Electric motorbikes: a first dedicated circuit in Romagna

In Romagna the first route aimed at enthusiasts has taken shape electric motorcycles, specifically one 700 kilometer journey through the most evocative passes of the Romagna Apennines, already tackled by the Rimini journalists Emilio Salvatori and Cristina Zoli riding an example of Zero Motorcycles made available by the Rimini dealership Square 42, as part of the promotion of “Romagna Electric Motorcycle”, a declination of the “Romagna Motorcycle” project launched by Visit Romagna.

Totally electric mobility on two wheels

Romagna Electric Motorcycle represents another experience, if you think of the project promoted by Visit Romagna in partnership with Ducati, Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, Motor Valley, Rider's Land. An itinerary to promote two-wheel tourism in "The Land of Motors".
Together with the first five itineraries, at the end of the summer a doubling of the proposals to get to know this area, ranging from the beaches of the Riviera to the passes of the Apennines.
Returning toitinerary designed for electric motorbikes, it was a first journey through which to grasp the essence of this journey, in order to understand how the Romagna area can respond to the opportunity of increasingly sustainable tourism. In particular, the needs of electric mobility are considered, especially autonomy and the presence of charging systems. “A project that we consider a departure more than an arrival”, are the words reported on the occasion by the President of Visit Romagna and Mayor of Rimini Jamil Sadegholvaad.

The itinerary carried out by Salvatori and Zoli has begun from Rimini to reach Valmarecchia, passing through various locations including Carpegna, Sestino, through the Viamaggio Pass and Bagno di Romagna. A 700km ring, as mentioned, completed in four days after eight supplies.
Among the most interesting points are also the Passo dei Mandrioli and others such as the Passo dei Fangacci to that of Calla, up to the legendary Muraglione, as well as arriving at Tredozio and Modigliana, and then subsequently reaching Brisighella.

During the long journey, other places of interest were touched such as the Parco dei Gessi and, via the course of the Santerno, also Castel del Rio, before arriving in Marradi, San Benedetto in Alpe and Corniolo. Along the way there are also other stops at the Ridracoli dam, at Santa Sofia and, once past the Carnaio Pass, the landing also at Sarsina, Perticara, Sogliano sul Rubicone and Santarcangelo, until the return to Rimini.
The experience allowed the motorcyclists from Romagna to map out itineraries and underline the critical issues, noting not only the difficulties but also the opportunities of a journey on an electric motorbike.

Photo: Visit Romagna