Two pavilions P and F were filled with exhibitions featuring motorcycles, ATVs, and accessories. In the third experience hall G1 with the subtitle “Come for a Ride,” visitors could test ride new BMW models. In the last fourth hall Z, named Burger Festival ARENA, delicious “biker” refreshments awaited everyone. And there was plenty of fun outside too — instead of one riding area, there were two stunt rider arenas besieged by visitors, with an accompanying program full of wild motorcycle tricks.
Parade ride and opening ceremony with distinguished guests
To the sounds of horns and roaring engines, participants of the parade ride arrived at pavilion F, including distinguished guests, well-known personalities, racers, and stunt performers. The crowds of visitors were welcomed by the CEO of Veletrhy Brno Jan Kubata, the Mayor of the Statutory City of Brno Markéta Vaňková, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic Václav Bernard, the Governor of the South Moravian Region Jan Grolich, the First Deputy Police President Tomáš Lerch, the Director of the Regional Police Directorate of the South Moravian Region Leoš Tržil, the Chairman of the Motorcycle Section of the Association of Car Importers Petr Krajča, and the Head of the BESIP Department of the Ministry of Transport Tomáš Neřold.
After the guests’ greetings, representatives of the Roman Catholic Church, parish priests Romuald Štěpán Rob and Pavel Lazárek, blessed the new motorcycle season. The packed audience was also greeted by actors David Matásek, Pavel Liška, singer Kamil Střihavka, and motorcycle icons Pepa Sršeň, Ollie Roučková – Czech Samurais team, Veronika Hankocyová, Katka Jandová, Míra Lisý, Adam Peschl, Karel Abraham, and Igor Brezovar. “Thanks to a scooter, I met my wife. It’s not just a lifestyle for me, but also a passion. I can no longer imagine life without a motorcycle,” described his relationship with motorcycles David Matásek, who was also the main face of this year’s edition.
Parade ride video: https://youtu.be/pk_EDaPwoOg?si=SVTac8MeFa1YB_0y
Martin Písařík, Ollie Roučková, Míra Lisý, David Pabiška and Milan Engel raced on vintage motorcycles!
All participants of the vintage motorcycle race of VIP personalities started by choosing their motorcycles. A beautiful racing special RS Mustang awaited Ollie, Milan Engel and David Pabiška mounted the iconic Fichtls, Míra Lisý fell in love with a beautiful black ČéZeta, and Martin Písařík was left with a pale blue “Pig.” After a quick training session on these specials, everyone headed to the racing track in the Show Arena. The slalom was a bit more challenging, so assistance from the Ogars pre-riders was necessary.
Ollie Roučková
Czech Samurais team
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