REVIVAL OF THE MOTOGIRO D ITALIA SETS OFF AGAIN
From May 20-24, 2007 the Motogiro d’Italia,
the oldest Italian motorcycle road race, will be revived on the most beautiful
roads of Eastern Sicily. For the seventh
year in a row, the Motogiro d’Italia has been organised by Dream Engine with
Ducati Motor Holding as its main sponsor.
Hundreds of bikes, passionate riders and
collectors from all over the world will contribute to recreating the
atmosphere, the style and the spirit of the original race. At the same time
enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Sicily in the springtime
and will see a parade of the best of Italian motorcycles ever produced: Ducati,
Morini, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Bianchi, Piaggio, Gilera and Motobi. To keep bond with history alive, riders Maoggi
and Venturi, Motogiro champions from the 1950’s, will return as guests of
honour.
The enthusiasm for the Motogiro revival has
been constantly increasing since the first edition in 2001 and the number of
participants has almost tripled.
The Motogiro 2007 will begin and ending in the
town of Sciacca (Agrigento), an acclaimed
thermal location famous since ancient times
for its gentle climate and the healing properties with waters rich with minerals.
Each of the 5 legs, approximately 250 km each, will push East and will take
riders as far as the slopes of Mount Etna. Here is the tentative itinerary:
19 May 2007: Preliminary operations at
Sciacca.
20 May 2007, leg 1: Sciacca-Chiusa Sclafani–Selinunte-Sciacca
21 May 2007, leg 2: Sciacca-Piazza
Armerina-Brucoli
22 May 2007, leg 3: Brucoli-Noto-Ragusa
Ibla-Brucoli
23 May 2007, leg 4:
Brucoli-Zafferana-Catania-Brucoli
24 May 2007, leg 5:
Brucoli-Caltagirone-Agrigento-Sciacca.
The route was created to work well for vintage
motorcycles and as often as possible, riders will ride a loop, departing and
arriving at the same city. Each itinerary was studied to create a unique ride
with a plethora of beautiful panoramas and interesting tourism points along the
coast and inland. Each route has numerous pre-designated rest stops made
possible thanks to local agencies and motorcycling clubs. At the end of each ride
participants will be welcomed by the Motogiro Village set up in each arrival city.
At the final prize giving dinner, participants will be guests of the ‘Presidenza
della Regione Siciliana’ and the overall winner of the Vintage Class will be
awarded a special Motogiro 2007 Ducati motorcycle.
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