ISSUE 270 DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB • ISSUE NO. 270 AUGUST 2023 A T R I P T O B O L O G N A A N D BACK FIVE GO TO MOROCCO • WHERE'S MARTYN? SEE INSIDE FOR MORE... FOLLOW ROBERT TIFFIN AS HE EMBARKS ON A 12-DAY JOURNEY TO THE EMILIAROMAGNA CAPITAL DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB • ISSUE NO. 270 AUGUST 2023
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2 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 01 0 2 CLUB OFFICIALS 0 3 FROM THE EDITOR by Jilly Penegar 0 4 CLUB OFFICIALS 0 5 FROM THE EDITOR by Jilly Penegar 0 6 CLUB OFFICIALS 0 7 FROM THE EDITOR by Jilly Penegar 0 8 NOTIZIE 1 0 EVENTS DIARY 2023 1 1 PANIGALE PARTS 1 2 CLUB MERCHANDISE 1 3 WHERE'S MARTYN by Martin Edwards 1 4 AGM NOTICE 1 6 FIVE GO TO MOROCCO by Steve Gorman 1 8 STAR ARTICLE! Diary of a Trip to Bologna and Back by Robert Tiffin 1 9 FROM THE TREASURER by Lisa Richards 2 0 CLUB DISCOUNTS 2 2 BRANCH REPORTS 2 4 BRANCH INFO 2 8 MEMBERSHIP FORM The use of information in Desmo is entirely the responsibility of the reader, and this is a condition of the supply of Desmo. No liability is accepted by the editor, DOC (GB) Committee, DOC members or contributors to Desmo for the loss, damage or injury resulting from the direct or indirect use of information in Desmo and any errors or omissions therein. The views in Desmo are not necessarily those of the editor or Committee of the Ducati Owners Club (GB). Deadline for the next issue – 1st August Editor Jilly Penegar Advertising Jilly Penegar / Lisa Richards Subscriptions Kevin Baker Production The Printed Word Ltd. Tel: 01403 255650 Contents DESMO 270 AUGUST 2023 DUCATI OWNERS CLUB
02 DESMO AUGUST 2023 Club OFFICIALS Honorary Presidents Giancarlo Falappa Steve Wynne Honorary Vice-President Livio Lodi Chairman Martyn Edwards 11a Haig Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2QA M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Treasurer Lisa Richards E: [email protected] Secretary Tim Mallion 61 Westbank Rd, Devonshire Park, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH42 7JP M: 07735 566055, E: [email protected] Desmo Editor Jilly Penegar 21 Larches Court, Kensett Avenue, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9FG E: [email protected] Events Co-ordinator Steve Staines E: [email protected] BMF Rep John Nicholas E: [email protected] DOC Bike Dating Service Peter Ward E: [email protected] Merchandise Colin Richards M: 07856 551807 E: [email protected] Technical Literature Colin Darlow [email protected] T: 01353 724953 (before 10pm) Tool Hire Secretary Graham Stoppani M: 07763 926681 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Northern Rally Co-ordinator Natalee Edwards M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Desmo Advertising (Commercial) Jilly Penegar Lisa Richards Southern Rally Co-ordinator Anton Henley M: 07714 186647 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Merlin Rally Neil Harris M: 07891 665013 E: [email protected] Branch Co-ordinator Mark Gillibrand M: 07507 504335 (before 9pm only) E: [email protected] Discounts Offi cer Dave Johnson E: [email protected] Social Media Secretary Colin Richards T: 07856 551 807 E: [email protected] MAG Rep Position Vacant
02 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 03 ISSUE 270 Finally, spring / summer has arrived, and with it a multitude of events, ride-outs, shows, and race meetings to attend – many occurring on the same weekend. If you haven’t looked already, the club’s facebook page usually shows various events, and of course, there’s the diary in Desmo, and on the website if you’re stuck for places to go / people to meet etc. The AGM has been and gone, Martyn has given a brief report of it on page 20. The event was sadly the last appearance of Clive Fitzgerald, who passed away not long after. He will be missed by many, having been a stalwart of the club for around 20 years, including stints as Treasurer and MAG rep on the club’s CoM. Our thoughts are with his wife Rosie, his family and many friends. Electric Ducatis – with the news that Ducati is supplying all the bikes for the MotoE series, it seems that Ducati are taking this very seriously, and this has been noted by the mainstream press. DOC GB member David Warner kindly sent me a link to the excellent article in the Telegraph, highlighting Ducati’s use of VW technology in their quest for perfection. I’m not sure if the sound of the current MotoGP bikes can ever be replaced by the MotoE bikes, but excellent to see Ducati at the head of technology in this area. Saturday 13 May 2023 will be remembered as an historical date in the Ducati books as it will be the fi rst race in Ducati’s history by a Ducati 100% electric. Your thoughts? In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! The Star award winner for this edition is Robert Tiffi n who wrote the interesting article about his trip to Bologna. Robert will receive a copy of the Ducati Year Book for his contribution. Don’t forget, you can win a copy of the latest Ducati Year Book by submitting an article, photograph or branch report to Desmo. In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! Ciao, Jill y Editor From the
04 DESMO AUGUST 2023 Club OFFICIALS Honorary Presidents Giancarlo Falappa Steve Wynne Honorary Vice-President Livio Lodi Chairman Martyn Edwards 11a Haig Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2QA M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Treasurer Lisa Richards E: [email protected] Secretary Tim Mallion 61 Westbank Rd, Devonshire Park, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH42 7JP M: 07735 566055, E: [email protected] Desmo Editor Jilly Penegar 21 Larches Court, Kensett Avenue, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9FG E: [email protected] Events Co-ordinator Steve Staines E: [email protected] BMF Rep John Nicholas E: [email protected] DOC Bike Dating Service Peter Ward E: [email protected] Merchandise Colin Richards M: 07856 551807 E: [email protected] Technical Literature Colin Darlow [email protected] T: 01353 724953 (before 10pm) Tool Hire Secretary Graham Stoppani M: 07763 926681 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Northern Rally Co-ordinator Natalee Edwards M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Desmo Advertising (Commercial) Jilly Penegar Lisa Richards Southern Rally Co-ordinator Anton Henley M: 07714 186647 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Merlin Rally Neil Harris M: 07891 665013 E: [email protected] Branch Co-ordinator Mark Gillibrand M: 07507 504335 (before 9pm only) E: [email protected] Discounts Offi cer Dave Johnson E: [email protected] Social Media Secretary Colin Richards T: 07856 551 807 E: [email protected] MAG Rep Position Vacant
