The true Heroic in motion …
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Heroic in Mongolia on “Motorcycling”
UAUUuuuu … noi rimaniamo umili neh … però, C####O!, che bello vedere una delle nostre invenzioni a due ruote immortalate in un lungo emozionante reportage su una rivista prestigiosa come “Motorcycling” (mese di Novembre, in edicola da un paio di giorni, correte a vedere)!!
The “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” di quest’anno, nella sua versione “Tour del Sud” ha pressochè raggiunto la perfezione logistica/organizzativa (ma noi rimaniamo umili, neh!); al limite invertiremo il senso del giro da orario ad antiorario per non rischiare di beccare ancora a fine agosto “due gocce di pioggia” nella Valle dell’Orkon … 🙂
The version “Tour del Nord“, che si è rivelata altrettanto bella pur nella radicale diversità di personalità e di ambienti, con qualche aggiustatina dettata dall’esperienza andrà anche lei a pieno regime; In short, is everything ready for the new year, then appointment in mid-January in Verona at “Motor Bike Expo“for the official launch of the Edition 2018 and the opening of registration – unless, for people who need to get their act together earlier, are always available to the usual contact details!
But back to the present day, Let's enjoy the reportage-texts and photos by Thomas Pines- dedicated to the great classic, the “Tour del Sud”, through the Gobi desert that just naming it makes goose bumps! Nothing short of horrendous opening photo, in the Park of Yolin Am (Mouth of the Vulture): After days and days through an endless landscape, the world seems to shove in an increasingly narrow canyon, culminating in a crevice in the rock in which they barely manage to wedging the jeeps and trucks of assistance. This step, in itself already very spectacular, This year was made memorable by a weather than before with a sudden, violent storm has turned the canyon in bed with a raging torrent, and then between pierced the clouds with a Sun that ignited rainbows in every corner.
Visited the capital Uaan Bator, and meet at last the true stars of the Marathon, our beloved Mustang, Now we start the conquest of the steppes …
The story follows suggestive each leg of the journey, the discovery of ever-changing landscapes that surround, daily adventures, extraordinary encounters with nature and humanity, managing to return at least a reflection of the richness of experience; for the rest, There remains to talk directly with the protagonists!
Blessed are you who …
I know Thomas of twenty years. But pass along an entire month rubbing elbows, up and down the Mongolia, is a completely different music …
Thomas is a professional photographer, with a specialization in tourism and particularly in motorcycle trips – his first love-for the headboard “Motorcycling“; When we proposed to document this edition 2017 of “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” accepted for, with an enthusiasm that only true fans know.
The only request I made was to be able to do the whole trip on the bike, to be totally immersed in the spirit of the Group and adventure – We would have thought him to find place for a pallet of photographic material between reflex drones lights Trestles; Oh well we told you, glad you – We will always keep ready a place on one of the off-road vehicle of the Organization, in case you change your mind along the way …
And eventually that place on the jeep has always remained free, Despite the journey, Indeed, the two trips, have proved to be more challenging than expected at several junctures.
And of course that its being “on the road” enabled him to build a relationship on par, of great confidence, with the participants of the trip. And more than once, I heard the fateful phrase ask Thomas “Blessed are you who …“: Blessed are you who do a job that you like, that makes travelling less and motorbike routes which are most beautiful in the world; almost almost: you're lucky you're still on vacation …
And’ a legitimate thought, It is intended to, for anyone who is on the other side of the screen, and certain activities only sees the many seemingly positive aspects; If I instead about that theory of “always be on vacation” already had some doubts, well, in this experiment I made a very clear idea: In short, donot to divide your room on the road with a professional photographer!!
In the middle of the night, listen up guys a thief in GER, do you think!-, but no, is he trying to get dressed to go to capture the landscapes painted by the crack of dawn, then if anything fall within minutes of snorting like a Mouflon drunk because outside it's all cloudy …
then all day to jump back and forth from the rest of the group as a cricket crazy to find the most beautiful shots
and you on Land that acts as a pastor/broom to skid recklessly to continue to hold the sheep in the desert without losing this black sheep …
relentlessly until late in the evening when, After km of slopes, dust, beer and vodka, You can't wait to jump on the cot, but NO!, There are thousands to download gigabytes of photos and videos, save them in at least two different hard drives, Select the best photos and begin to touch them up and fix them, just to see if in the Newsroom will like it or not, and finally do maintenance to all equipment to be perfectly ready for the next day …
And luckily there is always some pious soul willing to give a helping hand while shooting!
