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Ducati in the Rockies 2011
The Ultimate Hooligan Gathering
August 12th - 15th

Ducati in the Rockies (DitR) would like to extend an open invitation to those of you who live to ride the canyons.

For six consecutive years in early August, Ducati riders from several states have converged on a small town in SW Colorado. Sure, there are many reasons to visit the “Switzerland of America”: the quaint historic town, the breathtaking terrain and the amazing hot springs.  We go there for the twisties. 

DitR started in 2005 and has always been held in Ouray, Colorado. It was designed to be a grassroots event, so that Colorado Ducati enthusiasts can get together with other Ducatistas from around the country and ride incredible roads in some of the greatest scenery this country has to offer.

Since it’s inception DitR has seen riders from almost every US state. It has even attracted the attention of Ducati Italy.  Ouray sits on the edge of the San Juan National Forest.  People who have been to both areas say its terrain reminds them of the canyons and curvy roads near Bologna, Italy, the birthplace of Ducati.

Most of us use the Friday to travel to Ouray and gather for an early evening welcome party.  We then ride the canyons and mountain passes on Saturday and Sunday, averaging 300 to 500 miles a day.  On Monday we say goodbye to old friends and new - and ride the long way home. 

Through DitR, lodging discounts at a local hotel are available, along with suggested ride maps for those who are not familiar with the area.  Also we will be hosting a group beer tasting and BBQ at a local brewery.

Please join us for Ducati in the Rockies, August 12th -15th, 2011.  Visit our FaceBook Events Page to RSVP or PM me with any questions you may have. 

We look forward to riding with you.

Below are some links to additional information about DitR 2011.

1) Hotel information on where to stay in Ouray, CO and special rates available.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Hotel.pdf (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Hotel.pdf)

2) DitR Maps with ride suggestion for Ouray and the surrounding area.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Maps.pdf (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Maps.pdf)

thx for all the info Titty! I super excited and ready for another round...

also i thought the first Ditr was in 06?? or im just loosing my mind...

 [moto] [moto] [moto] [popcorn] [bacon] [moto] [moto] [moto]

Too much spankin' has damaged the ol' grey matter. ;D

will you be joining us this year???  [moto] [moto]

This is something that I would be interested in doing, what type of skill level is this gonna require.  I havent ridden anywhere other then in indiana and southern michigan.

Whatever skill level you have will suffice as long as you have the sense to know what that skill level is.   [thumbsup]

OH.....by the way.....IN!! [moto]

Your biggest issue will either be intimidation by other riders (But if you ride within your own limits, that goes away...), or your biggest issue will be looking at the scenery and NOT at the road.  It's *frickin'* beee-yo-ti-ful up dere... 

W  :o W!!!

Will there be spankin's if I do?  ;)

Already "IN" 'd in another thread, but I figgered I'd subscribe to this one, too, to keep aboob of the situation.

 [coffee]

QFT.


Past experience has shown that there is a wide variety of riding styles from balls out to casual weekend outing represented by the group.  Just relax, breathe, and enjoy yourself.  No one will get on you for being slow.

ALSO:

I'm gonna put down a big MAYBEE.  Have to see what the schedule is gonna be like for me.

I'm seriously considering it.  It depends on track days and funds depleted from said track days and upgrading suspension. 

Anyone want to form a mid-coast caravan out there?  Riding alone can be boring :)

It's not a track day... but you will get as many or more turns in.  Plus, the scenery is better.  Also, spakin's!

No no, I know it's just a good time with lots of riding.  The plan is to go with some of the local guys down to Oklahoma for a couple of track days.  I just have to divide up vacation time and funds :)

Seeya with some of New England's finest ... Granted, they'll be on my bikes, so not sure if any of us will be on Ducatis or not ...  ;)

Cheers,
Adam

Quietly Frozen Testicles?
Quick, Fart There!?
Queen For Today?
Quirky Frikkin' Toasterhead?
Quarterly Familial Testing?


WTF?!?

for you, i would construct an awesome paddle  ;D


what he said....and also just take it slow and enjoy the view...thats what i have done the last couple of years...besides no one gets left behind even if you are slow [thumbsup]


i like them all [laugh]

Hmmmm...I could tow my bike to ABQ, then ride with Stu to Ouray...

Honey?  Do we have any plans in August?  It IS my birthday month...

just stew??? what about the rest of us  [cheeky]

Qualified Flight Tester seems appropriate  [thumbsup]

i like cloners idea's  [thumbsup]

Yeah but this one is more relevant to the last time I was at DiTR

Sorry!  I should have said Stu and the Ay Bee Que Crew!

Word!  ;D

Oh hell yeah!!!

You gonna be bringing the new 848 stew?

Yes, unless one of my other projects gets completed by then...

Visited some Ouray related websites.  My god that town is gorgeous!!!

Can anyone provide links to previous DITR event photos?

