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Ducati Owners Club of South Florida at Dania Bike Show, Dania FL : The Dania Bike Show isn't a new event but this was the first year it was held in Frost Park in Dania, right next to Dania Jai Alai. It turned out to be the perfect spot for an event of this type with lots going on and a little windy but a lot sunny weather. Admission was free and there was really something for every member of the family to do. Chek it out....... Photos by Vicki Smith

Ducati Owners Club of South Florida at Dania Bike Show, Dania FL

The Dania Bike Show isn't a new event but this was the first year it w ...

Updated: Jan 31, 2010 2:20pm PST

Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) November 2009 Milan Italy : EICMA is what the Italians call it but most know it as the Milan Motorcycle Show. It's so big one could spend a couple of days trying to take it all in. This years "fair" was marked by plenty of big new bike introductions (here's the link for the shots from Monday night's huge kickoff Ducati press conference:http://photos.ducati.net/Ducati-Events/EICMA-2009-Milan-Motorcycle/10266553_LzjSb ) and a couple of big manufacturers who didn't attend because of the economy. Given that a medium size booth here can cost 100,000 euros I suppose the bigger surprise is that this years fair doesn't seem smaller at all. The first two days are for press and foreign trade visitors and there were plenty of them as well. Join us for a look at what lots of people travel half way around the world to see....... Photos and captions by Vicki Smith

Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) November 2009 Milan Italy

EICMA is what the Italians call it but most know it as the Milan Motor ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2009 1:31pm PST

Novegro Motorcycle Swap Meet 2009, Milan Italy : It always amazes me when I arrive at any Italian motorcycle swap meet that the motorcycles and parts that we consider rare or chance sightings in the USA, are so incredibly common here. Mostra Scambio’s (what these events are called in Italian) are held literally every weekend all over Italy. An integral part of this culture that loves motorcycles and prefers cash transactions when possible, the vendors come out in droves. Novegro is the biggest of the winter meets, held the same week in the same town as the giant EICMA motorcycle show, for me it's a great "2-fer", one week of travel at off season airfare produces two great events. Most meets are some mixture of antiques, cars and motorcycles, and this one is as well, but this is motorcycle week in Milan and that's what the focus is here. Novegro has been going on for 29 years and it's huge - 12,000 square meters of indoor vendors and over 60,000 square meters outside, no wonder you can see and find just about everything here if you look hard enough. Join me for a look at Novegro Mostra Scambio, 2009. Photos and Story by Vicki Smith For photos of the 2009 EICMA motorcycle show click here: http://photos.ducati.net/Motorcycles-Vickis-View/Milan-Motorcycle-Show-EICMA/10276647_zryR4

Novegro Motorcycle Swap Meet 2009, Milan Italy

It always amazes me when I arrive at any Italian motorcycle swap meet ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 7:09am PST

Milan Motorcycle Show November 2008, Milan Italy : When it comes to motorcycle shows, EICMA is the macdaddy. It's easy to spend three fulls days here looking at the many pavillions loaded floor to ceiling with every brand, product and country's products. This year the econony was the big topic but it was hard to see it when most manufacturers had big displays, pretty girls and new models. Did I mention this place is HUGE? For those of us used to Cycle World shows let me put it in perspective - the NY City Cycle World show in total costs what the Milan show charges for models and dresses. I mean seriously, this is a really huge show. See it all here now....... Photos and story by Vicki Smith

Milan Motorcycle Show November 2008, Milan Italy

When it comes to motorcycle shows, EICMA is the macdaddy. It's easy to ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2008 4:00pm PST

Valencia, Spain Ducati Offical Clubs President Meeting and Motogp, October 2008 : You'll love Spain, it's just like Italy, maybe better. If I heard that once I've heard it 100 times. For me Italy was always the sirens call but this year the annual Ducati Official Clubs Presidents meeting was being held in Valencia so off I went.... Photos and Story by Vicki Smith

Valencia, Spain Ducati Offical Clubs President Meeting and Motogp, October 2008

You'll love Spain, it's just like Italy, maybe better. If I heard that ...

