HOG-POD - Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Ridiing in the UK & Ireland

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Nene Valley H.O.G Chapter in the UK has been an 'orphan chapter' for many years.  In late 2023 and early 2024, a number of UK H-D franchise dealerships closed suddenly, leaving a number of H.O.G chapters orphans.  HDRC-GB do not rely on, nor do they have any links to H-D dealerships, but for many H.O.G Chapters, the dealership is the 'base' from which they operate.  

This interview with Simon Barron, Nene Valley Director ( Feb 2024) finds out a little bit on how their chapter adapted to being an orphan, including some advice on who to carry on with the seasonal ride-outs, socials and attracting new members.

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https://thedavidsonlegacy.com/

https://roadskin.co.uk/blogs/news/the-davidson-legacy-the-scottish-cottage-that-is-part-of-motorcycling-history

https://roadskin.co.uk (Use CODE TDL during checkout on any basket order and 10% is donated by Roadskin to the Davidson Legacy

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https://www.facebook.com/DavidsonLegacyPG/

The American Dream is personified in the Harley-Davidson brand.  Having just celebrated their 120th year, the innovations of three Davidson brothers and William Harley are still going strong to this day.

But for many Harley riders and owners, the Scottish roots of what would become Harley-Davidson, has simply passed us by.

A little cottage in Angus, Scotland, is the ancestal home of the Davidsons, and has been visited by Jochen Zietz and Bill Davidson, to name just two, as part of a pilgrammage back to the very roots of the HD story.

A derelict cottage was saved from destructoin by three Harley enthusiants and through a labour of love, they have restored the cottage back to its full glory.  This little cottage is now a Mecca for Harley riders as they visit from right across the UK and Ireland, and also from Europe and further afield.

Mike, one of the original cottage buyers, and Nyree Aitkens, Chairperson of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group, join the HOG-POD to share the story, where they are today and the plans for the future.

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The founder of Ride to the Wall (RTTW) joins the HOG-POD to tell us a little bit about himself, his connection to Harley-Davidson and how, as the founder, the Ride to The Wall is now an annual motorcycle event that touches the lives of tens of thousands of people.

From the humble beginnings of just a handful of bikes, the ride To The Wall has grown year on year in both size, popularity and importance to tens of thousands of people known as 'Wallers'.  They join together to remember the  of the lives and sacrifices of the men and women that have been lost their lives in service of our country at the National Memorial Arboretum, the Wall.

Ride to the Wall received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the effort of both Martin, and the now 300 strong team of volunteers which make this event possible each year.

Now 16 years strong, Ride To The Wall has, in Martin's words, 'remained pure', with no commercial or corporate element involved.  On purely the donations and purchases of RTTW merchandise by the growing family of Wallers, the Charity remains dedicated to it's core values.

You can find out more about this amazing charity through the links below and you can also join them in 2023 and become part of this unique family.

Link to the National Memorial Arboretum

https://www.thenma.org.uk/

Links to the Ride To The Wall Website

https://www.rttw.org

https://www.rttw.org/scroll_of_remembrance.php

https://www.rttw.org/rttw_code_of_conduct.php

https://www.rttw.org/clubs_attending.php

https://www.rttw.org/start_locations.php

You can also instantly donate to the Charity and be part of the £1m+ raised for the upkeep of the Arboretum

Text RTTW08 £5 to 70070

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This week, we are joined by the co-creator of the IRON HOG RIDE, Axel Thill, and also the Director of the HOGSBACK Chapter, Dell Evans, based out of Guildford Harley-Davidson.  We learn about the Chapter, their rally, the Cirencester Rally and what you can expect when you get there.  If you have ever fancied completing the IRON HOG RIDE, but want to know more about this, then you will find this episode a cracking watch.