04 DESMO AUGUST 2023 Finally, spring / summer has arrived, and with it a multitude of events, ride-outs, shows, and race meetings to attend – many occurring on the same weekend. If you haven’t looked already, the club’s facebook page usually shows various events, and of course, there’s the diary in Desmo, and on the website if you’re stuck for places to go / people to meet etc. The AGM has been and gone, Martyn has given a brief report of it on page 20. The event was sadly the last appearance of Clive Fitzgerald, who passed away not long after. He will be missed by many, having been a stalwart of the club for around 20 years, including stints as Treasurer and MAG rep on the club’s CoM. Our thoughts are with his wife Rosie, his family and many friends. Electric Ducatis – with the news that Ducati is supplying all the bikes for the MotoE series, it seems that Ducati are taking this very seriously, and this has been noted by the mainstream press. DOC GB member David Warner kindly sent me a link to the excellent article in the Telegraph, highlighting Ducati’s use of VW technology in their quest for perfection. I’m not sure if the sound of the current MotoGP bikes can ever be replaced by the MotoE bikes, but excellent to see Ducati at the head of technology in this area. Saturday 13 May 2023 will be remembered as an historical date in the Ducati books as it will be the fi rst race in Ducati’s history by a Ducati 100% electric. Your thoughts? In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! The Star award winner for this edition is Robert Tiffi n who wrote the interesting article about his trip to Bologna. Robert will receive a copy of the Ducati Year Book for his contribution. Don’t forget, you can win a copy of the latest Ducati Year Book by submitting an article, photograph or branch report to Desmo. In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! Ciao, Jill y Editor AUGUST 2023 DESMO 05 ISSUE From the 270
06 DESMO AUGUST 2023 Club OFFICIALS Honorary Presidents Giancarlo Falappa Steve Wynne Honorary Vice-President Livio Lodi Chairman Martyn Edwards 11a Haig Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2QA M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Treasurer Lisa Richards E: [email protected] Secretary Tim Mallion 61 Westbank Rd, Devonshire Park, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH42 7JP M: 07735 566055, E: [email protected] Desmo Editor Jilly Penegar 21 Larches Court, Kensett Avenue, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9FG E: [email protected] Events Co-ordinator Steve Staines E: [email protected] BMF Rep John Nicholas E: [email protected] DOC Bike Dating Service Peter Ward E: [email protected] Merchandise Colin Richards M: 07856 551807 E: [email protected] Technical Literature Colin Darlow [email protected] T: 01353 724953 (before 10pm) Tool Hire Secretary Graham Stoppani M: 07763 926681 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Northern Rally Co-ordinator Natalee Edwards M: 07977 939136 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Desmo Advertising (Commercial) Jilly Penegar Lisa Richards Southern Rally Co-ordinator Anton Henley M: 07714 186647 (before 10pm) E: [email protected] Merlin Rally Neil Harris M: 07891 665013 E: [email protected] Branch Co-ordinator Mark Gillibrand M: 07507 504335 (before 9pm only) E: [email protected] Discounts Offi cer Dave Johnson E: [email protected] Social Media Secretary Colin Richards T: 07856 551 807 E: [email protected] MAG Rep Position Vacant
06 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 07 ISSUE 270 Finally, spring / summer has arrived, and with it a multitude of events, ride-outs, shows, and race meetings to attend – many occurring on the same weekend. If you haven’t looked already, the club’s facebook page usually shows various events, and of course, there’s the diary in Desmo, and on the website if you’re stuck for places to go / people to meet etc. The AGM has been and gone, Martyn has given a brief report of it on page 20. The event was sadly the last appearance of Clive Fitzgerald, who passed away not long after. He will be missed by many, having been a stalwart of the club for around 20 years, including stints as Treasurer and MAG rep on the club’s CoM. Our thoughts are with his wife Rosie, his family and many friends. Electric Ducatis – with the news that Ducati is supplying all the bikes for the MotoE series, it seems that Ducati are taking this very seriously, and this has been noted by the mainstream press. DOC GB member David Warner kindly sent me a link to the excellent article in the Telegraph, highlighting Ducati’s use of VW technology in their quest for perfection. I’m not sure if the sound of the current MotoGP bikes can ever be replaced by the MotoE bikes, but excellent to see Ducati at the head of technology in this area. Saturday 13 May 2023 will be remembered as an historical date in the Ducati books as it will be the fi rst race in Ducati’s history by a Ducati 100% electric. Your thoughts? In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! The Star award winner for this edition is Robert Tiffi n who wrote the interesting article about his trip to Bologna. Robert will receive a copy of the Ducati Year Book for his contribution. Don’t forget, you can win a copy of the latest Ducati Year Book by submitting an article, photograph or branch report to Desmo. In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! In the meantime, enjoy the sound (and sight) of your Ducati – maybe in the company of other Ducatisti! Ciao, Jill y Editor From the
08 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 NOTIZIE Ducati Singles / Tiddler News Russell Benney writes: A new Autumn TIC has also been arranged to cater for those who could not be accommodated this month. For that one, we set-off in late September from Barcelona and arrive in Porto on the 2nd Oct. We still have a couple of places left for those interested (tiddlers only please). The big one – The Three Moors Run, commences this year on 10th September, for 500 miles of West Country fun. The dilemma we face is this – how on earth do we give you something new and improve on the well proven Somerset and Devon routes that have been so popular? We are reluctant to forgo some of our ‘classic’ sections, but yet getting some fresh lanes in is always nice. That’s our problem… And actually what a pleasant one! There are literally two unfilled places for the TMR – again tiddlers only please. Contact Russell for more info russell. [email protected] The Crankcase Ian and Brigette write: As we do ‘almost’ every year, The Crankcase will be holding the annual ‘Tea party’ bar-be-que at The Crankcase, Usinger Strasse 21, D61267 Neu-Anspach – Westerfeld, Germany. Saturday 1st July 2023. The plan is that around 10 am: ride out to www.vollgasrennspass.de Hinter der Radrennbahn Heidelberger Str. 150, 64285 Darmstadt; evening: ‘Bikers Tea Party: with BBQ and friends in our yard. Sunday 2nd July 2023 ride out together... Evening: dinner and drinks in Westerfeld.For food and drink in our yard on Saturday, you may make a donation to help us support the costs. Otherwise, please understand all risks and costs will be your responsibility. You are also welcome to arrive early and stay later – many of those coming from further away often arrive on Friday and leave on Monday which gives time to take a tour together around the local roads. Hope to see you then. Look for accommodation on airbnb or similar if you need. Hotel Velte is just around the corner! https://www.landhotel-velte. de/ But! Please let us know if you will be coming by, so that we can arrange to have enough cups!
