News Archive 2006

The National "Classic Bike Clubs" Show, Stanford Hall on the 27th May 2007 has been cancelled.

Please note that the Classic Bike Clubs Show scheduled for 27th May 2007 at Stanford Hall has been cancelled due to the loss of main sponsors, together with the increasingly restrictive health and safety considerations.

Organiser Mike Powell would like to thank all who have contributed to the success of the show over the past three years, but is unable to promote the event without support in financial and practical terms which unfortunately is not available this year.

Please relay this information s.a.p. to anyone you have contact with who may be interested, or ring Mike on 07876 744911 for confirmation if required.

The 10,000th new Guzzi of 2006

The ten thousandth Moto Guzzi of 2006 rolled off the production line half way through the morning of Monday 11th December. Celebrations all round in the offices and on production departments of the historical Mandello del Lario plant! For more information visit the news article on the Moto Guzzi Factory website. 

GirlsBike2 Christmas Spectacular on 14^th December

On the 14th December 6 - 9 pm at 66 South Street, Dorking.
GirlsBike2, the only retailer selling motorcycle clothing and accessories just for women, will be having a Christmas event exclusively for bike clubs and groups, to celebrate our first Christmas in Dorking. We’ll have loads of items on special offer for the evening and in keeping with the Christmas spirit, wine and nibbles too. For all those who don’t know what to get your female biking partner for Xmas, we sell gift vouchers!!

Free entry into Girlsbike2 raffle with every purchase
Reductions on many items, including race suits
Mulled wine and mince pies
Guest appearance by Santa!!

Come and help us celebrate the festive season!!

Le Mans features in December's Classic Bike Magazine

Read the double page spread on varius Le Mans from the V Twin at Fordingbridge in Decembers Classic Bike magazine.
10 owners, 10 bikes. 

Scottish Branch Christmas Dinner

Saturday 8th December 2006 at the Clachan Cottage Inn Hotel, Lochearnhead. The cost is £36 per head for full Christmas Dinner and overnight stay (Bed and breakfast). Dinner only is available for £16 per head. Dinner will be at approximately 7pm. A deposit of £10 per head (cheques payable to David Breeze) should be sent to Dave Breeze at the address below and the balance paid to the hotel when you check out.

Dave Breeze
9 Lothian Terrace
Newtongrange
Dalkeith
EH22 4QL

Tel.: 0131 660 9443

Moto Guzzi presents 2 new models at the Milan bike show.

At the Milan International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA) the Piaggio Group presented two new models of the Moto Guzzi marque, the Griso 1200 8V and the 940 Custom. For more information on the new models visit the EICMA 2006 pages on the Moto Guzzi website (www.motoguzzi.it/eicma_06/home.asp?lin=eng) 

1000 Bike Festival 2007

The 2007 event will include "Club Only" parades of the Mallory circuit. This means about 40 of our club members will be able to enjoy the parade laps of this Historic British Circuit on their Moto Guzzis. If you wish to find out more about taking part on this parade on Saturday 14th July 2007 please read the members only news article by loggin into the members area. 

T3 California limited edition die cast model.

We do have a few of the very neat T3 California die cast models left for sale. Only a limited number of these have been produced and both the manufacurer and Corsa Italiana have now sold out.
It would make a great present for Christmas, so why not put it on your wish list. For info on availability and price please contact our Regalia Secretary (details can be found on the about us - contacts page).

New addition to the How to - Tech section.

How to make a Water Manometer.
If you don't know what this is or really want to know how to make one for much less than the commercially available manometers out there, check out the new article in the How To - Tech section of our website.

1200 Sport reviewed by the Telegraph

The Telegraph is featuring a review of the newest bike of the Moto Guzzi range, the 1200 Sport in their motoring section.

For more information follow the link to their article (www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml==/motoring/2006/10/21/nosplit/mfguzz21.xml )

The V-Twin features in Motorcycle monthly

"Great coverage of the V-twin in the October Motorcycle monthly, a free newspaper", reports Public Relations officer Sue Nock. 

Gambalunga typo

Please note that in the current issue of Gambalunga there is a spelling mistake in the 1100 Breva and Griso owners site. It should heave read www.phpbbforfree.com/forums/mggriso-forum-1.html. You can also visit the link by visiting the Links page and choosing the MG-Griso.com link in the Forum section. 

New 1200 Sport announced on the Factory Website

Moto Guzzi shows its sporting soul in its newest naked. This evolved form of the 90° twin cylinder 1200 features new solutions in its design and chassis while giving a new meaning to rider comfort.

Just one look at it tells you that it will soon become a cult item for real enthusiasts, claims the factory website. For more information visit the news on their website (http://www.motoguzzi.it).

