It was Friday and the scribe was off to visit the Gulf Bike Week 2015 being held at the Autodrome in Dubai.

Being new to the area, I was not too sure if I was heading the right way in the relatively sparsely populated Motor City district. But, all my doubts were cast aside when I heard the unmistakable symphony.

How would you describe a motorbike sound? Vroom? Chug? Tut tut?

Nah, these combination of alphabets does not even begin to describe the percussion that a V-twin engine of a Harley Davidson exudes and, if the need be, blares when the mufflers are off.

By way of confession, that’s the way I like it. In fact, so distinct is the sound that the company wanted to have it registered as a trademark!

Phil, who works for a bike customisation business here shared that the event is eagerly anticipated and provides a good opportunity to meet industry participants and some potential clients. Judging by crowds around his exhibit, one gathers that he was being modest.

The event was a nice opportunity to experience and observe some pop cultural movements too.

The Biker Groups in attendance were definitely a well-behaved and polite lot as compared to the notorious projections of biker groups in Hollywood movies. Infact, “Black Eagles” the resident biker group is known for their pro bono activities.