Indian Motorcycle has announced official support for the 2023 staging of the Indian Riders Fest ( IRF ), which is expected to be the world ’ s largest gathering of the third annual Indian Motorcycle owners following the impressive attendance at the 2022 event . Located in Ceské Budejovice ( Budweis ), Czech Republic , the festival will center around a large event village in the city exhibition grounds and will see a rich program of events from June 9-11 , 2023 . Additionally , the Budweis Custom Show at the IRF is to be one of the first to be part of the new ' AMD Approved ' international custom bike show program . from over 37 nations , and the organization team is thrilled to welcome Indian Motorcycle again as a main partner ,” said show organizer Jean-Marie Guyon . Grant Bester , Vice President International for Indian Motorcycle , said : “ Our Indian Motorcycle Riders groups throughout Europe have really gained momentum in recent years , and the desire for special destination events is evident from the outstanding success of IRF 2022 . Interest in the festival has only continued to grow and I feel certain that the 2023 event will again be the largest gathering of Indian Motorcycle owners anywhere in the world . We ’ re delighted to continue
The IRF is designed to bring riders from Europe and beyond to Budweis to share their passion for the iconic Indian Motorcycle brand . Expectations are high that 2023 could set new
' expected to be largest gathering of Indian Motorcycle riders in the world '
records after IRF 2022 saw more than 2,500 motorcycles attend the festival and the celebratory parade featured 1,200 Indian motorcycles . " IRF 2023 will include all the elements that made previous editions successful , beginning with freedom and friendship . The Indian Riders Festival is undoubtedly an international event , with attendees and expand our support for the IRF and I really look forward to being among the riders in June .” There will be a genuine apparel shop , the Indian Motorcycle roadshow truck offering test rides on the latest models , an official Indian Motorcycle dealership presence providing full servicing and maintenance , and the chance to win a customized Indian Challenger in the big prize raffle . Creative talent will be on display in the ' AMD Certified ' Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show , there will be Indian Motorcycle heritage on show in the vintage motorcycle exhibition , a Wall of Death and an FTR stunt show . The Saturday parade has become a highlight of the festival and has grown from 465 Indian motorcycles in 2019 to 1,200 last year . Now , the organizers are preparing a new 25 km route on roads closed especially for the ride in anticipation of breaking the 2,000 Indian Motorcycle mark . The ride will
Fred Duban of Dub Performance and co-owner of Indian Motorcycle Luxembourg won the custom FTR prize in 2022 .
also put a spotlight on women bikers with the Ladies First group heading the parade , following the success of this initiative in 2022 . After a ride through the beautiful Bohemia countryside , the parade will finish at the World Heritage site at the heart of the city in the Premysl Otakar II square , providing a spectacular photo opportunity as the Indian Motorcycle Riders groups lay their flags in the center of the historic square surrounded by their motorcycles . www . IndianRidersFest . eu www . budweiscustom . show
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