<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Valette Malta , Harley Davidson Group]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/blogs</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:58:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.maltachapter.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A boring weekend with nothing planned. Right? Or so we thought… ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday started with the usual meet-up at WKD. While Adrian was hard at work improving the shop displays, the rest of us were equally busy drinking coffee and offering plenty of “expert” advice from a safe distance. Teamwork at its finest — and yes, we kept it professional! By afternoon, a bunch of us fired up the bikes and headed south. We stopped at Zion for a drink (or two), a few nibbles, and the usual dose of laughter that somehow gets louder as the day goes on. Sunday wasn’t much...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/a-boring-weekend-with-nothing-planned-right-or-so-we-thought</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a00e4a89b0abb41c545b66a</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_6429a82e5a1243bd9a2e542314a02b94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta Chapter Takes on the HOG Spring Rally in Senigallia! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We did it! Our members rode all the way to Senigallia, Italy, for The HOG Spring Rally — the second bi-annual event, and it delivered big time! The day dawned early when 18 members on 13 motorcycles were fired up for the trip. From home to the Virtu Ferries for the crossing to Pozallo, then gas down to Messina for yet another crossing to Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland. A big push to Matera for the first overnight and a late but excellent dinner at the Autin restaurant saw...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/malta-chapter-takes-on-the-hog-spring-rally-in-senigallia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff3c48b1ac8cd94fa3c524</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:05:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_b6f14d4e0162449784bd0a67f728a521~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tale of a Long Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy, Malta… yes, this time round we made sure to show our presence on both territories. Because one country is simply not enough… is it? While a group of friends hit the road for the Spring Rally in Senigallia, the rest of us made sure the island stayed loud, shiny, and very much awake. Let’s take it step by step. Friday was easy—beautifully unofficial. The usual spot… Kettles in the morning. Fifteen noisy bikers rolled out for a refreshing B-road ride to Gnejna Bay. It’s incredible how...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/tale-of-a-long-weekend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f793b6384eb6d61abbe1c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:53:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_b8609cc9e2764dddb0c85e2e3603a9b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta Chapter Rides with the Military ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s ride was off the chain — literally!  We rolled out with over 50 Harleys, bound for the Armed Forces of Malta’s Military Games Day. First stop: Kettles, our HQ for breakfast and captain’s orders. Road captains got the lowdown, bikes revved, and by 9:30, Sergio dropped the hammer on the plan. We roared through Marsa, Mqabba, Qrendi, and Żurrieq like a parade of chrome and thunder, entering the AFM parade grounds in twos (looking sharp, we did). Once parked, the real fun began:...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/malta-chapter-rides-with-the-military</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ee06b8cf2afc83b04e1872</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_da8137f9e33d43f9b657d5f1ede062b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zonqor bound: Endless convoy, endless smiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[What unfolded on only the second official ride of this remarkable Malta Chapter is something few could have predicted. In a truly extraordinary turnout, no fewer than 57 Harley-Davidson motorcycles gathered for the occasion—surpassing even the impressive attendance of the previous Sunday. What once seemed ambitious has now become reality, marking a significant milestone in the Chapter’s early journey. This ride was also notable for being an open event, welcoming guests to join—and join they...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/zonqor-bound-endless-convoy-endless-smiles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e5fb91a96d49e56ec4f3a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_4c1ba0af089a45b6b98662d877ce5d93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Kickstart that was!]]></title><description><![CDATA[So they came today for our new Malta Chapter's first inaugural Sunday ride... not only 'one by one' or 'two by two' but try '40 by 40' and by the time Sergio and our Head Road Captain Frank were giving out the ride briefing they were '50 by 50'! Yep 50 plus 2 in fact was the final mega tally of Harleys parked outside Kettles!! 52 bikes, 104 pistons and wheels that brought 76 new members to today's resounding success of an event! Oopss wait, I forgot to mention our cutest 4 legged member ever,...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/what-a-kickstart-that-was</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dea5acb9feb7db43ba74ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:07:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_a9be5e9b17214216829e19ce6f27d026~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to the beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[And so together on the 10th of April they came, one by one and two by two! Their destiny intertwined with one drive, one common passion: Harley Davidson motorcycles! The round table was rich in colour, experience and loyalty and respect. By a stroke of luck history dictated that the many members of the La Vallette and the Malta Chapters were to unite under one umbrella, that of the Catania Harley Davidson dealership. A new Executive Committee was elected from the previous entities' ...