because of the special surroundings.

In the end, that wasn't the deciding factor, but rather the logistical requirements, the incalculable financial risk and the enormous effort involved in staging the event every year.

After all, six years of the Harley-Davidson Friendship Ride on the Wasserkuppe, many thanks to the organizers for the wonderful event.

We'll see if and how things continue in Fulda in 2016.  

Photos: Copyright Harley-Davidson

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