motorcycles

Superbikes

Brno awaits the Superbike Championship race

July 6, 2011

Max Biaggi, Carlos Checa, Marco Melandri and other excellent motorbike racers are going to show their skills at Automotodrom Brno on the weekend of July 8-10.

Photo by Zdenek Softic

Most interesting events of 2011 (or: fireworks, motorcycles, et cetera, et cetera)

January 5, 2011

There are more events yet to be announced – but let’s take a look at the list of what we already know is going to happen in Brno in 2011.

Superbike crash

World Superbike Championship heads to Automotodrom Brno

July 4, 2010

Tickets for the Saturday race cost only CZK 300 and children up to the age of 14 (140 cm) will be admitted free if they are accompanied by an adult person.

Motosalon 2010

Drool over fancy motorcycles at Motosalon 2010

March 12, 2010

Tickets cost CZK 100. Entrance is free on Friday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Restaurant U Bláhovky

5 pubs and bars to visit during MotoGP weekend

August 7, 2009

Beer and sausages sold at the racing circuit certainly aren’t the best thing Brno can offer, nor the most reasonably priced. For authentic Czech pub experience, visit these restaurants in the centre of Brno.

Old Masaryk Circuit

5 nostalgic videos of old Masaryk Circuit

August 4, 2009

I found some nice YouTube videos showing the old track of Czechoslovak Grand Prix, full of long and quick straights and sharp curves, often bordered by trees or old houses.

WSB

World Superbike Championship coming to Automotodrom Brno

July 21, 2009

You can listen to the roaring motorcycle engines at the Masaryk Circuit from Friday July 24 to Sunday July 26.

8 most amusing events of 2009

January 26, 2009

These concerts, festivals and sport events will be just great.

Buy the cheapest tickets to the Czech Republic moto GP 2009

December 29, 2008

Until 2/28, the tickets for the whole racing weekend can be bought for the lowest possible prices.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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