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Proposal of a National Event for Ducati

Started by RED, February 11, 2009, 08:41:56 AM

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DuciD03

#30
February 13, 2009, 10:31:29 PM Last Edit: February 24, 2009, 09:36:25 AM by DuciD03
Colorado is a great location maybe not central .... but it has room and roads to roam ... as compared to more congested places Like LA or NYC; Its also a good destination place to ride to; lots of variety on routes you could take etc.  I haven't read the links but it sounds good already.

Oray Colorado already seems like it is the Duc National; see below

"Forum  Moto Board  General Monster Forum  Ducati in the Rockies 2009, The official thread"
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RED

#31
February 13, 2009, 10:45:44 PM
 [wine]Munch, point well taken. Again, you'll get no truck from me about the obvious for So. Co. and I for one would be in favor for it. But I am just one. The purpose for my posting this thread is to illicite the reverb of the Ducatisti on a national level. Being born and raised in Texas my natural inclination to hold such an event would be in in So. Co. Please understand given the nature of a national event I have to be even that more even handed. That said and my intensions clear, the argument therfore lies within the constituancy of this or any other involved group. As for a personal viewpoint, my tendencies are for what is best for all.

It seems that it is up to us to push this thing through on our own. I beleive there is an opportunity at hand to promote such an event even in hard economic times. That being said where it goes from here is going to be up to us.

I will post up another thread to gain insight from a poll that I hope will show the main interest and support areas. Your input will be crucial so please participate.

I am convinced that there is a need here and will this if warranted.

Thanks Y'all
RED

RED

#32
February 13, 2009, 10:51:12 PM
One other thing, I am having to post from my G1 cell phone so it is difficult to be precise in my annotations.

DuciD03

#33
February 13, 2009, 10:55:04 PM Last Edit: February 24, 2009, 09:38:19 AM by DuciD03
keep on beating the drum (posts) Red and Ducatists will come ... sounds like fun; I saw a vintage ducati  rally that was very cool; I would like to see vintage / heritage incorporated and you'll get auto intrest with that.
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Desmostro

#34
February 13, 2009, 11:11:49 PM
Quote from: Munch on February 13, 2009, 09:52:01 PM
Ouray is a done deal for '09.

You would be hard pressed to find a location that offers everything here. Indy is about Moto GP, not riding...

You'll do 3-4 days of amazing riding once you get here. All twisties and plenty of speed for those inclined.

Nightlife is a complete blast.

Some pics for those that weren't around...


nice  [thumbsup]


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eichh

#35
February 14, 2009, 05:26:46 AM
Where can I find details on the 09' Ouray event?

Desmostro

#36
February 14, 2009, 09:20:24 AM
Quote from: danaid on February 12, 2009, 10:17:02 PM
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How about at a major city, or take over a racing event and call it ours. I vote for some where in California, there are many Ducati dealers here that could help out with an event.

We are certainly spoiled here in Nor California. We've got the most amazing roads you could want, sun, beaches, culture, 4 different tracks to choose from, 5 Ducati Dealers near the Bay Area... But. It's all the way left coast, it's expensive, and in the summer, you got the tourist traffic.

One thing I'm wondering about So Co. is - I'm guessing here - less fighting SUV's full of grandmas for the twisties? What about  [leo]?
Looks pretty remote. Details?

What is the "night life" there in Ouray and other amenities?

Just throwing this out there to get everyone on the same page, of the list from the first post, perhaps it would be good to prioritize the most important elements: culture, night life, track, ride together, central location etc...

1. Ride together  [moto]
2. Party / eats  [bacon]  [beer]
3.
4.
5.



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swampduc

#37
February 14, 2009, 05:25:58 PM
Quote from: eichh on February 14, 2009, 05:26:46 AM
Where can I find details on the 09' Ouray event?
Look at the Mile High Monsters local board. There's a thread for DITR (Ducati in the Rockies). I'll be there for sure  [thumbsup]
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=17727.0
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Bick

#38
February 14, 2009, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: danaid on February 12, 2009, 10:17:02 PM
  ??? what is there in the center of the country besides lots of nothing. How about at a major city, or take over a racing event and call it ours. I vote for some where in California, there are many Ducati dealers here that could help out with an event.

There is a plan for a gathering of Monsters somewhere in CA for a Guinness Record gathering some time this summer.  I'm sure as details are in place, something will be popping up on this site.


DitR is the place to be.  [thumbsup]
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

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RED

#39
February 14, 2009, 07:52:39 PM
Do you have any information about the Monster gathering? Website?

I like the list coordination D  ;D.

Well, Left coast, East coast, Third coast, each has many moto events during warm wether. I can name a slew of em here in Texas. As an alternative I could just as well pitch The Texas Hill Country's (THC) Three Sisters Run each year as a prime location. Timing again would be the issue because it is one of the most heavily traveled rides for all moto types during the warm months (11.5 months out the year that is). That could be an option during the winter holidays for the northern riders as well as anyone who would like to ride during the colder months for those above the 30th parallel. I have riden just about everyday this winter (except the past two weeks, recovering from carpel tunnel surgery). The weather here has been spectacular since it started to cool down in mid-November this year. The temps just a week ago were in the high '70's and low '80's in places all over. Now is a great time to ride the THC. Thing is, no tracks, no national races, not many Duc dealers and certainly no culture or night life outside of Austin chic culture. So that is not really an option.

I'm thinking again that in order to produce an event that ALL Ducati riders will want to attend it is going to have to be set up around something like what is on the list of top things Ducatisti like to do because, well, Ducatisti like racing, drinking, riding, high-class fashion, drinking, fine food, wild sex parties, drinnnkling and....!  ;D Well you get the picture. So, putting our heads together to come up with a suitable place is the challenge. I know that therer will be several people here in DFWM area will attend if it comes to be. This and other Ducati forums will need to be informed and discussions like this one need to be instigated.

Bick

#40
February 14, 2009, 07:57:37 PM
Quote from: RED on February 14, 2009, 07:52:39 PM
Do you have any information about the Monster gathering? Website?

No details on their site yet, but here it is:

http://monsterworldrecord.org/
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

DoubleEagle

#41
February 15, 2009, 12:38:52 AM
What if we had 2 . One for the Western part of the Country and one for the Eastern like maybe at Barber or Elkhart Lake or in the Central Appalachians ?   Dolph     :)
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#42
February 16, 2009, 01:24:14 PM
i think it should be in kansas or nebraska!  we could ride in straight lines back and forth doing wheelies with no shirts on  [popcorn]
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#43
February 16, 2009, 01:58:01 PM
there is plenty in Durango, CO.  tons of rooms and bars to boot.  From there we could ride the million dollar highway loop and many others like Mesa Verde and so on.  I vote for Colorado or the Central Appalachians near Chattanoga, TN.
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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#44
February 17, 2009, 09:15:35 AM
Quote from: Bick on February 14, 2009, 07:22:36 PM
There is a plan for a gathering of Monsters somewhere in CA for a Guinness Record gathering some time this summer.  I'm sure as details are in place, something will be popping up on this site.


DitR is the place to be.  [thumbsup]

u gonna come play this year?!?!

Quote from: ducducgooseme on February 16, 2009, 01:24:14 PM
i think it should be in kansas or nebraska!  we could ride in straight lines back and forth doing wheelies with no shirts on  [popcorn]

i bet i can wheelie farther then  8) [laugh]
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