What began with a father’s ambition to help his sons develop as riders has grown into more than two decades of shared motocross experience.
Today, brothers Michele and Riccardo Cencioni still line up side by side as the leading riders of Team 505, supported by their father, Claudio Cencioni, who leads the team.
Founded in 2001, Team 505 has grown from a shared family passion into an established off-road racing organisation with experience at Italian, European and international level. Its development has been shaped by Claudio’s own experience in national and
A partnership shaped by experience and trust
KENDA has proudly supported Michele and Riccardo for many years, following their journey through both strong results and more challenging race weekends.
The partnership is built on trust, shared experience and honest feedback from the track. For KENDA, this connection provides valuable insight into how our tires perform under demanding and constantly changing racing conditions.
For the Cencioni family, racing has always been a collective effort. They challenge one another to improve, celebrate each other’s successes and provide support when a race weekend does not go according to plan.
That family spirit remains at the heart of Team 505.
A demanding weekend in Albettone
Most recently, Michele and Riccardo competed in the Italian Motocross Championship in Albettone, both racing on the KENDA K7102 WASHOUGAL III.
The circuit left little room for error. Fast sections and long jumps were combined with hard-packed, rocky terrain, while heavy rain made the conditions even more demanding for the riders, motorcycles and tires.
Despite the difficult conditions, both brothers showed determination throughout the weekend. Michele battled at the front of the field and secured a podium finish in Race 1. Riccardo recovered from an early setback to deliver a strong result in the second race.
Both riders also experienced the unpredictable nature of motocross, with race incidents preventing what could have been an even stronger overall weekend. Nevertheless, the event provided another opportunity to gain real-world experience with the WASHOUGAL III under challenging competition conditions.
More than a racing team
Team 505’s work extends beyond its own racing activities. Through the 505 Offroad School, the organisation also supports the development of motocross and enduro riders through training sessions, camps and structured coaching.
The school helps riders develop their abilities, with an emphasis on correct technique, continuity and safety.
During the 2026 season, Team 505 is competing in both motocross and enduro at Italian and European level, including the Italian Motocross Championship, selected MXGP rounds, EMX2T and the Italian Enduro Championship.
Looking ahead
Michele and Riccardo are already preparing for their next race on 29 August.
As Team 505 continues its season, KENDA looks forward to supporting the brothers on the track and continuing a partnership shaped by family, experience and a shared passion for motocross.