MotoGP 2020 - Misano!
Discussion
So tickets are purchasesd, we're off to Misano next year! On four wheels 
but it's a special birthday for someone and she can think of nothing better than celebrating it at the MotoGP 
Never been to this track before, thinking of staying in Rimini for a few days and driving down on the Saturday and Sunday, any tips/places to stay/eat etc. greatly appreciated.
Predictions:
M. Marquez doesn't win
33 gets a top 10
Rossi gets a podium (might be a bit hopeful)
Also toying with heading to Tavullia on the Thursday, worth doing?
but it's a special birthday for someone and she can think of nothing better than celebrating it at the MotoGP Never been to this track before, thinking of staying in Rimini for a few days and driving down on the Saturday and Sunday, any tips/places to stay/eat etc. greatly appreciated.
Predictions:
M. Marquez doesn't win
33 gets a top 10
Rossi gets a podium (might be a bit hopeful)
Also toying with heading to Tavullia on the Thursday, worth doing?
Edited by hiccy18 on Thursday 21st November 08:38
Went to Misano a few years ago and also stayed in Rimini.
Wouldn't drive to the circuit, train from Rimini to Misano Adriatico where a free bus service ferries you to the track.
There were a fair few bikey things in the evening to watch in Rimini including a motocross trick jumping show. Cant recommend anywhere to stay as our hotel was an absolute flea pit.
Take plenty of water and sun cream as there is little shade and it was baking when we went. The smell in the packed train on the way back to Rimini was, ahem, memorable.
Wouldn't drive to the circuit, train from Rimini to Misano Adriatico where a free bus service ferries you to the track.
There were a fair few bikey things in the evening to watch in Rimini including a motocross trick jumping show. Cant recommend anywhere to stay as our hotel was an absolute flea pit.
Take plenty of water and sun cream as there is little shade and it was baking when we went. The smell in the packed train on the way back to Rimini was, ahem, memorable.
That’ll be a great trip. We were out that way as part of our 3 week roadtrip in August. Cars not bikes though.
Rossi’s place is worth a visit when you’re so close by. We were a little disappointed as there isn’t actually loads of stuff there. We expected some of his bikes on display etc, but bar a few helmets and sets of leathers in the ice cream shop, there was very little. Decent food though and every Rossi fan should visit.
You pass the VR46 headquarters on the way in and then there are flags on every lamppost into the town. Even the old farmer we passed in his tractor was wearing a Rossi vest.
12 miles up the road is Coriano. Marco Simoncellis home town. Worth a visit to the museum. It’s a nice drive through the countryside in a lovely part of the world so what’s not to like.
We didn’t stay in Rimini. We were going to initially but decided to go half an hour up to San Marino old town. Great place and your wife would love it. You wouldn’t be able to get the train from there though. You’re on top of a big hill.
You could do one night there though then move to Rimini for the Sat/Sun.
We got there Friday night and popped out for lunch at Rossi’s then Coriano on Saturday , before heading back for one more night.
It’s all covered in my nerdy road trip thread on another site I go on, but there are loads of Simoncelli museum pics so you may not want to look as it won’t be much of a surprise then.
We get to San Marino at bottom of page 2 and do Tavullia and Coriano on page 3 -
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=135825&po...
A couple of pics anyway.
If you get anymore spare time then have a drive north and do the Passo del Muraglione at San Godenzo. Big biker haunt and there isn’t a bad road anywhere round there. We did it en route to San Marino so again it’ll be on page 2 of my trip thread.
All the above depends on how much free time you have though.
Tuscany is a beautiful part of the world though. Go for a drive anywhere in the countryside and you can’t go wrong.
In fact I’d just be going to the circuit for race day and using the other day’s for sightseeing, but that’s just me.
Either way you’ll have a memorable trip.
PS. Apologies for the essay. When I get bored on nightshift I have been known to go on a bit.
Rossi’s place is worth a visit when you’re so close by. We were a little disappointed as there isn’t actually loads of stuff there. We expected some of his bikes on display etc, but bar a few helmets and sets of leathers in the ice cream shop, there was very little. Decent food though and every Rossi fan should visit.
You pass the VR46 headquarters on the way in and then there are flags on every lamppost into the town. Even the old farmer we passed in his tractor was wearing a Rossi vest.
12 miles up the road is Coriano. Marco Simoncellis home town. Worth a visit to the museum. It’s a nice drive through the countryside in a lovely part of the world so what’s not to like.
We didn’t stay in Rimini. We were going to initially but decided to go half an hour up to San Marino old town. Great place and your wife would love it. You wouldn’t be able to get the train from there though. You’re on top of a big hill.
You could do one night there though then move to Rimini for the Sat/Sun.
