September 6–11, 2022 | Faaker See, Austria
European Bike Week
The finale to the European motorcycle event season, European Bike Week, is held by Harley-Davidson at beautiful lake Faak, in Carinthia, Austria. This free event, which is open to riders of all motorcycle brands, is home to a selection of the most amazing riding machines you will ever see, and a meeting of motorcyclists from around the world. Plus of course some unique Harley-Davidson brand experiences.
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September 6–11, 2022
We can officially confirm that Harley-Davidson and Carinthia continue to work together to bring a unique motorcycle event to Faaker See, Austria, September 6-11, 2022. Our experiences will be adapted to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and residents.
We will be sanitising demo motorcycles between each riding session and will not be supplying any riding equipment in 2022. Please bring along your own helmet, riding jacket and gloves, as well as your driving license. To make sure you get the opportunity to ride the specific motorcycle you would like, please pre-register – details will be available via @HOGEMEA Facebook.
The Harley-Davidson zone will be open between 10.00 and 20.00 from Tuesday, Sept 6th to Saturday, Sept 10th, and 10.00 and 13.00 on Sunday, September 11th.
Make sure you check out the Harley-Davidson Expo, showcasing a selection of the very latest in the 2022 model range plus custom inspiration from the local region, as well as somewhere for H.O.G. members to meet and connect with us.
Our event features a wide selection of food and beverages on site. There will be coffee lounges and bars across the site where you can relax and listen to music – while catching up with friends and making new ones
- Pack items that have more than one use. A multi-tool is handier than a basic pocket knife.
- Pack all your cold weather and raingear no matter what time of year it is.
- Lightweight synthetic clothing – such as T-shirts and underwear – can be washed in a hotel sink and dried overnight (cotton fabrics take too long to dry in this manner).
- On long trips, consider bringing your rattiest underwear (or other clothing), then just throw it away when you're done with it!
- Plastic bags make great boot liners if you forgot your gaiters. If you forgot your rain gloves, rubber dishwashing gloves make great, inexpensive substitutes.
- A small towel can be wrapped around your neck during a rainstorm to keep water from running down your back – and doubles as a shop rag.
- Don't fold your clothes – roll them. They take up less space that way.
- Zipper-lock plastic bags of various sizes can be extremely useful for organizing items in saddlebags and duffle bags. They can make it easier to find and retrieve particular items without unpacking your entire motorcycle. Use the one-gallon size to pack one day's worth of clothes – jeans, undergarments, and shirt. This makes it easier to unpack just what you need.
- When traveling with other riders, conserve space by comparing packing lists and eliminating duplicate items.
- When traveling (two-up) with a partner, ask yourself questions such as: "Can we share a tube of toothpaste?" or "Can I get by using her shampoo for a week?"
- Few things are as easy to pack as money or credit cards. If you're struggling with whether or not to bring a particular item, consider simply buying it on the road if you need it.
- If you watch the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves. When possible, lighter is better.
- Check the cargo weight limits of your bike - as well as the bags and racks - and adjust tire pressure and suspension accordingly.
- When loading your bike, keep as much weight as possible close to the bike's center of gravity. That means low and toward the tank, distributed evenly from side to side.
- Before you begin your trip, make sure to review all local motorcycle laws for the states you'll be traveling in.
- A day or two before you leave, do a dry run. Pack the bike and go for a short ride, then adjust the load as needed.
- If you're camping, set up your tent once or twice before you leave (and don't forget to waterproof it). Practice setting it up in the dark.
- With your bike loaded for your road trip, check your headlamp to make sure it’s properly aimed.
