Yes, there will be noise at Africa Bike Week…
...but there will also be motorcycles, entertainment, food and fun.
THE largest open motorcycle event in South Africa, Africa Bike Week™ 2015, brought to you by Harley-Davidson®, will be taking place for the seventh consecutive year in Margate from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26.
The event is open to all Harley-Davidson® and other motorcycle riders and, enthusiasts, and offers an array of exciting activities for the whole family.
The annual event attracts thousands of visitors with a passion for freedom and motorcycles.
Entertainment will keep visitors rocking well into the night with some of South Africa’s most popular bands taking to the stage during the weekend. Access to the entertainment area in front of the Main Stage will be limited on a first-come-first served basis.
Other Africa Bike Week highlights will include everything from trail bike shows, a ‘mass ride’, Harley-Davidson® dealers, Harley® exhibitions, the latest Harley-Davidson® models, dealer custom bikes, demos, local traders, Aftermarket Village as well as a variety of family entertainment and a Ride-In Bike Show, which allows anyone to enter their cool customised bikes in the competition in several categories.
The ‘mass ride’ – with the sound and marvel of thousands of bikes riding through the streets of Margate departs from the Shelley Centre roof on Sunday, April 26 at 10am.
Free parking will be available for all bikes at the Boulevard parking area behind the Margate Hotel. This year, to address previous congestion and traffic issues, the number of motorcycles to access the Harley® Village area will be limited.
Riders who would like to enter the Harley® Village area with their bikes, will need to purchase an entry ticket for R250 per bike from the Harley® Africa Facebook page or at the Sasol garage at the entrance to Margate.
Tickets and bike parking is limited and subject to availability. Visitors are welcome to walk through the Harley® Village area.
A rally pack celebrating the 2015 event with a special T-shirt, pin and patch will also be available for H.O.G.® members, which will only be available through pre-registration at the Harley® Africa Facebook page.
Harley-Davidson® has again partnered with Hibiscus Coast Municipality, Ugu District Municipality and South Coast Tourism and sponsors Carling Black Label, Jeep® and Shelly Centre to make Africa Bike Week™ 2015 possible.
For more information visit www.africabikeweek.co.za and for ticket sales and HOG rally packs visit www.facebook.com/HarleyDavidsonAfrica. Also follow the hashtag #ABW15 on Twitter @HarleyAfrica