We got there Friday night and popped out for lunch at Rossi’s then Coriano on Saturday , before heading back for one more night.
It’s all covered in my nerdy road trip thread on another site I go on, but there are loads of Simoncelli museum pics so you may not want to look as it won’t be much of a surprise then.
We get to San Marino at bottom of page 2 and do Tavullia and Coriano on page 3 -
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=135825&po...
A couple of pics anyway.
If you get anymore spare time then have a drive north and do the Passo del Muraglione at San Godenzo. Big biker haunt and there isn’t a bad road anywhere round there. We did it en route to San Marino so again it’ll be on page 2 of my trip thread.
All the above depends on how much free time you have though.
Tuscany is a beautiful part of the world though. Go for a drive anywhere in the countryside and you can’t go wrong.
In fact I’d just be going to the circuit for race day and using the other day’s for sightseeing, but that’s just me.
Either way you’ll have a memorable trip.
PS. Apologies for the essay. When I get bored on nightshift I have been known to go on a bit.
Edited by marky911 on Friday 22 November 04:37
Did it last year, great trip.
We booked into Tribune A. Covered from sun & rain. Get some height (towards back of stand). Make sure you can see a screen. We paid 178 Euros per ticket and together with shipping etc it was 400 Euros in total. Looking at website for this year its 247 Euros per ticket for the same stand.
Excellent view. Could see them through the two fast rights and then the two lefts in front of you. Marquez did one of his lose the front at 70mph, hold it on the knee for 20 yards, eventually fall off then run back to the pits and get the second bike things right in front of us – speechless when you actually see it with your own eyes rather than on telly!
Note that you are “trapped” in a small section of the track – you are unable to walk around the whole track. Your ticket only allows you to enter one gate which will access 5 or 6 grandstands and the associated bars, food and merchandise stalls. It’s all sectioned off internally. Not bad, just different from most other circuits and worth mentioning.
Stayed in Rimini itself. We stayed in Hotel Lido. 380 Euros for 3 nights – which I didn't think was too horrendous. Bit basic maybe but balcony with a view of street and sea and not too noisy at night. There’s only about half a dozen streets of hotels near the action. You empty the car at the hotel and then bung it in secure parking 500 yards away that's included in the hotel cost.
You can stay up the coast like some did, save some money and come in on the train if you wish but you’ll lose all the evening atmosphere and add logistics. Quite enjoyed the half hour walk back from circuit straight into bars and hotel etc. Either way you’ve got the walk across the fields to the railway station with hundreds of others.
The little mountain-top principality of San Marino itself (20 mile away) is awesome to visit, busy during the day and very quiet at night. Well worth an overnight stay.
Tavullia is a bit more to the South and worth a couple of hours for the pilgrimage. I'd be tempted to try and do it of an evening - looked like there was a stage etc which was unused during the daytime when we went indicating action might occur later.
We booked into Tribune A. Covered from sun & rain. Get some height (towards back of stand). Make sure you can see a screen. We paid 178 Euros per ticket and together with shipping etc it was 400 Euros in total. Looking at website for this year its 247 Euros per ticket for the same stand.
Excellent view. Could see them through the two fast rights and then the two lefts in front of you. Marquez did one of his lose the front at 70mph, hold it on the knee for 20 yards, eventually fall off then run back to the pits and get the second bike things right in front of us – speechless when you actually see it with your own eyes rather than on telly!
Note that you are “trapped” in a small section of the track – you are unable to walk around the whole track. Your ticket only allows you to enter one gate which will access 5 or 6 grandstands and the associated bars, food and merchandise stalls. It’s all sectioned off internally. Not bad, just different from most other circuits and worth mentioning.
Stayed in Rimini itself. We stayed in Hotel Lido. 380 Euros for 3 nights – which I didn't think was too horrendous. Bit basic maybe but balcony with a view of street and sea and not too noisy at night. There’s only about half a dozen streets of hotels near the action. You empty the car at the hotel and then bung it in secure parking 500 yards away that's included in the hotel cost.
You can stay up the coast like some did, save some money and come in on the train if you wish but you’ll lose all the evening atmosphere and add logistics. Quite enjoyed the half hour walk back from circuit straight into bars and hotel etc. Either way you’ve got the walk across the fields to the railway station with hundreds of others.
The little mountain-top principality of San Marino itself (20 mile away) is awesome to visit, busy during the day and very quiet at night. Well worth an overnight stay.
Tavullia is a bit more to the South and worth a couple of hours for the pilgrimage. I'd be tempted to try and do it of an evening - looked like there was a stage etc which was unused during the daytime when we went indicating action might occur later.
