My first Trackday on a Ducati has to rank right up there with some of the greatest experiences in my life. It was truly an awe-inspiring adventure in so many ways and on so many levels, some of which I’m just now getting a handle on twenty four hours after we wrapped up at the track. Reg, Gigi & the rest of the CLASS Riding School folks were fantastic. If there is a more mellow, low key, no-pressure, highly educational and instructional track environment I’d be amazed. These folks are just fun to be around and when you get them out on a track they’re even better.

Right now I’m feeling particularly whipped - both emotionally and physically - but for those of you who’ve never done a trackday I can’t tell you how worthwhile it is. There is simply nothing like getting out there and pushing the limits of your riding ability in a relatively controlled environment. It’s exciting, it’s thrilling, it’s scarry, and it’s amazing. I learned so much, I can only wish that it all stays with me for quite sometime. In comparison to my previous track experience on sport touring motorcycles, being out there on the Ducati was night and day. The Duc just want to be out there, you can feel it. Almost as if the bike it talking to you. Saying, ‘ahhhhh, I’m home at last’…

I’ll write up a more detailed description of the course, but for now I’m just going to enjoy the tremendous after-glow like effect… Man, what a day.