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

During the past five years the Harley-Davidson Motor Company has had a new building under construction practically all of the time. As soon as one was finished another was started. While the contractors were finishing the upper floors the lower floors were being used for manufacturing.” — The Harley-Davidson Dealer, January 1913 The Harley-Davidson Motor Company began in a small shed behind the Davidson family home  in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1906, the founders built a one-s

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

We just boarded the ferry on our way back to the Rock after the HOG Inverno event in Salerno… and wow, what a weekend! Memories, memories, memories. Yes, it’s HOG Inverno. Yes, it was cold. Yes, we had some beautiful sunny days. And yes, we also got our fair share of rain on the road. All as expected… or was it? Truth is, every HOG event is special, and this year’s Inverno was no exception. As usual, La Valette rolled in strong to join our Etna Chapter buddies. Some rode all

For much of their history, motorcycle helmets have been as much about self-expression as protection—and the earliest helmets didn’t provide much of the latter. Back when football players wore soft leather helmets, motorcycles were just starting to dot the American countryside and city streets. Speeds were lower and there was no traffic density. Those first motorcycle “helmets” were made of thin leather or cloth, and primarily succeeded in keeping the wearer’s hair in place. T

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

Harley-Davidson kicked off its 2026 line-up reveal with a mix of familiar favourites and new trims, rolling out the first wave of bikes that will soon reach dealerships worldwide. This preview is similar to the early look at the full 2025 Harley-Davidson model range. This year’s announcement came with a Model Year 2026 Reveal – Chapter One video drop on the company’s YouTube channel, giving riders a first look at what’s next for the iconic brand. More new bikes are coming in

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

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

Yes folks — Garage Saturdays are back! Yes, it’s the Fat Boy Anniversary weekend! Put the two together and you’ve got one hell of a Saturday… La Valette style. After a full week of sacrifice by Adrian (who somehow managed to create space at WKD — a miracle worthy of sainthood), it was our turn to take over. The menu? Sausages, dips, fresh rolls, beer, laughter, friends, bikes, more laughter… you know, the usual La Valette special. It was a vibrant Saturday morning — 30+ membe

Interviewer Oliver Cassar When you meet Ramsden, it doesn’t take long to realize two things: his love for motorcycles runs deep, and his eye for detail extends far beyond the road. After years of riding solo, his journey recently took a new turn when he joined the La Valette Harley Owners Group, bringing his custom Harley-Davidson Fat Boy — and his camera — along for the ride. Background & Beginnings 1. Ramsden, let’s start from the beginning — what first drew you to motorcyc

La Valette H.O.G. Halloween Rideout & Party Recap Halloween weekend with La Valette? You just know it’s going to be one for the books. Saturday Morning — The Calm Before the Scream! It all started with our unofficial meet at WKD — our second home. Friendly vibes, bikes lined up in all their glory, plenty of plans being hatched, pastizzi, and laughter echoing through the morning. The perfect warm-up for what was to come. Saturday Night — The Crosskeys Takeover Evening rolled i

Getting to know more about our members and their HD collections! Interviewer Oliver Cassar Q: What sparked your passion for motorcycles...

And just like that, the Fatboy Anniversary Weekend arrived! We were all ready to roll—plans made, members pumped, media lined up… the only wild card? The weather. Yep, prayers have allegedly been heard, so let’s talk about those divine messages for a moment. Legend has it, back in ancient Mesopotamia (around 3000 BCE), folks started praying to Enlil for rain. Their way of saying “please rain” included clay tablets with “Rain Plz 🙏” written on them—talk about old-school hasht

And yessss... we won the hurdles race! 🏆 Getting back to our Sunday rides had its own challenges. First and foremost — October weather is always a gamble. But hey, this time we got lucky. Secondly, we had to “creatively navigate” around a few roadblocks and those ever-popular trap stations set up by the authorities (all in the name of road safety, of course). But we managed! And so, a smooth ride it was! We met at our usual hotspot in Mriehel at 9:30 sharp. Kettles always tr

H.O.G. Ladies National Run 2025 – Reggio Emilia, Italy And here it was at last — the much-anticipated weekend of the H.O.G. Ladies...