How the Chapter Challenge works<\/strong> Chapters from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) all participate, creating a vast, competitive landscape \u2013 and making victory all the more of an achievement. Overall winners are crowned, and regional winners are also named, celebrating national successes and trailblazers. Scroll to the end for a run-down of the top-placed chapters for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leading the way<\/strong> \u201cI was honoured to finish first in overall chapter mileage and receive the award for the most chapter ride-outs,\u201d shares Gill Singleton, assistant head road captain and Ladies of Harley\u00ae<\/sup> officer for Mancunium Chapter. \u201cAchievements like these are not just personal milestones \u2013 they reflect the strength and spirit of our chapter. Being part of such an active and supportive group makes every ride more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRiding simply wouldn\u2019t be the same without the friends beside you and the bikes behind you. That shared experience \u2013 the camaraderie, the laughter and the unspoken bond on the road \u2013 is what makes our chapter so special,\u201d she adds. \u201cYou\u2019ll find me out every Sunday, making the most of the riding season, much the amusement (and occasional frustration!) of my family, who know I\u2019m largely AWOL during the summer months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mancunium Chapter enjoyed riding together and having fun both at home and abroad. From their home in Manchester, the chapter is ideally located for runs into the wild beauty of the Peak District National Park. Gill also organises monthly rides for ladies and pillions to go out and discover the best roads the north-west of England has to offer. In 2025, chapter excursions took members on new adventures, including a trip to Norfolk where they spent a fantastic weekend with Iceni Chapter; five nights away watching the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy), during which they couldn\u2019t resist doing a few laps of the famous circuit themselves; joining Jersey Chapter for the HOGs Around the Rock rally; and riding across to Magic Bike R\u00fcdesheim, where they soaked up the sun and stunning surroundings in the German countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close contenders<\/strong> Some of the 2025 highlights for Dunedin Chapter members included a ride to Iron Bridge in Shropshire, a trip over to Lindisfarne (also known as Holy Island) just off the coast of Northumberland, and hosting Thunder in the Glens. \u201cBeing part of the road crew for Thunder and looking back to see 1,000 bikes as I went round Lochindorb was a pretty spectacular sight,\u201d remarks Anthony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chapter head into the 2026 challenge with a refreshed determination. \u201cIt\u2019s part of being in the chapter and it\u2019s a challenge,\u201d says New Members Officer, Vicki Solanis. \u201cI got the highest ladies\u2019 mileage in the chapter last year and overall we would like to be first again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Member Rep, Craig Pearce, adds: \u201cI think it makes me strive to record all my trips and inspires me to do more. Second is good, but we could have done better \u2013 we\u2019ll participate again and get more miles done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hat trick<\/strong> \u201cWe are incredibly proud of our members for this achievement,\u201d beams Midland Chapter\u2019s Director, Marc Kilian. \u201cIt highlights our chapter\u2019s passion and dedication, proving that even as a smaller country, our committed group of riders can truly make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur members had a blast enjoying the camaraderie and excitement of the open road, whether it was cruising through the beautiful Alps or taking part in local events,\u201d he adds. \u201cThose shared moments really inspired everyone to rack up the miles. We\u2019re looking forward to what next year has in store and can\u2019t wait to keep this momentum going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond the challenge<\/strong> \u201cOur director and committee set the tone early on, leading from the front, encouraging us and showing what was possible when we committed as a group,\u201d he continues. \u201cMy wife and I took part in more than 40 chapter ride-outs. They bring together long-standing members and new faces, all sharing the road, the weather and the miles. You build friendships without even trying, and before you know it, you\u2019ve covered thousands of miles together. The award is a bonus; the pride comes from knowing we earned it simply by doing what we love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fellow chapter member Reece Calderbank echoes these sentiments. \u201cI hope everyone gets to experience the camaraderie and adventure that Harley-Davidson represents, continuing the tradition of exploration,\u201d he smiles. \u201cOur chapter\u2019s impressive achievement will hopefully inspire others to seek their own adventures and help expand our community. Looking ahead, 2026 promises another vibrant riding season. On top of these adventures, I\u2019ve been fortunate enough to become a road captain and now sell H-D\u00ae<\/sup> motorcycles at the Manchester dealership, helping others begin their own journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the winners of the 2025 Chapter Challenge and hear why your chapter should take part <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":11279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-11230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories","tag-riding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11230"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11495,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11230\/revisions\/11495"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
As there is some variation in chapter sizes, this challenge offers two streams for recognition: total mileage logged and average mileage per chapter member. Chapter camaraderie and community are among the highlights of Harley Owners Group\u00ae<\/sup> membership and this challenge provides the perfect opportunity to band together and share the ride, wherever the road might take you, while being rewarded for doing what you love best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manc-39516254-dba8-4f16-bff2-0cb2dcb4c377.jpg\")
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The UK topped the international league table for overall mileage logged in 2025, with the top three spots held, in descending order, by Mancunium Chapter, Dunedin Chapter and Geordie Chapter. Mancunium Chapter\u2019s grand total of 778,254 miles (1,252,478km), collectively logged by participating members, is an impressive feat. This also earned the chapter third place internationally for total average miles per member, a testament to the widespread engagement and shared enthusiasm from members across the chapter, who worked together to make sure all of their miles counted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dunedin-IMG_0547.jpg\")
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Dunedin Chapter was hot on the heels of the leaders in the overall distance logged and is stepping up to try to top the charts for 2026. \u201cWe\u2019ve already registered and been out,\u201d says Assistant Director and Road Captain, Anthony Batsford. \u201cThe only problem with being in Scotland is the very short riding season \u2013 but fingers crossed we\u2019ll cover more miles this year. As we already go on ride-outs and solo outings, why not use those miles for the challenge? It\u2019s not hard for riders to submit mileage and VIN \u2013 the real challenge is for the chapter mileage officer, who spends hours entering all the details onto the computer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midland Chapter Switzerland is holding its place at the top for the third year in a row in the average mileage logged per member at 3,794 miles (6,106km) \u2013 an outstanding triumph. Germany\u2019s Sunset Chapter came a close second, followed by Mancunium Chapter, Geordie Chapter and South Chapter Poland in the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/manc-IMG_0809-1024x509.jpg\")
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Riding challenges are a great way to get rewarded for doing what you love \u2013 or a good excuse to ride further! While the challenge can be a useful motivator, it has always been about the ride. \u201cI was inspired to take part in the 2025 Chapter Challenge because our chapter has been growing steadily and with that growth comes a real sense of pride and momentum,\u201d shares Mancunium Chapter\u2019s Membership Officer and Ride-out Co-ordinator, James Thomas. \u201cEvery ride completed counted towards both the chapter and the individual mileage awards, and that recognition became a goal we were all determined to push further than the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tables-for-HOG-microsite-1-left-319x1024.jpg\")
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