Bikefest 2017 programme

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WELCOME TO KILLARNEY Get your motors running for the 11th Ireland BikeFest Killarney, promising to be bigger and more fuelled than ever!

Welcome to Ireland BikeFest Killarney 2017. We have an action-packed and great schedule of events with free entertainment day and night for you at this year’s motorcycle spectacular.

Please consult this programme of events throughout the weekend to ensure you take advantage of all of the ride-outs, special activities, entertainment and fun we have planned at this year’s event. I would like to THANK all of the organisations, sponsors, companies, suppliers and volunteers for their help, support and unrelenting commitment to the festival, for making every year’s event a huge success and an enjoyable time for all. Special thanks to Harley-Davidson® UK & Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way, Destination Killarney Ltd, O’Donoghue Family and staff of the Gleneagle Hotel and The Brehon, Waterford Harley-Davidson®, Dublin Harley-Davidson®, Celtic Thunder Chapter Ireland, Gaelic Chapter Ireland, An Garda Síochána Killarney, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council.

Have a fantastic weekend and enjoy!

Breffni

Ingerton

Chairperson Ireland BikeFest Killarney

Festival Information Daily 10:00 - 19:00

Check with Ireland BikeFest Information for activities, entertainment, restaurants and bars onsite, events, for late breaking news and to confirm timings of scheduled events. Located in the Bike Village our staff will be on hand to assist with all aspects of this year’s event as well as local information, tourist attractions and the Wild Atlantic Way. Event specific merchandise is also on sale in the BikeFest Information area. Please support Ireland BikeFest by purchasing official Ireland BikeFest 2017 merchandise including T-shirts, Pins, Hooded Tops and Patches.

INFORMATION General Information

Please wear a helmet at all times when riding your bike – this is the law!

Please do not drink and ride. If you are drinking, use the Gleneagle Hotel shuttle bus or taxis.

There is an ATM located in the Gleneagle Hotel at O’Donoghue’s Shop.

Remember, Ireland has a NO SMOKING LAW in all public enclosed areas.

Check with Ireland BikeFest Information for the latest updated information, First Aid and for ‘Lost & Found’.

Photographers and film crews will be operating throughout the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please notify an event staff member.

In case of emergency, contact any of the easily identified event staff members for help.

Every effort is made to keep to the published schedule. However, due to circumstances beyond the organisers control schedules can change.

Please check with BikeFest Information for the very latest information on all events in the Event Programme.

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SAFETY To all attending Ireland BikeFest Killarney please note the following conditions: The organisers of Ireland BikeFest Killarney have complied with all applicable Health and Safety measures and made appropriate security arrangements.

Attendees of this event are voluntarily participating in the event and do so entirely at their own risk.

The organisers of Ireland BikeFest Killarney (to include the employees, officers or directors of either Destination Killarney Limited T/a Ireland BikeFest Killarney and Gleneagle Hotel (Killarney) Limited will not accept any liability for any damage to property or personal injury (including death) arising from participation in this event.

Ireland BikeFest or persons acting on its behalf may take photographs of or film participants and motorcycles at this event for use in Ireland BikeFest related promotional materials.

Consent is free of charge to such photography/ filming being taken and used in this manner.

Take care at Ireland BikeFest

SUN 4th JUNE

Got a beautiful motorcycle?

Enter our Custom Bike Show and you could be leaving with a fantastic trophy. Entry is FREE. Register at the Custom Bike Show area in front of The Brehon Hotel between 12:30 and 15:30. Entries close at 15:30 to allow judging to commence. Winners announcement and presentation will be at the Custom Bike Show area immediately after the judging.

CATEGORIES The overall ‘Best in Show’ Classes will receive a fantastic prize of an Ireland BikeFest Killarney commemorative trophy and a

€500 VOUCHER

Harley Categories €500 VOUCHER redeemable at Dublin or Waterford Harley-Davidson®

Non-Harley Categories

€500 VOUCHER redeemable at Destination Killarney Ltd.

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NOTE: All bikes must be capable of running and

must be ridden in to the Custom Bike Show area.

Entries from 12:30 - 15:30 Judging 15:30 - 16:30 Prize Giving 17:00 - 17.30

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WHAT’S ON BIKEFEST VILLAGE DAILY

1st – 4th June 10:00 - 22:30

Harley-Davidson® Dealers, FREE Harley-Davidson® demo rides, Jumpstart experience, H-D Technical Services, Traders and Merchandise, Festival Food, Bars, Live Bands, Custom Bike Show, Family Fun and much, much more!

H.O.G.® HOSPITALITY & INFO

DAILY 10:00 - 18:00

Come and find out all the latest news and events info at H.O.G.® Hospitality located in the Harley Bar. Register for the Guided Ride Outs and relax at H.O.G.® Hospitality. Meet experienced staff from H.O.G.® UK and Ireland and H.O.G.® Chapter volunteers on hand to answer your questions.

