Pescorocchiano Motorcycle Rally

A motorcycle rally in the heart of Cicolano

The Pescorocchiano Motorcycle Rally was founded in 2025 by the ASSAS Motorcycle Club, with the support of the Municipality of Pescorocchiano. In just one edition, it has established itself as one of the most popular motorcycle events in the Rieti summer calendar. The landscape does much of the heavy lifting: the Cicolano is a still-undiscovered part of inland Lazio, a maze of winding mountain roads, dense beech forests, perched villages, and vistas that open up unexpectedly over Lake Salto. For those on two wheels, it is ideal terrain, far from traffic and predictable tourist routes.

Where it takes place

The event headquarters is Piazza Pantano, in the center of Pescorocchiano, a town in the Province of Rieti located just over an hour from Rome and a short distance from the Abruzzo border. This is where registrations and the ride departure take place, and in the afternoon, it hosts the most festive part of the event, open to non-motorcyclists as well.

How the day is structured

The formula is that of a classic one-day rally, but with great attention to detail. It begins early in the morning with the gathering and registration, accompanied by a moment that immediately became a signature of the event: the blessing of the motorcycles by the parish priest of Pescorocchiano. This is followed by the departure for the tourist ride, a route through the Rieti hills designed to let riders savor the landscape at a leisurely pace.

• The Cicolano Ride — a scenic route through mountain roads, hairpin bends, and overlooks of Lake Salto
• The Gastronomic Stop — a convivial lunch featuring local products, with porcini mushrooms as the star
• Musical Interlude — a performance by the Pescorocchiano City Music Association
• Stunt Show — a performance by a professional stuntman in the afternoon, free admission
• Biker Party — street food, drinks, and entertainment in the square until evening

More than a rally: a village festival

What sets the Pescorocchiano Motorcycle Rally apart from many similar events is its dual nature. It is a full-fledged motorcycle rally, with its own ride, registrations, and awards for the largest groups and most unique bikes; but it is also, and perhaps above all, a day of collective celebration for a small mountain town. The afternoon performances and the evening party are free and open to everyone, attracting families, curious visitors, and residents who have never set foot on a saddle. The result is an unusually open atmosphere, where the roar of engines blends with the band's music and the scent of street food.

A different way to discover the Rieti area

The event also has a clear territorial focus. The first edition included a guided tour of the Val de' Varri Caves, one of the most remarkable karst cavities in the area, featuring impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and underground chambers. It is a sign of an approach that does not settle for the sporting dimension alone, but attempts to use two wheels as a key to interpreting a territory that deserves more attention than it usually receives.

Who it is for

The rally is open to motorcyclists of all types of bikes and experience levels: the route presents no particular technical difficulties and is designed to be enjoyed in a group, at a tourist pace. Those arriving from Rome, Abruzzo, or Umbria will find Pescorocchiano a convenient base for a day trip, with the possibility of extending the weekend to explore the Cicolano, the Salto Valley, and the surrounding villages.