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    SnowQuake by Matt Sills
    • Feb 5, 2018

    SnowQuake by Matt Sills

    We have just published a great set of photos in our STORIES section. Matt Sills was so taken with the images he'd seen of previous SnowQuakes that he drove the 900 or so miles to Italy, via Switzerland (and an appointment with an ETA) to shoot it as a personal project. Go to SnowQuake 2018 to see the photos and read Matt's short story. And don't forget, SnowQuake highlights are on free to view ITV4 this Wednesday at 8pm. #MattSills #Photography #SnowQuake #Italy #DeusMilan #D
    Routine Robs Lives (A Raptorous (sic) SwankQuake Road Trip)
    • Jan 31, 2018

    Routine Robs Lives (A Raptorous (sic) SwankQuake Road Trip)

    As a self-confessed Luddite I don't routinely carry or check my mobile (that my wife gave me so that she can stay in touch when I'm away racing). So it was a shock to discover a text from Gary Inman sent a couple days previously saying ' Short notice, but do you fancy an Italian road trip? A week away, Swank / SnowQuake'. Who, me? Really? That's the day after tomorrow! Damnit! It would mean missing a dental appointment! Now, this was a big deal for me. I live a quiet life in
    Deus Swank Rally on Ice
    • Jan 19, 2018

    Deus Swank Rally on Ice

    The first ever Deus Swank Rally on Ice took place on Tuesday at the Ice Rose Ring in the Italian Alps, the home of SnowQuake. Deus Ex Machina have been involved with SnowQuake from start, and their own Swank Rally is entering its second year. It's expensive for people to prep their bikes for ice riding, then there's the travel to the region, so running the events back to back gave people the opportunity to ride twice on the ice. The format of the Swank Rally is a gentleman's
    SnowQuake on TV!
    • Jan 13, 2018

    SnowQuake on TV!

    SnowQuake's new owners, North One TV are partnering with Deus Ex Machina and Di Traverso to present the third SnowQuake. It all happens on Wednesday this week, with Deus holding their latest round of the Swank Rally. This from Harley-Davidson's press release... 8 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750s in action at the Ice Rosa Rink, Italy 17th January Adaptation from flat track to Ice Track specification includes hand studded tyres 15 journalists invited to race – plus ex-WSB/MotoGP
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