Postcards From Croatia Bike Week

000faak54000faak5400faak540Yes, there is a Croatia Bike Week and it has been running during the last 22 years! After the horrible war of independence that effectively ended in August 1995 with a decisive victory of Croatia, this small country of 4.25 million at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean has fully recovered and is now one of the preferred riding destination of many Austrian, Italian, Greek & German bikers. Kudos to Boris Pratnekar, publisher of Biker’s World” the only Balkan-State Custom Motorcycles magazine for organizing the Croatia Bike Week and to Custom Chrome Europe stepping in as the sponsor for prizes and trophies awarded to the bike show winners.

0faak261x3071faak261x307To be mentioned: Charlie Beaton of “No Nonsense Choppers” and his son won both “Best Chopper” and “Best of Show”. The criteria “clean bike” was not an issue for the judges because the bikes were ridden about 7000 miles (12,000 km) on a trip  through all Europe and on the route to Croatia. Charlie’s short comment: “I didn’t expect that!” The winner of the “Best Harley” trophy got awarded not just for his bike but for the fact that he was coming from Rock River/Illinois! Croatia Bike Week is held in the city of Pula whose surrounding region is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. A few (try few) postcards, but now you know that this event exists. (photos @ H. Roesler)
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6 Responses to “Postcards From Croatia Bike Week”


  1. 1 Woody's Sep 8th, 2016 at 9:51 am

    What a great mix of bikes! Love it.

  2. 2 burnout Sep 8th, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Sweet! Great pics! peace

  3. 3 1550tc Sep 8th, 2016 at 10:02 am

    the Europeans dont seem to be into the 30 inch baggers

  4. 4 MAGNET MAN Sep 9th, 2016 at 8:00 am

    I like the motorboat pictured above, appears to be same type as in the latest James Bond movie, I like it.

  5. 5 Highrider Sep 10th, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Where are the beautiful women from that country!!!!

  6. 6 Blackmax Sep 13th, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Bucket List trip !!!

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