Well the weather was dry for once this morning and we met up at the store for our regular monthly customer ride out. A good turnout and a mix of Ducatis met for breakfast at the Cafe next door to the store and then we set off for the Lake District to meet up with the survivors of the Ducati Owners Club Northern Rally.

We had a nice run up to the Lakes up the A6, shame it was so busy with traffic but we all got there unscathed - despite the best efforts of a girl in a Vauxhall Corsa in Preston trying to kill me!

Arrived just in time for lunch at the Pub - who had a hog roast in the beer garden! and settled down to cheer on Ducati at the MotoGP in Brno.

Excellent time was had by all and hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves.

Next rideout will be in September - route to be announced!. For more information about the rideouts - just ask Chris Booth for my number or send me a message via Ducatisti.co.uk.

In the meantime, enjoy the rest of month on the Dukes - remember they are there to be ridden and not just lovingly cosseted and polished!!!

'Til September

Arrivederci

Ciao Ciao

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