7th RVN OF ROME
by Forum Rome Chapter
Text and photos: Ela Von Dutch
Like every year, the Forum Rome Chapter, headed by Eugenio Caliandro, organizes the Run of the capital. Real event that gathers thousands of Harley Davidson riders, belonging to the universe HOG (Harley Owners Group)
During this edition, we celebrate the seventh anniversary of the “Run” that is divided, as every year into two very cool events; the first one taking place on Friday and the second one on Saturday.
The kick start of the “Kermesse” will be given by the official Harley-Davidson dealership in Rome, located in Via Pontina.
Divided into groups, all participants coming from different Italian chapter will be heading to the “Domus Magnanimi, a charming restaurant near the monument of Cecilia Metella , an historical Roman tomb built in the 50 B.C on the path of “Via Appia Antica”.
At this stage everyone will need a short break to recover from dining in true Roman style, and focusing on the first party night by the Montoya’s Bar on the banks of the river Tevere, the historic river that runs through the beautiful city ‘of Rome. Here’s all to the sound of music and Miss Roxy Roses’ Burlesque shows will charm the whole crowd, our friends will have fun till late at night. But before all that we need to start with the first sunset “Run” along the streets and monuments of the capital, with thousands of tourists and locals, who happily greet the many Harley present.
Saturday will be even more filled with events and friends coming from all over Italy.
After the morning warm welcome to newcomers, we will all jump on the bike heading to the city centre for a quick light lunch. All this to get your strength back for the final run! The whole city of Rome for about three hours will be flooded by a River of Harley-Davidson.
Escorted by police the 500 Harleys will go through the most beautiful streets of Rome and the historical monuments of our city. Exciting passing through at the Coliseum, with thousands of tourists and locals with a smile on their faces!
And again eternal places such as Trinita dei Monti, Piazza di Spagna, Altare della Patria, Via del Corso and Piazza San Pietro to warmly greet the pope at the sound of Big Twin made in Milwaukee!
This article is dedicated to the family and memory of Fabrizio Lorenzini and Daniele Uopi. Two special bikers and persons passed away but always in our hearts!
A special thanks to all Forum Rome Chapter
U rock guys!!!
Thanks
Ela Von Dutch
In memory of Danielle
For more information on these crazy Italians check their webpage here. Be sure to check their galleries as they have some amazing shots.
http://www.forumromachapter.it/asp/index.asp
