The Hill Climber, Bronze sculpture at Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, US.
The Hill Climber stands 16 feet tall and weighs 5,000 pounds, depicting a motorcyclist performing a skyward wheelie on a vintage Harley-Davidson.
In 2008, Jeff Decker created this sculpture by welding 200 bronze pieces together, commemorating the intense sport of hill climbing from the 1920s and 1930s.
The sculpture represents motorcycle racing culture through its depiction of a rider navigating a dangerous maneuver on a rare DAH model motorcycle.
Visitors can find the sculpture on the Founders Terrace, positioned at the most visible section of the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds.
The gear drive contains an inscription reading 'Willie G,' marking the friendship between the artist and the Davidson family.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 2008
Creator: Jeff Decker
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.03133,-87.91581
Latest update: October 18, 2025 04:50
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