08 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 09 ISSUE 270 Best wishes and we are really looking forward to another fantastic long weekend. Ian and Brigitte Alderton, Usinger Strasse 21, 61267 NeuAnspach, Germany. Landline: +49-(0)6081 - 4488336 Mobile: +49-(0)160 - 1000049 Email: [email protected] Another Challenge for Peter Graves! Long time Ducatisti will no doubt recall Peter Graves – over his 15 years of racing his career highlights include BSB (where he podiumed a private Ducati 888), world endurance (where he again podiumed with Phase One at Spa 24hrs); a year on a Harris 500 in GP – and won a number of British championship races for Mitsui Yamaha on the R1 in 98 and 99. He also took 5th in the European championships riding a Yamaha FZR 600 in 1991. The teams he raced with included the Cadburys Team, Atlantic 252 Radio Ducati team, and BT Phonecards sponsorship for the Yamahas with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in 1999. Not a bad cv! I n July 1997 Peter was diagnosed with Leukaemia and sat out the remainder of the racing season while undergoing Chemotherapy at Cheltenham General Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. In 1998 he returned to the British Superbike Championship and won the ‘Privateers Cup’ on his first race back at Brands Hatch, a fantastic achievement. He then retired in 1999. Now Peter is raising funds for Street Doctors and other youth charities with the William Waites Memorial Trust. He writes: Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris, some 3,400kms later. Riders tackle one of a selection of “Loops” riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route. Every participant commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The fundraised money is entirely separate from the participation fee – donations do not pay for my Tour. All monies raised go directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged young people keep away from a life of crime and violence and fulfil their potential. This is achieved by giving grants to charities that engage young people through the medium of sports, arts and education. It’s been a tough couple of years for charities and particularly for young people. This is my chance to give something back and help support young people who aren’t lucky enough to enjoy the advantages in life that most of us take for granted. Le Loop is no small undertaking. Riding even ONE stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt! Please reward my pain by giving generously. The link is https://fundraising.wwmt.org/ fundraisers/petergraves or read more about the charity itself wwmt.rideleloop.org. Merci! Have any ideas for an article? Got some items you want to sell? Get in contact! NOTIZIE
10 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 MAY 29th-4th Rally de Colombres 2023 Colombres, Spain JUNE 2nd-4th WorldSBK R5 – Emilia Romagna Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, Riviera Di Rimini, Italy 4th Cherished Vehicle & Family Fun Day Meadow Farm Nurseries, 9 Sutton Lane, Langley Burrell, Chippenham SN15 4LW 9th-11th MotoGP R6 – Italian GP Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy 16th-18th MotoGP R7 – German GP Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Emstthal, Germany 16th-18th BSB R4 Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9TF 16th-18th DOC GB Merlin Welsh Rally Riverside Caravan Park Swansea SA6 6QL 18th Italian ride-in Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ 23rd-25th ABR Festival Ragley Hall Estate, Warwickshire 23rd-25th MotoGP R8 – Dutch GP TT Circuit Assen, Assen 27th Ducati Track Day Silverstone 30th-2nd WorldSBK R6 – UK Donington Park JULY 2nd Classic Motorcycle Day The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP 7th-9th MotoGP R9 – Kazakhstan GP Sokol International Race Track, Almaty, Kazakhstan (subject to contract & homologation) 7th-9th BSB R5 Snetterton Circuit Norwich Norfolk NR16 2JU 13th-16th Goodwood Festival of Speed Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH 15th Italian AutoMoto Club Town Market Square Devizes 15th-16th Scottish Ducati Week Knockhill Racing Circuit & Carlowrie Castle 17th Ducati Track Day – with DOC GB Kent Branch Brands Hatch Indy Circuit, Longfield, DA3 21st-23rd BSB R6 Brands Hatch (GP) Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NG 28th-30th WorldSBK R7 – Czech Autodrom Most, Most, Czech Republic AUGUST 4th-6th MotoGP R10 – British GP Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, England 11th-14th BSB R7 Thruxton Circuit, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PN 18th-20th MotoGP R11 – Austrian GP Red Bull Ring – Spielberg Austria 26th-28th BSB R8 Cadwell Park, Louth, Lincs. LN11 9SE SEPTEMBER 1st-3rd DOC GB Southern Rally TBC 1st-3rd MotoGP R12 – Catalan GP Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmelo 8th-10th WorldSBK R8 – French Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours 8th-10th Goodwood Revival Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH 8th-10th MotoGP R13 – San Marino GP Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, Riviera Di Rimini, Italy 15th-17th BSB R9 Oulton Park Circuit Little Budworth, Tarporley, CW6 9BW 15th-17th DOC GB Northern Rally Cavendish Arms, Cartmel Cumbria 16th-17th Kop Hill Climb Weekend Kop Hill Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 0LA Events DIARY
10 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 11 ISSUE 270 SEPTEMBER 22nd-24th MotoGP R14 – Indian GP Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 22nd-24th WorldSBK R9 – Aragon Motorland Aragon 25th-1st North of Spain Rally Colombres, Spain 29th-1st Oct WorldSBK R10 – Portuguese Autodromo Internacional do Algarve 29th-1st Oct MotoGP R15 – Japanese GP Mobility Resort, Motegi, Japan 29th-1st Oct BSB R10 Donington Park (GP) Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby. OCTOBER 13th-15th MotoGP R16 – Indonesian GP Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit Indonesia 13th-15th WorldSBK R11 – Argentinean Circuito San Juan Villicum 13th-15th BSB R11 Brands Hatch (GP) Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NG 14th-15th The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show Staffordshire County Showground ST18 0BD 20th-22nd MotorGP R17 – Australian GP Phillip Island Grand Prix Citcuit, Phillip Island, Australia 27th-29th MotoGP R18 – Thai GP Chang International Circuit, Thailand 28th-29th National Motorcycle Museum Live National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Solihull B92 0EJ – TBC NOVEMBER 10th-12th MotoGP R19 – Malaysian GP Sepang Internatioanl Circuit, Selangor, Sepang 17th-19th MotoGP R20 – Qatar GP (evening race) Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar 24th-26th MotoGP R21 – Valencia GP Circuit Recardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain Events Diary – Dates correct as at 17th July 2023. DOC GB Events are marked in red. Please send to [email protected] details of any events to be included in the Events Diary. PLEASE check with event organisers for updates and corrections before going to an event. Many more are posted on the club website forum and also ON the club docgb board. Panigale PARTS 1200 MULTI My bike is a 1200 multi, Reg. No. YT64NBG, it has done 11,000 miles, isin VGC, it has fitted an Arrow full systemwith decat, it has been remapped by Steve Yardley. It has rad guard, high screen, and full touring kit (panniers and top box). It has a smart wrap done by Image Works of Ilkeston, comes with all the standard parts, it’s a lovely running bike with no faults at all, asking £8000. Contact Jim, member no 13920, for more details. [email protected] 07885 576197 EVENTS DIARY
