9-11 June , 2023
Indian Riders Fest and Budweis Custom Show Ceské Budejovice (' Budweis '), Czech Republic
9-11 June , 2023
The first ever Indian Only AMD Approved Custom Bike Show in the World looks set for rapid growth as an annual international custom show fixture …
Words / Pictures : Onno ' Beserk ' Wieringa , www . madnessphotography . nl
Riding to Ceské Budejovice in the Czech Republic - on a borrowed Indian Springfield " Spirit " - was an outstanding experience . Once the heavy rain and fog cleared the trip was through beautiful countryside , beautiful places and fantastic views to a pictureperfect southern Bohemia and the historic city of Ceské Budejovice for the annual Indian Riders Fest at the city exhibition grounds , where the second ' Budweis ' Custom Show - an all Indian affair - was to be the first time the event had been recognized as an AMD Approved Custom Bike Show . The area of southern Bohemia is rich in history , with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area . The spacious exhibition site that hosted the event is not far from the historic city center with its Baroque town square and Gothic-Ranaissance towers and spires . Oh , and not forgetting the nearby world famous Budweiser Budvar Brewery .
Entering the event site it immediately became clear that this was going to be a very well organized and widespread event on a large site with all the facilities needed for exhibitors and visitors alike . Outside all the ingredients needed to keep the crowds entertained were there , including one of the best Indian Wall of Death crews I ' ve ever seen , with Dutchman Henri van Woerkum ' s wall and star rider ' Marvelous Marv ' and guest rider Jan Laurens - an all Dutch lineup of top riders . On the main stage some of Europe ' s best bands , a burlesque show , lots of entertainment and , never seen before at a European Event , Indian Europe presented the 2022 King Of The Baggers and 2022 Super Hooligan Champion Tyler O ' Hara with teammate Jeremy McWilliams - flown in from the USA , as well as Gary Gray , Vice President of Racing , Technology , and Service for Indian Motorcycles . A full fleet of demo rides of the latest Indian 2023 models was available for test-riding and booked solid the whole weekend . On the Saturday some 1,400 motorcycles rode in parade through the beautiful town of Ceské Budejovice , with help from many volunteers and police , making it a smooth , problem free ride - a joyous event for riders and
Best in Show The most outstanding build , combining the best elements from all six classes that stands out as the most exceptional and innovative creation at the Indian Riders Fest 2023 was ' Purple Haze ' built by Bike Farm Melle , Germany .
Indian Best Killer Look Class - The best paint job , surface enhancement like engravings , 3D metal artworks , hydrofoil . Push it further than just a custom airbrush . 1 . Bike Farm Melle , Germany /// 2 . Andy Gemballa , Germany 3 . Ralf Haselhoff , Germany
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