2008 October: Track Day at Sentul

Sentul Circuit, October 16, 2008.

More than 1,5 month not riding my sport bike, it was so tempting when some friends called me asking if I would like to practice on Thursday morning. Just skip half day from the office and back to work again after lunch. Hm… that was good idea since I only have a meeting late afternoon on Thursday. So, finally I said “Yes, I will come.”

Actually it is better to practice during the working day (if we can) since the track is relatively empty compare to practice during the weekend. Today we have Didi, Ari, Bona, Ochi ,Samuel and I.

2008 October: Ducati Charity Day (Part 3)

2008 October: Ducati Charity Day 2008 (Part3)
Part 3: Gathering in Mega Mendung

Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2008 Mega Mendung

Morning ride to Puncak has been done. Charity activities also have been completed. The rest, was just a relaxing time and get together, enjoying very fresh mountain air at Mega Mendung.

Mega Mendung is quite famous recreational area, since it represents a mountain climate but not too far from Jakarta. We were lucky and thank you for the generous of Didi, the Club President who provide his family villa to be used by us.

Before the riders arrived, Putri, my oldest daughter who went and arrived there earlier with the other kids by car under Mom Grace supervison, took some pictures representing the beauty of this place:

2008 October: Ducati Charity Day (Part 2)

2008 October: Ducati Charity Day 2008 (Part 2)
Part 2: Charity Activity in Mega Mendung

Saturday, October 11, 2008 Mega Mendung

Arriving at Mega Mendung from Puncak Pass, we show a full set of meals were being prepared for us. Hm.. it is going to be a big lunch, I guess.

But we better finish our main agenda first, distributing some basic foods (rice, sugar, palm oil, nodles, etc) which is famous as “Sembako” to the deserved poor people at the surrounding area.

2008 October; Ducati Charity Day 2008 (Part 1)

2008 October: Ducati Charity Day 2008 (Part 1)
Part 1: Jakarta –Puncak-Mega Mendung Ride

This time, the ride is only a short distance. It was designed for a relaxing ride and focus more on the charity and gathering activities.

This is a kind of annual social routine activities of the Ducati community. If last year we rode to Serang almost at the beach level for the annual charity activity, this time we prefer to ride to a mountain area, Mega Mendung.

Saturday, October 11, 2008 Jakarta- Puncak Pass – Mega Mendung

Eko who is used to be on time, appeared a bit late with his Honda Tiger since he got some technical problem with his Monster 750 and Ratna (Eko’s fiancé) all of sudden was sick but still insisted to join but at the end agreed to stay at home. Finally all riders and bikes were there at CITOS. It was 06.00 a.m. already. 12 bikes and 7 cars were participated in. 6 participant came with their full family members.

2008 August: National Ducati Day

Sentul International Circuit – Saturday, August 30, 2008

It was a big day for Ducati community in Indonesia. It is the time for bikers gathering and to have fun. Party time.

Since Ducati community still relatively small, the program is conducted at the same time with Marlboro Red Racing X-perience.

2008 August: Jogjakarta Ride

2008-08-15 to 18 – Jogjakarta Ride

Another long weekend means another riding time…

2008 July: Bali Ride

2008-07-11 sd 13 – Bali Ride

Being a school holiday, family recreation activities are important. However, being a biker, riding is also important break. Thus, some Ducatisti decided to combine both; bring their family and ride in Bali at the same time.

June 2008: Superbike Race at Indoprix

Saturday, June 14, 2008: Qualifying Time Practice

Although it is more serious than the fun race, for me this race is quite relax and not too stressful. It was because the fast riders (lap time below 1:40) were not allowed to participate in. So I could hope no one will overlap me within the race. Hahaha…

Come in the morning, we enter into the track for 30 minutes qualifying and practice at 10.00 a.m.

2008 June: Ducati Fun Race 2008

Saturday-Sunday (14-15 June 2008), Ducati community in Jakarta and surrounding area got a chance to support the National Motor Racing Championship (Indoprix) at Sentul International Circuit.

At this type of race, several types of Ducati such as Monster, Multistrada, and Sport Touring (ST) as well as Superbike 1098 participated. The spirit of the event is not the real race but only for fun and at the same time increasing the skill and give more experience to the Ducati riders. However, as always, due to safety consideration, all safety gear requirements are fully applied.

2008 June: Superbike National Championship Round 2

June 1, 2008: Superbike National Championship Round 2

The second round of Superbike National Championship has just been held at Sentul International Circuit. Again, although I am still classified as beginner, I was allowed to participate in. This is the report.