Kiwi Rider June 2024 Vol.2 | Page 78

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HARLEY CELEBRATES THE BIKERIDERS ON THE RED CARPET

Undoubtedly the motorcycling movie of this year - The Bikeriders - hits cinemas in just a few weeks with Harley-Davidson taking a natural starring role alongside leads Austin Bulter , Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy . The Bikeriders arrives in New Zealand cinemas on the 4th of July and is written and directed by Jeff Nichols . With motorcycling hitting the limelight once again , we ’ re hopeful the film helps to inspire people of all ages to get into riding motorcycles . The movie features various Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and celebrates moto culture which is the lynchpin for the motorcycle club - ‘ The Vandals ’ and allows them ‘ Freedom for the Fearless ’ - the tagline of the film . Whilst the depiction of a motorcycle gang is dramatised and fictional , it demonstrates the freedom that riding can bring and the closeknit positive community it can build . Interestingly , the Harley-Davidson 2024 Icons

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