La Poderosa : the Mighty One ...

Thanks to hisks (rgbstock)

In 1952, two young Argentinians, Ernesto Guevara and Alberto Granado, set out on a road trip to discover the real Latin America. Ernesto is a 23-year-old medical student, and Alberto, 29, is a biochemist. The story follows their journey as they discover the rich and complex human and social topography of the Latin American continent.

All the story :

THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

The two-wheels heroine :

NORTON

I couldn't find the movie in English - neither on Youtube nor on www.vk.com

I found it in Italian, in Turkish, in Russian ... In English I got these words "removed on request of the copyright holder".

Here it is, for those who can follow in Spanish :

And here, in two parts, on Vimeo, in French :

CARNETS DE VOYAGE - 1

CARNETS DE VOYAGE - 2

Do you know that ? 

Che Guevara's son starts 'motorcycle diaries' tour in Cuba...

The youngest son of Che Guevara is launching a motorbike tour company in Cuba, named after Che Guevara's bike, La Poderosa :

MOTORBIKE TOUR CUBA

However, he didn't remain faithful to Norton - he selected Harley ...

LA PODEROSA TOURS

A good idea for your next holidays ?

Worse than a crime, it's a fault ...

Valencia (Cheste): circuit

If you live currently in London, and you don't have any motorcycle, it doesn't matter. But if you live in Valencia, not having a motorbike is not only a crime, it's a serious fault.

Please take a look at this ranking:

METEO VALENCIA

Valencia has just won the first European Weather Award, leaving behind ... Malaga, Athens and even Ibiza.

This award is an initiative of the European Weather Agency Meteovista (Netherlands).

Sun, almost every day of the year... Warm air, but not too much, because it's tempered by the Mediterranean Sea.

Beautiful beaches, palm trees galore.

Here's a particularly successful time-lapse, you can visit Valencia in less than four minutes:

TIME-LAPSE VALENCIA

Now look at this:

Old "Ural" (thanks to Boris !)

Go and see:

URAL-T

Go to the last pic (16-17), but... I recommend you not to ride barefoot ;)

Harley wants you for the job of your life !

thanks to salsachica rgbstock

Let's ride ... Take a look, please :

"We want you to be the face of Discover More 2015, a flagship ride with a mission: to discover the greatest touring ride experiences in Europe.

You will be the star of the show, and the person that documents an extraordinary story through your own blog and social media channels.

You will be paid €25,000 for the ride, have all your expenses covered and even be able to keep the bike afterwards!

Sounds good doesn't it?

Think you've got what it takes?
Send your application to discovermore@harley-davidson.com and tell us:

• A bit about yourself and why you want the job
• The dream ride you'd like to do in Europe
• Your passion for motorcycle riding
• What makes you the right candidate

A great way to tell us your story is to upload a short video online (send us the YouTube link) that tells us exactly why you are the best person for the job, but how you submit your application is completely up to you! Just remember to also share links to your social media profiles with your submission.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20^th March 2015."

See more on : 

DISCOVERMORE 2015

Follow all the trip stage by stage :

DISCOVERMORE 2014

Two wheels, four wheels, a parade...

Grandma - thanks to mzacha - rgbstock

Valencia / Cheste

This week-end will be held at the Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo :

the famous Classic & Legends, a concentration that aims to bring together the most beautiful two and four wheels of our country.

During these two days you will see the most important collections of Valencian motorcycles and car racing, as well as many pieces from all over Spain and even various international attractions. 

In an uninterrupted schedule from 9:00 to 18:30 on Saturday and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, you will see circuit racing classic bikes, vintage cars, sides, bicycles and even  three racing events (Trophy Las Provincias). 

Also during the two days there will be the circuit Freddie Spencer (who was the last pilot to hold two titles of world champion in different categories (250 cc and 500 cc) the same year) .

