La Valette - Malta

And just like that, the weekend for the Christmas celebrations in Sicily with our Etna friends had arrived. As usual, La Valette showed up in healthy numbers. Twelve of us decided it was time to invade our sister island of Sicily. Some opted for the ferry and a ride up to Acireale, while others chose the slightly more civilised option of flying. We all regrouped at the dealer around 11 a.m. That feeling when you walk into a Harley dealer never gets old—pure magic. Grown adult

December kicked off with our traditional showdown: humans vs. Christmas tree. We met at WKD on Saturday morning, bravely ready to take on this monumental task. Spirits were high… and for safety reasons, we armed ourselves with mulled wine and mince pies. Purely for morale, of course. With a dozen supervisors and only two actual workers, the job went surprisingly smoothly. Funny how that happens. The morning cruised by like a dream — garage Saturdays always have their own char

Winter has not really arrived in Malta yet. After missing a weekend of rides and a whole week of rain, the sunny sky on Saturday made us all excited to check our bikes and get ready for Sunday. While our friends were enjoying the Inverno weekend in Salerno, we in Malta decided to take things slower. But for us, a “calm weekend” still means meeting on Sunday, having coffee, and riding together. The place we go is not so important—it’s the ride and the company that matter. On S

After months of planning, fundraising, and countless hours of hard work by our amazing LOH (seriously, you make us all proud!), the big charity weekend finally arrived. But let’s take it step by step. Saturday was pure fun. A solid group of us met at WKD to prepare the San Martin bags. Massive thanks to our generous sponsors—Alfsons, Christian Micallef, Maypole, Sottozero, Cala Lido and Keys Pub. Without your contributions, none of this would have been possible. You rock—full

In the same week Harley-Davidson dropped Chapter 1 of the 2026 line-up, we at La Valette had one seriously busy weekend. Now, Chapter One was… well, shocking. Fancy new colours, flashy updates, but no Road King?! How’s that even remotely possible? God grant us the patience to accept what we cannot change… and the courage not to throw a wrench at someone in Milwaukee! So—what went down this weekend? Well, with La Valette, it’s never boring. Saturday was meant to be simple. Mea

From Passenger to Passion: A Journey on Two Wheels Interviewer Oliver Cassar Introduction What starts as curiosity can sometimes turn into a lifelong passion — and that’s exactly what happened to Marion Spiteri. Growing up in a Maltese family abroad, motorcycles were never part of her world. Yet, years later, a chance encounter and a shared love of adventure set her on a path that would completely change her life. In this interview, Marion shares how her passion began, the ad

The day we’ve all been waiting for finally arrived—the 35th Fatboy Anniversary Run! The excitement had been building for weeks, and the anticipation was off the charts. We gathered at our usual spot in Mriehel—Kettles. And let me tell you, the numbers were strong. Over 40 bikes rolled in, with nearly half of them being Fatboys. All gleaming in the sun and ready to hit the road. But it wasn’t just the numbers that were impressive… oh no. We had 19 Fatboys in total, and what a

Yes folks — Garage Saturdays are back! Yes, it’s the Fat Boy Anniversary weekend! Put the two together and you’ve got one hell of a Saturday… La Valette style. After a full week of sacrifice by Adrian (who somehow managed to create space at WKD — a miracle worthy of sainthood), it was our turn to take over. The menu? Sausages, dips, fresh rolls, beer, laughter, friends, bikes, more laughter… you know, the usual La Valette special. It was a vibrant Saturday morning — 30+ membe

Interviewer Oliver Cassar When you meet Ramsden, it doesn’t take long to realize two things: his love for motorcycles runs deep, and his eye for detail extends far beyond the road. After years of riding solo, his journey recently took a new turn when he joined the La Valette Harley Owners Group, bringing his custom Harley-Davidson Fat Boy — and his camera — along for the ride. Background & Beginnings 1. Ramsden, let’s start from the beginning — what first drew you to motorcyc

Getting to know more about our members and their HD collections! Interviewer Oliver Cassar Q: What sparked your passion for motorcycles...

And just like that, the Fatboy Anniversary Weekend arrived! We were all ready to roll—plans made, members pumped, media lined up… the only wild card? The weather. Yep, prayers have allegedly been heard, so let’s talk about those divine messages for a moment. Legend has it, back in ancient Mesopotamia (around 3000 BCE), folks started praying to Enlil for rain. Their way of saying “please rain” included clay tablets with “Rain Plz 🙏” written on them—talk about old-school hasht

The Legend Forged in Steel When Harley-Davidson unveiled the Fat Boy in 1990, it wasn’t just another motorcycle — it was a statement. Broad, low, unapologetically muscular, it looked like nothing else on the road. Designed by Willie G. Davidson and Louie Netz, the Fat Boy was Harley’s answer to a growing desire for factory customs that carried all the craftsmanship of a garage build but the dependability of production engineering. What they created was a motorcycle that looke

And yessss... we won the hurdles race! 🏆 Getting back to our Sunday rides had its own challenges. First and foremost — October weather is always a gamble. But hey, this time we got lucky. Secondly, we had to “creatively navigate” around a few roadblocks and those ever-popular trap stations set up by the authorities (all in the name of road safety, of course). But we managed! And so, a smooth ride it was! We met at our usual hotspot in Mriehel at 9:30 sharp. Kettles always tr

H.O.G. Ladies National Run 2025 – Reggio Emilia, Italy And here it was at last — the much-anticipated weekend of the H.O.G. Ladies...

For La Valette, this was nothing out of the ordinary. Just another weekend doing what we do best—riding, repping our colours, and keeping...

So, this past weekend was the Air Show… and in good old Maltese tradition, the weather decided to show off its other talents. Rain, wind,...

On a crisp morning, the rumble starts low — a chorus of V-twins and parallel twins warming up in unison. Riders check their gear, nod to each other, and roll out in staggered formation. It’s not just a ride. It’s a tradition more than a century in the making, one that has carried the spirit of freedom, kinship, and rebellion across generations: the motorcycle group ride. From Pioneers to Clubs The origins trace back to the early 1900s, when motorcycles were still novelties an

After weeks of anticipation, the time finally came... The Calabrone Run was ON! As usual, the La Valette crew did not disappoint. About...

To the uninitiated, motorcycling often seems irrational—maybe even reckless. Why give up the safety of a car, its airbags and crumple...

The last Saturday of August was another great evening for a ride. Despite the hot weather earlier in the month, we were determined to...