The eagerly awaited Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) is back for2010 and will offer an even more structured programme of ridingcourses aboard Ducati motorcycles at top Italian circuits The DREoffers an all-round experience with great courses, exciting tracks,a line-up of 30 top instructors, a fleet of 90 dedicated Ducatimotorcycles and a support staff of more than 30, to ensureparticipants have a valuable and enjoyable day to remember.
While remaining true to the formula that has made the DRE sosuccessful, 2010 will see the adoption of FMI parameters andprotocols for the basic course, providing a firm foundation for newriders right from the start. Furthermore, the DRE organisation willshare their proven track training methods with Italian Federationexperts so as to create the first officially certified school inItaly, a certification to which all schools will have to qualify infuture.
With the new FMI official agreement, the DRE now builds upon thehigh standards already achieved in 2009 and underlines the company'scontinuous development and improvement of their riding school inline with its range of motorcycles.
From taking a first step into motorcycling aboard a light, agileand user-friendly Monster 696 in the basic course to improvingexisting road skills aboard a Hypermotard 796, 1100 and Monster 1100in the intermediate course, Ducati will improve and perfect allriding techniques. Those riders who prefer to improve their talentson the track will have the opportunity to spend a day receivingdetailed instruction aboard an incredible Superbike 848, the mid-range Superbike proven, in recent years, to be the best learningplatform. Track riders can progress from racing 1 through to racing2 and, for advanced track riders, to the master racing course aboardthe famous 1198 S with Ducati Traction Control.
A list of prices and full calendar of 2010 events to be held atmajor Italian circuits are now online at Ducati.com.
2010 DRE Calendar Basic - Racing 2 - Master Racing 25-26 June atImola Basic - Racing 2 - Master Racing 15-16 July at Mugello Basic -Intermediate - Racing 19-10 September at Adria The courses TheDucati riding courses offer a complete DRE. From those wishing tosit on a motorcycle for the very first time in the knowledge thatthey are in the company of highly qualified instructors, to thosewho want to improve their existing road skills in a structuredlearning environment. Riders who wish to improve their track ridingskills can enjoy an exciting, adrenalin-filled experience alongsidemany professional racers and champions such as Italian riders, PaoloCasoli and Dario Marchetti. The course levels are basic,intermediate, racing 1 course and racing 2 course, and a masterracing course.
The course has a maximum of three participants in each group toensure that every rider gets individual attention from theinstructor. Each rider also receives an extra track session withprofessional data acquisition equipment, bringing their total tracksessions to seven rather than six in previous editions. Participantsmust have attended at least one DRE track riding course already andhave reached a level of riding appropriate to this course. Thecourse concentrates on extreme track riding techniques more closelyassociated to a competition racing style.
Data acquisition As part of the Master racing course,participants will be able to compare their 'performance data' withthat of their instructor's. The system records throttle opening,engine rpm, vehicle speed, lap time, suspension travel, brakepressure, tyre temperatures and corner trajectories to give a fullreport. At the end of the test, the retrieved data forms a debriefsession between each participant and their instructor and eachparticipant is presented with a printed copy of their data.
Instructors Ducati has built a highly qualified line-up ofinstructors, many of who are National, European or even WorldChampions. They not only bring advanced riding skills to the DRE,but also create an extremely exciting and fun day in a friendlyenvironment, typical of Ducati.
Registration Signing-up for the courses started at the beginningof March on Ducati.com with most courses expected to fill up fast.Payment can be made online by credit card or bank transfer, withspecial terms reserved for members of Official Ducati Owners Clubs.The cost of the courses includes the use of the motorcycle, fuel,instruction, lunch, free refreshments and a welcome kit.
Riding gear All participants must wear a leather suit, backprotector, gloves, boots and a full-face helmet, however, those notin possession of, or are unwilling to travel with, the appropriateriding gear, can hire it during their online booking process(subject to availability).
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