Search for ditr on Facebook... should be some in the group

In the meantime, here are some of mine from year before last:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs169.snc1/6330_841688607258_13735265_48543891_1919316_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs169.snc1/6330_841688612248_13735265_48543892_209489_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6330_841688627218_13735265_48543894_7720175_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs169.snc1/6330_841688662148_13735265_48543901_843859_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6330_841688692088_13735265_48543906_6539347_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6330_841688707058_13735265_48543907_2817997_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs169.snc1/6330_841688712048_13735265_48543908_2538964_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs169.snc1/6330_841688722028_13735265_48543909_3757667_n.jpg)

Red Mountain Pass, Colorado (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3D6wIkLfBw#normal)

Some more from last year can be found here:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34976.15 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34976.15)

^^^^^   [drool] [drool] [drool] [moto] [drool]

Great soundtrack too!!!

That is just a small sampling of the roads in the area.  [moto] ;D [moto] ;D [moto] ;D

I'm guessing you should make sure you have good wet road tires. ;D

Only wish I could take credit for the vid.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home# (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#)!/event.php?eid=181075885245471

my man beast posted up some video of us leaving Ouray  [moto]

Wowsa.

I'm in for this year. Who knows where they're staying?

we got a few other ones, but we have to crop it down and yada yada yada....


looks like HQ will be at the Best Western again [thumbsup]

I am also a MAYBE and would be riding from Colorado Springs. I am also a maybe since I may also be upgrading suspension, as well as needing better riding gear.

There will be a lot of us leaving from Denver on Friday morning.  Last year we took Deckers to Woodland Park and then east on 24. If you can make it, maybe we can meet up in Woodland Park.  We can talk about it again once it gets closer to August.

With baby on the way in July, looks like I'll be missing another DiTR and all the holligan fun.

I'm trying to convince some schmucks from round these parts to join me, but I don't think everyone is excited about riding through Kansas (the long way) as I am :).

I'll probably make it a two day trip and stay with some long lost friends in Denver.  How long does this shindig usually last?

Meet and greet Friday night.  Ride Saturday.  Party Saturday night.  Ride Sunday.  Sleep Sunday night (or not, at your discretion).  Leave Monday.

Woot!

    Vacation time approved, Hotel reservations made, providing there are no major disasters, will be riding out on Fri. the 12th. Hope to have a good turnout this year, and We'll see You there....If not sooner  [thumbsup]

I'm out.   :'(

Visited our tax consultant last night and we owe a whole pile of dosh to The Man.  We knew we were going to take a big hit and had set monies aside, but ti turned out to be a lot worse than expected.   [puke]

No vacations for us this year. 

That sucks, man. Hope things cheer up and you manage to make it! On the bright side, there's always that spare kidney  :)

You guys have to convince El Mat to finish our Epic Loop at DITR - he wants to start too early - no bueno.

Mine are full of rocks and aint worth $hit.

BUMP!

It's getting closer guys  [Dolph]

I was reading Hell For Leather yesterday (seriously great site, btw) and they had an article that started off like this. "I know Ducati owners have a reputation of being a bunch of rich a$$holes who ride their over-priced Italian bikes to a coffee shop on Sundays so they can hang out with other Ducati owners who are also wearing Puma track suits and talk about how cool they all are, but let me introduce you to....". Well HFL, let me introduce you to "Ducati in the Rockies" where Ducatis are ridden, and ridden HARD! A Ducati event, put on by Ducati rides and people passionate about the brand. Sorry, but there are no coffee shops at the top of Red Mountain Pass! Feel free to leave you Puma track suits at home!!!

DitR Official Signature Cocktail
Though a close personal friend and Aprilia rider (don’t hold that against him) we were able to get world renowned Mixologist Charlotte Voisey to personally design Ducati in the Rockies it’s own signature cocktail.   The DitR Italian Margarita.  It is made with Solerno, a Sicilian Blood Orange Liqueur made in Italy and it is amazing.   

Here is a link for the drink:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Drink.pdf (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6379429/DitR%202011/DitR%202011%20Drink.pdf)

Were just a month and day away from the bestest, funnest, shenanigan's you will ever be in  ;D [Dolph]

Let the spankin' begin!

DitR 2011 Hotel Room Update:

Today is the “drop-dead-date” for the reserved room at the Best Western Twin Peaks in Ouray, CO.  I am happy to say that we have filled every reserved hotel room and one condo.  The only accommodation left at the BWTP is one 3 bdrm/ 2 bath condo that will sleep up to six people.  They will hold this condo today only.  You will need to call them directly and say that you are with “Ducati in the Rockies” to get their discounted rate, if you want this room.

There are plenty of places to stay in Ouray and I am sure that if you decide to come last minute something can be worked out.  If you need additional information, please let me know.


Ducati in the Rockies is one month away and we can’t wait to ride with you.

Titty

Dr Desmo and I were up there for a weekend at the start of June, and it was phenomenal!

