The unusually long break from racing has lasted almost a full month. Le Mans is a distant memory and it will soon be time for a ‘tour de force’ that will begin at Mugello and finish at Assen, with Sachsenring in between.
 
Team Gresini MotoGP could not truly enjoy the break, as from one side there were the tragic happenings that involved the city of Faenza and the surrounding areas, while on the other side the need of track-time led to a test at Mugello, which was Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez at work to better prepare the upcoming events.
 
The home round has multiple meanings for Diggia: Mugello is his favourite track and the venue where he secured his maiden pole position in MotoGP; the air of home will hopefully help him continue his growth aboard the Desmosedici machine. All three tracks are actually on the favourite list for the Rome-born rider, who aims at stepping up his game in this month of June.
 
Alex Marquez is looking forward to leaving behind the unfortunate happenings of the last GPs, which have left a mark even though they are a thing of the past. Mugello, Sachsenring and Assen are all tracks where the Spaniard has won before, so he is eager to make a comeback in style. 

Sunday 11th June | 9am – 5pm

Ace Cafe London's Triumph Day, Sunday 11th June, together with “Triumph West London”, celebrates the definitive and ever evolving British motorcycle marque and its unique 121 year history.
 
As well as 2023 being the 85th anniversary of the Ace originally having opened in 1938, it is also the:

100th anniversary of the Triumph Model H production ending – 1915 to 1923
70th anniversary of the Triumph Tiger, introduced in 1953
50th anniversary of the Triumph X-75 Hurricane, introduced in 1973
50th anniversary of the Triumph 750 Bonneville, introduced in 1973
40th anniversary of Co-op production ending in 1983
20th anniversary of Triumph returning to and winning at the IoM TT in 2003

Fire it up and  see you at the Ace!

The British Motor Museum has plenty of choice for those looking for a gift or special day out for Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself, can enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle Club's Banbury Run. It’s the biggest gathering of motorcycles and three-wheelers produced before 1931 and makes for a wonderful spectacle.  

If you’re looking for the ideal gift for an owner of a cherished classic car, then take a look at the Heritage Certificate products. Heritage Certificates are the official ‘Certified Copy of a Factory Record’ for a classic car showing the car’s specification as it left the production line. For more information visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates.

You could buy a Gift Voucher for Father’s Day! Treat Dad to a visit to the British Motor Museum whenever suits him the best. Simply buy the Gift Voucher Museum ticket and he can redeem it online ahead of when he plans to visit. Find out more at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/book-now

Or if Dad would prefer multiple visits to the Museum, why not treat him to an annual Membership so he can enjoy admiring over 400 British classic cars and attending all the motoring shows? Gift Vouchers are available for Memberships too! Starting from £42 for the year, not only does it include free entry to the Museum and its events, but also special Member only events including ‘Museum on the Move’ where Members get to ride in a selection of the Museum’s cars. Find out more at britishmotormuseum.co.uk/membership.

The Museum’s online shop also stocks a range of gifts from novelty motoring themed items such as ‘Dads Garage’ and ‘Man Cave’ tin signs, to motoring cuff links, hip flasks, mugs, and memorabilia as well as many unique marque products. To find more Father’s Day gift ideas please visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk/shop.

The museum has taken the decision to hold its 2023 entry prices at 2022 rates. Entry is just £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, £14.50 for adults in advance or £16 on the day, £12.50 for concessions in advance or £14 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost.

Cardo Systems, a leading provider of wireless communication systems for motorcycle riders, Outdoor and Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) has announced today its acquisition of Riser, based in Vienna Austria, a popular motorcycle navigation app with an array of social features.

This acquisition will bring together the strengths of both companies, providing riders with a comprehensive range of communication, social and navigation solutions.

Riser and Cardo will be working collaboratively. Initially, the app will operate as it currently does, and gradually, the app will develop into an app represented by both companies.

The acquisition will allow Cardo to expand its reach beyond traditional communication systems and offer riders an all-in-one communication, navigation, and social networking solution.

“We are excited to join forces with Riser, which has created an innovative motorcycle app that enhances the riding experience,” said Cardo Systems CEO Alon Lumbroso. “This acquisition will enable us to provide our customers with an even wider range of solutions, including navigation, community, and safety, that meet their evolving needs.”

Dominik Koffu, founder of Riser, added, “We are thrilled to become part of the Cardo family and combine our strengths to provide riders with a comprehensive set of tools that make their riding experience safer and more enjoyable. We look forward to continuing to develop and innovate our technology under the Cardo umbrella.”

KTM CEO, Stefan Pierer, expressed, “I am delighted to see Riser find a new home with Cardo, and we have every confidence that together they will achieve great success.”

The acquisition of Riser is part of Cardo’s ongoing strategy to commit to providing riders with the most advanced and user-friendly communication and navigation systems. Cardo is dedicated to meeting the needs of riders of all levels, from casual enthusiasts to professional riders, and this acquisition will help us achieve this goal.

About Cardo Systems

Cardo Systems delivers cutting-edge communication devices for groups in motion. Connecting motorcycle riders, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers to their phone, their music, and to each other. Cardo launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004 and has been responsible for most of the industry’s innovations ever since. This includes the introduction of the first mesh-powered intercom, the first premium sound system by JBL, and the first voice-powered device, to name but a few. Cardo’s products are sold in over 100 countries and are the world’s leading communication devices for groups in motion.

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) campaigns to protect and promote the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced and, having already delivered two successful public meetings aimed at raising the profile of the fight against motorcycle theft in Gillingham, Kent, and Birmingham earlier this year, with riders given the chance to hold the Kent and West Midlands police forces to account, the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is holding a public “hustings” type meeting at the Ace from 6pm on the evening of Wednesday 14th June 2023

Herts riders take note!

Joining MAG’s own Colin Brown on the panel for the hustings-style meeting at the Ace, from Hertfordshire will be the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, David Lloyd, and Chief Inspector Ricky Bartlett. 

See you at the Ace