top of page

La Valette - Malta


La Valette - Malta


Just Another Weekend in the Saddle
For La Valette, this was nothing out of the ordinary. Just another weekend doing what we do best—riding, repping our colours, and keeping...
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Airplane mode
So, this past weekend was the Air Show… and in good old Maltese tradition, the weather decided to show off its other talents. Rain, wind,...
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Brotherhood on the Open Road. The Story of Group Rides
On a crisp morning, the rumble starts low — a chorus of V-twins and parallel twins warming up in unison. Riders check their gear, nod to each other, and roll out in staggered formation. It’s not just a ride. It’s a tradition more than a century in the making, one that has carried the spirit of freedom, kinship, and rebellion across generations: the motorcycle group ride. From Pioneers to Clubs The origins trace back to the early 1900s, when motorcycles were still novelties an
Sep 24, 20255 min read


Calabrone Run - A run it has been indeed!
After weeks of anticipation, the time finally came... The Calabrone Run was ON! As usual, the La Valette crew did not disappoint. About...
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Two Wheels - Is it Madness?
To the uninitiated, motorcycling often seems irrational—maybe even reckless. Why give up the safety of a car, its airbags and crumple...
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Science Proves that Riding a Motorcycle is Good For You – Seriously!
We’ve all felt it before: this uncontrollable need to smile, breathing in the air of freedom, feeling the interior peace and...
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Wrapping August in style - Calabrone Biefing
The last Saturday of August was another great evening for a ride. Despite the hot weather earlier in the month, we were determined to...
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Drizzle, Clouds & Chrome: A Typical La Valette Friday
Drizzle? ✅ 100% cloud cover? ✅ Sticky weather that makes you question your life choices in full leathers? ✅ Perfect riding weather,...
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Our Vest - Our Identity
The Significance of Color Vests and Patches in the H.O.G. Riding Community In the world of motorcycle riding, few symbols carry as much...
Aug 27, 20253 min read


HOGs by the Pool – Do HOGs Swim?
(Spoiler alert: Yes. And we rock the pool too!) I’ve had this question stuck in my head for about a year now – do HOGs actually swim? You...
Aug 25, 20252 min read


The Big Weekend is Here!
Friday night rolled around, and you know what that means—engines fired up and the unmistakable rumble of Harleys echoing through Kettles...
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Our Mid-August Ride – Lazy Days, Thunderstorms & Ribeye
Mid-August is that time when everyone just wants to slow down. The Italians call it Ferro Agosto—a time to take a break, relax, and do as...
Aug 19, 20252 min read


The last weekend before the Santa Maria feast
Shutdown time. Travel time. Family time. Relaxing time. La Valette time! Yes, we met again for our weekly ride. Circa 20 bikes again!...
Aug 10, 20251 min read


It’s August. Shutdown season.
Time for trips to Gozo, airport runs, family BBQs... and somehow, La Valette is still revving at full throttle. We met up at Kettles for...
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Rebel Ink: The Enduring Allure of Harley-Davidson Tattoos
For over a century, Harley-Davidson has been synonymous with freedom, rebellion, and the open road. The iconic brand has inspired...
Jul 27, 20252 min read


Thank God for the Breeze!
And yes… we got lucky! After a week of suffocating heat, this evening we were graced with a refreshing north-westerly breeze. For us...
Jul 27, 20252 min read


On this steaming hot Friday, we met at Avenue 77
On this steaming hot Friday, we met at Avenue 77 with our friends for the Rotta meetup. Needless to say, our bikes stole the limelight....
Jul 27, 20251 min read


And it was Saturday’s turn, and we headed north!Well… not exactly due north — we rode to the northernmost part of the island!
The meet-up at Kettles was pleasant as always. This time, we were joined by Dennis and Michelle, who came along with their new Dyna...
Jul 20, 20252 min read


David Mann – The Artist Who Captured the Essence of the Harley Davidson Culture
David Mann (September 10, 1940 — September 11, 2004) was a California graphic artist whose paintings celebrated biker culture,...
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Croatia, here we come!
Tuesday, 10th June, 2 AM. The alarm went off, just to remind me that the restless and sleepless night was thankfully over. I woke up...
Jul 16, 20254 min read
bottom of page