Went especially to watch Rossi riding in Italy, and soak up them madness. The t
t broke his leg a couple of weeks before 
Flew into Bologna, hired a car and stayed in Rimini - AirBnB. Drove to the circuit on all 3 days. Friday we just reconnoitred the ways to the circuit, where our stand was and where to park. We had grandstand tickets opposite the pits / start-line. Found a field to park in (Italian's charging 20 euros a day from memory) that was a 2 minute walk from the nearest track entrance to our grandstand.
Drove in early on the Sunday - got to the circuit at about 8am. No problem at all. Field was muddy and closed so parked in one opposite.
Glad we chose the covered grandstand (idea being we didn't fancy burning for 2 days in the open). Absolutely chucking down on the Sunday and chilly. We could see people standing on a grass mound behind our stand. looked absolutely miserable and muddy.
As we were in Italy, we invaded the track at the end end of the race with the rest of the Italians. We ended up under the podium, good naturedly booing Marquez with the rest of them. Then walked part of the track. Found a bar that was inside the stadium but overlooking a field being used as a car park. Had a slope on the exit and they were having to man handle the bikes down the muddy slope. Left about 1.5 hours after the race has finished. Drove straight out. Traffic a little heavier than the morning but no significant queues.
We visited Tavuilla as you just have to. Not much there in reality but it was part of the pilgrimage.
As above, we also made a quick visit to San Marino, worth going and great views from the ramparts.
Rimini has a great choice of restaurants and is on the coast so a great place to stay.
t broke his leg a couple of weeks before Flew into Bologna, hired a car and stayed in Rimini - AirBnB. Drove to the circuit on all 3 days. Friday we just reconnoitred the ways to the circuit, where our stand was and where to park. We had grandstand tickets opposite the pits / start-line. Found a field to park in (Italian's charging 20 euros a day from memory) that was a 2 minute walk from the nearest track entrance to our grandstand.
Drove in early on the Sunday - got to the circuit at about 8am. No problem at all. Field was muddy and closed so parked in one opposite.
Glad we chose the covered grandstand (idea being we didn't fancy burning for 2 days in the open). Absolutely chucking down on the Sunday and chilly. We could see people standing on a grass mound behind our stand. looked absolutely miserable and muddy.
As we were in Italy, we invaded the track at the end end of the race with the rest of the Italians. We ended up under the podium, good naturedly booing Marquez with the rest of them. Then walked part of the track. Found a bar that was inside the stadium but overlooking a field being used as a car park. Had a slope on the exit and they were having to man handle the bikes down the muddy slope. Left about 1.5 hours after the race has finished. Drove straight out. Traffic a little heavier than the morning but no significant queues.
We visited Tavuilla as you just have to. Not much there in reality but it was part of the pilgrimage.
As above, we also made a quick visit to San Marino, worth going and great views from the ramparts.
Rimini has a great choice of restaurants and is on the coast so a great place to stay.
Went this year, going again 2020, we stayed in Ricione 10 mins derive from the circuit (40 to 50 minute walk if you can be arsed). Nice little town with a good range of bars and eateries, and the hotel we were in while hardly 5 star was clean, beds were comfy, breakfast was good, cheap and a 5 minute walk form the beach. Can't beat coming back from a day in 30 plus degree heat watching bike racing beinging the sea in 10 mins from getting back your hotel.
We fly in to Bolonga and hire a car.
We fly in to Bolonga and hire a car.
Some great info here guys, many thanks and will be looking it all up. Must admit I fancy the idea of walking to the circuit, 30-40 min walk is a possibility. I didn't realise there was a museum for Marco so will definitely be adding that to the itineray. 
We're heading over for a total of three weeks and haven't worked out all the details yet, except for Misano. There's now talk of going to the British GP too, since we're passing....
We're heading over for a total of three weeks and haven't worked out all the details yet, except for Misano. There's now talk of going to the British GP too, since we're passing....
I've been about a half dozen times now, I usually stay in Cattolica and get the free bus up and walk home.
A few of the teams stay there, I had a nice chat with Mr Domenicali last year when he arrived at the team's hotel in his company RS6 avant.
Rossi fan club has been very watered down/made more "profession" over the years, you can no longer sit on his 125/250 bikes, or try on the chicken suit, but I guess it's still a must see.
Hope you have a great time, it's one of the smaller tracks/races, but I prefer it to some of the bigger ones.
A few of the teams stay there, I had a nice chat with Mr Domenicali last year when he arrived at the team's hotel in his company RS6 avant.
Rossi fan club has been very watered down/made more "profession" over the years, you can no longer sit on his 125/250 bikes, or try on the chicken suit, but I guess it's still a must see.
Hope you have a great time, it's one of the smaller tracks/races, but I prefer it to some of the bigger ones.
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