In short, certainly Tommaso does a special job, that give him great human and professional satisfactions; but here's, don't think it's a holiday, Any! and indeed I wish him a real vacation soon, no bike or camera, so as not to risk shrinking like this! 🙂
Presentation of travel and Events 2017 of the heroic in motion, 18 and 19 March
Dear heroic friends on two wheels, Let's meet at Gropparello (PC) the weekend of 18 and 19 March for a hands-free presentation of all the events and travel calendar 2017, from those closer like calendar and destination-in spring around the most beautiful roads of Italy- that those “far away”, as the BalkansTT and the Mongolia Motorbike Marathon planned this summer! We will examine in person all your large and small curiosity about each program and path. The meeting will take place at the “Enduro school” of Gropparello, and indeed so you'll have the opportunity to “touch” This type of courses, in my opinion, very useful for improving safety and fun in all conditions. The meeting is free and all are welcome, ESSENTIAL however inform me in advance to the usual contact details day and hour of your arrival, to ensure you can pay everyone the necessary attention!
I hold the whole weekend, If you feel like spending a weekend in good company show you the facilities where I support too.
For those who want to seize the opportunity to attend “School”, below I provide a brief, then the Council contact the instructors: during the first day (Saturday, Enduro 00), you will learn all the basic techniques of off-road driving from a theoretical session and then move on to the practical. Will be treated all aspects relating to the positions to be taken while driving off-road with exercises that will condition all participants to deal with the dirt roads in the hills planned in the afternoon. On Sunday (Enduro 01), Once passed through movements and basic settings, will address all scenarios that can occur along a course in ATVs. Still exercises in the first part of the morning and then move on to actual practice that engage all afternoon. Both the first and second session of Sunday, There will be tests on "tape" that on dirt tracks between the amazing hills of the area.
To stay up to date, You can also reference all’event dedicated to Facebook.
See you soon, Andrea
How to get there. To reach Gropparello: Recommended motorway exit Piacenza sud, After the tollbooth, take the bypass towards Parma, Bobbio. Leave the ring road at exit Farnesiana. At the stop sign, turn left towards San Giorgio. Overcome San Giorgio di 3 KM, in località Case Nuove divert towards Viustino – Ronco and Veggiola. Continue on only way 4 Km and take it to Places the thick Agriturismo Torre dei Cavalieri (N44 49.590 E9 40.709).
Good Heroic Journey 2017!
Dear Heroic friends,
the 2016 -year leap day- It won't be easy to forget! Several earthquakes, both metaphorical and real, they produced more rubble onto a landscape already harshly marked by an incessant economic and social crisis.
Sometimes seems to be missing a map likely, the collective feeling of a possible route and further, where everyone can draw your own individual path; but it's apparent lack – us travellers well know: the future always comes, and there is an elsewhere Nice is that done waiting, except that we're capable of getting us, kilometre after kilometre!
Our bike is there, to give us a smile as soon as we manage to jump in the saddle: the 2016 It was generous of wonderful adventures along the most beautiful roads of Italy and the world, and we can look with just as much confidence in 2017 that is about to take off!
The agenda for the new year is already dense of commitments: all appointments “Classics” confirmed, from Winter Heroes at FURBINENtreffen for starters, I grandi viaggi border doubled after the satisfactions of this summer, from “BalkansTT” available in both version soft that hard at “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” that will route apart from the Gobi desert to lakes and forests of the North, to Siberia; and of course some new project to experiment, such as in April at the fair “Rimini Off Road” then we set off for a memorable Apennine crossing! Meanwhile, make a note of the dates, from 21 at 25 April, that'll reveal all the details!
To avoid losing the compass I created a Summary page of all our possible opportunities for meetings; I invite you to come back often to visit, Why gradually will be enriched up to occupy virtually every weekend – In short, Do not worry, the 2017 It will be a year really heroic and without the risk of getting bored! :-)!
Of all these beautiful programs we can already talk about it aloud in Verona at “Motor Bike Expo” from 20 at 22 January; waiting to see you in person, I send to you and your loved ones the blinker wishes for a 2017 rewarding on the road and in life,
Andrea
Ulaan-Turin, the Erdene Zuu monastery in view until 11 December
Very interesting opportunity to Turin for those wishing to enjoy a taste of this enchanting country, of which we “Heroic in motion” We are madly in love.
At MAO (Museum of Oriental art, via san Domenico 11, Turin, admission free) up to 11 December 2016 You can admire the view “A treasure in the steppe. The Erdene Zuu monastery in Mongolia”, created in collaboration between the cities of Turin and Kharkhorin.