Record numbers at Giornate Mondiali Guzzi 2006, Italy

Fifteen thousand Guzzisti from over 20 countries flocked to Mandello del Lario for the three day event celebrating the 85th the anniversary of the founding of Moto Guzzi. The Draw for the Norge was won by a British Guzzi enthusiast Eliza Richardson.

Read more about this and the rest of the event on the factories news pages.

Three Counties Camping Weekend

Friday 15th to Saturday 16th September 2006
The Defford Arms, Upton Road, Defford, WR8 9BA

Camping £3.50 per tent per night
Access to public toilets via keypad through the night

Full English Breakfast (Veggie options etc. available) with Orange Juice or tea and coffee etc. £5.- per head (for full menu info contact organisers)

For more information contact Gill or Alan on Tel 01905 22302.

Going to Mandello? If yes, please read this.

Iain is looking for someone who is going on this years trip to Mandello, as someone has dropped out. He writes:

Is this you or do you know of anyone, who doesn't want to camp as I would like a companion.
I'v e booked the lofthouse in OOdenburg for Tues 12/9, then somewhere like Worms in Germany. On to the Sonnenkompf at Freschina on Thurs 14/9 and then the Park Hotel at Abidia, which is the next town to Mandello, we would leave Mandello Monday morning and stop at Maintz then back to Dunkerque.

Please contact Iain by telephone on 01689 859710.

Mission Raid Norge 2006 Accomplished

14 international journalists rode a Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT each 5,000 kilometers (approx. 3100 miles) from the factory to the North Cape in the Arctic Circle in 6 days to recreate the legendary trip by Giuseppe Naco Guzzi on the 500 Norge. This recreation of the epic journey of 1928 was only a part of the festivities to celebrate 85 years of Moto Guzzi. More to come at the GMG-Giornate Mondiali Guzzi (World Guzzi Days) at Mandello del Lario in September. Read more about this and the rest of the event on the factories news pages. 

The new Norge is recreating the 1928 trip to the arctic circle.

Guzzi's web site has info on the Norge Raid trip they are doing to celebrate the trip from Mandello to Artic circle they did in 1928 on GT single cylinders
Visit the Factory website for more info (www.motoguzzi.it/raid/home.asp) 

A Bottle of Guzzi, please!

Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Beer is now available for sale from Hampshire Brewery.
Click here to visit the brewery's Moto Guzzi Club page.

"Make mine a Guzzi"
Have you ever fancied uttering these words? Well soon you can, because if you come to the V-Twin you can use those words to order your drink from the staff behind the bar as the bottles will also be available at the Real Ale bar at the event.

Mallory Park 1000 Bikes Event

The Warwickshire Branch has made it's mark at the Mallory Park 1000 bikes festival by creating a display that eclipsed all of the others. The stand featured a range of about Guzzi's from 1935 through to the present day, representing some of the machines produced across the production years.

We took FIRST PRIZE as the best club stand, so it just shows what team work can do.Everyone has worked hard to achieve this, many hands have certainly made light work of it. So much so, that we have all enjoyed a marvellous weekend.

Our cullinary needs were expertly fulfiled by the Hale family; Vince, Babs and Don, we dined in style! It must be said that we enjoyed a glass or two as well.

For more pictures visit the 2006 Events Gallery.

Wanted: Volunteers for the V-Twin

Volunteers are needed for the following duties at the V-Twin:

• Gate Duty
• Toilet & Shower cleaning and resupply
• General Litter Duty

Please tell him your Name and contact details as soon as possible so that he can arrange suitable rotas with all helpers and marshalls.

Moto Guzzi Club GB AGM

Click here for directions to the Moto Guzzi Club GB Annual General Meeting and Autojumble. For more information and dates visit the events pages. 

Mallory Park 1000 Bikes Event

The Club is declaring a presence at the Mallory Park 1000 bikes event on the 8th and 9th July as part of our 30th year anniversary celebrations.

The Warwickshire Branch is providing the display of bikes and club members to staff the Marquee in the Avenue of Clubs.

There will be a range of about 12 Guzzi's from 1935 through to the present day, representing some of the Guzzi machines across the production years.

The show runs over the weekend of the 8th and 9th July with all sorts of events both on and off the track. More Information can be gleaned from the VMCC website about the timing of the various attractions and track events.

It should be a great show, particularly if the weather is kind.

Your club will be there, so call in, have a chat...you never know there might be refreshments too!

