HOG-POD - Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Ridiing in the UK & Ireland – Details, episodes & analysis

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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 mens mental health support network.

Anothony shot to fame after winning Big Brother, but as the inevitable coming back to earth occurred, he found himself struggling with hi smental health, which at times, found him contemplating suicide. 

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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 Robert Twycross, probably better known to you all as Portland Bill. In this episode, find out why you should not be missing this rally, share the great news that you can still get involved for the 2024 rally coming up in early May. 

We also take a trip down memory lane as we talk the early days of Bridgwater Chapter, Harley-Davidson ownership from pan heads to the Revolution Max, three of the old paper magazines and plans for Bridgwater in 2024.

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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 they go about encouraging females to join the great world of Harley ownership.

Also, find out how you can still get involved in the HOGS Around the Rock Annual Rally for 2023 and that as Harley owners, we are all welcome to join them through the year to try something a little different.

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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.

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Bridgwater H.O.G Chapter

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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.

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The Oxford UK Chapter Website

The Big Chill Rally Page

The HOG-POD interactive map

The Oxford H-D Dealership

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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 and Ireland, as well as extensively across the globe.

If you follow Vanessa on social media you will already know she is an ambassador of  what can be achieved through sheer determination, hard work, self-belief and a positive mindset.  We all know that riding our motorcycles is pure therapy and Vanessa adds an insightful slant on this.

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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 full length documentary of the convoy which arrived in the refugee camp on Saturday 21st May 2022.

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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 must-have coffee table book for any motorcyclist with a dream of touring America on the back of a Harley-Davidson.

HOG-POD also has an excitement announcement for 2023.

Visit the Tour1 website for more details of what’s happening in 2023

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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 last 50+ years.  

Graham Brannigan, a race track rider, adventure motorcyclist, off-road biker, and motorcycle super fan, who until now, had not even stepped foot over a Harley -Davidson, gives us his view from outside the fanatical world of Harley Owners and shares where he thinks it fits into the ranks of well established adventure bikes.

Don't miss out on this multi-view look at the Harley-Davidson shaking up the adventure world.

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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 months.  Gerard shares his grand plan for winter and Kenny tries to find a way to sneak a stripped down bike into the house.

We are also pleased to reveal something that is the first of its kind for the UK and Ireland, and as always, we take a look in the rear view mirror as well as what lays on the road ahead with H.O.G and Harley events.