FREDDIE SPENCER

On Sunday, March 2d, at about 12:00 will be officially inaugurated a room that will be named Paco González in the Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Paco, “el de la lotería” ("the lottery man") is one of the pioneers of Spanish motorcycling. He became famous competing in the fifties for being the fastest to make the journey back and forth between Valencia and Madrid, to bring lists of the winning numbers of the Christmas lottery. In competition, he was the first Spanish to get up to a World podium: he won ten times the national title in the categories of 500 cc, 350 cc and 125 cc and got the podium at the British Grand Prix 1956 at the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy), in the 125cc class. As a tribute, the same Sunday a race between Freddie Spencer and other famous pilots as Carlos Cardus or Pier Paolo Bianchi will be simulated.

MOTORMOTOPASION

There will also be a prestigious guest :

GIACOMO AGOSTINI

More on the official website :

VALENCIA CIRCUIT

Go and see

the videos of last edition (2014)

CLASSICS &LEGENDS 2014

See you next week-end ;)

Is there a Madonna for motorbikers ?

Madonna - thanks to tacluda - rgbstock

Yes of course ...

As for me, I don't forget St Christopher because I owe a lot, my life, to him. 

But there's an event, in Britanny, each summer, that everyone has to know about...

Here is the story :

It all began in 1953. At this time, Pierre BEGASSE, president of the Association of Friends of Motorcyclists (town: Rennes), animates festivities in different parishes served by Father Louis Prévoteau.

In 1969, Father Prévoteau is the priest of Porcaro, and becomes part of the motorcyclists' sphere. In 1971, Pierre BEGASSE offered him his first motorbike: a 125 cm3. He began to participate in various gatherings.

In 1972, to go to Yugoslavia, he decided to take and get his motorcycle driving licence and he was offered a 500 BMW. 

In 1977, Father Prévoteau went to his first pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. He was really feeling for the world of motorcyclists and would like to do something with them, but he did not know what ...

In 1979, Jean-Yves Morel, at the motorcycle club (Rennes), suggested : "You want an animation for bikers, Father? Then do what you know: a mass, and a Pardon (in Britanny, it is a religious festival) ! ".

Thus in 1979 was held the first meeting for Madonna Pardon with 38 participants. With the help of many volunteers, and of the parish association "Providence", it will grow each year more to reach 20,000 participants (year 2000), every 14th and 15th of August. Building the Oratory of the Madonna of the Bikers in 1987, and the torchlight procession on August 14th, will be two important steps in the growth of the Madonna Pardon.

In 2003, after Father Prévoteau, Father Franck Bourges, then vicar in Redon, succeeds as host of this unusual Pardon. The Porcaro Village of Motorcyclists Association manages all the logistics. And in 2007 it was the turn of Father Jean-François Audrain being appointed chaplain for the bikers of Morbihan, and then he was in charge of the pilgrimage.

Other important steps are the blessing of the Oratory, after its expansion, by the Bishop of Vannes, and above all, the crowning of the statue on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI recognizing the Madonna Pardon of Porcaro as the favourite Sanctuary for Motorcyclists! (August 15th, 2012).

So, join them for the next meeting if you want, you and your motorcycle, to be blessed, and have fun and music in the most beautiful country of France : 

WEBSITE MADONE DES MOTARDS

You can also follow them on Facebook :

FB PAGE MADONE DES MOTARDS

See you soon ;)

What would be a life without motorcycles ?

Motorcycle toy - thanks to Coscurro (rgbstock)

What would be a life without motorcycles ? Of course, just inconceivable ... It's just a little worse than a life without love!

The purpose of my blog is to identify events around motorbikes here in Spain (Valencia) and all around the world whenever I can, and wherever there will be any interesting information.

I don't have any motorcycle, currently. And I live in one of the most wonderful countries for bikers:

good weather, beautiful and well-maintained roads.

So, waiting for my next motorcycle-friend, I fill my heart, as often as possible, with sounds and smells of all motorcycles encountered ...

My first love, just after the licence, was a Big One (Honda), and here is my last one :

XX (CBR 1100 Superblackbird)