Can hardly wait for the awesome times coming in JUST 4 WEEKS!

HELLZ

Cheers,
Adam

How (b)romantic  [coffee]

you guys gonna ever come back down again?

You were invited!  :-*

Cheers,
Adam

I'm planning on next year. I'm in the middle of building a Ryca (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=48364.0).

I'm fairly certain that the signiture cocktail of DitR is whatever is in your hand when you pass out

 [thumbsup]  [drink]

Cheers,
Adam

Or whatever you are peeing on a certain dark monster in the middle of the night.   [coffee]

For the record, I have never peed on a Ducati

how about a ducatisti then?

Please visit www.DucatiInTheRockies.com (http://) for the latest information on DitR 2011.

There you will find the most up-to-date info on:

1.  Event Itinerary
2.  Suggested Ride Maps
3.  Hotel Information
4.  Event Guidelines
5.  DitR History

As always you can PM me if you have any questions or email me at DitR2005@gmail.com

Thanks,

Titty

that I have peed on


...yer on my hit list skinner

I feel honorerered

*** NSFW ***

[Dave Chapelle] Piss On You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV_GoGcWH_c#normal)

ah yes! Too funny  [laugh]

T-3 weeks peeps

I'm getting so excited  [Dolph] [beer]  ;D

T-16 days....

I'm getting excited  [Dolph] [popcorn]

 Me too!  ;D ;D ;D  [Dolph]

wish i could have made it as part of my trip, but on the other side of the country. Enjoy

I have been looking at pics from the last few years...and such great times!

It's getting me even more excited and anxious  [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]


there will always be another year  [beer] have safe travels [Dolph]

T-11 days people
 [Dolph] [evil] [bacon] [beer]

T-8 days folks  [Dolph]

Wa hoo! Anyone driving up from Denver? Trying to strategize maybe sending a small bag up  ;D

Cheers,
Adam

now were 1 week away  [Dolph]

Ducati in the Rockies 2011 Banquette

Saturday, August 13th
Ouryale House
215 7th, Ave., Ouray, CO
Beer: 6:30 to 7:30
Food: 7:30 to 8:30
Awards: 8:30 to 9:00
Cost: $25 per person

Hutch, the owner and head bottle washer at the Ourayle House, will be serving hand crafted, small batch, Beers.  There will be many types of beer to chose from and they change regularly throughout the year.  He accepts both cash and home brewed beer in trade.  Commemorative beers in bottles will be for sale, but buyer will be responsible for getting it home.

The food will be provided by a local caterer, Kat from Das Taco.
Menu: BBQ Beef Brisket w/ locally made buns
Herb-grilled chicken
Local potato salad (w/ light dijon-style dressing)
Everything will be made with local seasonal vegetables
There will be food options for vegans, vegetarians and people w/ a gluten free diet or other dietary needs.

During the banquette Awards will be given for:
1. Most Modified Bike
2. Most Shagged Tires
3. Wides Chicken Strips
4. Most Miles Traveled to get to Ouray, CO
5. Most Nude Ride (yeah, you read that right.)

3 days away....and it can't get here soon enough  [popcorn]

Bringing your Ducati bikini to contend for the "most nude ride" award, Mousie?    [Dolph]

the dog chewed the bikini  :'(

But i have something else better planned, love  :-*

So that's what you call Matt.  ;D

well i guess "hairy man beast" would be the same thing

That must have been some party. Its been a week and no posts about DitR. Either they are too embarassed or still in jail. [laugh]

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580755038YSmwiO?vhost=outdoors (http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580755038YSmwiO?vhost=outdoors)

nah were still  [Dolph]  ;D

but here is up is up so far on the facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chamunda-Mandir/122069131173615# (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chamunda-Mandir/122069131173615#)!/groups/55581935777/photos/

and matt has some up but i'll get a link later

A Review of Ducati in the Rockies 2011

2011 was a great year for Ducati in the Rockies (DitR).  Attendance was up and we saw several new faces among our old friends.  We had approximately 70 people from seven states.  The food at the Saturday BBQ was a huge hit, as were the Italian Margaritas served at the Best Western’s Tiki Bar.  Both of these will be back next year along with some new ideas we are already working on.

Next year’s Ducati In The Rockies will be August 10th - 13th.  

We’re already planning to make next year’s event even better.  DitR has a new website with more photos, more detailed ride maps and the latest event information.  Be sure to check out the new 10 minute ride video on YouTube showing a quick run to the top of Red Mountain Pass (Million Dollar Highway).  We also have a new FaceBook page that will better serve our event.  

Please contact us and let us know if you have any questions or comments.

New Email:  DucatiInTheRockies@gmail.com
New Web Site: www.DucatiInTheRockies.com (http://)
New YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/wnxhbERXqJo?hd=1 (http://youtu.be/wnxhbERXqJo?hd=1)
New FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ducati-in-the-Rockies/250801148300966 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ducati-in-the-Rockies/250801148300966)