1st Oppido Mamertina Motorcycle Meet

Piazza C. Barca e Torre dell'Orologio di Tresilico · Oppido Mamertina, Costa Viola, Calabria

10 August 2026

On 10 August 2026 Oppido Mamertina, in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, hosts the 1st "Città di Oppido Mamertina" Motorcycle Meet, a one-day rally built around the motto "Two wheels, one heart" and the values "Respect, Road, Brotherhood". The evening starts at 6:30 pm at the Tresilico Clock Tower with the unveiling of the Bikers Monument dedicated to the memory of Jerry Caronte Chillico, curated by the Amici dell'Orologio; at 7:30 pm the bikers' parade rolls through the town to Piazza C. Barca for food & beverage, with a bikers' menu and craft beer by the local brewery Brew Dop; at 9:30 pm the Ligabue tribute band Radio Radianti plays an unplugged live concert. Entry to the rally is free (food and drinks are paid). The event is organised by Emiliano Chillico with the Amici dell'Orologio association.

The motorcycle meet at a glance

On 10 August 2026 Oppido Mamertina, in the heart of the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, hosts the 1st "Città di Oppido Mamertina" Motorcycle Meet, a one-day rally built around the motto "Two wheels, one heart" and the values "Respect, Road, Brotherhood". Held with the patronage of the Municipality of Oppido Mamertina and in partnership with the craft brewery Brew Dop, it brings together riders and enthusiasts for an evening of community, music and good food. Things start at 6:30 pm at the Tresilico Clock Tower, continue with the bikers' parade and a food & beverage stop in Piazza C. Barca, and end on a musical note with an unplugged concert. Entry to the rally is free; food and drinks are paid. The event is organised by Emiliano Chillico together with the Amici dell'Orologio association.

The programme of the day

The day unfolds in three stages. At 6:30 pm the meeting at the Tresilico Clock Tower opens the rally and provides the setting for the unveiling of the "Bikers Monument" dedicated to the memory of Jerry Caronte Chillico, curated by the Amici dell'Orologio. At 7:30 pm the bikers' parade sets off through the streets of the town, with a stop in Piazza C. Barca for food & beverage, including a bikers' menu and craft beer. At 9:30 pm the grand finale is the Unplugged Live Concert by Radio Radianti, a Ligabue tribute band. The times given are the start of each stage: the square keeps celebrating into the evening with live music.

The Bikers Monument dedicated to Jerry Caronte Chillico

The rally opens with a moment of deep human meaning. At 6:30 pm, in front of the Tresilico Clock Tower, the Amici dell'Orologio unveil the "Bikers Monument" dedicated to the memory of Jerry Caronte Chillico. It is a gesture of affection and respect, in keeping with the spirit of brotherhood that unites those who live the road on two wheels and with the motto chosen for the event. Out of respect, this page reports only what the organisers have announced, without adding personal details.

The parade and the food & beverage with Brew Dop

At 7:30 pm the riders parade through the streets of Oppido Mamertina to Piazza C. Barca, where the food & beverage area comes to life. Here, in partnership with the craft brewery Brew Dop - a business born in Oppido Mamertina - you can enjoy a bikers' menu and the craft beers brewed locally. It is the most convivial moment of the evening, when the rally turns into an open square party for the curious, families and enthusiasts alike. Remember that entry to the rally is free, while food and drinks are paid.

The unplugged concert by Radio Radianti

Closing the evening, at 9:30 pm, is the Unplugged Live Concert by Radio Radianti, a tribute band to Luciano Ligabue formed in 2015 in Serrata, in the province of Reggio Calabria. A local group that reworks the great hits of the Correggio rocker in an acoustic version, for a musical finale under the August sky of the Piana. The concert in the square is free to attend, in the convivial spirit of the rally.

Oppido Mamertina and the Tresilico Clock Tower

Oppido Mamertina stretches from the peaks of the Aspromonte down to the heart of the Piana di Gioia Tauro, at 321 metres above sea level, in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria. It is the seat of the Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi, with the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Destroyed by the earthquake of 5 February 1783, the town was rebuilt on a new site with an elegant grid layout of long, straight streets, designed by the engineers Winspeare and La Vega. The bikers' meeting takes place in Tresilico, a hamlet that was an independent municipality until 1927: here the Clock Tower, built in the early twentieth century, is the symbol of the village and has been the subject of a restoration promoted since 2021 by the very Amici dell'Orologio. To plan your visit you can see what to do in Oppido Mamertina.

How to get there and practical information

Oppido Mamertina is easily reached by car via the A2 Mediterranean Motorway, exiting at Gioia Tauro/Rosarno and heading inland into the Piana. For motorcyclists it is an ideal destination, among the hairpin bends of the Aspromonte, the villages of the Piana and the nearby Costa Viola. The gathering is set for 6:30 pm at the Tresilico Clock Tower: it is worth arriving early to experience the unveiling and the start of the parade. Entry to the rally is free, while the bikers' menu and craft beer are paid at the food & beverage area in Piazza C. Barca.

Where to stay and eat in Oppido Mamertina

If you are travelling from afar and want to enjoy the rally at a relaxed pace, Oppido Mamertina and the Piana di Gioia Tauro offer options for every need. Find where to stay in Oppido Mamertina to spend a night between the Aspromonte and the sea, and discover restaurants and venues in the area to round off the day with the flavours of Calabrian cuisine. A perfect stop for a motorcycle weekend in southern Calabria.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the 1st Oppido Mamertina Motorcycle Meet take place?

The event takes place on Monday 10 August 2026 in Oppido Mamertina (RC), Calabria. The gathering is at 6:30 pm at the Tresilico Clock Tower, while the food & beverage area is in Piazza C. Barca.

How much does it cost to take part?

Taking part in the rally and the concert in the square is free of charge. The bikers' menu and the craft beers in the food & beverage area, in partnership with the Brew Dop brewery, are paid instead.

What is the programme for the evening?

6:30 pm meeting and unveiling of the Bikers Monument at the Tresilico Clock Tower; 7:30 pm bikers' parade and food & beverage stop in Piazza C. Barca; 9:30 pm unplugged concert by Radio Radianti. The times given are the start of each stage.

Who is performing at the concert?

The 9:30 pm Unplugged Live Concert is by Radio Radianti, a tribute band to Luciano Ligabue formed in 2015 in Serrata, in the province of Reggio Calabria.

What is the Bikers Monument?

It is a monument dedicated to the memory of Jerry Caronte Chillico, unveiled by the Amici dell'Orologio at 6:30 pm at the Tresilico Clock Tower as the rally opens. Out of respect, we report only what the organisers have announced.

How do I get to Oppido Mamertina?

It is reached by car via the A2 Mediterranean Motorway, exiting at Gioia Tauro/Rosarno and heading inland into the Piana di Gioia Tauro. Oppido Mamertina lies between the Aspromonte and the plain, in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.

Where can I stay and eat nearby?

In Oppido Mamertina and the Piana di Gioia Tauro you will find a range of options for every budget, from short-term rentals to guesthouses; on the portal you can browse available accommodation and local restaurants to plan your motorcycle weekend.

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