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Eicma Riding X Fest attracts 3,000 visitors to Ottobiano
The inaugural Eicma Riding X Fest took place on September 19 and 20 at Ottobiano Motorsport in the province of Pavia. The event, dedicated to specialized off-road motorcycling, attracted over 3,000 attendees and offered 5,000 test rides.
Fourteen motorcycle brands participated, including Beta, Ducati, Honda, KTM, and Yamaha, providing over 150 cross and enduro models for public comparison. The festival featured five distinct activity areas: XCross Pro for experts, XCross Amateur for beginners, XEnduro, and specialized rookie academies for youth organized by the Italian Motorcycling Federation (FMI). More than 350 young participants engaged in riding activities led by federal instructors.
In addition to riding, the event included a paddock with industry companies, professional talks, and interviews featuring guests such as Alex Salvini and David Philippaerts. The Italian National Team also conducted training sessions during the event in preparation for the International Six Days of Enduro.
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Associazione Alessandro Scarlatti di Napoli · Associazione Echo Art · Bergamo Incontra · ChorusLife · EICMA · Emma · Ennio Morricone · Farafina · Federazione Motociclistica Italiana · Giuseppe Giacobazzi · Italy · Lega