What better way to celebrate women’s suffrage than to take part in the Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride in 2020.

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Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride Routes & Registration Released

Make A Date With Women’s Motorcycle Tours’ SCMR2020

Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, Women’s Motorcycle Tours has released the official dates, routes and opening of registration for the Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride (SCMR2020). The female-focused, three-week cross-country motorcycling event will commence Friday, July 31, 2020 and end on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Founder Alisa Clickenger will be at the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows tour stop in New York, NY December 6-8, 2019 to explain the program to all interested riders.

“The SCMR2020 will be the most significant female-focused riding event in 2020,” claims Clickenger. “I love wrapping epic motorcycle rides around historical events, and Centennials are particularly powerful times to bring people together. My intent is to create an event that makes history at the same time as we celebrate it.”

This cross-country event will provide multiple experiences for all disciplines of motorcycle riders in celebration of the centennial of women’s suffrage. The 19th Amendment provided women with the right to vote and is seen as a significant historical event in the journey toward equality and empowerment for women. Partnering with local, state and federal organizations, SCMR2020 will broadcast and amplify the message of women’s freedom, excitement and empowerment through motorcycling.

While the ultimate goal is to create an atmosphere of celebration and unity among female motorcyclists, SCMR2020 welcomes all riders; male and female, all brands of motorcycles, two and three-wheeled machines… even non-riders. “Freedom, unity and celebration are our guiding principles,” concludes Clickenger.

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Giacomo Agostini now has his own museum to showcase his immense lifetime worth of achievements and it’s open to the public. 

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GIACOMO AGOSTINI, MV AGUSTA’S RACING LEGEND, NOW HAS HIS OWN MUSEUM

Celebrating an unrivaled sporting career in the champion’s hometown of Bergamo

Varese, 29th November 2019 – 15 World Championships titles, 123 Grand Prix victories, 18 Italian Championships titles, 10 Tourist Trophies’ wins for a total of 311 victorious races: these are the impressive numbers of Giacomo Agostini’s racing career, which extended from the early 60’s to the late 70’s, and most of which was spent under the MV Agusta colours. This unprecedented heritage now has a museum to preserve it and share it with MV Agusta enthusiasts and motorcycling fans from all over the world. It is located in medieval Bergamo, Giacomo Agostini’s hometown, nested between the Po plain and the Alps, a stone’s throw from Milan.

The museum was designed as a private trophy room by architect Michele Giavarini for the champion to keep his more than 350 trophies, with the idea of also opening it to the public. The museum hosts some of the historic bikes used by Agostini, as well as helmets, race suits and personal objects, displayed in chronological order. On the inox-concrete floor, a giant no.1, black on yellow, the number Agostini raced with, and the word “Ago” painted in bright red, his nom de guerre, remind everyone that Giacomo Agostini’s record number of victories and championships titles is yet unequaled.

Giacomo Agostini commented: “The history of my life is all there in this one room, and being able to spend some time there alone with my thoughts, going back to those extraordinary memories, fills me with joy.”

Timur Sardarov, CEO MV Agusta, said: “The partnership between our brand and Giacomo Agostini is part of the glorious history of this company, and we are glad that a man who contributed so much to the legend of MV Agusta is now being rightly celebrated with this museum.”

The museum is private and can be visited by groups (8 people minimum) upon reservation through Villa Vittoria Charme and Relax luxury bed & breakfast. The resort is managed by Agostini’s daughter Vittoria, and offers a complete package including one-night accommodation, visit to the museum and dinner with the champion. Contacts: +39.035.239209 [email protected]

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Ducati North America will host a charity fundraiser at Canoe Studios on December 5 to support the Carlin Dunne Foundation.

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Ducati North America to Host Charity Fundraiser in New York City to Support Carlin Dunne Foundation on December 5

• Commemorative event at Canoe Studios in Manhattan on December 5 with live and online silent auction to raise funds for Carlin Dunne Foundation
• Gallery of Carlin Dunne racing memorabilia will showcase life of legendary motorsports athlete

Mountain View, Calif., November 27, 2019 – Ducati North America is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, December 5, to honor the legacy of motorcycle racer and King of the Mountain, Carlin Dunne. In partnership with Canoe Studios, Ducati has created the event to support the Carlin Dunne Foundation with a silent auction and gallery presentation of memorabilia planned for the evening.

The fundraiser is free to attend and open to the public – RSVP registration required (space limited). For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.ducati.com/us/en/editorial/carlin-dunne-nyc-charity-event

The Carlin Dunne Foundation was established this summer after the passing of Dunne. The foundation was created with the help of proceeds from the auction of the #005 Panigale V4 916 25th Anniversario, and was built with one vision and two objectives: First, the foundation focuses on helping athletes diagnosed with, or at risk for, CTE, Concussion Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Secondly, the foundation is dedicated to providing mentorship programs for up-and-coming riders while developing a network focused on providing tools necessary to succeed, including programs geared to help rookies navigate the racing business and hone skills in the extreme sports arena.

Guests at Canoe Studios on December 5 will have the opportunity to connect with the motorcycling community and celebrate Dunne’s accomplishments while supporting the Carlin Dunne Foundation. The evening will present the chance for guests to bid for unique collectable items from our partners at Bell, Alpinestars, Ducati Corse, Deus, Spider Grips, Yeti and Kyle Wyman Racing. Additionally, Dunne’s 2018 winning Multistrada Pikes Peak Edition motorcycle will be on display, as well as a special gallery featuring some of Dunne’s personal racing memorabilia, evoking his diverse skillset and championship spirit. The new 2020 Ducati models will also be on display for attending fans to see. To cap off the evening, Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock will present a retrospective honoring Dunne’s championship achievements and personal accomplishments, giving guests a glimpse into the life of this legendary figure in motorcycle racing.

Those who cannot attend the event in New York will also be able bid on the silent auction through the OneCause online platform, with a link forthcoming on the Ducati website.

Separately, direct contributions to the Carlin Dunne Foundation may also be given through the following link at any time: http://bit.ly/2Kse57r-Donate-Carlin-Dunne-Foundation

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