GOA :

Credited to have created the world’s largest offline social network through the Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G.), Harley-Davidson hosted the 8th edition of its annual India H.O.G Rally from February 14-15 at Grand Hyatt Goa. The carnival witnessed 2400 exuberant H.O.G members from 31 chapters ride across to Goa to celebrate the spirit of brand Harley-Davidson. Over 300 riders also joined the parade across the city on February 14, supported by the Ministry of Goa Tourism and flagged by Mr. Uday Madkaikar, Mayor, The Corporation of the City of Panaji. Mr. Nilesh Cabral, Power Minister, Government of Goa, also graced the occasion as guest of honour on the first day of the event.

The two-day long celebrations had a great line-up of activities including scintillating performances by singer Neha Bhasin, Anand Bhaskar Collective, Goan band Raagas 2 Riches, DJ Nasha and DJ Suketu, the custom bike contest featuring some of the country’s best custom builders, a stunt showcase by international stunt riding champion – Aras Gibieza and the most awaited awards and recognition for H.O.G. members. Key sponsors including Jeep, Havells, Cred, MRF, American Crew, Vianaar and GoPro also kept the riders engaged at the rally.

Nigel Keough, Vice-President, Emerging Markets, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, said, “The Harley Owners Group was created as a way to build longer lasting and stronger relationships with our customers. It gives me immense pleasure to see how countries are imbibing this culture in a big way and we are already over a 7500-member strong family in India.”