12 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 New merchandise available on the webstore, www.docgb.org/store How to order... VISIT THE STORE ON THE WEBSITE WWW.DOCGB.ORG D O C G B M E M B E R S P L E A S E R E M E M B E R T O L O G I N F I R S T O N THE WEBSITE SO THAT THE DISCOUNT IS GIVEN Multistrada Black T Shirts Monster Black T Shirts Club MERCHANDISE
AUGUST 2023 DESMO 13 ISSUE 270 12 DESMO AUGUST 2023 As many of you may be aware I started working for Ducati Preston back in January. I did work for the group quite a few years ago so this is my second stint, am I loving it? Well what do you think, I have been in after-sales / service departments in the motor trade for nearly 30 years so I have a bit of experience and don’t just work there because of a love of the brand. It is busy and as most Ducati dealers we are a small team. What this does enable me to do is to ride the new bikes, I know, I know but some of mine recently had to be sold. I have done some miles on the new V4 Diavel and it is a superb bike. Still very much a Diavel plus some. The Streetfi ghter V2 is a lovely bike, I took the storm green one to the AGM but last week I fell in love: the Streetfi ghter V4s, way too much power, pops and snarls, makes all kinds of noises and the look is drop dead gorgeous, need to do some overtime now. We Ride As One event will have been, it did clash with a big one, the King’s Coronation. This is a worldwide event and it was thought that it had to be the same date the world over. Events are fl ying in and with more branches and - with more club members than we have ever seen in the club’s 49 year history - is a great success; this is against a lot of clubs seeing declining members. Use the time to get to a meet or a ride and use your Ducati. Moto GP Saturdays have come alive with the sprint race, full power, sticky tyre and all to go for, I for one am enjoying it. Ducati are going very well, Bagnaia back on top after a crash at a slippy COTA race, the other Ducati teams close behind. There are a lot of Ducati GP bikes in the grid but Ducati make them for other teams to lease so they are going to be popular. Bautista going well again in World Superbikes, I am sure the other team (yes, you know the one) will be complaining. Great to see Bulega also leading the charge in Supersport on the small V2, not so small anymore. BSB hotting up as well; personally I like Tommy Bridewell, now with PBM for this year with the Beer Monster team, great racing at Oulton Park. Glen Irwin (the other PBM Beer Monster rider) now leading. Moto Rapido have Christian Iddon this year, getting to grips with the bike and the team, I am hoping he gets some good results. Moto Rapido also in Supersport with Ben Currie, the bike looks and sounds superb, 3rd in the championship. Well worth a weekend watching this great championship. New merchandise available on the webstore, www.docgb.org/store THE BIGGER CHAIR Where's Martyn? Who is Martyn Edwards? Hentor re derem velecusdant et eate consecus. Sedio to blab int. Tenihilitius ipsani a sam, quas. Hentor re derem velecusdant et eate.
14 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, and via Zoom video link Saturday 1st April 2023, 11.00am–2.00pm Details of how to operate Zoom on pc and Apple / iPad will be emailed from the club’s website. Please ensure you are registered on the club website www.docgb.org and tick the box on ‘membership’ to receive notifi cations. • All members attending the AGM will be required to sign in and show a current membership card to be allowed to speak and vote at the meeting. We will do this on the day but if you have registered correctly, it means you have had the email. A list of attendees – with membership number – will be taken at the meeting. • Formal motions and Nominations for the CoM must be submitted to the Secretary in writing by 9th March 2023. • The Agenda for the AGM will be made available upon request from the Chairman to any member no later than 48 hours in advance of the AGM. • For more information please contact Martyn Edwards (Chairman) or Tim Mallion (Secretary). The AGM is subject to the club’s Articles of Association, please see www.docgb.org/rules for details. AGM Notice THE DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB AGM
14 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 15 ISSUE 270 AGM Notice THE DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB AGM Agenda For The Annual General Meeting of Tricolore Great Britain Limited TRADING AS THE DUCATI OWNERS CLUB GB Please note that only fully paid up DOC GB members have the right to attend, speak & vote. All zoom attendee members – except the CoM – will be set to mute and, if a question is asked, one CoM member will be assigned to un-mute the person who wishes to speak. 11.00am Meeting Opens Review/Approval of the 2022 Minutes, all details available to members on the club’s website. Council of Management Member’s Reports: Chairman Martyn Edwards Secretary Tim Mallion Treasurer Lisa Richards Membership Secretary Kevin Baker DESMO Editor Jilly Penegar Merchandise Colin Richards Technical Literature Colin Darlow Tool Hire Graham Stoppani Northern Rally Organiser Natalee Claydon-Yates Southern Rally Organiser Anton Henley BMF Liaison John Nicholas Branch Co-ordinator Guy Gagen / Mark Gillibrand Bike Dating Service Peter Ward MAG Rep Clive FitzGerald Events Offi cer Steve Staines Merlin Rally II Organiser Neil Harris Re-election of the Council of Management offi cers Club CoM positions are all up for re-election at each year’s AGM, and are open to all members to apply for. The Articles of Association do not require any existing CoM member to be proposed or seconded to be eligible for re-election. In addition, in the case where the CoM accepts and/or recommends a member for a CoM position he/she does not need to be proposed or seconded either. Copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association are available from the Club Secretary upon request prior to the meeting. Deal with motions put before the meeting & Any Other Business Awarding & Presentation of the Editor’s Cup, the Peter Ward Trophy, the Chairman’s Shield and any other awards 2.00pm Meeting Closes
