For the fifth year in a row, Ducati will be
organizing a series of riding courses aimed at those
who would like to learn how to ride a motorcycle or
improve their street or track skills.
The 2004 edition of Ducati Riding Experience saw
a massive influx of attendees, both male and female,
with a total of 1300 registrations (an increase of
27% over the previous year).
Among those 38% were women with an average age of
32 and 62% were men with an average age of 35.
Another interesting figure is that 10% of people
registering in 2004 had also completed a course in
2003, while 9% enrolled for a second course (at a
higher level) in the same year.
The courses, which will take place from March
until October, consist of a full day of riding
sessions combined with classroom time. All the
courses will take place in the prestigious “Enzo e
Dino Ferrari” circuit of Imola.
The DRE school presents an impressive line-up of
instructors including World, European and National
champions and features five different classes for
all skill levels.
As a brand new feature for 2005,
two extra courses have been introduced: the Men’s
Basic Course is aimed at men who are absolute
beginners, have never ridden a bike and would like
to become involved in motorcycling, while the Master
Racing Course, is for expert riders who want to take
part in racing (such as the new Ducati Desmo
Challenge series) and wish to build upon their
existing track skills.
The
following courses are available in 2005:
Women’s Basic Riding Course
Aimed at women
without riding experience who would like to get
involved in the motorcycle world. The course will
take place in the paddock using reduced power
Monster 620 motorcycles. Price: 216 Euro, taxes
included.
Men’s Basic Riding Course
New for 2005! Aimed at
men without riding experience who would like to get
involved in the motorcycle world. The course will
take place in the paddock using Multistrada 620
motorcycles. Price: 216 Euro, taxes included.
Intermediate Riding Course
This course is aimed at men and women who already
have some riding experience but want to improve
their skills. The course covers common road
situations and tips on how to tackle them using
specific riding techniques. The exercises are
designed to help riders maintain better control of
their bikes and avoid potentially dangerous everyday
situations through better technique. After a
practice phase in the paddock, students will be able
to try out their new skills on the track. Monster
S2R and Multistrada 1000 motorcycles will be used
for this course. Price: 280 Euro taxes included.
Racing Course
Aimed at expert motorcyclists (men and women) who
have the desire to increase their knowledge of
riding technique on the track. 999 Superbikes will
be used for this course and students will be divided
into groups based on experience (declared by rider).
Price: 750 Euro, taxes included.
Master Racing Course New for 2005! This year's
new master course is aimed at riders who wish to
participate in competitive races on the track such
as the "Ducati Desmo Challenge". 2005 spec 999
Superbikes will be used and, in order to ensure the
best possible learning environment, student groups
will not exceed three per instructor. Lessons will
focus on improving circuit riding techniques and
maximizing each rider's overall performance. Price:
999 Euro, taxes included.
The cost of the course includes: the use of
motorcycle, lunch and the open cafè area, welcome
kit, the presence of a photographer and special
rates at nearby hotels. It does not includes any
type of insurance. This year's edition of the Ducati
Riding Experience also introduces an opportunity to
rent riding gear (leathers, helmets, gloves, boots)
at the time of registration.
2005 Calendar Schedule
The sessions will be held on March 24, April 14,
April 29, April 30, May 10, June 30, July 7,
September 6, September 23, and October 20 of 2005.
Registration and Information
The registration will be done exclusively through
the
Ducati website from the end of February. Payment
can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
Those who participated in previous Ducati Riding
Experience courses and participants who attend more
than one course at the DRE 2005 and Official Ducati
Club Members will be offered a special price on the
purchase of the 2005 DRE courses. The reduced price
will be calculated upon registration.
