VUN Marathon in Circulation

CR&S enthusiast and friend, Maurizio Primo, is #27 in the growing line of DUU customers. Maurizio recently fulfilled his wish to participate in Germany's famous wintertime "Elephant Rally" (Elefantentreffen), on a CR&S motorcycle. Since the DUU is still preparing to go into production, CR&S made their VUN Marathon available for Maurizio's trip.

The VUN Marathon was last in action during Claudio Zanoni's 18,000km round trip of Europe in just 29 days!!

The Elephant Rally takes place on the first weekend in February or the last weekend in January each year in the Bavarian Forest of Germany. It is organized by the Federal Association of Motorcycle Riders in Germany. Each year between 5,000 and 10,000 riders from all over Europe brave the winter conditions to participate in the rally.

The VUN Marathon Story

One of the VUNs on display at the CR&S stand at EICMA 2009 was the VUN Marathon. Claudio Zanoni rode the VUN Marathon solo from Milano to Verona, "the long way", in June 2009 by riding 17,746 km across 16 countries in 20 days.

Franco Cavina and Claudio Zanoni pose behind the road-weathered VUN Marathon at EICMA 2009

The Marathon is specially made for long distance travel. It is fitted with a 16.5L fuel tank (instead of the 12.5L standard tank), a sub-frame for carrying pannier cases, a belly pan and small front fairing and a GPS attachment.

Now CR&S and Key Frame have produced a new video documenting the inspiration and preparation for this trip (in Italian).

The CR&S Continental Run

URBAN MOTOR and IWAN-BIKES are sponsoring the CR&S Continental Run from Cafe Hubraum in Solingen, Germany to the 2009 Ace Café Reunion in London.

Taking place over three days, the annual Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend celebrates the unique history, culture and style of the Ace Cafe and what it represents. The event is a focus in the motorcycling calendar for all who are not only interested in the Ace Cafe but also for many others who enjoy a weekend full of motorbikes and fun! Visit the meeting place of the original Cafe Racers.

Over the years, Ace Cafe London has forged strong links to the global motorcycling community, which is reflected by the many visitors from overseas. One of the largest contingents is The Continental Run, which starts with a party at Cafe Hubraum in Solingen, Germany, before departing the next morning to cross Holland, Belgium and France, gathering numbers en route to the ferry, arriving at the cafe late afternoon, and culminating in an evening of rock 'n' roll!

Everybody is invited! The Continental Run starts in Solingen (Germany) September, 11 at 9.00 a.m. The evening before we will meet and party at the Cafe Hubraum in Solingen. From 11th-13th of September is the Party at Ace Cafe London. On the 13th is the Brighton Burn Up Run. In Brighton will be the Ace Day at the Madeira Drive. Later on the 13th is the ride back home...

Claudio Zanoni and the VUN Marathon at the Ace Cafe

For further information and booking please contact:
Hans-Peter Rütten
Ace Cafe London GmbH
Achterberg 6a
D-47906 Kempen
Germany
ph: +49-(0)2845 98616
Fax: +49-(0)2845 98618


Address and contact for Cafe Hubraum:
Café Hubraum
Richard Zöllner
Kohlfurther Str. 30
D-42651 Solingen
Germany
ph: +49 (0)212 53 08 93


Thanks to VUNIC member Peter Dannenberg (of URBAN MOTOR) for supplying details about this great event. Hope to see you there.