Bikers from Vitebsk, Polotsk, Novopolotsk, and other cities of Belarus gathered for the event.
The 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event attracted many spectators and motorcycle enthusiasts near the Summer Amphitheater. A motorcycle exhibition was presented there, featuring performances by cover bands, a drum show, and food courts were organized on the site.
In the finale of the event, motorcycles were arranged to form the number 17 in honor of the Day of National Unity.
A correspondent from "VV" asked the organizers and participants of the event about how it went and what made it memorable.
Ilya Maltsev, Second Secretary of the Vitebsk City Committee of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union:
- The 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event brought together not only motorcycle sports fans but also true professionals. As part of the event, a motorcycle rally was organized. Its starting point was the "Marko" outlet, and the final point was the Summer Amphitheater. A special feature of this year's event was an action during which motorcycles were arranged to form the number 17, symbolizing the Day of National Unity. The 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event turned out to be large-scale and very interesting.
Kristina Klenye:
- The 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event is a very large-scale and impressive event. It was attended by motorcycle sports enthusiasts from different cities of Belarus. A lot of diverse and interesting equipment was presented at the event, looking at which you immediately understand that people put their soul into their work. I think that the 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event is not accidentally timed to coincide with the Day of National Unity, because this sport unites people.
Kletskova Victoria:
- The 2024 Motorcycle Season Closing event reflected the essence of motorcycle sports, which lies in experiencing a wide variety of emotions. This year, the event is timed to coincide with the Day of National Unity, therefore it has gained a large reach. I think that in this way this holiday will be remembered for a long time, and I want to advise everyone to attend similar events, because they unite.
Ekaterina Shablinkaya:
- The opening and closing of the motorcycle season are very significant events for motorcycle culture. Bikers traditionally come to them regardless of their motorcycle class. Of course, a regional event is always on a grand scale. A motorcycle column in 4 rows evokes special admiration. It looks impressive and powerful, but at the same time, it is quite extreme, as you depend on your "neighbor" in the row and their skills. I also liked the program at the Summer Amphitheater. A stunt performance by a rider of Vladimir Petrov's level is really cool, as not everyone is capable of such feats. The performance of the motorcycle gymkhana riders was no less spectacular. Undoubtedly, when an event takes place in the very center of the city, it acquires a special, memorable atmosphere.
Karolina Velichko, Kristina Efimova, photos by the authors.
