For the eighth consecutive year, Harley-Davidson Africa presents the largest motorcycle event in South Africa, Africa Bike Week 2016 in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal. The event takes place from 28th April to 1st May 2016, and due to the public holidays, record attendance is expected at the event. The traditional Mass Ride will be held on Sunday 1st May, when hundreds of Harley-Davidson and other motorcycles ride together from Shelly Centre to Port Shepstone and back to Margate.
Other highlights include, Harley-Davidson Durban dealership tent, official event merchandise with a special offer to members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), displays of the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and the new “Kings of Custom” display of amazing customized Harley-Davidson bikes.
The popular aftermarket area and local street vendors will offer goods for sale to suit everyone’s taste. And of course, anyone can enter their customized bike into the Ride-in Bike Show. All visitors with a full bike license and over 21 years of age can test ride the latest Harley-Davidson models for free. Riders must have their own riding gear. As in previous years, Africa Bike Week is open to all Harley-Davidson riders and enthusiasts, riders of all motorcycle brands, as well as all other visitors.
An entrance fee of R300 will be charged to enter the main stage entertainment area for visitors who have not registered online. While access to the event site is free of charge for all motorcycles and pedestrians, visitor numbers on the event site will be strictly controlled and is subject to space available.
Harley-Davidson has again partnered with Hibiscus Coast Municipality, UGU District Municipality and UGU South Coast Tourism and key event sponsors to make Africa Bike Week™ 2016 another great event.
For more information visit www.africabikeweek.co.za or www.facebook.com/Africa-Bike-Week. Also follow the hashtag #ABW16 on Twitter and @HarleyAfrica and join on them on Facebook www.facebook.com/HarleyDavidsonAfrica.
2016 AFRICA BIKE WEEK Schedule
Thursday
DSP 70’s, 80’s & 90’s DJ’s with light show
20:00 Parlotones
Friday
18:00 Opening Ceremony
18:30 VIP opening
Loki Rothman performance
Blackbyrd performance
Saturday
10:30 Gamalakhe charity ride
Marching Band at 11:00am
Other bands on Friday and Saturday include Majozi performing on Saturday night, Ko-Ko, Motley Who – tribute band, December Streets, Night Hawk, Undertone, Monkeys Wedding, Brian Finch
Sunday
10:30 Mass ride from Shelly centre
12:00 – 15:00 Custom Bike Show
15:00 onwards Depart Margate
Other highlights:
- Village Market with Cocktail Bar
- H-D Demo rides
- Discount vouchers at Harley-Davidson Durban
- Kings of Custom Display
- Bands and DJ’s on the main stage from 12:00 to 24:00 each day
- Jeep demo rides
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with cruiser, touring and custom motorcycles, riding experiences and events, and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise, riding gear and apparel. For more information, visit www.h-d.com
