Motorcycle Event

Choppers speak a universal language. And while the U.S. may have kickstarted the culture, that language has echoed far beyond American shores – all the way to a quiet corner of South Wales, where once a year, the hills rumble with the sound of rigid frames, kickstarts, and pure biker soul.

It was only a few months ago we visited Gold Coast Harley-Davidson, which was in the process of being renovated, and wasn’t far off being ready for the big opening. That of course was scheduled to happen back in March, but with Cyclone Alfred causing havoc, it was postponed a few weeks, and by the time the day rolled around, a huge crowd turned upto enjoy all the action.

It was only a few months ago we visited Gold Coast Harley-Davidson, which was in the process of being renovated, and wasn’t far off being ready for the big opening. That of course was scheduled to happen back in March, but with Cyclone Alfred causing havoc, it was postponed a few weeks, and by the time the day rolled around, a huge crowd turned up to enjoy all the action.

Choppers speak a universal language, and while the U.S. might have written In the first chapters, that language is now shared across the globe. Even in the heart of south Wales, where, for the past few years, some of the best choppers from the UK and beyond gather annually to celebrate their shared passion. The Hook Up Chopper Show has earned its place as the premier chopper event in this part of the world, and tickets are known to sell out within hours of release. As soon as the date is announced on social media, fans across the UK and Europe set reminders to snag their spot at this must-attend event.

These American motorcycle manufacturers have been in constant battle as to who is the ‘best’ for many years now. This rivalry usually takes the form of racing, although circuit racing wasn’t high on the agenda in the early days. Today, there is the King of the Bagger series in the States where the ‘racing’ versions of the Harley-Davidson Road Glide and the Indian Challenger have been competing, which saw Australian Superbike rider, Troy Herfoss win the 2024 championship on an Indian Challenger.

It was all engines go at Crowdy Head Beach as more than 1,500 fans gathered under blue skies for the eighth edition of Rattletrap, a beachside celebration of vintage speed, grit, and nostalgia. Rattletrap first began back in 2015 from the excitement created after watching videos of other similar events, which is where the Drag-ens Hot Rod Club (one of the oldest Hot Rod clubs in Australia) came up with the idea to create a period- correct event for Australian hot rodders.

The picturesque town of Cheddar in Somerset, England, reverberated with the thunderous roar of motorcycle engines as the National Chopper Club – North Somerset, held its annual Cheddar Show! This much-anticipated event drew chopper enthusiasts from across the country, showcasing a spectacular array of custom motorcycles, live music, and a vibrant community spirit. That said, the weather which is normally scorching hot at this event decided this year to start with a forecast of torrential rain.

The picturesque town of Cheddar in Somerset, England, reverberated with the thunderous roar of motorcycle engines as the National Chopper Club – North Somerset, held its annual Cheddar Show! This much-anticipated event drew chopper enthusiasts from across the country, showcasing a spectacular array of custom motorcycles, live music, and a vibrant community spirit. That said, the weather which is normally scorching hot at this event decided this year to start with a forecast of torrential rain.

Every year, the streets of Bathurst come alive with the rumble of motorcycles arriving into town to check out the Bathurst Bike Show. Thousands of visitors from the local area, the central west and Sydney pour into Russell Street to experience a day of fun, admiration, and great atmosphere.

In 1922 the Levis Social Club conducted the first ‘official’ races at Sellicks Beach, located about 50kms south of Adelaide. The beach racing continued until 1957, with a break for WWII, by which time racing had moved to street circuits in various townships across Australia. There were a couple of Sellicks Beach revivals, 1986 and 1992, before racing returned in 2017 courtesy of the Levis Motorcycle Club (formerly Levis Social Club). The Sellicks Beach Historics is now held every two years.

The Walcha M/C Rally may only be in its infancy, but it continues to grow in popularity every year and also has a lot of potential for more growth in the future.

If you love having good light hearted fun on any type of motorcycle without the pressures of performing at a certain level to avoid coming last in a race,

The Mummas Boys are a non-profit group of good old boys who choose to ride old school choppers for charity. What started out as a handful of friends riding pre ‘84 rigids has now grown into one of the largest group of old school chopper owners in Australia that put on an annual chopper show at the Kuttabul Pub in Central Queensland.

Father’s Day is the one day of the year that dads around the country get spoiled. Unlike Christmas and birthdays, when the celebrations are more in house, Father’s Day is when the dads get to go out and do what they enjoy, and one such location is Showcars Melbourne’s annual Father’s Day Acland Car and Bike Festival.