Text HOG-POD with your thoughts on this episode.This episode we are joined by Phil Stickings, a life member of HOG and lifetime motorcyclist. We talk motorcycles, how a charity ride at Thunder in the Glens turned out to be the best £4 spent in his life and how a chance PSA test help him beat prostate cancer. f you don’t know what a PSA, a DRE is, and you are male over 50 and ride a motorcycle, or are close to a male over 50, then you’ll find this episode a potential life-saver.&nb...

This episode we are joined by Allen Glasper, the Director of the Geordie H.O.G Chapter.  We hear about Allen, the Chapter & plans for 2024, including the aim to circumnavigate Ireland in September.  The Geordie Chapter is well versed in their desire to raise awareness of different charities, as well as their love of travelling to Europre for motorcycle rallies. We are also joined by former Big Brother winner (2005), Anthony Hutton, who now runs the 'Never Throw in the Towel Project', a...

For the many familiar with the H.O.G Chapter (UK & Ireland) calendar, the Cider Rally always sounds the horn for the rally season to commence. From it's humble beginnings as a small get together of Harley-Davidson owners with tents, through to what they now bill as the greatest show on earth held in Pontins, Sands Bay in Weston-super-Mare.  For this episode of HOG-POD, we are joined by Gill Mogg, better known as 'Moggy', the Director of the Bridgwater Chapter, and fellow Chapter member...

What an incredible story to encourage an epic ride. Following the loss of his son in 2016, his wife being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, Jonny Doyle, aka The Lad With The Beard, is set to raise monies for three special charities by riding his HD Pan America over 10000km from his home in County Cavan to the northern most ponit of mainland Europe, Nordkapp in Norway, and back home again. If there are still questions over the Pan America still, surely a trip like this will provide the...

There has been many different kinds of reactions to the introduction of a registration process for the Ireland BikeFest 2024. We are joined by Shane O'Driscoll, Festival Director and Fiona Carroll, Motorcycle Operations to fill us in on the reasoning behind the new process.  HOG-POD has followed the social media response and they have been put to the guests to clarify whats really going on. Of course, we also asked about whats in store for 2024, how they see the new 'biker centric event'...

Nene Valley H.O.G Chapter in the UK has been an 'orphan chapter' for many years.  In late 2023 and early 2024, a number of UK H-D franchise dealerships closed suddenly, leaving a number of H.O.G chapters orphans.  HDRC-GB do not rely on, nor do they have any links to H-D dealerships, but for many H.O.G Chapters, the dealership is the 'base' from which they operate.   This interview with Simon Barron, Nene Valley Director ( Feb 2024) finds out a little bit on how their chapter adapted to...

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The founder of Ride to the Wall (RTTW) joins the HOG-POD to tell us a little bit about himself, his connection to Harley-Davidson and how, as the founder, the Ride to The Wall is now an annual motorcycle event that touches the lives of tens of thousands of people. From the humble beginnings of just a handful of bikes, the ride To The Wall has grown year on year in both size, popularity and importance to tens of thousands of people known as 'Wallers'.  They join together to remember the  of...

This week, we are joined by the co-creator of the IRON HOG RIDE, Axel Thill, and also the Director of the HOGSBACK Chapter, Dell Evans, based out of Guildford Harley-Davidson.  We learn about the Chapter, their rally, the Cirencester Rally and what you can expect when you get there.  If you have ever fancied completing the IRON HOG RIDE, but want to know more about this, then you will find this episode a cracking watch. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and hit the notifications bell...

After a few weeks off air, the HOG-POD is back as the 2023 riding season kicks off.  For this episode, we are joined by Martyn Coote, the III Rivers Chapter Director and one of the organisers of an ambitious rally event to be held on July 21st -23rd 2023.  The Fields of Thunder is a matter of weeks away from its maiden voyage and if you have ever organised a HOG rally, then you know the amount of work that is involved getting it off the ground. With the support of Harley owners and riders...

This is the final episode of this five part series surrounding the women who play vital roles within Chapters and Ladies of Harley. Our guest this week will need little by way of introduction, and she is someone that most of us within the Chapters here in the UK and Ireland will instantly recognise, Vicki Green is the newly appointed National H.O.G Officer for Ladies of Harley and joins us for a chat about what is happening within H.O.G in 2023, her plans within the new role and of...

