While motorcycle enthusiasts are all about the latest in riding technologies and the newest biking trends, riders also admire its two-wheeled history and vintage styles.

Few companies epitomize this as well as Moto Guzzi, Europe’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer who just so happens to be turning 90 years old this week. The company was founded in 1921 on the shores of Lake Como in the village of Mandello del Lario, Italy, where the motorcycles are still manufactured today.

During its time, Moto Guzzi has maintained a reputation as one of world's most prominent manufacturers of motorcycles.

As Europe’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer, Moto Guzzi has notched up no fewer than 3,300 racing wins including 14 world GP titles, 22 world records and 11 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy wins in the course of its long history.

Moto Guzzi established its tradition of unique technical solutions and bold styling early in its history with innovations such as the swing arm suspension in 1928, the V8 race bike in 1955, and the unmistakable 90-degree V-Twin, a legend the moment it was introduced in 1967.

As a celebration of its historic birthday, Moto Guzzi USA is launching a blog dedicated to honoring the brand’s 90 year heritage, engineering milestones and more importantly, its passionate owners and aficionados.

Moto Guzzi riders and enthusiasts who live and breathe the legend of the great “Italian Eagle” can join in on the celebration by submitting photos and sharing stories about their Moto Guzzi motorcycle and connection to the brand.

It was on March 15, 1921 when the company “Società Anonima Moto Guzzi” was set up at Mandello del Lario, to “fabricate and sell motorcycles and other activities relevant to or associated with the metal and mechanical industries.”

One of the partners in the enterprise, Carlo Guzzi, was unable to find the ideal motorcycle, so he decided to build it himself.

The first prototype was produced in 1919 in the Mandello del Lario workshop with the help of blacksmith Giorgio Ripamonti. Known as the G.P. (Guzzi-Parodi) from the initials of the two partners, it had a 500 cc single cylinder engine with a four-valve cylinder head and overheard camshaft. It delivered 12 hp and had a maximum speed of 100 km/h. The model drew heavily on aircraft engine technology, well known by its designer.

Already revolutionary and well ahead of its time, the G.P. was modified several times before arriving at the definitive version, due to the excessive production costs. The name G.P. was abandoned as it could have been confused with Giorgio Parodi’s initials and so the name “Moto Guzzi” was born.

For fans and riders of Moto Guzzi today, whether the passion is for their vintage styling’s or modern performance, the blog would like riders to submit stories and pictures about what drew them to the brand. Authors of entries featured on the blog will receive a gift bag of Moto Guzzi merchandise.

Riders and enthusiasts are also encouraged to visit the blog every Monday for nine consecutive weeks and view the “Nine Decades of Moto Guzzi,” photo and caption collection highlighting the most significant bikes from each decade. Each Wednesday, Moto Guzzi will feature a user submitted story and on every Friday for nine consecutive weeks, a “Photo of the Day” will be posted from the Moto Guzzi family, highlighting a memorable moment in Moto Guzzi history.