2007 Nov-Dec: Ducati 2007 Year End Track Activities

After participating for the first time at the National Supersport and Superbike Championship, the Ducati Community starts feeling comfortable and enjoying to participate in such kind of race. Of course a minimum skill and familiarity with the circuit would be needed but overall for us (as non profesional racer) as far as we do not push beyond each individual limit, it was not as scary as imagined.   This is the report of Ducati Community’s participation on the last race series of National Supersport and Superbike Championship on December 9, 2007, on which I participated.  

2007 November – EICMA, Milan Motorcycle Show

Milan Motorcycle Show is always interesting to see since many new bikes usually announced and shown there. I managed to visit Milan and get a chance to be in the show early November 2007.

 

2007 October – Sepang MotoGP 2007 (Behind the Race)

October 2007, MotoGP was in Sepang Malaysia. We do not miss the opportunity to directly see, hear the sound and feel the MotoGP sensation. So Bona, Iboy and I decided to fly to KL and be there. This is the report. Some of the pics are taken by Bona. Thanks Bro.

So this is not a ride report at all:

2007 September – Charity Ride to Serang

 

Sunday September 23, 2007 was still in a fasting (Ramadhan) month for all Muslim around the world, including in Indonesia. Most us who were fasting are not allowed eating or drinking during the day. As part of the fasting spirit to care to the others, especially those who are under poverty or need assistance, fasting month is always a good time to share and do some social activities. Some of Ducatisti take the challenge to ride back and forth from Jakarta to Serang while fasting for a charity activity (donating some basic foods) to those needed in Serang area. The distance between Serang-Jakarta-Serang is about 200 Km and riding during the day (which might be hot day) without drinking and meals will be an interesting challenge.

2007 – August : 2500 KM MALAYSIA PENINSULA RIDE (KEMBARA MERDEKA 2007)

This is the second time I joined in a ride on the Malaysia Peninsula. Compared to similar event last year with 147 participant riders, in this year 2007 the event was participated by 300 riders and 50 of them are Indonesian riders; 10 are Singaporean and 2 Germany. Of course, the rest are Malaysian riders, coming from all States in Malaysia. We have been invited officially by the Malaysian Government to participate in the tour to celebrate Malaysia 50 years of independence and this convoy was arranged by Superbikes Association of Malaysia (SAM).   

2007 July : Ducati Fun Race 2007

This time, I would like to share other motorcycling activities. Yes, it is more to sport (track days and race in the circuit).

Actually it was not a “real race”. We (Ducati Community), call it Ducati Fun Race and Sentul International Circuit call it Ducati Celebrity Race (due to some Indonesian celebrities participated in and is not a real race as such).

2007 – August : Bali Ride

Riding in Bali is always nice; small but good roads, beautiful beach view and mountain view, beautiful sunset, very unique and strong Bali traditional culture, etc..  Hm.. Bali is never boring place to go. Make use of Independence Day public holiday, a long weekend (17-19 August 2007), some Ducati Riders and their family enjoy 2 days ride (again) in Bali.

2007 April-May : Le Tour de Indonesia

2007 – March : DUCATI RIDE TO JOGJAKARTA

Come to a bikers gathering event,  the Jogja Bike Rendezvous 2007, together with the Ducati Desmo Owners Club Indonesia, March 30 – April1, 2007 I rode with 18 Ducati bikes (all together) to Jogjakarta. This ride participated by 7 Monsters 4 Superbike, 4 Multistrada, 2 Sport Touring (ST), and 1  Super Sport type of Ducati.