From a press release issued by Ducati North America:

DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE 2004

Ducati riding school to recommence on 24th March 2004

Few things can compare to the thrill of riding a motorcycle. But with great pleasure comes great responsibility and Ducati wants to make sure you get your thrills safely.

With that in mind, Ducati has organized a series of riding classes for 2004. Combining track and classroom instruction, they are specifically designed to improve your technical riding skills. Reservations are open to men and women from beginner to expert: the courses will be conducted in Italian and English.

Participants will be instructed by an incredible line-up of professionals with extensive training and track experience, including legendary ex-champions Mario Lega, Marco Lucchinelli, and head instructor Dario Marchetti.

The courses will run from March to October, during 13 dates, and will take place at three renowned tracks: The Enzo and Dino Ferrari track at Imola, the Vallelunga track and the Misano track. The courses will last the entire day, covering both theory and practice.

WOMEN RIDING SCHOOL: This course is intended to allow women with an interest in motorcycling to learn the basics in a safe non-street environment with experienced instructors.

Courses will take place in the paddock on reduced-power Monster 620 i.e.’s with a maximum of 30 participants.

WOMEN ADVANCED RIDING SCHOOL: This course is intended for women who already have basic riding skills, and want to refine their skills with advanced riding theory and practice in the paddock area. The course will culminate in a ride on the racetrack. This course will use Ducati Monster 800 and Ducati Multistradas, maximum 24 participants.

DUCATI ADVANCED RIDING SCHOOL: Like the Women’s Advanced Riding Course, this course is intended for riders who have basic riding skills and road experience, and want to refine those skills through advanced riding theory and practice in a safe environment. The course will culminate in a ride on the racetrack.

Students must be riders who have fully mastered basic riding skills. This course will use Monster 800 and Ducati Multistradas, maximum 24 participants.

DUCATI RACING SCHOOL: For expert riders (men and women) who want to further develop their racing skills. The course will take place on the track using the Ducati 999 with a maximum of 60 participants, divided into groups of 5 or 6 on the basis of declared experience.

Reservations are open to men and women from beginner to expert: the courses will be conducted in Italian and English.

Booking will open on February 9th and will be made exclusively on Ducati.com.

Payment may be made with credit card or money transfer.

The Ducati website will also be the principal method of communication for DRE and will offer complete and updated information and details on the courses.