The following 3 blogs are examples of how people from Smalltown, Germany live out their joyless existence in their bleak heimat, mostly trudging around in mud outdoors in cold weather, neurosing over war- and post-war artifacts long since obsolete. In this instance, the gathering was in June 2025, so there was no mud but plenty of trudging. The mud will come later, I promise.
The scenic village of Kail on the Mosel in Germany, the Musikschmiede Kail / Café zur Tanke hosts a distinctive bike-enthusiast gathering, rooted in classic and small-displacement motorcycle culture. The event over the weekend of 19–21 June 2025, drew riders and vintage bike fans from across the region. The centrepiece of the weekend was the “50-er Treffen” held on 19th June 2025 (Fronleichnam/ Corpus Christi holiday), with yours truly in attendance. This free meetup focused on mopeds and 50 cc bikes; lovingly referred to in local scene circles as “Fuffziger”; where owners could exhibit their machines, browse a parts market, and connect with fellow riders. Later on, there was live music from the cover band Sound Convention. Nearby camping options were available for those who wanted to stay overnight. For such a small village, there were quite a few people knocking around, and on this occasion they had good weather for it.
Activities over the weekend also included casual rides, gatherings around the classic machines, and a Saturday (21st June) Biker-Day with additional live music and food. The relaxed atmosphere at the former café-and-garage turned cultural meeting point gave riders a chance to enjoy scenic Mosel roads and local hospitality. There is also a metalworking forge from the old garage, with a collection of grizzly-looking hand-tools. Over the years Musikschmiede Kail, run by Jutta and Jürgen, has fondly become known as a regular meeting point for bikers, offering a mix of event programming, food, live music, and a welcoming setting for motorcycle enthusiasts.
https://musikschmiede-kail.de/
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