I noticed a biker at the parking lot near the commuter station in Västerhaninge and headed over for a photo. This is Göran. He had just arrived to Haninge after a 250 km ride from his home in Hofors, Gästrikland. He is in town to meet his brother Bengt. The bike is a Sportster 1200. Göran is my second my second Harley Man since I started shooting street portraits. Back in March I met another biker, The Vulcan Rider. Fun Facts:There's a club for Swedish Harley owners with 11 000 members. Apparently the biggest Harley club in the world! All in all there are around 249 000 motorcycle owners in Sweden.
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There's always a brief period at springtime when they seem to be everywhere. Either its just my getting used to them again after a while or their rediscovering how boring it was to clean the vehicle and consequently limiting their roadside appearances. Or a bit of both.
Looks like the weather was perfect for his ride!
I was beginning to miss your portraits: this is a fine one. I know we have a Harley club here, but don't know much more, I have to find out.
Fantastic - I love how relaxed he looks - completely at home on his bike.
Great photo Steffe. Nice leathers.
I have yet to photograph a biker for the Leeds Photo Daily
Vikings on Harleys? That's enough to strike fear into the heart of any man.
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