16 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 I have been planning a trip to Morocco for a few years now and nearly managed to ride it back in 2020 but we all know what happened then as the whole country and all of Europe went into total lockdown. Not one to give up easily, the idea, along with the itinerary, were put on the back burner until things settled down which fortunately, they did. So, with a renewed enthusiasm I set about resurrecting the idea and asked a few other Nene Valley Ducati Owners Club GB members if they fancied joining me which surprisingly, they did. So, with long term travel companions Steve Staines and Chris Short, plus Michael and Danny Wilkins, ferries from Plymouth to Santander were booked along with the first few hotels. The dates were set to maximise SteveS’s holiday using bank holidays, weekends and some annual leave to be from 29 March to 23 April which would give us a good chunk of time in Morocco without us having to rush. We met bright and early at the Uppingham Harley Davidson dealership and enjoyed a few nice roads to warm up which started the ride off nicely. A small argument with a Honda Jazz 50 miles in was the only issue which could have scuppered the whole trip. My fault entirely, wet roads, wet setting on the bike, and a car doing an emergency stop meant that the rear of the car and the front left side of my bike endured a slight remodelling. I think Ducatis are built a little better than Hondas. The ride along the Fosse Way was superb if more than a little damp. Once on the M5 the heavens really opened up soaking us nearly to the skin. We had no real holdups so made good progress. The final member of the team Christopher Short joined us at the ferry terminal. Checking in was straightforward and finding the cabin – which was quite compact - was a breeze. I don’t think any of us were looking forward to the crossing as the sea was looking pretty menacing! The crossing itself turned out not to be too bad but the snoring was a little loud for the size of the cabin! Once we had docked it took around 2 hours to get off which was painful, particularly as we had to stand around in full motorcycling kit. The ride through the Picos was phenomenal. Limestone walls along beautiful rivers made me think about getting the canoes out for a spin. Absolutely no traffic meant the roads could be enjoyed to the full. We eventually arrived at ‘Casa Rural El’ in Villalon de Campos with great relief as we all felt the trip had started in earnest, until we found out that all the restaurants were closed. ChrisS worked his magic and soon we were enjoying some fabulous food (still don’t know what it was). Wine, beer and great food is all you need. BY STEVE GORMAN Five go to Morocco 4 DESERT XS AND A MULTISTRADA 1260S
16 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 FIVE GO TO MOROCCO PHOTOS BY Steve Gorman AUGUST 2023 DESMO 17
18 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 DAY 1. Done. About 200 miles on the road. Not bad for my first ever bike road trip (passed my CBT last Easter and my full licence midSeptember). DAY 2. Done. 630kms or so. Early start, (so no setting off pic) then motorway to Reims for a quick coffee. Then N and D roads to Besançon, with lunch in Langres along the way. Some fantastic roads and views of the Marne valley. Only 40 miles from Switzerland and suddenly there’s a lot of hills! DAY 3. Started in France. Switzerland started well. Spectacular views. Then heavy rain set in around Lausanne and stayed all the way to the Saint Bernard tunnel. Except by then it was thick snow and -4! Still, made it across/through/over and had a really enjoyable last hour riding the Italian SP roads to Turin. The very kind hotel porters let me park the bike safely in the courtyard too! V tired from the concentration in the snow, but still managed to find a little bit of The Italian Job! DAY 4. Turin to Bologna. Warming up nicely and had to stop for a coffee as soon as I crossed into Motor Valley. DAY 5. Ducati and Ferrari. Nothing else to say, the pictures say it all. Petrolheads, enjoy… DAY 6. Twistie hunting in the Apennine hills. Incredible roads. La Dolce Vita. DAY 7. It was a quiet day with Posy and Diggers. We visited Rossini’s house and the music museum, and generally mooched around the city. DAY 8. It was a mixed bag. Highlights were the Lamborghini museum, and the Ducati Scrambler restaurant for dinner. Low points were Posy and Diggers heading off on the train, then one of my panniers going missing. It’s either been stolen, or it fell off riding to the Lambos. Either way, my fault for not securing it properly. Wonky looking bike all the way home! DAY 9. Bologna to Nice. One of the best days so far. The hills were full of cloud pockets as I crossed into BY ROBERT TIFFIN diary of a trip to bologna and back. S TA R S TA A R T I C L E T C R L A E
18 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 19 ISSUE 270 B O L O G N A BY LISA RICHARDS Tuscany, and then again crossing into Liguria. Then the route hugged the gorgeous Mediterranean coast. Dropped off the motorway at San Remo and took the old coast road to Nice. Through Monaco and Beaulieu Sur Mer. Nice itself was a bit of a scrum, but there are loads of bikes out in this part of the world. Finished the day with 18 degree sun at 6.30pm and a decent, cold beer. What a day! DAY 10. Hard work. 385 mile day. Early start leaving Provence and the warmth behind. Every turn of the motorway brought a different view that looked like a Cezanne or Gauguin. Turned right to go through the Ardeche and was suddenly met with strong side winds all the way up the Rhone valley to Vienne, when it then started to rain. Turned left into the Auvergne and the scenery was spectacular. But then the rain started. The last 50 miles to ClermontFerrand had very heavy rain, side winds and very steep slopes. It was probably more treacherous than the snow in the Alps. But like any sensible rider, I slowed down, took my time, and it was no problem. I also managed to fi nd the fi rst British car I’ve seen on the trip , which was a giant motorhome with UK plates and Scots fl ags on it, and I tucked behind them for shelter for a good 25 miles through the worst of it. Whoever you were, you saved my bacon! FROM THE TREASURER The London marathon is now completed and I am really pleased with my fi nishing time of 3.48.18, which was ten minutes faster than running this course the previous year. The day was unfortunately wet and was extremely busy on the course with over 48,000 runners taking part. Overtaking slower runners and fi nding space on the course did take its toll during the last stage of the race although I did manage to maintain consistent split times throughout the 26.2 miles. I have been riding the Ducati scrambler since its launch in 2015 previously owning the Icon, Italia Independent, and, since 2019, the amazing cafe racer. Last night I was extremely happy to be invited and excited to attend the next generation scrambler tour in London. The venue Outernet certainly suited the bike’s character and the presentation and hospitality by Ducati UK was exceptional. The next generation models of the Icon - Full Throttle and Nightshift - were revealed with the models character presented by a bespoke light show and music set. With the more modern design which you can also bespoke with up to nine different colour options, the new Desmodue engine weighing around 2.5kg lighter than the previous models I certainly cannot wait to ride one of the next generation. Ride Safe!
