• From 21 April, visits to the Ducati Museum and Factory will also resume throughout the week
• To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Imola 200 won by Paul Smart, from 23 April the Museum will temporarily host the rider’s ‘750 Imola’ bike
• The digital offer of the Borgo Panigale Experience is also extended with the free virtual tour to walk virtually through the halls of the Ducati Museum

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 13 April 2022 - The Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer is gearing up to welcome its fans again at full speed: starting from 21 April, visits to the Ducati Museum and Factory will resume throughout the week.

The Ducati Museum will be accessible from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00, with one closing day on Wednesday. In the halls of the Museum, located in the heart of the Ducati factory in Bologna, visitors will be able to discover the most iconic racing and road bikes that have made the history of the brand, along with many unique anecdotes and details.

The tour inside the Ducati Factory, which allows enthusiasts to live the unique experience of walking through the production lines and observing what happens in the factory where the Ducati motorcycles take shape, can be booked every  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with two rounds of visits, the first at 9:30 and the second at 15:30.

The ticket price for admission only to the Ducati Museum is € 17, while the ticket with combined entrance to the Ducati Museum and guided Factory tour costs € 32. Both routes are subject to limited admission with reservations required online only. Furthermore, until further notice, it will be mandatory to wear a surgical mask and respect the interpersonal safety distance of at least 1 meter for the duration of the stay.

On the occasion of the full reopening of the Museum, starting from 23 April the exhibition will be enriched by a new addition: the original and legendary Paul Smart’s ‘750 Imola’. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victory of the legendary rider at the 1972 Imola 200 Miles race , his bike will be added to the 42 motorcycles already present in the Museum for a limited period of time.

With this temporary exhibition, Ducati wishes to pay homage to a milestone in its motorcycle heritage and recall the memory of an extraordinary and exciting race, which forever marked the unique and profound bond between the British champion and the Borgo Panigale company.

To keep in touch with all enthusiasts even from a distance, a new free virtual tour will also be available on the Ducati website from 21 April, which further enriches the Borgo Panigale Experience digital offer. In this new mode it will be possible to independently explore some areas of the Ducati factory, from the entrance, to the Visitor Centre to all the halls of the Museum.
 
Finally, "Online Journeys", the virtual guided tours that allow you to discover the history and production areas of Ducati, through a real remote guided tour, remain available by reservation. To book an "Online Journey" you can contact [email protected].

Further information on how to visit and book is available in the section dedicated to the Borgo Panigale Experience on the Ducati website.

Mitas extends its mousse range with a new rally version to meet the specific demands of rally racers from all over the world.

Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President Two Wheels at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, explains: “When developing the new Mitas Rally Mousse, we had in mind that racers are seeking a durable and versatile mousse option, which will deliver constant performance throughout the whole race.”

The complete development process was supported by professional racers in various weather conditions and terrains. The most demanding test was performed by rider Simon Marčič during the arduous 2022 Dakar Rally. He reviewed the mousse in an online video after he successfully finished the race: “This new Mitas Rally Mousse really proved its superior performance in terms of versatility, and resulted in the perfect choice for different types of rally from short to long ones.” Link to the video

The new Mitas Rally Mousse features a durable compound that is suitable to high speeds and resistant to heat and sharp objects, delivering superior performance on vertical technical sections. It is designed for use in combination with a range of Mitas Rally tyres including E-12 RALLY STAR, E-13 RALLY STAR, C-21 STONEKING and C-17 STONEATER Dakar, and available in the 140/80-18 rear and 90/90-21 front sizes

In addition to the Mitas Rally Mousse, the Mitas mousse range includes products for Motocross and Enduro, available in several 18 to 21-inch sizes and in three different versions: from a standard for motocross and cross country, to a soft version for enduro and an extreme version for technical extreme enduro sections.

For further information on the Mitas mousse range, go to here

Multiple serious orthopaedic injuries left 26-year-old unable to continue his employment.

Ben was riding his motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a car as the driver had failed to notice him.

He suffered serious multiple orthopaedic injuries including a burst fracture of a cervical vertebra, a fracture of a metacarpal of his left hand and an abdominal muscle tear.