Updated: Nov 21, 2008 12:46pm PST

Milan Motorcycle Show 2007 : If you are a lover of Italian motorcycles you know that historically, this is the week the industry gathers to show off it's best efforts. To the Italian way of thinking all new product introductions of note must be introduced on Italian soil and the Milan show is the big beneficiary of that. The 10,000 pound gorilla of motorcycle shows, EICMA takes place in a series of giant halls that take days of walking to cover. Most booths have warrens of offices in the centers behind closed doors with models making appointments and giant wheels of parmesian and bottles of Prosecco lined up to snack on while you wait for your appointment with a CEO. It's another world, where business, design and horsepower collide. We wouldn't miss it for the world and now you won't either.... Pictures and captions by Vicki Smith Show

Milan Motorcycle Show 2007

If you are a lover of Italian motorcycles you know that historically, ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2007 12:46am PST

Bologna - NCR workshop - the bike comes to life! : For the seventh time in as many summers we "the Vicki Group" as they call us on the Motogiro, referring to the ever growing group of North Americans who attend year after year, are back in Bologna for the Motogiro d'Italia 2007. This year the event begins and ends in Sicily, where we are slated to asend Mount Etna which is (unfortunatly) currently the worlds "most active volcano". Translation? It's spewing flames and ashes a mile into the Sicilian sky but somehow no one seems too concerned. Why? Because it's Italy, and that's why we love it here. Nothing is a problem, the food and people are fantastic and the riding is the best in the world. The adventure always begins in Bologna where Ducati's are born and the historic NCR shop is located. Day one begins at the workshop of Rino Caracchi, for the reunion with Rino, his family and one of the groups Ducati racebike's, which has arrived on Rino's doorstep in cartons..... By Vicki Smith

Bologna - NCR workshop - the bike comes to life!

For the seventh time in as many summers we "the Vicki Group" as they c ...

Updated: May 12, 2007 3:27am PST

Ducati Great Lakes Trackfest and Rally : A few Ducati Owners Clubs got together and threw a party...... Photos by Vicki Smith

Ducati Great Lakes Trackfest and Rally

A few Ducati Owners Clubs got together and threw a party...... Photos ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2007 8:02pm PST

Daytona 200, 2007 - Daytona Beach, FL : Welcome back Larry! Larry Pegram returns to the Ducati fold in 2007 in AMA Formula Extreme. See the teams new look here. Larry's team is a privateer team and as such can always use monetary help. If you'd like to join the effort go to www.pegramracing.com Photos by Steve Leukanech and Vicki Smith

Daytona 200, 2007 - Daytona Beach, FL

Welcome back Larry! Larry Pegram returns to the Ducati fold in 2007 i ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2007 5:38pm PST

Milan Motorcycle Show, Milan Italy, November 2006 : Milan Motorcycle Show 2006, Milan Italy - Ducati unveils the stunning new 1098 Superbike, the production Hypermotard and NCR's "New Blue" a moderversion of th Daytona 200 winning "Old Blue" the California Hot Rod. See it all right here.... Vicki Smith

Milan Motorcycle Show, Milan Italy, November 2006

Milan Motorcycle Show 2006, Milan Italy - Ducati unveils the stunning ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2007 4:42pm PST

Toy Run Weekend 2006, Fort Lauderdale, Florida : "It's for the kids." Every year in the city where I live the local bikers clubs all get together to raise money for the kids. If you have the time and money to participate in the three day package you get a chance to have a great time but more importantly you get to see what those words really mean. For a glimpse into a great weekend and an even greater cause, click here...

Toy Run Weekend 2006, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

"It's for the kids." Every year in the city where I live the local bik ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2006 4:17am PST

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2006, Pickerington, Ohio : This year the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honored Cook Neilson for being the only man to ever win a Daytona Superbike race on a Ducati. Cook and Phil Schilling pulled this feat off as privateers, making the accomplishment all the more incredible. Here are the photos from the induction ceremony and the bike show held on the museum grounds. The Hall of Fame Museum show is an invitation only show, now in it's 5th year and is probably the toughest motorcycle show in the US at this time because it attracts the winners of virtually all the other notable shows and attracts a real balance of all makes, models and conditions. I spent the best part of the day looking at these pedigreed motorcycles of every kind imaginable through a camera lens and hope you enjoy the results. Vicki edit

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2006, Pickerington, Ohio

This year the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honored Cook Neilson for being t ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:18pm PST

Italian Motofest 2006, Sheperdstown West Virginia :

Italian Motofest 2006, Sheperdstown West Virginia

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:21pm PST

VMD 2006 - MV Agusta : When I'm not lurking behind a camera I sometimes contract to organize historical motorcycle exhibits, so I go from Cameraman to Museum Curator. Vintage Motorcycle Days (or VMD as it's known) offers a unique oppertunity to really expolore the history because of the size of the display so from my love of Italian motorcycle history perspective, it's impossible to resist the chance to "show off the history". In 2006, the featured marque was MV Agusta and Agostini was coming, how could I resist?Join me for "how I spent my summer vacation".