ISSUE 270 20 DESMO AUGUST 2023 Discounts for DOC GB members – Please ensure you produce your membership card when making use of these discounts, and remember that discount is offered at the trader’s discretion and may be withdrawn at any time. Club DISCOUNTS DEALERS: Ducati Norwich: Various discounts www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/ ducati-owners-club The Garage, Ipswich Road, Newton Flotman, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1PN 01508 471919 [email protected] www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/ducati Ducati Manchester Group (DMG) Group package for the 6 branches: 10% discount on parts, accessories and clothing – excludes sale items. • Ducati Manchester 01619 739572 Dalton House, Washway Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 7AR www.ducatistore.co.uk • Ducati Worcester 01905 783175 Castle Street, Worcester, WR1 3AD www.ducatiworcester.co.uk • Ducati Glasgow 01413 334998 61 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow G52 4NQ www.ducatiglasgow.co.uk • Ducati Preston 01772 706523 Ducati Preston, Millennium City Park, Preston, PR2 5BW www.dmcmoto.co.uk • DMC Moto – Ducati Stoke 01782 848191 950 London Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5NX www.dmcstoke.co.uk • Ducati Dundee 01382 847162 Ducati Dundee, Dunsinane Park, Kilspindie Road, Dundee, DD2 3JP [email protected] www.ducatidundee.co.uk Ducati Coventry: Up to 15% discount 15% discount off genuine Ducati service replacement parts, various other rates available (upon request) for all other categories – must prove membership. J H Performance, 204 Keresley Road, Coventry, CV62 2JJ 02476 335300 www.ducaticoventry.com Laguna Performance Centre: 10% discount 10% on anything Ducati in store to proven members. Unit 6, St George’s Business Centre, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent TH23 1EN 08446 626040 www.laguna.co.uk Ducati Alton (W M Snell Performance): 10% discount 10% off all official Ducati Parts and accessories apart from sale items. Show membership cards when visiting the store or if by phone, again individual provides valid membership number. Station Road, Alton, Hants GU34 2PZ 01420 84480 www.snellmotorcycles.com Vindis Ducati: 10% discount Ducati Performance Accessories and Ducati Clothing. 59/61 High Street, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7PZ 01223 317959 www.vindisducati.com [email protected] SMC Bikes: 20% discount 20% discount on enquiry, various items. 35 Walker Street, Wicker Arches, Sheffield, S3 8GZ 01142 525454 www.smcbikes.com SERVICING & PARTS: SnS Motorcycles: 10% discount on labour (Member recommendation) 10% on labour to any members who mention the club at the point of booking any work in. Rear of Ockley Service Station, Stane Street, Ockley, Surrey, RH5 5TP. 07788 71533 www.snsmotorcycles.co.uk [email protected] Mad4Bikes: 10% discount Use code: DOCGB. 10% off everything; however, only exclusion is that the discount will not be applied on top of any other promotions current at the time. Members can email and call for brands/items not listed on the website and still obtain discount. 01792 653664 www.mad4bikes.co.uk Two Tyres: Half-Price Fitting Membership card to be shown to counter staff ahead of fitting. 15-17 Clyston Street, London SW8 4TT 02072 052205 www.twotyres.co.uk ACCESSORIES: Gerbing & Dane Clothing – Bikers’ Motorport Store: 10% on Gerbing products Use code: DUC10. Unit 15, Colebrook Industrial Estate, Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3DG 01892 457373 www.motoport-mc.co.uk [email protected] Scottoiler: 10% discount Through Scottoiler website only. Use code ‘DOCGB2023’. No Calls – contact form only. 2 Riverside, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6PL www.scottoiler.com Touratech: 10% discount 10% discount on motorcycle luggage systems on production on membership number and expiry date. Unit 14 Woodlands Business Park, Ystradgynlais, South Wales, SA9 1JW 01639 841765 www.touratech.co.uk STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabiliser: 20% off all the Sta-bil products at the checkout Use code: ducati20. Unit 4 Calder Bank Business Park, Calder Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9QW 01924 469920 www.sta-bil.co.uk
ISSUE 270 20 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 21 Classic Bike Tracker: 50/50 introductory discount Self-install, water-proof wiredtracker units of interest to a classic bike owner. Till the end of April 2017 – £50 off the tracker and a further 50% discount off the first year of any of the SAFE, SAFER or SAFEST annual service packages, then reduces to a £25/25% promotion until the middle of summer. Discount code is ducatiwin17 www.classic-tracker.com Goldtop England: 10% discount on any gloves Use code: DOCGB10. Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex 02080 884840 www.goldtop.co.uk [email protected] BikeTrac Hard Security: £20 Discount Use code: DOCHS. £20 off promo code for our Hard Security range ONLY which can be redeemed from our web site – biketrac. co.uk/hard-security. Innovation Centre, Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8GX 01327 317980 www.biketrac.co.uk [email protected] BikeTrac Subscription: 3 months free of Charge – Tracking Subscription Use code: DOCHS. Three months FOC for your DOCGB members, when they contact BikeTrac and they inform BikeTrac of their membership number – BikeTrac will update their account for them. Innovation Centre, Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8GX 01327 317980 www.biketrac.co.uk [email protected] SP-Connect: 20% discount on products (inc. Ducati editions) 20% – Automatic, 1 time per person discount applied through the UK shop link at checkout (or EU shop link if outside the UK) available through the discounts area on the DOC GB website. Visorcat: 15% discount Purchase from our website www.visorcat.com at a 15% discount using discount code DESMO. This will be a permanent discount for DESMO readers. ICE Emergency: 25% discount all products Use code: DOCGB at the checkout. Maryland, Perth, Australia +61478786449 (Aus) www.icemergencyid.co.uk [email protected] Tutoro: 10% discount Apply through Discount Officer who will obtain a ‘once only’ code for the member applying for the concession. Unit 55 Lydney Harbour Estate, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EJ 01594 841097 www.tutorochainoiler.com [email protected] Insurefit Vehicle Installations: 10% Discount on all Security Products Use code: TBC. Membership credentials validated by Discounts Officer to secure discounted booking/work. Unit 3 Hulme Court, Commercial Rd, Blackburn Interchange BB3 0FE 01254 200211 www.insurefit.co.uk [email protected] MC-Hub UK: Various Discounts Discount Card. Contact MC-Hub to apply for a version of their trade discount card. Unit 17, The Hub, Commercial Rd, Darwen BB3 0FL. 01254 704335 / 07776 257701 www.mc-hub.co.uk [email protected] Ultimate Addons: 10% Discount Use code: DESMO10 Discount applied at checkout. Unit 1, Morefield Ind Est, Ullapool, IV26 2SR 01854 611172 www.ultimateaddons.com [email protected] INSURANCE: Carole Nash: www.carolenash.com Variable discount on Vintage Policies only Ducati Insurance: Variable discounts www.ducatiinsurance.co.uk Bikesure: Variable discounts www.bikesure.co.uk (inc. discount for IAM members too) Footman James: Variable discounts www.footmanjames.co.uk PLACES TO STAY & EVENTS: Fly and Ride: 10% discount North Common Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4EH 01403 800247 www.flyandride.co.uk [email protected] British Superbike School Minimum booking is 12 places – £164 per place instead of the advertised price of £339. Maximum 3 to 1 instructor. Applewood, Old Hall Lane, East Markham, Newark, Notts NG22 0RF britishsuperbikeschool.com 07939 041606 or 01777 818013 [email protected] Crief Cloverleaf: 10% discount Use code: ‘DUCATISTA2310’. Gear Shop – 10% discount on everything in the shop. 10% discount on any of our 2023 Guided Day Rides – contact Kona for multy person bookings for a day. Secure Accommodation Service (free of charge): www.cloverleaf.scot/roomlink/ It’s no more expensive than booking direct with the properties, and Crief Cloverleaf only work with folk who know how to look after bikers, have secure parking etc. www.cloverleaf.scot [email protected] MC-Hub UK: Various Discounts Ducati owners are able to book the cafe for their specific use. Awning facility available, as well BBQ catering – dependent on numbers and agreed dates in advance. Unit 17, The Hub, Commercial Rd, Darwen BB3 0FL 07563 587926 www.mc-hub.co.uk [email protected] CLUB DISCOUNTS
