Aug 15th: DESM0 9th Anuual BBQ and first Gimmick Rally!

[Grrrly]

We're proud to announce our Ninth Annual BBQ and 5th Annual Bike Show, on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Thomas Bull Park (Orange County) in Hamptonburgh, NY.

Just like last year, we have a private section reserved with covered picnic tables, a softball diamond, a playground and a volleyball court. There is plenty of room (and shade) for you and your family, and we hope to see you there!

This is a great way for you to spend the day with your family and with your friends, in a safe, kid-friendly environment.

It's also a great way to pick up your new club shirt. Please see http://www.desmoducati.org/shop.html for more information on ordering shirts.


This year also marks our Fifth Annual Bike Show. Last year we had scores of entries spanning 45 years of Ducati history and we awarded trophies in 6 categories:
Best of Show
Best 4V Sportbike
Best 2V Sportbike
Best SportTourer
Best Naked
Best Vintage

Not only will you get to see pretty much every recent model, but you'll also get to see some great vintage Ducati singles and twins, and probably some Bimotas and Cagivas, too. Our members own some fantastic motorcycles, and are always eager to share their piece of history with us. And don't forget to pack yours!

For information on participating in the Bike Show, please email: bikeshow@desmoducati.org.

As always, we'll host our World Famous door prize raffle, featuring swag from some great vendors, including Absolute Cycle, Chase Harper and Pirelli tires. Last year we raffled off helmets, battery tenders, trackdays, bike locks, hats, shirts, tools, gift certificates, leather riding jackets, oil, and so much more. I don't think anyone went home empty-handed.

We've already received some fantastic donations, more is on the way, and we're always very appreciative of our sponsors.

Our BBQ just keeps growing—please don't miss out. This is your chance to meet and mingle with dozens of Ducatisti, talk about and show off your bike, share your trackday experiences, check out the bling on everyone else's bike, and visit (or sell in) a Swap Meet.

Photos from last year's BBQ are here: http://www.desmoducati.org/bbq2008recap.html

Jim Loughran returns as our BBQ caterer and he will personally man the grill and bring us Orange County's tastiest menu. Tons of fun and tons of food! This year's menu includes:

Hamburgers/Cheese Burgers/Hot Dogs
Sausage and Peppers
Pulled Pork
St. Louis Spare Ribs
Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin in a Brandy Cream Sauce
Hot Smoked Sausage
BBQ Chicken
Red Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Watermelon
And much, much more

The price for adults is just $27.50 each, while children under 12 are $13.75 each.

And don't forget to combine your payment with our new shirt, or something else from our Shop, and pick up your merchandise that afternoon.
 For details, please see http://www.desmoducati.org/shop.html

PayPal BBQ Payment Instructions:

Please send funds via PayPal and follow these easy instructions:

1. Click the Send Money tab at PayPal
2. In the Recipients Email box put the DESMO ID
The DESMO PayPal ID is: ---> <desmo@desmoducati. org>
3. Put in the Amount to send $27.50 per adult $13.75 per child (12 and under)
4. Choose service/Other in the "For" selection. Click "continue"
5. In the Subject field type "2009 DESMO BBQ"
6. In the Note field specify names of those attending.
7. Click the Send Money button to complete your order.

Please see our web site for more information:
http://www.desmoducati.org/bbq2009.html

[CDawg]

It was a blast last year!  Loved hearing the D16's engine!

[hydra]

Sounds like fun...

[froggert]

i'll be there! 

[Pakhan]

Desmo propaganda! 

I have been meaning to get to one of these, maybe this year will be the one.

[Grrrly]

I'm just the messenger  

We'll be at a trackday this time around, I think this is the first time I'll miss one at Thomas Bull Park.  More opportunities for everyone else to win raffle prizes!!
PS Ally can use some volunteers to help with the Bike Show, we helped last year.

[GLantern]

I would really like to go to this too this year, pakhan if you are serious about it let's ride up.  lmk

[Howie]

I'm just the messenger  

We'll be at a trackday this time around, I think this is the first time I'll miss one at Thomas Bull Park.  More opportunities for everyone else to win raffle prizes!!
PS Ally can use some volunteers to help with the Bike Show, we helped last year.

We will miss you, but, like you said, MORE PRIZES FOR EVERYBODY!!

[He Man]

if i go to Ducati in the rockie, ill be rolling into nyc on the 15th..maybe i should stop by and extend the trip only by 3 more hours.... lol that would be pretty epic. how long does this thing last?

[Magnus]

count me in

[Grrrly]

DESMO GIMMICK RALLY

For those riding up to the Q we are going to run a Gimmick Rally from the Harriman area to Thomas Bull Park to arrive just in time to kick off the BBQ. The rally will be about 1-1/2 hours long and will travel the back roads of Orange County via a simple route. Along the route there will be places for you to stop and answer a simple question, such as; "How many windows in the church" before heading off to the next way-point. We will provide the route sheet and map for each rider along with the question sheet and a pen. There will be trophys presented at the BBQ for the winners.

So sign up!

[mookieo2]

As of now I think I`ll be there. Anyone want to set something up to ride from NYC LI area?

[GLantern]

As of now I think I`ll be there. Anyone want to set something up to ride from NYC LI area?

I'll be going too i'll set up the ride, everyone in the area is more than welcome to meet and ride up with me.  I only request you wear your gear.

[Bones]

I've yet to do a long distance run like this (I'm on LI). Having just gotten back to riding this season after a few years hiatus (and being a new duc owner) I'm seriously considering this.

Mook/Glantern: how long a ride would it be: 2 - 2 1/2 hours?

[GLantern]

From my house its 2hours and 50minutes, but i live way out east in Riverhead 

So from the meeting spot, which will be out west on the island, probably more like 2 hours.