Exciting Moments for Riders during visit to Local Museum in Agueda!

Today, many riders kicked-off the MXGP of Portugal with a Media Event arranged by local organisers who brought them to the Nucleo Museologico de Macinhata do Vouga in Agueda. Mayor of Agueda Jorge Almeida was present to welcome everyone on-site.

This was an amazing opportunity for riders present such as Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini, Red Bull GASGAS Fatcory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder, MRT Racing Team Beta’s Ben Watson, MRT Racing Team Beta’s Alessandro Lupino, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sacha Coenen and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Lucas Coenen, Andrea Bonacorsi, Ivano Van Erp and Karlis Reisulis all from the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing Team, MJC Yamaha Team’s Janis Martin Reisulis, amongst other to connect with the past through the stunning historical motorbikes and trains. They were able to learn about the history and memory of the region and its community that is associated with the railway identity and culture until today.

The event started with a photo of the riders present amongst the historical bikes displayed in front of the museum. Then the tour began as riders and team managers were ushered into the main room to visit and admire the remarkable centenary machineries. 

Following the tour, the jovial atmosphere led to the Coenen brothers and Mayor of Agueda Jorge Almeida, to take a spin with the antique bikes. A truly memorable experience for people on-site.

The event followed by a welcoming and thankful speech from Jorge Almeida who was really happy to be welcoming MXGP into Agueda. Riders and the Mayor then took an improvised family photo across the train tracks in front of the museum and the event concluded with a lovely tasting of local delicacies to end this beautiful and joyful moment.

With this amazing moment finished, the racing may now start with riders focusing on an important racing day. We can expect to be a sensational Grand Prix with a lot of challengers ready and capable to win in Agueda.