The year of the motorcycle academy dedicated to Luca Salvadori ended with two days of training within the CIV JR, during which the school’s technicians worked in collaboration with those of the “Talenti Azzurri” to give the 24 apprentice riders present a weekend full of emotions.

The work program was drawn up in line with the philosophy that drives the #23 Riders Academy, whose goal is to train young riders who can then choose to approach the world of competitions. Thus, for these two days, the puzzle was put together with a work plan that first reviewed the individual stages of the race, both practical and theoretical, and then allowed the kids to simulate them, using the same track ridden by the CIV JR 110 cc protagonists.

It was the fitting conclusion for the work set up by the technicians of the #23 youth motorcycle school, who started with a group of kids almost completely new to motorcycling, and step by step taught them gear shifting, vehicle handling, riding techniques and the rules of the racing world. This was achieved through a 14-lesson program where participants were provided with everything: bikes, clothing, track, and instructors. A true “Easy to race” package that was highly successful and saw 34 youngsters take part in the courses, divided between the Varano and Pomposa areas.

At the end of the two days the kids’ faces were tired but smiling. “It was wonderful to see all our apprentice riders on the track,” explains Bruno Sandrini, head of the #23 youth motorcycle school. “The common denominator was the commitment that no one spared. The support of the technicians sent by the FMI was also very useful, as they worked alongside ours and could directly experience the quality of the work done. Thanks also go to the championship for the hospitality received.”

The youngsters were welcomed in a village divided between didactic and technical areas, where they basically spent the two days in Ottobiano. “We wanted to welcome the kids by letting them experience the racing world even within the structure,” explains Giulia Stibioli, head of the academy’s technical area. “A place where they could move in just a few meters from a theoretical lesson to direct interaction with the mechanics, all in complete independence. The absence of external support allowed them to develop autonomy more quickly, not only technical but also decision-making.”

Everyone was satisfied; the only regret of the kids was the approaching winter break, during which their desire for motorcycling will only grow...