From 12th to 14th September

• TEST RIDES ON THE 2014 MOTO GUZZI RANGE: CALIFORNIA 1400, V7, STELVIO AND GRISO
• FREE ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM AND GUIDED TOURS OF THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE PRODUCTION LINES
• THE MOST EXTREME AND SPECTACULAR MOTO GUZZI SPECIALS ON DISPLAY

Mandello del Lario, 5 September 2014 – At Mandello final preparations are feverishly underway in anticipation of the peaceful invasion by Moto Guzzi fans who traditionally descend upon the Larian town in the second weekend of September.

Friday 12 September, at 3:00 PM, the famed red gate with the golden eagle at Via Parodi 57 will open to welcome enthusiasts who want to discover or relive the experience of visiting a unique factory. An appointment with history to appreciate the industrial architecture, the ingeniousness of the Wind tunnel and more than 150 motorcycles on display, from the original GP (Guzzi-Parodi) to the MGS01, as well as the first Normale manufactured in 1921 which was returned to the Museum this year in all its antique splendour after an extensive restoration.

Moving on from the historically significant bikes to modern ones, this year visitors will once again have the chance to test the major models in the 2014 range for free, from the luxurious California 1400 to the refined V7 in all of the various versions, taking a ride which will lead to the entrance of Lecco and Varenna. To do this, fans will need to sign up directly inside the plant at the “Test Ride” area.

A feature of the 2014 Moto Guzzi Open House edition which is sure to be popular is the Custom Area, where fans will be able to admire not only the major models in the 2014 range, but also the most prestigious “Specials” built on small and big block bases by the most famous "custom made shops" in the sector: RossoPuro, South Garage, Millepercento and the German Radical Guzzi bikes.

The bookshop will contain plenty of new articles with a sneak peek of the 2015 fashion and accessories collection as well as the chance to purchase the previous collections at outlet prices.

In the spirit of the hospitality and warm welcome that makes Mandello a place any biker loves, this year visitors will be able to camp for free again in the Lido area under a starry sky (at least that's what everyone is hoping for!) and with one of the most beautiful views of the Lario.

Here is the schedule of events:

12-14 September 2014

Friday the 12th:    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Factory opens (shop, museum)
•  Saturday the 13th/Sunday the 14th:  9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (doors close at 5:30 PM)
• Factory opens (shop, museum, wind tunnel, engine assembly, motorcycle assembly line)
• Moto Guzzi range test rides
• Custom Area opens

THE LOCATIONS OF THE MOTO GUZZI LEGEND AND PASSION

TEST RIDE
This is an opportunity not to be missed by any motorcycle enthusiast: the opportunity to test the motorcycles in the Moto Guzzi range, right here in the place where every Moto Guzzi is born, on the magnificent roads that run along Lake Como. Test riding will be held on Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM with registration opening at 9:30 AM. Also included in the bikes being tested is the magnificent California 1400, powered by the most powerful V twin ever manufactured in Europe. For those who sign up for test rides a comfortable area outfitted in true Moto Guzzi spirit will be available, where they can wait their turn to ride and then compare notes on the models they have tested when they return.

THE MUSEUM
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday 12 September and from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September, the Moto Guzzi Historical Museum will be open to the public. This space contains more than 150 models that have made the history of the Mandello Eagle, an extraordinary path going back to the roots of the Moto Guzzi legend. Factory bikes, racing bikes, prototypes and engines are accompanied by an exceptional collection of never before seen photographs and documents which narrate the deeds of one of the most noble brands in global motorcycling, capable of producing models which became legends.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY LINE
This is the area of the plant where the legendary twin cylinder engines, the emblem of Moto Guzzi, are assembled by hand, one by one. Here a unique engine was born and made history, an engine that marked the history of Moto Guzzi and global motorcycling and which, in its subsequent evolutions, came to represent the largest V-twin engine ever made in Europe in the 1400 version that equips the brand new California.

MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY LINES
Here the Moto Guzzi bikes take shape. Here the finished twin cylinder meets the motorcycle that will accompany it for the rest of its life. On the line visitors will be able to follow, step by step, operation by operation, the birth of that jewel of technology and Italian end product that each Moto Guzzi has represented for more than 90 years.

WIND TUNNEL
First commissioned in the Mandello del Lario plant in 1950, this was the first example of a wind tunnel for aerodynamic motorcycle testing. A singularly fascinating place, today it is the testament to a technological first and a glorious history that only Moto Guzzi possesses.