VMD 2006 - MV Agusta

When I'm not lurking behind a camera I sometimes contract to organize ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:25pm PST

Mid Ohio AMA Race Weekend Two :

Mid Ohio AMA Race Weekend Two

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:20pm PST

Milan Intermot Motorcycle Show 2005- Milan, Italy : Italy and Motorcycles is a combination that works for me. Click here for my pictures of the 2005 EICMA, the biggest Motorcycle show of the 2005 season worldwide.

Milan Intermot Motorcycle Show 2005- Milan, Italy

Italy and Motorcycles is a combination that works for me. Click here ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2005 4:04pm PST

Virginia International Raceway AMA Weekend 2006 :

Virginia International Raceway AMA Weekend 2006

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:22pm PST

Ducati Daytona Biketoberfest Grand Opening - Destination Daytona, Florida : Motorcycle World Domination, thy name is Destination Daytona. The vision of Bruce Rossmeyer, one of the largest Harley Davidson dealers in the world (maybe he is the largest?) Destination Daytona is to be all things motorcycle to all people. First order after the Harley store, hotel and lots of food and beverages was the addition of Ducati Daytona. Biketoberfest was the perfect time to have a party so that's when the grand opening was planned. Naturally a good time was had by all. I had a chance to wander around the complex and document some of the fun, interesting and beautiful things on view. Enjoy! Vicki

Ducati Daytona Biketoberfest Grand Opening - Destination Daytona, Florida

Motorcycle World Domination, thy name is Destination Daytona. The visi ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:18pm PST

Mid Ohio AMA SBK 2006 (weekend 1) :

Mid Ohio AMA SBK 2006 (weekend 1)

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:23pm PST

Laguna Seca Ducati Island, MotoGP and AMA SBK races 2006 :

Laguna Seca Ducati Island, MotoGP and AMA SBK races 2006

Updated: Jul 02, 2007 12:05pm PST

Miller AMA Superbike Weekend 2006 : Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah opened it's doors for it's inaugral AMA Pro racing weekend June 16th 2006 to brillant blue sky's, dazzling ladies and the usual blur of Superbike action. Here's what the weekend looked like from the prospective of the Parts Unlimited Ducati Team and the Ducati owners that attended. Photo's by Vicki Smith

Miller AMA Superbike Weekend 2006

Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah opened it's doors for ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2006 12:00pm PST

Barbers AMA Superbike Weekend and Monster Challenge Finals 2006 : Barber Motorsports Park is a favorite on the AMA circuit. The track itself is one of the best in the world, maintained to perfection and boasts the best overall motorcycle museum in the country. Add the Ducati North America Monster Challenge Finals and the result was just beautiful. Photos by Vicki Smith

Barbers AMA Superbike Weekend and Monster Challenge Finals 2006

Barber Motorsports Park is a favorite on the AMA circuit. The track i ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:10pm PST

Road America AMA DoubleHeader Jun 2006 : WADE DOC and Ducati North America threw a party and a great time was had by all, join us at the Road America AMA races. ALL PHOTOS BY MIKE MENARD

Road America AMA DoubleHeader Jun 2006

WADE DOC and Ducati North America threw a party and a great time was h ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2006 1:07pm PST

Road Atlanta AMA Superbike 2005 : Some images of the Ducati team, hospitality area and pit action from the Road Atlanta Superbike race labor day weekend 2005. All pictures taken by Vicki Smith

Road Atlanta AMA Superbike 2005

Some images of the Ducati team, hospitality area and pit action from t ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2005 7:11am PST

Virginia International Raceway : Some shots from the VIR AMA weekend, 2005

Virginia International Raceway

Some shots from the VIR AMA weekend, 2005

Updated: Sep 08, 2005 6:47am PST

2005 Toys In The Sun Run - Fort Lauderdale, FL : 40,000 motorcyclists raising funds and toys for kids in the Florida sunshine.

2005 Toys In The Sun Run - Fort Lauderdale, FL

40,000 motorcyclists raising funds and toys for kids in the Florida su ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2005 3:16pm PST

Daytona Bike Week 2010

Updated: Mar 10, 2010 6:57pm PST