France-Loire Atlantic Region

We can happily confirm that Pat & Richard at La Janais B&B in France are still very much in business:

Farmhouse, tranquil location, 3 double ensuite B & B rooms. 2 Gites, sleeping 8 and 4. Evening meals available, swimming pool. Close to Chateaubriant, Le Mans an hour away. Surrounded by miles of beautifully quiet motorbiking roads.

Guzzi is spoken here!

Call Richard or Pat on (00 33) 2 40970844, e mail info@la-janais.com Web site www.la-janais.com

Ducati Bristol Italian Day - 08 Jul 2006

We are holding our first Italian Day on 8th July 2006. On site we'll have our Lloyds British Racing Supersport team displaying the beautiful 749R's and also a couple of special "guest" bikes. We'll also hopefully be displaying the full "pit lane" set up, the riders will be on hand to answer questions and maybe even give some tips !

As a member of Ducati Owners Club, Ducati Sporting Club or Monster Owners Club we would like to invite you to come along and enjoy the day with us, we'll re-run the British GP (surely a Ducati win...!), give you a chance to visit our workshops and also see how a Ducati looks "mid service". Complimentry refreshments will be available and hopefully the sun will shine !

This is something we have put together for the clubs and will not be advertised, so please spread the word to fellow ducatisti and friends who appreciate Italian motorcycles and it should prove to be a great day !

Finally...
We are trying to secure a very special piece of kit for the Italian Day- It's not confirmed as yet, but If all goes well, we plan to have the DESMOSEDICI here to show you !! I'll keep you updated...

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday 8th July,

Kind Regards

Martin @ Ducati Bristol

Guzzi Club GB wins Dutch Rally prize

One of our members, Guy has just returned from the Dutch Boxmeer Rally where he collected a prize on behalf of the Guzzi Club GB for Foreign Club Turnout. 

Norge in the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph is going to feature a report on the new Norge in the issue of June 10th. 

Erin Rally - Accommodation

If you don't like camping and have left booking you accommodation to the last minute you may want to consider this option:

The new Norge has been released to the bike press.

May the 16th saw the world presentation of the new Moto Guzzi Norge in Milan/Mandello and the first test ride published on motonline.com (in Italian)." 

MGNOC visitor requesting advice and assistance

"Hello
Im Eric Trosper, the Wisconsin State rep for the MGNOC in the usa. Im coming over to the Isle of Man for the TT races for the first time. Im arriving in Dublin on June 6. Was wondering if there was a guzzi club member in that area that could lend some advice/assistance.
Thanks for listening
Eric
http://home.earthlink.net/~trospers/"

If you can help Eric please e-mail your contact details to MGCGB Webmistress. I will then forward your details.

Do you fancy a trip to the Picos Europa south of the Pyrenees?

I fancy a trip south to the remaining better weather in the Autumn, to the Picos Europa south of the Pyrenees to be more precise.

I am told that the scenery and roads are great (and can get more info from ariel colleagues, who have travelled this route before).
I don't have any route or itinerary planned and am totally flexible.

We could camp or use "Logis de France" hotels, which were excellent to Mandello and back last year ( I am a camper, but am negotiable on this).

If you are interested please contact Pete on tel.: 01827 284034 or e-mail: pete_brocklehurst@talktalk.net. I am hoping for some responses.

Guzzi introduce Breva 850 and Griso 850

On the 5th April 2006 Guzzi announced the Breva 850 - A contemporary classic and the Griso 850 - Balanced aggression to the world.

To find out more about what Moto Guzzi say about the new Breva 850 visit their specification pages.
For information on the new smaller Griso 850 visit the bike's specification pages.

You can read it all on the official news page of the Moto Guzzi Website http://www.motoguzzi.it.

Giorgio Locatelli’s 2006 Ride-Out! It’s an Italian Affair and for charity!

Take your beloved Italian motorcycle for a ride and join the 3rd Giorgio Locatelli charity ride-out on Monday, May 1. Afterwards, at his London restaurant Locanda Locatelli, Giorgio will be making a bikers' Italian lunch. This event is limited to a maximum of 100 people, and will be by 'ticket only' at £65.00. All proceeds are in aid of Research into Paediatric Allergy, The IC (Imperial College) Trust.

So far Giorgio's worthy cause has attracted support from a number of important companies prepared to contribute, sponsor a raffle or auction. This non profit making event is being organised through www.italianbikeonline.com for and on behalf of Giorgio Locatelli and his nominated charity.

If you are interested in joining Giorgio Locatelli for this unique motorcycling experience, email info@italianbikeonline.com.
Event details will be available on the Ride-Out web site.

85th Anniversary of Moto Guzzi

On the 15th March 1921 Moto Guzzi was founded, so this year it's the 85th Anniversary. 

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