CUSTOM AREA
This is the area where visitors will find the test ride accreditation desk and the area reserved for the pre-ride briefing and post-ride debriefing, meeting the Mandello-based manufacturer engineers and admiring the specials built based on Moto Guzzi models.

www.piaggiogroup.com

Motorcycle Live arrives at The NEC, Birmingham on 22nd November 2014 for a nine-day biking spectacular. In addition to four halls crammed with all the latest models, parts and apparel, visitors can experience a variety of amazing live shows. No matter which way you turn at Motorcycle Live, there’s something incredible to watch, all for FREE.

The Crank’d live action stunt show returns for a second year and promises to be even bigger and better with its mind-blowing blend of petrol and pedal-powered two-wheeled talent. Some of the UK’s top stars from motorcycle trials, Mini Bike FMX and BMX will come together in the battle of the cranks over a specially-constructed indoor playground of dirt ramps, jump boxes, high jumps and flatbed sections. Crank’d is FREE to watch and takes place three times a day Monday to Friday and four times a day on Saturdays and Sundays.         

Also returning for a second year is the Behind Bars cinema experience, with a brand-new behind-the-scenes documentary film charting the highs and lows of life as a motorcycle racer. This incredibly insightful film follows some of the UK’s top names in racing through the 2014 season and will leave you in utter awe of their endeavours. Behind Bars is FREE to watch with showings four times a day Monday to Thursday and five times a day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.        

Last but definitely not least, the Blackhorse Stage in the British Eurosport Entertainment Zone will be home to its regular hosts, the ever-popular Steve Parrish and James Whitham. The lunchtime Fast Bikes Question of Bikes quiz and the four-times daily ‘Inside Tracks’ with James Whitham will feature a whole host of guest riders from British and World Superbikes, MotoGP, Speedway and road racing. Favourite games such as Dunlop Man of Steel, the British Eurosport Memory Game and Oxford Products Dress/Undress will all feature with some great prizes up for grabs.        

Motorcycle Live takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 22-30 November 2014. Advance tickets are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 11-16* (kids ten and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). There is also a £20 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a three-pack of Oxford Comfy neck warmers worth £15.

www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

Preparation is well underway for the fast approaching ‘Henry Surtees Challenge’, to be held on Wednesday 8th October 2014, at Buckmore Park in Kent.  

The Challenge, now in its fourth year, has become an essential fixture on the racing calendar for motorsport talent aged 15 or over. The Henry Surtees Foundation invites kart and car racers going up the motorsport ladder, to compete for a spectacular range of prizes that will accelerate their careers and aid them in their race programme preparation for 2015. 

This special annual event, organised by former F1 World Champion, John Surtees OBE, who set up the Foundation in memory of his son, will award the top three drivers with a prestigious Henry ‘H’ trophy. Drivers will battle it out, using the superb Club100 Birel karts, for the chance to win the best prizes ever offered at a kart meeting! Prizes for fastest lap, the most unlucky driver and a heavyweight prize for 80kg or above will also be awarded.

2014 prizes confirmed to date include:

Test and Race Opportunities

·        Test day in the Ginetta G40 GRDC to one driver aged 16 or over, donated by Ginetta

·        FIA Formula 4 Ford test: half day seat fitting and acclimatisation test in the UK, followed by one full day, with Falcon Motorsport, at their Spanish test, with the new composite-chassis car that will be on display at the event, donated by  Falcon Motorsport

·        BRDC Formula 4 test, donated by Hillspeed

·        Formula Renault 2.0 two day  test with Manor Competition at a Spanish circuit, donated by  Renault UK and Manor Competition

·        Tour of Carlin racing facility, seat fitting, simulator testing session with race engineer, Formula 3 Dallara Volkswagen test, donated by Carlin Motorsport

Race Support Equipment and Services

·        A full kit of Puma race clothing - one suit, three pairs of gloves, two pairs of racing boots, one pair of running shoes and one pair of lifestyle  shoes for the winner (in addition to their chosen prize), donated by Puma SE

·        Two sets of gloves and underwear, one pair of racing shoes, one pair of running shoes and one pair lifestyle shoes for second place (in addition to their chosen prize), donated by  Puma SE

·        One set of gloves and underwear, one pair of racing shoes, one pair of running shoes and one pair of lifestyle shoes for third place (in addition to their chosen prize), donated by  Puma SE

·        Tour of the Red Bull Racing facility, simulator session and  evaluation by a race engineer, donated by Christian Horner

·        An Arai GP-6S helmet in white finish, donated by Arai

·        Full website package and online branding, plus a three month social media package, donated by 5G Creative

