La Valette - Malta

Yes, we had a few dry days… and in Malta that’s apparently all it takes to make grown adults emotional. But here we are! Dry days = dry B roads = amazing rides… and off we go. LVM wasn’t going to miss out. Saturday – Garage Day. The usual banter at WKD, followed by the traditional refuelling stop at Amuri. Let’s be honest — this is officially our Saturday HQ now 🙂 Was that enough? Oh no… not even close. After Amuri, a group of us rolled over to Avenue 77 for The Rotta meet-u

And finally, the weather gods granted us a dry and sunny winter weekend. FINALLY! On Saturday some of us gathered at our clubhouse at WKD for the usual Garage Saturday. It’s amazing how we always find the time — and the arguments — about bike improvements, customisations and future travel plans. Very impressive… and slightly suspicious 😄 Sunday was the day. Getting to Kettles in the morning was a bit of an ordeal. Thanks to the Malta Marathon, a lot of roads were closed to t

It’s been a while since we last wrote about it, but Garage Saturdays still rock — and yesterday was no exception. A solid crew rolled in at WKD for the weekly catch-up: coffee in hand, plenty of banter, and the usual day-dreaming about our bikes. Because let’s be honest… planning the next upgrade is almost as good as riding. Almost. From WKD we cruised over to Amuri for the customary “just one drink”… which, as always, turned into a couple. Great vibe, great company, and the

It was a quiet afternoon in a small village square in Malta. My wife and I were sitting beside our Harley, enjoying a relaxed coffee (not necessarily true) and watching the world move at its gentle Mediterranean pace. Suddenly, an elegant elderly lady approached us with a warm and curious expression. She looked at our motorcycle and asked a simple yet profound question: “Why do motorcycle riders always have a smile?” As a proud Harleyista, I knew exactly what she meant. Her q

February. St Paul’s Shipwreck weekend. Traditionally famous for really bad weather. But this time, after an abnormally wet winter (with more rain still on lay-by), we were properly graced by the riding gods. Long weekends are always a challenge. Some people travel, some escape the island, and some of us are off on “pleasure / group business” in our sister island. The rest? We do what we do best—put a few more miles on the clocks and meet up for the usual Sunday run. 8:59. Sil

Our first official event of the year kicked off with the AGM. Boringly normal? Not a chance. Not with La Valette. Even though the weather gods clearly woke up on the wrong side of the clouds, the event was a real bash, with a strong turnout that proved once again—we ride rain or shine (well… almost). The day didn’t exactly start on a high note. Due to wet roads, strong winds, and the promise of even more rain, we had to cancel the ride. Not ideal—but safety first, chrome seco

And just like that… He did. After a full week of wind, rain, and snow (yes, real snow — not that fake hail nonsense), and knowing the coming week wasn’t planning on being any kinder, we were blessed with a clear Sunday morning. And what do bikers do on a clear Sunday morning? They ride. Hell yeah, we ride. La Valette never misses moments like these. We kicked things off with an early coffee at Kettles. The usual banter, laughs, membership renewals, travel plans — in other wor

Eight Years of Brotherhood, Harley Spirit, and the HOG Lifestyle Eight years ago, a simple need brought a group of Harley‑Davidson enthusiasts together on the island of Malta. They were riders who wanted more than just owning a Harley—they wanted to live the full Harley lifestyle, share the road, and create a community that stretched far beyond the island’s shores. From that moment, La Valette Malta was born, and it has never looked back. From its earliest days, the group foc

New year. New calendar. Clear skies. Cool temperatures. Dry roads. Great crowd. Amazing vibes. One seriously sexy parking lot! Yes, we kicked off 2026 with a bang. The riding gods smiled upon us with a perfect winter day—and sure as hell, we didn’t waste it. It all started at Kettles. Yes, our usual haunt. Solid turnout. Plenty of catching up to do, because we hadn’t seen each other since last year… so you know how that goes. The vibe was so good the briefing started late (su

We kicked off the year on full throttle, continuing the momentum that began years ago and showing no signs of slowing down. The engines keep revving, the horsepower of brotherhood keeps growing, and our shared love and passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles — with the true H.O.G. mindset — continues to evolve. Riding, meeting people, and building friendships on the road is a journey that never stops. January We started the year on 5th January with the first ride of the year,