The exhibition tells through twenty-six photographs the greatness of Erdene Zuu, important Buddhist monastery built in 1586 from Abdai Khan, Prince of Khalkha, today's Republic of Mongolia, and fixed stage of our “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon”.
Bounded by walls of 400 meters per side, scanned by 108 stupa, the sacred area of Erdene Zuu was characterized by numerous religious buildings, constructed over three centuries with different architectural styles.
From 1941 the monastery was converted into a Museum and the 1991 was returned to the Buddhist monks while retaining its museum function.
Alongside the photographs dedicated to Erdene Zuu, the exposition showcases some photographic reproductions of works in bronze made by Zanabazar (1635 – 1723), spiritual guidance and great sculptor, who played a considerable role in religious history, social, politics and culture of Mongolia.
After seeing it in pictures, you won't be able to resist the temptation to visit it in person, riding to our legendary Bronco!
The “Heroic” directly from the Eicma in Milan!
A greeting to all “Heroic” to switch from the Eicma in Milan. You already switched to many and is always a great pleasure to see you again. If you are in the area or we will spend the weekend, come visit us and take a souvenir photo: We are in the Pavilion 10 Stand I10 at Touring.
We wait for you…lamps!
Heroic in motion at EICMA!
Dear, Dear Heroic in motion,
After a year really very rich, who has given us thousands of opportunities to meet Italy's most beautiful white roads and the world, back our usual date of early winter at the Milan fair, to prepare together the most beautiful revolutions of 2017, from “Dust&Gloria” at “BalkansTT” at “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” just to mention the most greedy!
I'll be waiting for the duration of the show, then the opening of Tuesday 8 Sunday closed 13 November, at the space of our Media-Partner “Motorcycle touring“, Pavilion 10 Stand I72.
If you do not see me immediately-wow!- I go to pee, or enjoying a little’ of the countless motorcycle goodies when we will be immersed! Take a little walk and then go back (I recommend!) or give me a ring at the usual number (393.46.90.651) What are we doing a walking together between the stands!
Keep up to date through l’event on Facebook, There will also be succulent surprises – See you soon! Andrea
Heroic in Mongolia: the premieres!
Dear heroic friends on two wheels, We are happy and a little’ moved to invite you to an unforgettable taste of Mongolia during the preview screening of the film dedicated to the “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” 2016.
Following the daring vanguard of bikers riding the mythical “Mustang” they crossed the tracks of the Gobi and waded the thousand Rivulets of Orkhon there was in fact a video crew consisting of Rebecca and Luke to shooting: came home with terabytes of fabulous pictures, they are now working to trim deejay to shave.
Flagship film event of the new season, nominated for numerous international awards, waiting to be launched on the best displays of the globe, the curtain on the new masterpiece of cinema Nomad will be raised Saturday 22 October in Verona.
The invitation is of course also open for neighbors, colleagues, friends and family members who have been infected by our adventure in the land of Genghis Khan.
The appointment is for 15 and 30 in the local frame of sparkling Mr. Martini, in via Trombetta 39; given the feverish anticipation of audiences and critics, We suggest to book a spot in the Hall through the usual contacts. The same trick is recommended to anyone who could then pleasure of stopping for dinner (short menu) with the protagonists of the film, and hear from their hands the emotions of “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon“.
In short, It's time to make the famous "GENTLEMEN, RIDING "!!
the menu
– appetizers with platters of cured Parma ham 24 months served with mozzarella di bufala campana, crispy fried vegetables with sweet and sour sauce, smoked salmon with burrata and bitter cocoa beans, Black venere rice dishes sautéed with smoked salmon and spring vegetables, all washed down with sparkling wine Brut 2014 the Pria;
– a choice of Burgers: Classic with beef, Bacon, Cheddar and homemade potato chips, or vegetarian with tomino, sautéed vegetables and homemade potato chips;
– a drink of your choice;
– a homemade dessert;
Euro 30,00 in casco
Motorcycling has read my mind?!
The journal “Motorcycling” October just baked on newsstands you find a nice article “bottom” dedicated to “Mongolia Motorbike Marathon” 2016, inside a truly splendid service signed by the Heroic Thomas Pines dedicated to his eagle-hunting trip in the far north of Mongolia; it won't be that Motorcycling has read us in thought?! 🙂
We talk about it in person 22 October at the premiere of the film in Verona – clikka here to follow if the event on FB!
Motorcycling October 2016, Pag. 194