ISSUE 270 BRANCH REPORTS B R I S T O L Fantastic to have benefi t of lighter evenings and of late we’ve been able to sit outside and chat for the branch meets at the Red Lion, which are always great fun and with good friendly banter, help and advice being spread amongst everyone. Our local dealer Riders of Bristol have this year started a bike night on the fi rst Tuesday of the summer months giving us another opportunity to get together, both so far have been well attended with superb food on offer. Summer is really getting going now and looking forward to meeting up with other local branches throughout the season. Anton CORNWALL 'COUNTY LINES' I t’s a sunny Sunday, the bikes polished now where to ride? Most UK Ducatisti have North, South, East and West to ride but down here in Cornwall we are somewhat limited. Any direction other than East and things get wet pretty quickly. In fact, if the Tamar River were just 3 miles longer, Cornwall would be an Island! So our only county border, fortunately, is with Devon. Apart from eating their ‘Cream Teas’ upside-down, we get on very well with our neighbours. So our fi rst breakfast meeting of this season was near the border at Louis Teas Rooms (Cream on top), which enticed some Devonisti to come over to the dark side this particular cloudy Sunday (16th April). 14 Ducatis, 16 people nice coffee and views across the centre of Cornwall make it a very pleasant meeting point. The Devon branch meeting was the previous day at GT Motorcycles in Plymouth so I was so pleased when many 22 DESMO AUGUST 2023
ISSUE 270 of them made the trip out on the Sunday too. With many different models, new faces (and old, like mine) it made for much banter and tea slurping. The twisty county roads make for interesting rides to and from our meetings too. When Martin McGregor and I took up the mantle of Cornwall DOC GB organisers a year ago, we met, like most branches, at a specifi c location once a month. However, that pub was closing, so we tried changing the venue each summer month to a different place in the county. It proved very successful. We see many more of our members now, as well as meeting our friends from across the border. So, if you are ever visiting our county, we have meetings on the 1st Wednesday evening and 3rd Sunday for breakfast. Just contact me for the location. We’re friendly and don’t bite, unless you scone, cream, jam of course. Nick KENT ‘SPITFIRES' What Ho! The weather is killing the branch meets! We have had no luck for the past 4 meets, rain and snow! This has limited us arranging rides to and from the meet, but I’m pleased we are getting ‘Spitfi res’ attending and enjoying the venue. I just hope the weather improves and allows us to get riding groups there and a car park full of Ducati’s, watch this space! There are lots of events added now to the Facebook page, I’m hoping we can get good attendance at them all. If you want to arrange a ride, please post up, don’t wait for others! Following a great day trip to France in March, I have now booked a return day trip to France for a branch trip in May. A few have booked on already, but it will be nice for us to get a branch group over there for a day to enjoy the riding and food! Also keep eye out for the Wednesday night rides. That time of year is on us now and we try to get to Rye, or bike meets on a Wednesday after work. We also had ‘Spitfi res’ attend the Sussex Branch meet, and we hope to do more with Sussex, Surrey and London branches this year. We also would love those branches to join us at our monthly meet. May/ June looks busy and I will be reporting on our adventures, so make sure you get along and be part of the fun! Tally Ho! Lewis 22 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 23 BRANCH REPORTS
24 DESMO AUGUST 2023 BEDS / BUCKS / HERTS Second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm, The Travellers Rest, Tring Rd, Edlesborough, LU6 2EE. Matt Bly / Pritesh Gajjar 07793 078004 / 07871 797888 [email protected] / [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Bedfordshire Branch BRISTOL Meetings: 1st and 3rd Monday in month at 8pm. The Red Lion, 39 James Street, Mangotsfi eld, Bristol BS16 9HD. 2nd Saturday in month, breakfast meet 10am – noon. Riders Ducati Bristol. Stockwood Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS45LR. Anton Henley 07714 186647 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Bristol Area Branch CAMBRIDGE There will be a mixture of weekend meetings combined with Ride Outs and Mid-week Ride Out / Bike Night Meets (summer months only). Details of these will be found on the Facebook and WhatsApp Pages. Please contact Steve or Andy by e-mail, text or WhatsApp on the contact details below. Steve Pitt / Andy Minas 07710 060595 / 07780 500300 [email protected] / [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Cambridge Branch CHESHIRE – “CHESHIRE CATS” Third Wednesday of the month at: Vale Royal Abbey Arms, Chester Road, Oakmere, Cheshire CW8 2HB (venue is about 500 yards from J&S store) at 7pm. Steve Rose 07792 995927 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Cheshire Branch CORNWALL – “KERNOWTISTI” April - September Branch Meet, 7pm 1st Wednesday of each month. Breakfast meet, 10am, 3rd Sunday each month. For information, check the facebook page, members email or contact Nick. Nick Joy 07884 268253 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Cornwall CUMBRIA No fi xed meeting date/location but throughout the year any organised meeting and/or ride out will be posted on the Branch Facebook page generally late in the week allowing weather forecast to be checked for the following Saturday or Sunday. Meet at Cranstons Food Hall, Penrith at 10.30 for breakfast and ride out. For any other details contact Stewart or Steve on Facebook. Steve McClure / Stewart Brown 07525 422165 / 07599 159915 [email protected] / [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Cumbria Branch DEVON Meet in the Legends Cafe in GT Motorcycles on the last Saturday of every month at 10am. Legends Cafe, 10-12 Elburton Rd, Plymouth PL9 8JQ. Colin Richards 07856551807 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Devon DORSET Second Wednesday of the month at The Victoria Inn, Knights in the Bottom, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, at 7.30pm. (On the B3157 Weymouth to Bridport coast road.) Chris Calton 01305 773990 / 07816 371857 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Dorset Please either contact the branch reps and/or check the branches on the DOC GB website for the most up to date arrangements. Branches on Website Check out the branch area on docgb.org website. Make sure you have logged on and ticked the box saying you want to be contacted and then tick the box beside the branch or branches you want to hear from. If you have events or anything going on in your area or photos that you think would promote your local branch then please email them to me and I will make sure they go on the website. We want to keep the website up to date and looking the best. [email protected]. Please check the latest branch info on the website Branches section as that is updated regularly and not bi-monthly as per Desmo. Mark Gillibrand, Branch Coordinator 075075 04335 before 9pm [email protected] Please either contact the branch reps and/or check BranchINFO 24 DESMO AUGUST 2023 ISSUE 270 Branch
