212km of unrelenting rain today. Soaked to the core, no coffee breaks, just ride! After some slipping and sliding, switched drive to “Rain Mode” for improved traction. 790 flawless through the entire 5609km. Average consumption of 5.4l/100km. Specifically designed maxxis tyres offering superb traction and longevity throughout the journey. Going to miss my Nurburgring Touring … Read more
At the risk of sounding melodramatic, no emotional PDA’s (public display of affection) allowed in our house. The first, and only, compromise of the trip. We had planned to return via Stelvio Pass, but chose to rather take in Pagni, Lamborghini & Enzo Ferrari Museums in Modena, take a more direct route back to Mattighofen … Read more
Blast from the past, great memories of WDW2002 come rushing back. 790 Duke stood their ground in a sea of red, loud & proud and very well received! Kudos to Ducati for allowing us into their domain! (I remember being upset about the non Ducati’s in the parking lot previously, I now have some sympathy … Read more
Slow start to the day after an epic night out. Seems Pedro cracked a nod to the Kravitz after party! Chilled, literally, in the pool all morning, followed by another tasty lunch in the country before we hit the road to Rimini for World Ducati Weekend… Pace definitely picked up, helps to stay awake in … Read more
800km of the 1100km liaison covered today, destination Saint Raphael, via Paris and Lyon, for dinner with the Doc! After yesterday’s excitement, no dinner and only 4 hours sleep, today was always going to be a long one with frequent stops and a power nap or two, as summer announces itself! Flat batteries all round, … Read more
Last night I caught myself grinning like a teenager again, as I reflected on the weekends events. Kevin Anderson playing in the Wimbledon final, Brad Binder taking his first Moto2 victory and my very own travel buddy eclipsing 8 other Aston Martin VIP’s, from around the world, for the prized pillion seat in the Vulcan … Read more