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The Chiasso–Pedrinate Historical Reenactment celebrated its eleventh edition in 2025, confirming its status as one of the most eagerly awaited events on the Swiss historical motorcycle scene and unique in its kind in the Canton of Ticino. Organized with the usual passion by the Auto Moto Club Generoso in Mendrisio, the event brought together 140 riders, reaching the maximum number allowed by the regulations again this year, a milestone achieved in the first few weeks after registration opened. As per tradition, Saturday was dedicated to technical checks and paddock life: mechanics, riders, and enthusiasts gathered among tents, mobile workshops, and old-fashioned chatter, breathing in the atmosphere that makes Chiasso–Pedrinate unique. In the afternoon, the usual “fuoripaddock” event took place, an annual event that offers a different theme each year: for the 2025 edition, it was a splendid exhibition of vintage motorcycles and bicycles at the Max Museum in Chiasso, organized in collaboration with Amici Moto d’Epoca Ticino and Vespa Club Mendrisiotto. On this occasion, the Auto Moto Club Generoso exhibited five motorcycles, one for each category, which the next day would take part in the hill climbs. The evening then continued in the paddock with the traditional aperitif offered to all participants, followed by dinner and music until late at night: a moment of genuine friendship between generations, where stories and laughter intertwined. On Sunday morning, at 8:00 a.m. sharp, the road was closed and the drivers’ briefing took place, prelude to a perfect day under the sun. During the morning, four test climbs were held—two for each group—followed by lunch at the paddock shed and, in the afternoon, another four climbs, again two for each group. The organization ran smoothly in every respect, with no technical or logistical problems, thanks to the commitment of the volunteers and the impeccable