24 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 25 EAST MIDS Meet location Ducati Nottingham. Date TBC. Check out branch Facebook group for further information. Steve Laughton 07973 892121 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB East Midlands Branch EAST YORKS – “THE DUKES OF YORK” Meet second Tuesday of the month. April to October. We meet at the Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham Road, Goodmanham, East Yorkshire. YO43 3JA. Contact Chris by text or email for more information. Chris Horton 07521 278600 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB East Yorkshire Branch ESSEX Monthly Meet, 3rd Sunday of the month, Typically a breakfast run, Leaving D’s Diner at 09:00 (arrive earlier for a drink/eat) 1 The Street, Hatfi eld Peverel, Essex, CM3 2EG. Check the Branch Facebook page before, as dependant on weather and events, the meet location and time may vary, including a move to a Saturday on occasions. David Bell-Jones / Richard Holland 07393 661084 / 07429 645416 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Essex Branch GLOUCESTERSHIRE The plan is to meet up one a month at The Aviator (Staverton Airport) for a Sunday breakfast to keep the group alive during the tough winter months. As the evenings get lighter, we can start arranging weekday monthly meetings at The Aviator coinciding with some local bike meets. Our regular bike hang-out is Oily Rag HQ in Gloucester. Please contact Tally for more information regarding meetings and rides. Tally Giampa 07798588427 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Gloucestershire Branch HEREFORDSHIRE Meet location and times are arranged by email, Facebook and WhatsApp group. Contact the branch organisers for more information. Please contact us if you’re interested, contact details on the next page. Rich Curzon / Guy Gagen 07970 068142 / 07958 189608 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Herefordshire Branch KENT – “SPITFIRES” Fourth Sunday of the month from 10:00am at The Potting Shed Horseshoes Lane, Langley, Maidstone ME17 3LZ. Details will be shared in advance on our Facebook page and will be emailed directly to all members in the Kent list. Please contact Lewis by email, text, or WhatsApp on the contact details below. Lewis Martin 07879 455916 Ducati Owners Club GB Kent Branch LANCASHIRE BRANCH (WAS EAST LANCS) Spontaneous/ pre-planned meetings / ride outs (mostly starting/ending at our affi liated Dealership Ducati Preston) and a range of social events, all arranged via branch WhatsApp & Facebook pages. Mark Gillibrand / Johann Bustin 07507 504335 / 07375 918348 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Lancashire Branch LONDON Meet ups and ride outs are planned as various events we’d like to attend come up and are suggested by our members. Regular rides to favoured bike spots throughout the summer months with the Ace Cafe as a starting point then the routes are planned to meet members on the way who might fi nd the Ace Cafe inconvenient. Graham Bolger 07946 074322 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB London Branch MANCHESTER – “M BATALLION” We do not have a set day to meet, please check our Facebook page, we do meet regularly at Ducati Manchester and Ducati Preston. We also meet at a couple of cafes in Lancashire and Ghost bikes, Preston. Ad hoc meets, rides and nights out, especially in the winter months. Martyn Edwards / Dave Buck 07977 939136 / 07799 142558 [email protected] NENE VALLEY Second Thursday of each month at The Cross Keys Inn, 2 West Street, Kings Cliffe, PE8 6XA, from 7.00pm. Steve Benn 07887 992475 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Nene Valley Branch NEW FOREST This Branch seeks new Branch Organiser(s) – Can you help? Are you potentially interested? Contact [email protected] NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE New venue: Bottle & Glass Pub at Normanby by Spital LN8 2HE. The new time & date will be from 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Steve Blades 07899 827241 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB North Lincolnshire NORTHAMPTONSHIRE First Wednesday of the month at The Aviator, 1 Wellingbough Rd, Sywell, Northants, NN60BN, from 8pm. Jimi Ogston 07803 617110 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Northampton Branch NORTHERN IRELAND Any interest in a new branch, contact: Trevor Quinn [email protected] Ducati Owners Club Northern Ireland 24 DESMO AUGUST 2023 AUGUST 2023 DESMO 25 BRANCH INFO ISSUE 270
26 DESMO AUGUST 2023 NORTHUMBERLAND This Branch seeks new Branch Organiser(s) – Can you help? Are you potentially interested? Contact [email protected] NEWLY LAUNCHED / RENAMED: NORTH YORKSHIRE Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Golden Lion, High Street, Northallerton. Terry Di Stasi 07789 072778 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Offi cial North Yorkshire Branch OXON / BERKS / WILTS 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm at H Cafe, Oxford Road, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, OX10 7LY. Eddie Cox 07488 333788 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Oxon / Berks / Wilts Branch SCOTLAND EAST Meet locations and rides communicated via email, Facebook or WhatsApp group. Contact the branch organiser for more information. Meeting locations – Ducati Dundee, 1A, Dunsinane Park, Kilspindie Rd, DD2 3JP or Starbucks, Kinnoull Rd, Dundee DD2 3XR. John Vincent 07720 677991 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB East Scotland Branch SCOTLAND WEST Meet locations and rides communicated via email, Facebook or WhatsApp group. Contact the branch organiser for more information. Meet location – Ducati Glasgow, 61 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Hillington, Park, Glasgow G52 4NQ. Iain Smith 07771 940049 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB West Scotland Branch SOMERSET Second Wednesday of each month at The King Alfred Inn, Burrow Bridge, Burrowbridge, Taunton, TA7 0RB, from 7.00pm. Jeremy Hole 07767 893657 [email protected] SOUTH WALES Location: to be Confi rmed Monthly. South Wales Branch Meet, 1st Thursday of the month. Due to the size if the area we cover we try to meet everyone’s needs by having different meeting points, so please check out our Facebook page – Ducati Owners Club GB South Wales for each month’s meet or contact me direct. Neil Harris 07891 665013 [email protected] / [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB South Wales NEW BRANCH SOUTH YORKSHIRE Further details to follow but see Facebook page. Justin Krebs Ducati Owners Club GB Offi cial South Yorkshire STAFFORDSHIRE Third Wednesday evening of each month at Woolpack, The Green, Weston, Staffordshire. ST18 0JH (just down the road from the Stafford County Showground). Leigh Scott / Spaggy 07805 888336 / 01889 804564 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Staffs Branch SURREY Meet up and ride-out at Newlands Corner (GU4 8SE), 1st Saturday of each month at 12pm Contact Organiser for more information. John Nicholas 07714 751003 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Surrey Branch SUFFOLK / NORFOLK Meeting times: 4th Sunday of each month, arranged by email, Facebook or WhatsApp group. Mike Bardwell 07920 771714 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Offi cial Suffolk & Norfolk SUSSEX MARTLETS Hummingbird Café, Shoreham Airport, Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF – Third Sunday of the month 10:00am. Mike Tompsett [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Offi cial Sussex Branch WEST MIDLANDS Weekday or weekend meets and rideouts at either: Quatt Food Stop Cafe, WV15 6QJ Or Doms Food Stop, Leominster HR6 0NA Kevin Baker 07538 116238 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB West Midlands WEST YORKSHIRE 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm at Old Bridge Inn and Coffee House, Market Walk, Holmfi rth, West Yorkshire HD9 7DA. Mark Barry / Martin Bridgehouse 07931 909974 / 07966 139882 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB West Yorkshire WIRRAL Last Wednesday of each month at The Shippons Pub, Irby Village, Wirral, CH61 3UA at 7.30pm. 0151 648 0449. April to October: Ride out mid week and most weekends. Tim Mallion 07735 566055 [email protected] Ducati Owners Club GB Wirral Branch No branch in your area? If you would like to meet up with other Ducati owners why not contact me to see how many members there are in your area? I will let you have any information you need to get a branch started. Mark Gillibrand [email protected] BRANCH INFO ISSUE 270 26 DESMO AUGUST 2023
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