Mike Hailwood (Honda, number 63) is ahead of Giacomo Agostini (MV Agusta, number 1) at the 1969 500 cc race on the Riccione street-circuit, one race in a traditional series of Italian road courses held between 1945 and 1971 in the early part of the calendar year, prior to the start of Grands Prix racing. Known as "Temporada Romagnola", it translates to "Adriatic Season". Spectators can be seen behind straw bales positioned along the tree-lined roadside.