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Motorcycle events 2025

Updated: Aug 12

Country

Event Name

City / Place

Dates

Italy

Motor Bike Expo

Verona

January 24–26

France

2-Wheel Show

Lyon

February 13–16

Germany

iMOT

Munich

February 21–23

Germany

Motorrader Dortmund

Dortmund

February 27 – March 2

England

London Motorcycle Show

London

February 14–16

USA

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show

Milwaukee

February 22–23

Canada

Motorcycle Power Sport Atlantic

Halifax

February 28 – March 2

France

Metz Bike Show

Metz

March 1–2

France

On the Road

Marseille

March 14–16

Scotland

The Scottish Motorcycle Show

Edinburgh

March 8–9

Poland

Warsaw Motorcycle Show

Warsaw

March 28–30

France

Iron Motors

Tremblay-en-France

April 12–13

France

24h Motorcycles

Le Mans

April 17–20

France

French GP

Le Mans

May 9–11

France

Sunday Ride Classic

Le Castellet

May 17–18

France

Legendary Motorcycle Cups

Prenois

May 24–25

USA

The One Motorcycle Show

Oregon

May 2–4

France

Sou'Papes Festival

Avignon

June 7–8

France

Wheels & Waves

Biarritz

June 11–15

USA

Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Wisconsin

July 10–13

France

Alpes Adventure Motorcycle Festival

Barcelonnette

September 5–7

France

Bol D'Or Classic

Le Castellet

September 18–21

Germany

Glemseck 101

Leonberger

September 5–7

Italy

EICMA

Milan

November 4–9

Riding in Style: The Allure of Motorcycling Gatherings and Vintage Leather Craftsmanship


There’s something about the rumble of a classic twin engine, the scent of weathered leather, and the camaraderie of the open road that ignites the soul of every rider. For motorcycle enthusiasts, especially those drawn to the vintage lifestyle, riding isn’t just transportation—it’s a statement. A way of life. A ritual.
And nowhere is this culture more vividly expressed than at motorcycling gatherings across the globe.

Gathering the Tribe: Where Style Meets Steel

Events like Wheels & Waves in Biarritz, Glemseck 101 in Germany, and The One Motorcycle Show in Oregon aren’t just exhibitions—they’re modern-day pilgrimages. These gatherings attract builders, riders, and artists who breathe life into machines that are as much sculpture as they are performance.
Triumphs, Royal Enfields, BMW airheads, and Harley bobbers fill the scene, often customized to reflect personal visions of speed, elegance, or rebellion. But it’s not just the bikes that draw attention—it’s the aesthetic, the people, and their passion for preserving a bygone spirit in today’s fast-paced world.

Vintage Lifestyle: Worn-in, Not Worn-out

At the heart of this movement is a vintage lifestyle that values authenticity, craftsmanship, and character. Riders wear waxed cotton jackets, well-loved boots, and hand-stitched gloves, each item telling its own story. This isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about enduring quality.
From slow coffee mornings in sunlit garages to midnight rides through forgotten country roads, vintage motorcycling culture is a quiet rebellion against disposable fashion and plastic speed. It’s slower, more soulful, and rich with detail.

The Craft of Leather: More Than Just Gear

No element of this world speaks to its roots quite like leather. On the bike, handmade leather seats offer not just comfort but heritage. Crafted by artisans in France, Bastille Atelier seats are molded to the curves of both machine and rider—ageing gracefully over time and building patina with every journey.
Then there are the leather side bags, slung like saddlebags of a modern cowboy. These aren’t your factory-standard accessories. They’re carefully designed, often hand-cut and sewn, sometimes even branded with initials. Whether mounted on a scrambler tearing through the Alps or a café racer parked outside a Parisian bistro, these bags speak of purpose and personality.

A Future Built on the Past

As technology races ahead, the resurgence of vintage style in motorcycling reminds us of the importance of craftsmanship and community. Events continue to grow, and brands that champion handmade goods—like McLeod gloves from Scotland or leather artisans in Provence—are thriving.
In the end, motorcycling is about freedom—but also about belonging. Belonging to a culture that respects where it came from, how it looks, and how it feels. And whether it’s through the warmth of hand-stitched leather or the shared roar of engines on a summer morning, this is one tribe that rides together, proudly vintage and unapologetically alive.

 
 
 

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