·        A pair of custom-fit driver communication earpieces suitable for all racing formulas up to F1, supplied with a year’s support to ensure the wearer is fully equipped to hear vital communications for a full season of racing. A pair of custom-fit filtered noise plugs - to protect hearing. A complete hearing health check consisting of an ear examination using a video otoscope (see inside your own ears) and a comprehensive hearing test.  Advice and information on protecting your hearing to assist with a motorsport career,  donated by specialist in Formula 1 equipment,  Hearing Electronics Limited

·        A two hour training session at iZone Driver Performance, donated by Andy Priaulx

·        A supply of Teng Tools to the value of £1,000, donated by Teng Tools

Coverage of the 2014 Henry Surtees Challenge in Motor Sport magazine will include a profile of the winning driver.

Some prizes will be on offer to MSA licence holders only, and will be allocated at the discretion of the event organisers

Entries are strictly limited, so enter now to avoid disappointment. Entry costs £500 and is open to drivers in their 15th year or above, typically competing in single-seater formulas, touring, sportscar classes, karting and motorcycling, who hold an MSA National B licence or above, or are a member of Club 100 Premier and Clubman Spirit members, or a Buckmore Park Elite driver.

Fuel will be supplied courtesy of Shell. The Arai UK service vehicle will be on-site; offering a free helmet cleaning and service to all drivers with Arai helmets.

John Surtees OBE comments: “The motorsport community has again provided us with these superb prizes, I’m only too well aware of the difficulties facing young drivers in putting their programmes together for the following season, at this time of year. The value and quality of the prizes that we have on offer are unique for a motor sport event. Look forward to seeing you on the 8th October.”

www.henrysurteesfoundation.com

Friday 12th September (Ace Cafe)
6pm 'till late
Porky's Hot Rockin'
Burlesque with Emerald Fontain
DJ Jimmy Guntrip
Entry Free

Saturday 13th September (Ace Cafe)
Noon 'till late
The Kingshakes
Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio
Big Black Cadillac
Restless
Burlesque with Emerald Fontain
DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip
Entry Free

Sunday 14th September (Brighton Seafront)
Noon to 5pm
Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio
Mark Keeley's Good Rocking Tonight
DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip
Entry Free

www.ace-cafe-london.com

Independently acclaimed as the world's coolest motorcycle event!

Three Days, Three Rides, One Reunion!

Friday 12th September from 6pm - The Continental Run Ride-In & the global premiere of something that is at present top secret!

Saturday 13th September - Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out & something that is at present top secret!
Depart: 10.30am: flagged off by the Mayor of Brent
Destination: Battersea Park (Central London)

Sunday 14th September - Brighton Burn-Up & Ride With The Rockers
Depart: 10.30am - flagged off by the Mayor of Brent
Route: A406 - A40 - M25 - M23 - A23 to Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront

Taking place over three days in September and first held in 1994, the 21st annual Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend & Ride With The Rockers, this year not only celebrates the unique history, culture and style of Ace Cafe London and what it represents, this year includes with Triumph as key sponsor and marks the 50th anniversary of the seaside events of 1964, the Mods & Rockers!

The weekend's events, all being captured on film by a crew from USA for the ever increasingly popular Cafe Racer TV show, includes with the guys from Dime City Cycles and their latest build, a cafe racer inspired by the iconic Triton, built in collaboration with Ace Cafe London, and powered by a modern, twin cylinder Triumph motor.

This annual event acts as a focus in the motorcycling calendar for all those who are not only interested in the Ace Cafe, Ton Up and Rocker heritage, but also for many others who enjoy a weekend full of rock n' roll and fun!

The Metzeler team will be at the cafe on both Friday & Saturday of the Reunion, and on Brighton seafront on Sunday, with their display stand, giving away tee shirts, answering your questions on the latest rubber and offering the chance to win a set of their latest tyres. Stop by the Metzeler stand, sign up to join the Metzeler community and grab a tee shirt!

Over the years, Ace Cafe London has forged lasting and strong links to the global motorcycling and rockin' community, which is reflected by the many visitors from overseas, one of the largest contingents being The Continental Run, and which starts with a party on Thursday 11th September at Cafe Hubraum in Solingen, Germany, before departing the next morning to cross Holland, Belgium and France, gathering numbers en route to the ferry, arriving at the Ace late Friday afternoon, and culminating in an evening of rock 'n' roll!

