Milano Workshop Opening

Jul 28, 2021

With the opening of the Milan Deus Workshop we can safely say that we have added a jewel to the crown of the Deus Ex Machina temple in Milan. The “Officina Deus” opened its shutters a few days ago opposite the courtyard that already houses the Store and Cafe

We celebrated our new venture with an open day. Thanks to word of mouth we had the great pleasure of seeing friends and enthusiasts who came to take a first look at the new entry to the Deus family and the evening was whiled away between the Cafe and the workshop.

As always, the evening was interspersed with comments and tales of recent adventures and new projects.

It will always remain a mystery how much time can be spent chatting over the smallest detail of a motorcycle; but the workshops and the motorcycle crowd are characterised by oil smudged hands full shelves and hours and hours spent talking, talking about projects, creative solutions and unsolved problems.

The Deus Workshop is no different. Its foundations are not made just of iron and reinforced concrete, but also - and above all - of passion. This is what makes us different. Some people call it obsessive, but even though they may have a point we are not particularly embarrassed about it!

The workshop at Via Thaon de Revel 4 is already operational and ready to churn out Deus bikes, make small modifications or simply carry out basic services on your bike. If you are passing by, don’t hesitate to stop and take a look at what's cooking or to ask Andrea, Max, Marco, Alessandro, Michele and Folco for some advice. Everyone is welcome at Deus Ex Machina.

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Con l’apertura del Deus Workshop Milano, possiamo dire di aver aggiunto il fiore all’occhiello al tempio Deus Ex Machina di Milano. Di fronte al cortile su cui si affacciano lo Store e il Cafe, da qualche giorno ha aperto le serrande l’Officina Deus.

Abbiamo festeggiato la nostra nuova apertura con un open day. Con il solo passa parola abbiamo avuto il grande piacere di avere con noi amici e appassionati per dare una prima occhiata alla new entry della famiglia Deus e la serata è piacevolmente passata tra il Cafe e l’officina.

Come sempre tra commenti e racconti di avvenute passate e progetti vicini.

Rimane sempre un mistero affascinante quanto tempo si possa spendere a chiacchiere sopra l’ultimo dei dettagli di una motocicletta; ma le officine e la gente di moto son fatti di mani sporche, scaffali pieni e ore e ore passate a parlare, parlare di progetti, soluzioni creative e problemi irrisoti.

Non è diverso il Deus Workshop, nelle cui fondamenta non ci sono solo ferro e cemento armato, ma anche - e soprattutto - tanta passione, che è ciò che ci contraddistingue, c’è chi la chiama ossessione, ma se anche avessero ragione non ce ne vergogneremmo.

Il Workshop di Via Thaon di Revel 4 è già operativo e pronto a sfornare moto Deus, fare piccole trasformazioni o semplicemente fare servizi di base alla vostra moto. Se siete di passaggio non esitate a fermarvi per dare un’occhiata a cosa bolle in pentola o per chiedere qualche consiglio a Andrea, Max, Marco, Alessandro, Michele e Folco. Sono tutti i benvenuti sotto il tetto di Deus Ex Machina.

Photos by @noahvdheide, @marcorenieri, @aleexvane.

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!