The Multistrada Experience returns to South Wales for the second year running for the Touratech Travel event, taking place at a new venue in the beautiful surroundings of Rheloau Grounds. Here UK riders will be able to get a taster of the popular off road school, the DRE Enduro Academy and choose from a selection of Multistradas to test on the surrounding roads.
The DRE Multistrada truck brings from Italy to South Wales twelve Multistrada 1200 Enduro specifically kitted for off-road use and a further sixteen road-going Multistrada including a selection of 1260 and 950 models. The event truck will be accompanied by Instructors from DRE Enduro Academy in Italy led by the former Dakar rider Beppe Gualini,
The DRE team will set up “portable facilities” to enable them to replicate the DRE Enduro environment and riders will be given an experience lasting 45-60 minutes to experience what the bike can do off road, using the specially designed off road track and portable facilities. For those that would prefer to stick to the tarmac there will the opportunity to try one of the 12 Multistrada 1260 and 4 Multistrada 950 on a road demo exploring the local countryside on a specially selected route.
The off-road course is suitable for all, from beginners who want to gain confidence and control of the bike in conditions with low grip to those who want to hone their skills further under qualified experts.
To further enhance the Ducati experience the Roadshow fleet of 2018 Ducati models will be available to test ride. Test rides will be booked on the day, driving licences licence and suitable riding kit will be required.
Triumph Motorcycles UK has announced that it will partner with Globebusters – the established motorcycle travel provider – to exhibit at the Touratech Travel Event in South Wales.
Held at Rheola Grounds, Neath, from 11 to 13 May, Triumph will be running on-road test rides for its all-new Tiger 800 and 1200 Adventure models, alongside the Tiger Sport and Street Scrambler.
Participants will also get to stop by the Triumph Adventure Experience en route. Located at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, this will be the ideal opportunity to see what the world-class off-road facility has to offer.
The Touratech Travel Event is free to attend and an ideal opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to share their passion for adventure riding.
Paul Lilly, General Manager, Triumph Motorcycles UK & Ireland, said: “The Touratech Travel Event is the perfect opportunity to showcase Triumph’s range of Adventure bikes and our all-new Adventure Experience. We look forward to seeing everyone in May.”
Triumph Motorcycles is giving fans of Steve McQueen the unique opportunity to follow in his tyre tracks by learning to complete his iconic fence jump at its all-new Adventure Centre in South Wales.
Sat astride a 2018 model Tiger 800, visitors will be given expert tuition from a dedicated team of fully-qualified instructors as they learn to ride – and jump – like the Cooler King himself.
From 1 April, riders need not fear for their safety, with a multi-coloured softplay-style ball pit landing area on hand to guarantee a comfortable landing. There will also be a bouncy castle and viewing gallery with picnic tables to allow friends and family to relax as their loved ones hurdle the imposing structure.
Riders can choose clothing from the Triumph Steve McQueen collection to get into character while suitably rousing music will accompany their journey down the take off strip.
The new feature pays homage to the Triumph TR6 Trophy ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape. Expertly restored to its fence-jumping best, the bike from the movie is currently on display at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience alongside a number of iconic bikes from the history of the brand.
Lee Perfaith, Senior Instructor, Triumph Adventure Experience, said: “Triumph’s range of adventure bikes are synonymous around the world with off-road performance and there’s no more well-known wheels up leap than The Great Escape. The way I look at it, if you can ride a motorcycle, then there’s no reason you can’t jump on one. I can’t wait to see how everyone gets on.”
Attendees to the Adventure Experience will also receive expert advice for tackling traditional off-road riding. The purpose-built headquarters offers world-class facilities with multi-terrain riding environments that include rocks, hills, gravel and woodland.
Alongside the Tiger 800 XC, there is a fleet of Tiger 1200 XC and Bonneville Street Scrambler models for people to try too. Whether an advanced off-road rider or an absolute beginner, there is a package to suit everyone.
Ducati is getting ready to celebrate a major anniversary: its 90th. The glorious Ducati brand was founded on 4 July 1926. Now, exactly 90 years later, we’re celebrating by riding the world, taking in those places that have played a key role in the firm’s impressive history.