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/back-to-the-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da2b298614fb4128adc3db</guid><category><![CDATA[Malta Chapter]]></category><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:20:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_28c07c04f3a646dfbb853a7e286b63e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adieu mon ami ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a run this has been… a great run… an amazing run… and yes, one hell of a blast! I never thought I’d be the one writing this final note—but here we are. Life has a funny way of putting you in the rider’s seat when you least expect it. Being one of the newer members, I can honestly say that La Valette exceeded every expectation. Saying the group was “alive” doesn’t quite cut it—it was a full-on, roaring engine. Vibrant, positive, and constantly pulling in new blood. And somehow, despite...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/adieu-mon-ami</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2cf0284368b484103aa2d</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:19:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_28c07c04f3a646dfbb853a7e286b63e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hachi surely loves his cuddles!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gods blessed us with some proper riding weather—just in time for what might have been La Valette’s last Sunday run. 9:00 am. Kettles on. Chrome shining. Engines rumbling. Now that’s a combination we can all get behind. As always, a strong crew turned up—good numbers, great energy, and the usual mix of coffee, banter, and harmless debate. Topic of the day? The possible merger of LVM with Malta Chapter… serious stuff. But let’s be honest—none of that stood a chance once Hachi showed up....]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/hachi-surely-loves-his-cuddles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd9b7f40e74dbec4fc475e</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:46:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_b05b916fa3b94afd9069714a544d0e9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_463,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeus... l'hai fatto di nuovo!]]></title><description><![CDATA[È tempo di Salutamu. Primo Salutamu— e che debutto! Un bel pollice in su per l’idea, La Valette  Tutto è iniziato mercoledì sera: motori che rombano, morale alle stelle e un bel gruppo di amici pronti a divertirsi sul serio. Dopo il solito “battibecco” sul Virtu Ferries (quello non manca mai…), siamo andati per una cena veloce a Pozzallo. Niente di complicato — giusto fare il pieno… anche noi. Giovedì è stato più rilassato. Direzione Ortigia — bel tempo, ottimo cibo, zero lamentele. Nel...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/it/post/zeus-l-hai-fatto-di-nuovo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0421665df92db57e96143</guid><category><![CDATA[la valette malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:27:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_42a4e14be2d640df94e0f71b4e5e2878~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeus... you've done it again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time for Salutamu. This was a first-timer for Salutamu — and what a debut! Big thumbs up for the idea, La Valette  It all kicked off on Wednesday evening: engines rumbling, spirits high, and a solid crew ready for a proper adventure. After the usual Virtu Ferries banter (you know the type…), we headed for a quick dinner in Pozzallo. Nothing fancy — just fuelling up for what was ahead. Thursday was a more relaxed affair. We rode out to Ortigia — great weather, great food, no complaints....]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/zeus-you-ve-done-it-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c03e8e0160b7de3151b407</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:24:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_42a4e14be2d640df94e0f71b4e5e2878~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh Zeus… Seriously?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another weekend… and yes, more rain. Zeus must have one serious short circuit going on in his system. Come on, bro — sort it out! Saturday, thankfully, was good. Boringly amazing, in the best possible way. We met up at WKD for the usual chats, laughs, and plenty of Salutamu planning. After that, we rolled over to our regular pit stop at Amuri. I have to say… I really love our Garage Saturdays. Good bikes, good people, and the usual dose of nonsense — perfect. Sunday, however… was another...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/oh-zeus-seriously</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6f827f9406a7972d4f6ef</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:29:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_bdcede7fe2c748d5b0920612ad411d87~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with Omar “Fanciullo” Farrugia!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Member of La Valette Malta, dedicated Harley rider, hotel management professional and above all a proud family man. Getting to know Omar; Let’s start with the man behind the handlebars. Omar, tell us a bit about yourself – your career in hotel management, your daily life and how you balance work, family, and your passions. Well, let me start with the most important part of my life, my family. At the end of the day, titles, hotels, strategies and KPIs all come and go, but family is the...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/interview-with-omar-fanciullo-farrugia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b66a59f8bed2b5f345e3d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Interview]]></category><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:07:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_e420def2a2fd47838e52de846525d19a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tutte le signore della casa.....Salutate!