The Dream is to share an experience which will change the way people see Melbourne, and perhaps their life, differently after experiencing a Harley Ride - Taking people out of their comfort zones - making them realize that all they know about mototcycles are but Myths!
Only when people have been out for a Harley Ride with us, do they realise why they needed to do it. But, many of our booking are made not be the ones going for the ride, but by their friends who have organised a ride for them. Our greatest challenge is to convince people that everyone needs to do this - even if they have no interest in motorcycles.
Over the last few months our passengers have ranged from corporate groups in Melbourne for an Incentive/Reward conference, A Listers from Brazil here to produce TV shows, for Tourism Victoria, to Grandmothers and none of them have ever been near a motorcycle in their lives. But, now they understand.
These photos come from the official www.harleyrides.com.au collection and show the diversity of people we take out for Harley Rides and some of the other things we get called upon to do...
Its the big day - the last day in September - its Grand Final time in Melbourne. Every year the Nine Network holds the last episode of their AFL Footy Show at Rod Laver Arena.
This year HD Chauffeur Ride was on to supply a Harley Davidson to take a staring role in this years Player Revue.
The bike was needed for a skit involving ex-Geelong great Billy Brownless and the theme was Meatloaf's "Bat out of Hell. Here are some pics taken during rehearsal and during the show itself:
These ones were taken during the rehearsal on Thursday morning.
These ones were taken during the show.
Here is a clip of the entire AFL Footy Show Player Revue:
Monday, August 21, 2006
People The guy sitting on the bike in this photo is a big TV Star in Malaysia Possibly one of the best things about introducing someone to the joy of riding as a pillion on the back of a Harley Davidson is the people you meet. Most are quite often amazed to find out how easy it is to talk with each other as we cruise around Melbourne. I have met some very interesting people over the years. Its fascinating to get to know people and find out about what they do for a living and a little about where they live. If you are a "people person" then, as the rider/chauffeur, taking someone for a Harley Ride becomes a very rewarding experience - and it adds to the level of enjoyment gained by one's passenger. Occassionally a booking may lead to something quite unexpected. This was what happened to me only a week or so ago. A family visiting from Northern Ireland booked me to take their oldest son out for a one hour tour. It turnes out that Drew, who made the booking, shares my love of photography. After the ride we talked at length, and have since been exchanged many photograhy tips. I have lost count of the number of celebrities I have had on the back of my bike. Many have been from overseas, organized by Tourism Victoria for whom I do a considerable amount of Familiarizion Rides, and sometimes I am quite oblivious to their fame "back home" until after I have asked a few subtle questions. Possibly, one of the most interesting jobs I do each year is for a local television network at their annual Family Christmas Day. Its here that one sees television personalities in a different light. One well known celebrity, who shall remain nameless, runs around with a video camera. Last year I asked is he ever watch the footage he was taking. He replied, "Not really, but it will be good for a laugh at his 21st." All are very approachable and very friendly - certainly not anything like they appear in the press.