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Hogsback Website:
https://hogsbackchapteruk.org/

Iron Hog Ride Website:
https://ironhog.wordpress.com/

Facebook Page (Public)
https://www.facebook.com/Hogsback.Chapter.Social.Media

GUILDFORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON
https://www.lind.co.uk/harley-davidson/guildford

HOGSBACK CHAPTER PHOTOS
https://hogsbackchapteruk.smugmug.com/browse

HOG-POD WEBSITE
https://hog-pod.com

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After a few weeks off air, the HOG-POD is back as the 2023 riding season kicks off.  For this episode, we are joined by Martyn Coote, the III Rivers Chapter Director and one of the organisers of an ambitious rally event to be held on July 21st -23rd 2023.  The Fields of Thunder is a matter of weeks away from its maiden voyage and if you have ever organised a HOG rally, then you know the amount of work that is involved getting it off the ground.

With the support of Harley owners and riders here in the UK & Ireland, the Fields of Thunder event is bound to go from strength to strength.  Tickets are available right now and can be purchased through the link below.


Day Pass, Friday or Saturday only.

£15.00 + £1.50 booking fee

Full access for Friday or Saturday with secure parking for your wheels.


Weekend Pass

£25.00 + £1.50 booking fee

Come for the weekend (off-site accommodation)


2 Nights Camping / Own Tent

£40.00 + £2.00 booking fee
This ticket is per person and includes event access and tent pitch (own tent)


2 Nights Camping x 2 events passes / Own tent

£65.00 + £5.00 booking fee
This ticket is for two people sharing own tent, includes weekend passes x 2.

Weekend Glamping Bell Tent for two

£199.00 + £10.00 booking fee
Relax in our wonderful bell tents, complete with camp beds & bedding for two, includes event access

Weekend Camper Van

£65.00 + £5.00 booking fee
Park your camper van for the weekend x 2 weekend access passes (no electric hook up)


Camper Van Electric

£25.00 + £0.00 booking fee
Hook up your camper van for the weekend to our on site electric.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

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Join us for the penultimate episode in our February focus on female riders in the world of H.O.G and Harley here in the UK & Ireland.  We were joined by Cassandra Fox, the newly installed Director of the Jersey H.O.G Chapter, where Gerard and Kenny get a school lesson in all things Jersey, Harley and motorcycle riding.  We hear about how the southern most Chapter in the UK and Ireland go about their riding calendar, the differences between themselves and the mainland and of course, how they go about encouraging females to join the great world of Harley ownership.

Also, find out how you can still get involved in the HOGS Around the Rock Annual Rally for 2023 and that as Harley owners, we are all welcome to join them through the year to try something a little different.

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This week we are joined by the well-known and much admired, Gill ‘Moggy’ Mogg from the Bridgwater Chapter. Moggy is now in her 15th year as Director of the Chapter and has been a steady pair of hands during that time. She joins us for a chat about her time in the Chapter, life on motorcycles, how it all began and whats in store for 2023.

Links to Resources from this episode

Bridgwater H.O.G Chapter

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The February focus on females in the world of Harley-Davidson continues with the Director of the Oxford UK Chapter, Bridey Dyer. 

Find out more about their annual Chapter rally, 'The Big Chill' which takes place on the 28th-30th of July 2023. 

We ask where Ladies of Harley fits into their Chapter, how they find LoH and what they would love to see in the future.

Join us at the HOG-POD for this fantastic episode and see whats happening right near you.

Links to resources from this episode

The Oxford UK Chapter Website

The Big Chill Rally Page

The HOG-POD interactive map

The Oxford H-D Dealership

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Join us for Part 1 of a 5 part series across the month of February which the focus on female riders, Harley-Davidson's, the challenges they face and the contributions they make to the world of motorcycles.

Vanessa shares her incredible story of a significant physical and mental recovery following an horrendous accident and how she found salvation through a Harley-Davidson called 'Thug'.  Vanessa went on to become one of the most prominent females in the motorcycle world both here in the UK and Ireland, as well as extensively across the globe.

If you follow Vanessa on social media you will already know she is an ambassador of  what can be achieved through sheer determination, hard work, self-belief and a positive mindset.  We all know that riding our motorcycles is pure therapy and Vanessa adds an insightful slant on this.

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