Ducati.Net Photo Gallery - Vicki's View
After literally years of being asked when would the US have it's own Motogiro d'Italia they finally built it and I, like just about everybody else I knew, was signed up and ready to ride. Conducted under the umbrella of The MEET at Monterey which included a bike show, an auction, the Motogiro America and the RedBull MotoGP at Laguna Seca, there was lots to do and see. The route included the start on Cannery Row, a lap of Laguna Seca, then down thru Big Sur to Paso Robles and back to Monterey. The whole thing kicked off with a bike show in the Monterey Custom House Plaza, and while the headliners were pristine restorations from noted collectors, many of the entries would be heading out the following day for the 5 day ride. Join me for Motogiro America - Vicki's View......
That's Van Singley, Ducati North America service manager and lover of vintage bikes, donating his time to tech inspect the Motogiro America entries. The one he is looking at here is what I will be riding. It's a jewel-like Ducati 175SS loaned to me by John Goldman. Thanks again John!
By mid day the sun was out and so were the crowds.
We haven't gone anywhere yet but there's always something that could work just a little better. It's one of the best parts of the event - parking lot discussions over little bikes and cold beers.
First things first, the group photo
Motogiro America started on Monterey's famed Cannery Row which was shut down and blocked off for the occasion. TV crews and 2 stroke smoke, it felt more than a little Italian
Paul Smart, Phil Schilling, me and Cook Neilson, this gang is fully prepared to have a great time.
That's father and son team Jim Dillard Jr. and Sr. Jim Sr has attended 7 of the 8 Italian events.
Another Motogiro d'Italia vet, that's Matt from Monroe Motors
The Sorcerers of Smug are adding new magic right now, so we're in window shopping mode. We'll provide more updates here on our Status Blog.
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