The Brighton Burn Up & Ride With The Rockers, has been an integral part of Ace Cafe Reunions since 1996, and is a free, grand day out at the seaside on Brighton's famous seafront road, Madeira Drive. With trade and club stands and displays, wheelie machine, live music and special guests, it's an experience not to be missed!

Friday 12th September - In addition to the spectacle of the arrival at the cafe of the "Continental Run", to include with Triumph based cafe racer special feature bikes from both Castrol and, Germany's renowned aftermarket parts specialist, LSL, this year celebrating their 30th anniversary. Firing up the party weekend, there will be live rock n' roll with the band Porky's Hot Rockin', DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip and Burlesque with Emerald Fontaine. This evening will include the launch debut and unveiling of what at present is to remain top secret!

Saturday 13th September, at 10.30am, and all being filmed by Cafe Racer TV, the Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out to London's historic Battersea Park will depart from the cafe, led again this year by the Limited Edition Ace 904S Thruxton Special, returning to the Ace for the 6th annual Cafe Racer Review, which this year includes celebrating the 90th anniversary of Warr's Harley Davidson, the oldest official dealership outside of the USA, with prizes for the best cafe racer based on this marque as well as for the "Best Ridden Cafe Racers", "Best Classic Cafe Racer", "Best Modern Cafe Racer" and "Best Triumph Cafe Racer".

Amongst the various items to be awarded by the invited special guest judges to the five "Best" cafe racers, each winner will receive a "Rockers" anniversary pack, this year being the 50th anniversary of the 1964 seaside events, regarded today as a seminal moment in the iconography of 20th century youth culture.

Sponsors of the competitions also include Triumph, Metzeler, Lewis Leathers, Red Torpedo, Lucky 13, Pacto Helmets, La Rocka!,19-60, Prison Blues, Delta Music, Veetone Records, Jukebox & Retro Fair, Cafe Racer Magazine (USA), Jack Lilley Triumph and Warrs HD with awards and prizes being presented on the Ace stage from 2.30pm where the evocative and seminal Joe Meek produced track, Telstar, will be celebrated along with Mike Sarne's Ton Up anthem "Just For Kicks" as the soundtracks of cafe racing and the 1960's.

Returning for Ace Cafe Reunion 2014, we are again delighted to host Manx man and renowned author Mick Duckworth who will be signing copies of his definitive hard back book "Ace Times - Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and a culture".

The feisty London Rockin' Rollers who have been rollin' with the punches since 2007, will be with us again, raising funds on Saturday 13th September for The Samaritans, the cafe's chosen charity and which was founded in 1953 by the late Rev. Chad Varah.

On Sunday 14th September in Brighton, as well as an array of club, trade stands and displays, and live bands, the annual short seafront service and blessing is being kindly undertaken by Father Denis of the 59 Club, which, as well as being a church charity, is also a motorcycle club, following a visit to the Ace by the late Father Bill Shergold in 1962.

There will also be a "Best Scooter" competition on the seafront at Brighton.

As part of Battle of Britain Week and with Sunday being Battle of Britain Day, the cafe's chosen charity RAFA "Wings Appeal" will be in attendance and, for your convenience, the charity Riders For Health will be on the seafront with a "helmet park" where you can leave your gear and enjoy the day.

Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Entertainment (yes, it's all free!)

Friday 12th (at the Ace) Porky's Hot Rockin + DJ's Jimmy & Bill Guntrip + Burlesque with Emerald Fontaine.

Saturday 13th (at the Ace) The Kingshakes, Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio, Big Black Cadillac, Restless + DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip & Little Carl + Burlesque with Emerald Fontaine.

Sunday 14th (in Brighton) Lew Lewis * The Twilight Trio, Mark Keeley's Good Rocking Tonight + DJ's Bill & Jimmy Guntrip.

www.caferacertv.com

www.lewisleathers.com

www.lucky13apparel.com

www.19-60.com

www.jukebox&retrofair.co.uk

www.jacklilley.com

www.egp-enterprises.co.uk

www.britishtaxdiscs.co.uk

www.crowood.com

www.riders.org

www.samaritans.org

www.rafa.org.uk

www.londonrockinrollers.co.uk

www.the59club.org.uk

NOTICE:

As guests of Brighton, and this free to enter event we thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation in ensuring that the event is accessible and safe for all who attend

We ask that you do not park any vehicle on the pavements or block the footways and emergency routes, and adhere to the directions and requests of Reunion Staff & Marshals.

Please note that the seafront road, Madeira Drive,will be open to the public (and bikes) from 9.30 a.m. The event closes at 6 p.m.

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