Classic Bikes - Ride, Don’t Hide!
Published: 19/05/2025
Italy hosts the FIVA World Motorcycle Rally 2025 – a celebration of heritage, diversity and freedom on two wheels
More than just a rally, this is also a celebration for enthusiasts worldwide and a true cultural adventure! From 21 to 25 May, the Fe?de?ration Internationale des Ve?hicules Anciens (FIVA), in partnership with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) the FIVA national federation in Italy, will bring together enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world for the FIVA World Motorcycle Rally 2025 – a journey through the most iconic landscapes of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, under the banner of the global movement “Classic Bikes -Ride, Don’t Hide!”
An exceptional route through Italian heritage
Entitled “The Italian Taste”, this year’s rally will start from Imola, in the heart of Italian Motor Valley and pass through historical and cultural gems such as Florence, Siena, Volterra, Pisa, Lucca, and Castelvecchio Pascoli, before returning triumphantly to the famous Imola racetrack. Each stop will offer a unique mix of scenic roads, Italian gastronomy, and cultural discovery – all experienced while riding some of the world’s most iconic historic motorcycles.
Celebrating diversity at every turn
The FIVA Motorcycle Rally 2025 will welcome over 140 riders, a record for a FIVA world motorcycle event and featuring an extraordinary variety of vintage motorcycles – from rare mechanical jewels to timeless icons of design. Participants will come from not only across Europe but as far off as the USA, Japan and the Middle East, demonstrating the universal appeal of the passion for classic motorcycles.
This spirit of openness and inclusion is at the core of the “Classic Bikes -Ride, Don’t Hide!” movement, which seeks to bring historic mobility into the spotlight – for everyone, everywhere as evidenced by a record number of female riders who will be partaking this year.
At the heart of the rally, the presence of Maryam Talaee perfectly embodies the spirit of the “Classic Bikes - Ride, Don’t Hide” movement. An Iranian motorcyclist and an active member of the FIVA Motorcycle Commission she has an extraordinary life journey, Maryam has turned her passion into a force for change. Not only a motorcycle race champion, instructor and master detailer but also a humanitarian volunteer in Africa who rode 8,500 km. on a motorcycle across the African continent and an animal rescuer who has founded and currently runs what is believed to be the largest animal shelter in the Middle East. Maryam’s work to empower women through her “train the trainer” program in automotive detailing was nominated by FIVA for the ‘UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education’ in 2024 and she currently teaches women to ride motorcycles not only in her native Iran, but also Iraq and Armenia. She is far more than a rider – she is a symbol of resilience, courage, and commitment.
In 2023, she made history as the first Iranian woman to participate in the FIVA World Motorcycle Rally, held in Austria. She was recognised as the most ‘distinguished’ motorcyclist of the edition, among participants from 17 countries.
This achievement led to her 2024 appointment as an official FIVA Emmissaire for the preservation of historic vehicles – a role she embraced with determination to inspire new generations.
For the 2025 edition, Maryam will take on a bold new challenge: riding across Italy on a motorcycle powered 100% by biofuel – a technical and symbolic feat that reflects both FIVA’s and ASI’s commitment to more sustainable and inclusive historic mobility.
Immersive media coverage – Follow the rally live
Two official videos will document the rally:
- A lifestyle aftermovie, capturing the rally’s spirit, the diversity of participants, and the beauty of the Italian route.
- An institutional film, highlighting FIVA’s work in road safety, heritage preservation, and sustainable innovation.
Additionally, the FIVA Motorcycle Rally 2025 will be covered live on social media, with real-time stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content on the official accounts of both FIVA and ASI.
An unforgettable journey for all enthusiasts
From legendary circuits to cultural landmarks, from technical challenges to international friendships, the FIVA Motorcycle Rally 2025 promises a powerful celebration of heritage, emotion, and human connection. Don’t miss this unique event where tradition meets innovation in the vibrant world of classic motorcycling. https://www.fiva.org/en
