DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE 2005
07 February 2005 - Ducati UK Ltd

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 motorcyle 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 maximising 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 DRE also introduces an opportunity to rent riding gear (leathers, helmets, gloves, boots) at the time of registration on www.ducati.com

2005 CALENDAR

March 24
April 14
April 29
April 30
May 10
June 30
July 7
September 6
September 23
October 20

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION The registration will be done exclusively through the Ducati website, www.ducati.com from the end of February. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.

Those who participated in DRE 2003, 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 with www.ducati.com

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