Ben was transferred to a hospital where he underwent surgery to stabilise his spinal injury.

Ben had a plaster cast applied to his left upper limb. He developed contractures of two fingers and nodules on his hand for which he underwent further surgery.

Ben initially had restricted movement and some stiffness as a result of his orthopaedic injuries. As a result, he found it necessary to obtain more suitable alternative employment.

The driver’s insurers subsequently admitted liability. Following a round-table meeting and subsequent negotiations, we were able to secure a final award in the sum of £150,000 on Ben’s behalf.

Helen Shaw, Senior Litigation Manager at Potter Rees Dolan, acted for Ben and said:

“In cases involving motorcyclists, it is especially important to ensure that all the relevant x-rays or scans are carefully reviewed by a suitable expert, to ensure that no additional injuries have been overlooked.”

The names and identifying details of the client have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved.

Article supplied by Potter Rees Dolan

Following a cancer diagnosis, award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr found the key to his long-term healthy survival was “living a purposeful life”. Much of his world was centred around motorcycling so he constructed the next part of his life to redefining and reinventing his motorcycling passion by planning to ride in 12 countries where he had never been before, or at least had never ridden a motorcycle there. 

Now the renowned film-maker shares those stories in a brilliant publication Motorcycle Traveler.

Starr’s first adventure was to Taiwan in 2011, then further on and off-road trips followed to Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Poland, Ecuador, Canada, Scotland, Wales/Isle of Man, Romania and Thailand. Being a film maker, he also had considerable experience with a still camera, something that is immediately obvious from the quality of photographs contained in this coffee table large format book.

In this publication, Starr has communicated the marvels and curiosities that await a motorcycle tourist. Beautifully illustrated with photographs that are a fitting compendium to the fluency of the manuscript, in many ways this is a fitting follow-up to Starr’s previous book Taking It To The Limit – 20 Years of Making Motorcycle Movies, and hopefully the harbinger of many more books to come from the author.

Motorcycle Traveler is accompanied with a free DVD showing clips from many of Starr’s most popular films. The book, with 50 signed copies available, costs £45 and is available from www.mortonsbooks.co.uk

UNITED KINGDOM – Indian Motorcycle dealerships are ready to help you find your perfect fit with all-new Spring-Summer apparel arriving in dealerships now. Curated across three stylish collections; Heritage, Rogue and Moto, that can be mixed and matched to suit every rider’s wardrobe no matter what their riding style.

Curated apparel collections to suit every rider:  

Heritage Collection – Reflecting the pioneering spirit of America’s First Motorcycle Company and tapping into our history of fine craftsmanship, the classic range is inspired by Indian Motorcycle’s rich heritage. Timeless design is combined with bold branding details, for the rider that wants to proudly identify themselves as an Indian Motorcycle owner or fan.

Rogue Collection – Blacked-out style personifies the Rogue Collection. This range has been designed for the rider who wants simple, clean lines with subtle Indian Motorcycle branding in tones of black and grey.

Moto Collection – A contemporary moto-fashion inspired range, designed for the rider who likes modern design, bold graphics and colours. The Moto Collection is inspired by street style and fits perfectly with our next generation of Indian Motorcycle riders.

Indian Motorcycle know that their riders are as diverse as the motorcycles they ride, to cater for this the 2022 apparel collection features tailoring to fit a broad range of customers, with special attention to a choice of stylish comfortable fitments in women’s apparel.

Men’s Fit – TheIndian Motorcycle Men’s collection offers two fit options: Modern Fit offers a tailored comfort fit with closer-fitting sleeves and shoulders, while Classic Fit is a roomy box-cut that’s comfortable for everyday riding.

Women’s Fit – Women shopping for Indian Motorcycle clothing have three fit options: Close Fit is designed with added stretch that flatters the contours of the body. Classic Fit offers a more versatile traditional cut, while Relaxed Fit provides a loose fit option for ultimate comfort.

Find out more about the 2022 Spring-Summer collection by contacting your local dealer or visiting

here

www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk

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