Starting out from Borgo Panigale, the route will head east across Europe. It will then follow the legendary Trans-Siberian route, taking in Russia, Mongolia, China and then Japan before crossing the ocean to the USA and heading back home across Western Europe. Before returning to Borgo Panigale, the closing miles of this round-the-world trip will include the exhilarating bends of the Futa Pass near Bologna (where many Ducati bikes have been developed and tested over the years). The expected return date is 15 December 2016.
The star of this tough 30,000 km 120-day odyssey will be the new Multistrada 1200 Enduro. The new Borgo Panigale-built multibike will, quite literally, be a ‘torch bearer’, carrying a special flame designed by the Ducati Style Center: a fitting symbol for that passion which burns so bright in Ducati.
The trip will be divided into seven stages, to be completed by seven different riders. True globetrotters that Ducati aims to start selecting over the coming days. Ducati is looking for seven people with a taste for adventure; we’ll be choosing the most expert applicants, people who will be entrusted with both bike and torch, ambassadors of Ducati passion travelling the roads of the world.
Applicants need to be competent motorcyclists with wanderlust and will also need to have a good level of English. Another key quality will be a natural gift for storytelling, in both written and photographic form. Ducati is thus looking for bloggers or travellers used to writing and talking about their experiences on both traditional and social media, people with a talent for sharing their experiences, emotions and passion for adventure.
Initial candidate assessment will give rise to 14 finalists. These will then go through a secondary selection process involving evaluation of riding skills and psycho-aptitude testing under the supervision of a professional team that includes former Paris-Dakar racer Beppe Gualini. This second phase will decide the names of the 7 globetrotters to ride the new Multistrada 1200 Enduro, relaying the Ducati torch along some of the world’s most beautiful, enthralling roads.
Enrolment is now open for the 2015 Ducati Dream Tour – a perfect opportunity to explore the “land of motors”
The main attraction of the tour is the new Multistrada 1200 S. Also available are the Monster 1200, Monster 821, Hypermotard, Hyperstrada and Diavel
The weekend tour covers more than 500 km over three days, starting with a tour of the Ducati Factory and Museum, followed by a road trip through the most beautiful routes of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany
Preparations are complete for the 2015 edition of the Ducati Dream Tour which incorporates a series of three-day travel experiences put together specifically to enable riders to enjoy the emotions of riding a Ducati while exploring the most exciting and beautiful roads of the Tuscan-Emilian hills and mountains.
The route has been carefully planned to experience the joy of a typical Italian landscape and atmosphere guided by Beppe Gualini (a former Dakar rider with extensive experience) and his qualified team. Along the very varied and exciting route it will be possible to enjoy the natural beauty of those charming Italian regions while riding a Ducati – the perfect travel companion for discovering some of Italy’s most enjoyable roads.
The Ducati Dream Tour will take place over five weekends, each one starting on Friday with the arrival of the participants late morning at the Ducati headquarters in Borgo Panigale, near Bologna. The weekend will start with registration, followed by lunch at the Ducati canteen and a guided tour of the factory and the Ducati Museum – an interesting prelude to a few days dedicated to the “desmodromic passion”. Participants will be welcomed by dedicated staff, who will take care of transporting luggage and assigning the Ducati bike chosen from the 2015 model range. Day one will come to an end at the gorgeous Palazzo di Varignana Hotel Resort located in the rolling green hills, an ideal place for tasting the famous food and wine of the area and relaxing in the excellent spa within the resort.
The Palazzo di Varignana resort will be the starting point for the longest and most exciting day of the tour. The route on Saturday will twist and turn through a total of approximately 270 km passing through Mugello where one of the world’s most important and best known racetracks is located, the setting for breath-taking races, the MotoGP World Championships, as well as a many tests for the Ducati motorcycles. The itinerary planned for Sunday is just as interesting: participants will follow a route of approximately 250 km, once again along stunning roads and through spectacular scenery before ending up at the Ducati headquarters on Sunday afternoon.
The motorcycles available, included in the tour package, are the new Multistrada 1200 S, the Monster 1200, the Monster 821, the attractive Diavel and the versatile Hypermotard and Hyperstrada.
The Ducati Dream Tour trips are aimed at participants who want experience an incredible weekend on two wheels exploring the hilly area between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, an area full of tradition and history. Those trips are among the collection of travel proposals offered by the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, thanks to the collaboration of experienced travel partners.
