Una vita da NICO, CEREGHINI si racconta a 360 gradi

In a chat with René Pierotti, journalist and former rider Nico Cereghini recounts the most intense moments of his career and his unbreakable bond with motorcycles, including anecdotes from the track, television, and his passion for riding. At 76, our Nico Cereghini remains an icon of Italian motorcycling. A journalist, rider, and historic television personality, he has brought the stories and secrets of two wheels to the public for decades. "I'm happy to be here. I've been attending EICMA since 1961, and every time it's wonderful," says Cereghini, retracing the steps of a career that began with his first "test ride" at 15 on a Ducati 175, his experience on the track in the 500cc class, and then his success on TV, thanks in part to the Grand Prix program. His passion, however, was born on the Gilera Giubileo 98, where he first experienced the thrill of speed: "The 85 mph of that time left a mark, much more than the 300 mph he achieved later," he confesses. He says he can do many things quite well: write, draw, play the harmonica. And, without being modest, he knows how to do one thing really well: ride a motorcycle on the road and on the track. A great storyteller of emotions on two wheels who, even today, inspires motorcyclists of all ages. Interview by René Pierotti 00:00 Nico's passion for motorcycles – Nico Cereghini, the journalist who turned his passion for motorcycles into a career. 00:44 A life in front of the cameras – The historic face of Grand Prix and Moto.it, between TV and journalism. 01:22 First races and first emotions – Childhood memories and the joy of riding a Gilera at full speed. 2:01 The Magic of the First Time on a Motorcycle – The Unforgettable Feeling of Exceeding 80 km/h. 2:40 Freedom and Adrenaline – What's Really Exciting About Riding a Motorcycle, According to Nico? 3:12 From Print to TV: The Rise of a Journalist – How Nico Gone from Testing Motorcycles in Print to Television. 3:49 The Meeting with Berlusconi – Trivia and Anecdotes About the Famous Politician and Entrepreneur. 4:31 Roots and a Large Family – Nico Recounts His Origins and a Family of 11 Children. 5:50 The Boy Who Didn't Want to Study – A "Clumsy" Academic Career Between High School and University. 6:27 First Love for Motorcycles – How a Ducati 175 Changed Everything for Young Nico. 7:37 The Lambretta of His Dreams – The Desire for a Motorcycle That Seemed Unattainable. 8:51 AM The Secret to Perfect Riding – The art of riding smoothly even at high speeds. 9:31 AM No One Passes Me in the Wet – Memories of his most daring races, like the 24 Hours of Spa. 10:40 AM Wet Duels with Kenny Roberts – Nico and a great American rider, in a challenge between different tires. 2:30 PM Nico's Ugliest Bike – The BMW K1: Love and Hate for a Design Icon. 6:03 PM 500cc Challenges – The first encounter with the power of a 500cc, a difficult but irresistible bike. 11:35 PM Agostini: The Rider Everyone Admired and Envied – The Relationship with the Champion, Between Respect and Rivalry. 10:11 PM Biaggi and Rossi: Rivalries and Bonds – Stories of friendships and rivalries between the two great champions. 34:53 Meda's intuition in commentary – How Nico spotted Guido Meda's talent as a commentator. 43:45 The arrival on the web with Moto.it – The new digital era and the decision to bring racing online. ___________________________________________________ Buy our clothing: https://link.moto.it/3TP0A5j Find your used motorcycle: https://www.moto.it/moto-usate IG:   / motoit   FB:   / moto.it   Telegram: https://t.me/+SI91PIKXQSLJtnRw