Join us for the penultimate episode in our February focus on female riders in the world of H.O.G and Harley here in the UK & Ireland.  We were joined by Cassandra Fox, the newly installed Director of the Jersey H.O.G Chapter, where Gerard and Kenny get a school lesson in all things Jersey, Harley and motorcycle riding.  We hear about how the southern most Chapter in the UK and Ireland go about their riding calendar, the differences between themselves and the mainland and of course, how...

This week we are joined by the well-known and much admired, Gill ‘Moggy’ Mogg from the Bridgwater Chapter. Moggy is now in her 15th year as Director of the Chapter and has been a steady pair of hands during that time. She joins us for a chat about her time in the Chapter, life on motorcycles, how it all began and whats in store for 2023. Links to Resources from this episode Bridgwater H.O.G Chapter

The February focus on females in the world of Harley-Davidson continues with the Director of the Oxford UK Chapter, Bridey Dyer.  Find out more about their annual Chapter rally, 'The Big Chill' which takes place on the 28th-30th of July 2023.  We ask where Ladies of Harley fits into their Chapter, how they find LoH and what they would love to see in the future. Join us at the HOG-POD for this fantastic episode and see whats happening right near you. Links to resources from this...

Join us for Part 1 of a 5 part series across the month of February which the focus on female riders, Harley-Davidson's, the challenges they face and the contributions they make to the world of motorcycles. Vanessa shares her incredible story of a significant physical and mental recovery following an horrendous accident and how she found salvation through a Harley-Davidson called 'Thug'.  Vanessa went on to become one of the most prominent females in the motorcycle world both here in the UK...

To open Season 2 and launch the HOG-POD YouTube Channel, Gerard and Kenny are joined by members from the Black Mountains Chapter, Ken Britton and Mike Morris, to look back at the trip they made in support of the Wolfruna Chapter humanitarian aide convoys through the Spring and Summer of 2022.   We follow the preparation, journey and friendships built during this important part of the Ukrainian relief effort by members of H.O.G UK & Ireland. Following the release of this episode is a...

Join Gerard and Kenny for the last episode of Season 1 as they are joined by special guest, Gary France from Tour1, an authorised Harley-Davidson Tour Operator.  No matter which motorcycle brand you own and ride, if you are planning a motorcycle tour in 2023, then you will find this episode an incredible help when it comes to planning and being away on your next tour abroad. Not only does Gary plan, create and lead tours right across, Europe and the world, he is also the author of the...

Centre-stage, for this special extended episode, is the Harley-Davidson Pan America. Join Gerard, Kenny and their two special guests as they explore all things Pan-America, how it fits into the world of Harley Owners and where it fits into the exciting world of adventure bikes. John Hill, the organiser of the Pan America Weekender in the Peak District shares his own views on the Pan America machine and how it compares to the many different adventure bikes he has owned and ridden over the...

As winter draws in around us, many Harley-Davidsons are getting tucked up for a few months, but other just keep going.  Solo riding posing a simple choice when it comes to winter activities.  But what about if you are part of a Chapter or other Harley riding club?   How can you keep the spirit of being part of a'club' going through the bleaker months of the year? This episode we invite Plymouth H.O.G Chapter Director, Paul Renshaw to chat with us about the plans they have for the coming...

Co-Host:              Gerard Co-Host:              Kenny Guest:  Ben Vale, Dunedin H.O.G Chapter, Scotland This episode we have invited Ben Vale, the Activities Officer from the Dunedin H.O.G Chapter, Scotland to discuss the dynamics within the membership of Chapters as well as some insider views from one of the largest Chapters in the UK and Ireland. Also included in this month’s show is chat about the importance of the dealership/chapter relationship, how leadership of a chapter can shape...

Join Gerard and Kenny on the maiden episode of their Harley Owners podcast for here in the UK & Ireland.  Conversations about the pros and cons of being part of H.O.G, including H.O.G Chapters, how the official group compares to other unofficial groups which can be easily found online.  Straight talking, about things that matter most to Harley Owners past, present and potential.  Own a Harley, or just interested in motorcycles? Then put the kettle on and take a load off.

Hey! Thank for checking in. HOG-POD is the brand new podcast for Harley Owners, HOG & Chapter members in the UK and Ireland, about launch its first episode on Sunday 7th August 2022. We would love you to join us and find out how to get your own Chapter involved, as well as get the best out of HOG UK and Ireland.