WDW 2014

[GK]

WDW added to my bucket list. Should fit in nicely with a motorcycle tour of Tuscany.

Perhaps we could do it together bro!  

Tuscany..... sometimes bro I reckon you're more Italian than Greek Cypriot! LOL!

GK

[geoffduc]

If you intend to tour Tuscany make sure that your trip coincides with the MotoGP at Mugello, it's one of the best tracks for spectators that I've been to plus I know a great hotel a few miles on a nice quiet back road from the circuit which even has a secure garage for parking your bikes.

Geoff...

[koko64]

Thanks Geoff, good advice.
It's a long way from here, so since you've paid the airfare, why include Mugello?  I 'spose I throw in a tour of the Borgo Panigale factory too.
I'm told of a guy here who leads and supplies all the bikes for the Tuscany tour. All the bikes are Ducatis. He leads the tour with the run vehicle bringing up the rear, so no worries with luggage. Apparently, he knows the good roads and you stay at wineries each night eating the local cuisine and drinking the local wine in great accommodation. I would take my wife pillion.
Heaven on a stick!
I'll add that to the bucket list.

[geoffduc]

Times slipping by fast so come on guys and gals lets be having a list of forum members who are making the journey to this years WDW so that we can hopefully meet up as we've done in previous years... it's aways nice to put a name to a face and add to the friends list...

Geoff..geoffduc
Lars..Stopintime
Chris (desmoworld) + girlfriend

[koko64]

Have a great time guys.
Look forward to your report!

[HotIce]

It's a long way from here, so since you've paid the airfare, why include Mugello?  I 'spose I throw in a tour of the Borgo Panigale factory too.

If you're a motor-head, in the radius of about 25 miles, you've got Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini museums around there

[stopintime]

Closer and closer 

I just booked a track session on Sunday 20th at 10:40 

Anyone else going?

I'm in the mountains a few days before and after - should be fun.

[Betty]

Closer and closer 

I just booked a track session on Sunday 20th at 10:40 

Anyone else going?

I'm in the mountains a few days before and after - should be fun.

If anybody was sitting back waiting for a real reason to go ... you have just found one.

Worth the price of admission just to see the big fella running rings around Superbike wannabes with his little Monster.

[stopintime]

If anybody was sitting back waiting for a real reason to go ... you have just found one.

Worth the price of admission just to see the big fella running rings around Superbike wannabes with his little Monster.

    and this year I 'know' the track and will be faster 

(the required leather suit might not be ideal for the rest of the riding, so I'm not sure yet - but it IS one of my main reasons for going)

[Stabel1]

I have my Track Session friday Morning and saturday i booked One of the Trips to the italian countryside....looking forward..

[stopintime]

Back, safe and happy  

Not quite as hot this time, no traffic problems in the mountains before or after - very good!

Reported 65,000 attending (hmm, not sure) - crowded on Saturday, but very relaxed on Sunday including my track session.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWZfZsYEE2E&feature=em-upload_owner-smbtn

Stupid bike bikini wash was finally off the program. About time  

Random pictures below from my ride to/from + WDW pictures.

Click link for more pictures from previous years:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=64052.msg1181236#msg1181236

Süsten Pass, Andermatt


Secure roads near Andermatt


Short stop at the factory


Backroad south of Bologna




... to Castel del Rio where my traditional bike hand wash gentleman lives


Getting warmer (35 C / 95 F)


Parking at WDW




Couldn't not....


Saturday night show, riders, stunters, fireworks




Drei Zinnen, Cortina






Stupid road curbs tried to eat my bike (almost took my oil filter and a bite of my exhaust)


Rustic meals on mountain tops are always nice


Last mountain pass, Edelweiss/Grossglockner, before 600 miles Autobahn on my way home



Random bikes WDW 2014

[DucDucGoos]

That food looks delish!!
How was it, looks great from the pics you posted.
I had fun at Laguna Seca for WSBK

[monsta]

 

[HotIce]

This year that I was in Italy during WDW, could not say no to my brother to go in Croatia with his boat, so I missed it once again 
Here are some great pictures taken by Dennis Matson (the dude who went around US with his Panigale, and now touring EU):

http://antihero.smugmug.com/ITaly/World-Ducati-Week/


PS: Caution, drooling is a possibility 

[koko64]

Thanks. Great pics.