Milpitas to Hollister Rally July 4th, 2026

[oaklandish]

My brother is leading this one and I'm not sure if he's planning a special route or if he just wants to pack ride straight there but I'll update and everyone's welcome.
This is a 2 day event and we are going on Saturday.

Very cool biker celebration, I havent been in 15 years so I'd like to check out what's changed.
Oldest rally on this side of the river

 

[Butch]

The Hollister Rally began in 1947. It is believed to be the birth place of the American Biker and was the inspiration for the powerful 1953 cult classic movie, The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. The cast, adorned in leather jackets, introduced hipster biker phrases to movie audiences and defined biker fashion for decades to come. The movie is considered a cultural milestone and motorcycle enthusiasts return to Hollister every 4th of July weekend to celebrate this cultural icon.

Hollister Motorcycle Rally

www.hollister.ca.gov

 

[greenmonster]

Marlon rode a Triumph in the movie and Lee Marvin rode a Harley.
Funny how mostly all outlaw clubs that came after chose Harleys, and by extension the Lee Marvin character over Marlon.

 

[budman]

I have not gone in years either. I don't have that Harley to ride there any more. The bike was perty. Kind of miss it.

 

[Butch]

The flyer is for last year. Just to confuse

 

[CDONA]

Any camping @ Bollado Park ?