AUTHORISED HARLEY-DAVIDSON® DEALERS Visit the Waterford Harley-Davidson® and Dublin Harley-Davidson® areas where you will see the current range of Harley-Davidson® models and the extensive range of Harley-Davidson® branded clothing and merchandise.

PARADE

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Don’t miss the spectacular Parade through Killarney town.

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FREE DEMO RIDES

DAILY - 18:00

A range of 2017 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles will be available for you to try. Make sure you have your valid driving license and are wearing sensible riding gear (no sandals and shorts please!). Helmets and other riding gear is available if you do not have your own but is subject to availability.

IRELAND BIKEFEST MERCHANDISE

Limited event specific T-shirts, Pins, Patches, Kids Tees and Hooded Tops will be on sale in the BikeFest Information area. Come and get your unique mementoes of this event or take home something for those you left behind!

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IRELAND

CHARITY AREA

Show your support for Ireland BikeFest’s chosen charity.

JUMPSTART

DAILY 10:00 - 18:00

Jumpstart is an innovative demo tool that safely puts you in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, and lets you experience the thrill of the throttle! Jumpstart is great for anyone with little to no riding experience. The HarleyDavidson® motorcycle is securely fitted to the Jumpstart and the rear wheel rolls freely as the rider engages the clutch and twists the throttle.

TECHNICAL AREA

DAILY 10:00 - 16:00

The technical area will provide service and tyre changing facilities and will also have diagnostic equipment for fault finding on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The Waterford H-D Tech Tent will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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FOOD & DRINK There is no shortage of places to eat and drink at Ireland BikeFest. A broad range of food and beverage outlets are located on site in the BikeFest Village, the Gleneagle Hotel and The Brehon. Options and ambiance to suit every taste and budget!

THE BIKE VILLAGE THE HARLEY BAR

Need a meeting point, a cool place to hang out, want a cold beer or just want to savour the festival atmosphere and live music then look no further than The Harley Bar..the place to be and be seen this Ireland BikeFest! Sláinte!

THE GLENEAGLE HOTEL BACKSTAGE BAR & O’D’S RESTAURANT

DAILY 12:00 - LATE! I FOOD SERVED 12:00 - LATE!

This loft-style casual restaurant with an atmosphere all of its own offers an extensive, delicious and exciting A La Carte menu. In addition O’D’s offers a broad selection of carefully chosen wines from around the world. BikeFest Daily Specials served all day Friday through Monday. Afterwards you can descend to the lively Backstage Bar and beer garden or head straight to the Main Stage and grab your front row spot!

THE DINER at The Gleneagle Hotel

Feeling peckish? Visit The Diner to satisfy those late night cravings! OPEN LATE NIGHT

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Guided Ride Outs

See some of the spectacular sections of the Kerry Wild Atlantic Way on a trip guided by experienced Celtic Thunder and Gaelic H.O.G.® Chapter Members.

See the places only the locals know! By preregistration only – register at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info. Places are limited so sign up early!

Self-Guided Ride Outs

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the beautiful countryside of Killarney and the Southwest on one of our specially prepared self-guided tours, prepared by the Celtic Thunder and Gaelic H.O.G.® Chapters. Pick up your map and information at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info Tent in the Bike Village.

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Departs 12:00 (3 hrs approx) Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out SINCE 1870

Killarney out via the Cork road, turn off for Kilgarvan at Clonkeen, on to Kenmare and back in to Killarney via Molls Gap.

Departs 15:00 (2 hrs approx) Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out

Killarney past Killorglin and turn off for Glencar / Caragh Lake (turn off before Glenbeigh) and come back via Glencar and Beaufort back in to Killarney.

SATURDAY JUNE 3RD

Departs 12:00 (3 hrs approx) Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out

Killarney out via the Cork road, turn off for Kilgarvan at Clonkeen, on to Kenmare and back in to Killarney via Molls Gap.

Departs 13:30 (2 hrs approx) Gaelic Chapter Ride Out

Killarney to Moll’s Gap and then continue on to the village of Sneem, then on the N70 in to Kenmare, then back the N71 heading back to Moll’s Gap, right back down in to Killarney.

Departs 15:00 (2 hrs approx) Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out

Search App Store for ‘ActiveMe’ to download the free ActiveMe App and follow the BikeFest Ride Out Routes. Once Killarney past Killorglin and turn off for Glencar / Caragh Lake (turn open, click ‘Things to See and Do’ button off before Glenbeigh) and come back via Glencar and Beaufort back in to Killarney. and then ‘Driving’ to find each Ride Out.

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