From 3 to 6 September 2026, Mandello del Lario will once again become a meeting point for thousands of Moto Guzzi enthusiasts from Italy and around the world. The International Moto Guzzi Rally is one of the most iconic events on the eastern shore of Lake Como and this year has a special significance, celebrating 105 years since Moto Guzzi was founded in the very place where the story of the legendary motorcycle brand began.
For four days, the event will take over different locations across Mandello with a programme combining motorcycling passion, history and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy tours of the Moto Guzzi Museum, test rides, displays of historic motorcycles, photography exhibitions, meetings with international clubs, live music, the traditional Mercatino dell’Aquila market and the Custom Street Contest.
One of the most anticipated moments will take place on Saturday, 5 September, when the Moto Guzzi 105 parade arrives in Mandello after departing from Lecco. Throughout the weekend, visitors will also have the opportunity to admire motorcycles representing different eras in the history of the Eagle brand.
More than just a motorcycle rally, the event is an opportunity to discover the unique relationship between Mandello del Lario and Moto Guzzi. Here, the factory is much more than a production site: for over a century, it has been part of the town’s history, identity and social fabric.
For anyone visiting Lake Como in early September, the rally is also a chance to discover a different side of the eastern shore, where the beauty of the lake meets one of the most important stories in Italian motorcycling
The photograph accompanying this article portrays a Moto Guzzi at Casa sull’Albero in Malgrate and was taken by Carlo Borlenghi, the internationally renowned photographer who recently passed away. Today, the image carries an even more special meaning, bringing together through his unique perspective two icons deeply connected to this area: Moto Guzzi and Lake Como.