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primo fine settimana completo del mese di Marzo, e abbiamo fatto in modo che fosse un bel weekend. Venerdì ha cercato di spaventarci un po'. Sembrava che il meteo volesse rovinarci il weekend e farci una bella doccia. Invece, abbiamo avuto solo una leggera pioggerellina. Onestamente, sembrava più una rapida pulizia della strada prima del giro del fine settimana. Quindi grazie per questo, Zeus. Sabato – Il solito (e ci piace così) Il sabato significa una cosa sola: tira fuori la Harley. O......]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/it/post/tutte-le-signore-della-casa-salutate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae8cfb64457f387b1b6c24</guid><category><![CDATA[la valette malta]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_e303fd18c78d42368d00221c121310ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Ladies in the House.....Say Hi!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[First full March weekend of the month — and we made sure to make it a good one. Friday tried to scare us a little. The weather looked like it wanted to spoil the weekend and give us a proper soaking. Instead, we just got a light drizzle. Honestly, it felt more like a quick road-cleaning service before the weekend ride. So thanks for that, Zeus. Saturday – The Usual (And We Like It That Way) Saturday means one thing: get the Harley out. Or… whatever bike you can get your hands on for a quick...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/all-the-ladies-in-the-house-say-hi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae87501b8e90b2a7e7e952</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:57:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_1b8bbcad47d84f8d827c5df21354836f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosa??… La stagione delle uscite in moto è tornata??]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sì, abbiamo avuto qualche giorno di asciutto… e a Malta basta questo per rendere felici degli adulti. Ma eccoci qua! Giorni asciutti = strade di campagna asciutte = giri spettacolari… andiamo! LVM non poteva certo restare a guardare. Sabato – Garage Day. Le solite chiacchiere al WKD, seguite dalla nostra ormai tradizionale tappa “ristoro” da Amuri. Diciamolo — è ufficialmente diventato il nostro posto da ristoro del sabato  È bastato? Ma neanche per sogno… Dopo Amuri, un gruppetto di noi è...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/it/post/cosa-la-stagione-delle-uscite-in-moto-%C3%A8-tornata</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a57b4d921ea855c4934325</guid><category><![CDATA[la valette malta]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_a9a485b2c20d46f289331daca94f6826~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What??...Riding season is back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, we had a few dry days… and in Malta that’s apparently all it takes to make grown adults emotional. But here we are! Dry days = dry B roads = amazing rides… and off we go. LVM wasn’t going to miss out. Saturday – Garage Day. The usual banter at WKD, followed by the traditional refuelling stop at Amuri. Let’s be honest — this is officially our Saturday HQ now  Was that enough? Oh no… not even close. After Amuri, a group of us rolled over to Avenue 77 for The Rotta meet-up — and let’s...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/what-riding-season-is-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a57676a1cf5821abc6a509</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:53:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_a9a485b2c20d46f289331daca94f6826~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guarda, il Sole!]]></title><description><![CDATA[E finalmente gli dei del meteo ci hanno regalato un weekend invernale asciutto e soleggiato. FINALMENTE! Sabato alcuni di noi si sono ritrovati al nostro clubhouse al WKD per il solito Garage Saturday. È incredibile come riusciamo sempre a trovare il tempo — e anche le discussioni — su migliorie alle moto, personalizzazioni e viaggi futuri. Davvero impressionante… e anche un po’ sospetto  Domenica era il grande giorno. Arrivare a Kettles al mattino è stata un’impresa. Grazie alla Maratona...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/it/post/guarda-il-sole</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699b719afe1395bf568a1f63</guid><category><![CDATA[la valette malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:18:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_0b0591c8134c44b585c31f0a367d2887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look, the Sun!]]></title><description><![CDATA[And finally, the weather gods granted us a dry and sunny winter weekend. FINALLY! On Saturday some of us gathered at our clubhouse at WKD for the usual Garage Saturday. It’s amazing how we always find the time — and the arguments — about bike improvements, customisations and future travel plans. Very impressive… and slightly suspicious  Sunday was the day. Getting to Kettles in the morning was a bit of an ordeal. Thanks to the Malta Marathon, a lot of roads were closed to traffic… but we...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/post/look-the-sun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699b6ae164e8f13141fb785a</guid><category><![CDATA[La Valette - Malta]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:03:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_0b0591c8134c44b585c31f0a367d2887~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amore, Cromo &#38; Scarichi Bollenti: quando il Garage Saturday incontra un Carnivale Appassionato]]></title><description><![CDATA[Era da un po’ che non ne parlavamo, ma i Garage Saturdays spaccano ancora — rumorosi, fieri e impossibili da ignorare. Ieri non ha fatto eccezione. Un bel gruppo è arrivato al WKD per il rituale settimanale: caffè, battute a raffica e discussioni altamente tecniche su modifiche che non ci servono… ma che stiamo già montando mentalmente. Perché diciamocelo: cercare pezzi per la moto vale come allenamento cardio. Dal WKD siamo rullati verso Amuri per il tradizionale “solo uno e andiamo”… bugia...]]></description><link>https://www.maltachapter.com/it/post/amore-cromo-scarichi-bollenti-quando-il-garage-saturday-incontra-un-carnivale-appassionato</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699230d1ba78fa5ad49e5fdd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1961e_a04350a2717f4c0bbb0f282aaed6f975~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>