Yes, the riding for 2025 is done. But before we parked the bikes, we had one last mission to handle — charity. Yes, our members are solid. Yes, our Ladies of Harley are something special. And yes, this puts La Valette top of the league — we show up, others try to keep up. So what was today? Just a normal Tuesday in December… or so it looked. Our own Phyllis (LOH), backed up by a few members, rolled out to deliver goodies and essential supplies to Fondazzjoni Sebħ in Ħamrun. T

Last ride of 2025—and it had to be a special one. The gods clearly agreed, blessing us with one of those picture-perfect Maltese winter days. Hats off, Malta… how can anyone not love you? As tradition demands, we met at our usual spot in Mrieħel, Kettles (always a pleasure). Cloudless skies, a healthy number of bikes, and spirits riding high. It felt like we hadn’t seen each other in ages. Chit-chat, coffees, hugs, and plenty of laughter all around. After a short briefing, we

Yeah, we love the Christmas season. Yeah, we love the Santa legend. Yeah, we love Secret Santa. And yeah… we love sticking together. So there was only one possible outcome — one hell of a Secret Santa do. Preparations kicked off early in the morning. Adrian was already on the job, tidying up the shop like a man on a mission, while the rest of the crew handled supplies. By 10am everything was locked and loaded, members started rolling in, and the fun officially began. The turn

And just like that, the weekend for the Christmas celebrations in Sicily with our Etna friends had arrived. As usual, La Valette showed up in healthy numbers. Twelve of us decided it was time to invade our sister island of Sicily. Some opted for the ferry and a ride up to Acireale, while others chose the slightly more civilised option of flying. We all regrouped at the dealer around 11 a.m. That feeling when you walk into a Harley dealer never gets old—pure magic. Grown adult

December kicked off with our traditional showdown: humans vs. Christmas tree. We met at WKD on Saturday morning, bravely ready to take on this monumental task. Spirits were high… and for safety reasons, we armed ourselves with mulled wine and mince pies. Purely for morale, of course. With a dozen supervisors and only two actual workers, the job went surprisingly smoothly. Funny how that happens. The morning cruised by like a dream — garage Saturdays always have their own char

Winter has not really arrived in Malta yet. After missing a weekend of rides and a whole week of rain, the sunny sky on Saturday made us all excited to check our bikes and get ready for Sunday. While our friends were enjoying the Inverno weekend in Salerno, we in Malta decided to take things slower. But for us, a “calm weekend” still means meeting on Sunday, having coffee, and riding together. The place we go is not so important—it’s the ride and the company that matter. On S

After months of planning, fundraising, and countless hours of hard work by our amazing LOH (seriously, you make us all proud!), the big charity weekend finally arrived. But let’s take it step by step. Saturday was pure fun. A solid group of us met at WKD to prepare the San Martin bags. Massive thanks to our generous sponsors—Alfsons, Christian Micallef, Maypole, Sottozero, Cala Lido and Keys Pub. Without your contributions, none of this would have been possible. You rock—full

In the same week Harley-Davidson dropped Chapter 1 of the 2026 line-up, we at La Valette had one seriously busy weekend. Now, Chapter One was… well, shocking. Fancy new colours, flashy updates, but no Road King?! How’s that even remotely possible? God grant us the patience to accept what we cannot change… and the courage not to throw a wrench at someone in Milwaukee! So—what went down this weekend? Well, with La Valette, it’s never boring. Saturday was meant to be simple. Mea

From Passenger to Passion: A Journey on Two Wheels Interviewer Oliver Cassar Introduction What starts as curiosity can sometimes turn into a lifelong passion — and that’s exactly what happened to Marion Spiteri. Growing up in a Maltese family abroad, motorcycles were never part of her world. Yet, years later, a chance encounter and a shared love of adventure set her on a path that would completely change her life. In this interview, Marion shares how her passion began, the ad

The day we’ve all been waiting for finally arrived—the 35th Fatboy Anniversary Run! The excitement had been building for weeks, and the anticipation was off the charts. We gathered at our usual spot in Mriehel—Kettles. And let me tell you, the numbers were strong. Over 40 bikes rolled in, with nearly half of them being Fatboys. All gleaming in the sun and ready to hit the road. But it wasn’t just the numbers that were impressive… oh no. We had 19 Fatboys in total, and what a