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from abroad ) taking advantage of the exclusive press day on the Tuesday . " The success of EICMA 2021 with the
public did not end in the halls , but expanded to the outdoor spaces of the event which , as well as hosting the exclusive tribute to the career of Valentino Rossi , this year presented a rich and consolidated programme of exhibitions , performances , races and test ride opportunities which were greatly appreciated by the lovers of two wheels . " First of all ," the Chairman of EICMA Pietro Meda , said , " I want to underline that we concentrated our efforts to apply the rules on the control of the accesses very strictly , which entailed a major organisational effort in collaboration with Fiera Milano and with the approval of the exhibitors . " The great presence of the public allowed us to reassert the international centrality of our appointment and to project it again into the future . Over the past few months , we have strongly promoted
the correct behaviour during visits , necessarily also relying on the common sense of fans during their visitor experience . In the light of the restrictions in force , that result achieved is the best result possible . It is a test of strength made possible thanks to the trust of the exhibitors and their loyalty to the public , who responded with great enthusiasm . Our sincere thanks go to them ." Paolo Magri , CEO of EICMA , is quoted as saying that " it was precisely the commitment of the companies in the sector and of the partners that was decisive - the commitment to channel the great desire for two wheels that is coming from the market into a unique package of global opportunities and to display the results of the investments of the industry of reference and the future of mobility on two wheels ." The date for EICMA 2022 has been set for 8 to 13 November .
Airoh Helmets : Going into EICMA , Airoh Helmets was celebrating another stellar year of race and championship wins for its riders . Airoh man Tony Cairoli wrapped up a legendary career and raced for the last time in the world championship , and Jeffrey Herlings took his fifth MXGP world title . Airoh ' s haul of titles hit the 110 mark , with additional wins by Andrea Sofia Rabino as Trial 2 Women ' s World Champion , Brad Freeman as Enduro GP and E3 World Champion , Andrea Verona E1 World Champion , Josep Garcia E2 World Champion and Billy Bolt FIM HardEnduro World Champion ; www . airoh . com
CAKE : The brainchild of noted Swedish designer Stefan Ytterborn , CAKE has garnered considerable international acclaim for its electric scooters - such as the MAKKA urban and KALK off-roaders . EICMA saw the debut of its Osa Flex platform-derived modular , cargo-friendly , task-tuned WORK series ; www . ridecake . com
Parts Europe : One of Europe ' s leading pan-European distributors and LeMans Group subsidiary , the world ' s largest aftermarket parts , accessory G & A distribution business , PE continues to add to its third party and own brand lines such as ICON , Moose and Thor helmets and apparel ; www . partseurope . eu
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Gates Carbon Drive : Founded in Denver , Colorado , in 1911 , for many decades Gates Rubber has been a discreet name in the motorcycle industry . Understood as a mission-critical component supplier for almost all OE motorcycle manufacturers , and as a brand perhaps best known in custom motorcycle circles for its all-conquering transmission belts , Gates is one of those industries that we would be racing to invent if we didn ' t already have them in our midst . With the entire PTW industry heading towards a future in which conventional chains will be largely replaced by transmission belt technology , Gates Carbon Drive unveiled its first belt drive for electric twowheelers in 2012 and with its Mudport sprockets and new Moto X9 belt , Gates is set to be up front and centre as the world grapples with the power transfer needs of its electric PTW future ; www . gates . com
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