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2010
- March
  - Fleet Update - Ride through World Superbike History
    03/11/10
    
    Come and ride the bikes that ARE the story of Ducati's domination of the World Superbike Championship
    
    For 2010 we are able to offer a collection of bikes that span the last 20 years of milestone sport bikes from Borgo Panigale. In a week you can sample the rare & raw 888
  - New tour of Sicily Itinerary added to calendar
    03/11/10
    
    We have added a new itinerary in conjunction with JP Bari (formerly Dynamic Ducati Driving) and with support from Desmo Rosso, the wine for the discerning Ducatisti, to end the season with a bang down in Sicily. Come and sample the tastes, sights, history and amazing riding this famous
  - Dynamic Ducati Driving ceases to run tours!
    03/01/10
    For 2010 Paolo Bari of Dynamic Ducati Driving has decided to stop his tour business with Ducati. Paolo has asked us to take over his clients, which we are more than happy to do. If anyone had been interested in the DDD tours, please contact Joe with you requirements and he will find the tour that be
- January
  - Ducatitours Newsletter - January 2010
    01/18/10
    
    Ducatitours/REDBIKE Tours Newsletter - 18 January 2010
    
    To start with, a belated "Happy New Year" to everyone!
    
    2010 is bringing some changes with it - so please read on.
    
    To start we would like to introduce a new operating name/domain, REDBIKE T
  - A New Name and an Improved service
    01/08/10
    Ducatitours is changing its name to REDBIKE Tours. We are still exclusively running Ducati motorcycles and we still provide THE BEST motorcycle holidays in the world, so we remain the original Ducatitours company and we remain better than all the newer pretenders!
    
    We are chang
  - Reduced Rental Rates
    01/06/10
    To help usher in a good new year to everyone, we have brought down our rental rates across the board.
    
    Daily rental rates now start at 165 euro and weekly rates start at 850 euro. We have modified the conditions on 1098, Streetfighter and 1198 models so that these now have a minimum rental
  - Budget for your trip ahead of time
    01/06/10
    
    We pride ourselves on offering the best motorcycle holidays and the best service. In order to make our trips even more convenient for our customers, we now give you the chance to pre-pay for food (excluding drinks) for you and fuel for your bike.
    
    So whenever we stop to fill the bik
  - New options for making your customised trip something really special!
    01/06/10
    
    We have created some partnerships in order to offer our clients more exciting options: Now you can add a half day Quad ride, a day of scooter rental or a day of enduro riding to your tour!
    
    These options are generally added on to the end of your tour as an additional day but we are
  - Happy New Year
    01/01/10
    Wishing all clients and visitors a happy New Year for 2010 from Ducatitours/REDBIKE Tours
2009
- April
  - New Videos
    04/20/09
    The 2009 season has now started so we have started uploading new videos and new gallery images!
    
    For 2009 we have invested in some new on-bike video equipment so hopefully you will see some really exciting new footage here soon!
    
    We will soon be announcing a DVD option to tour cl
  - Monster 696 and 1100S for short rides........
    04/19/09
    We have ordered a lowered seat that will fit the Monster 696 or 1100S for any riders who are a little shorter in the leg. The seat is a high quality item from the Ducati Performance catalogue and so if you find it more comfortable that the standard seat for your Monster you can always get one too!
  - Fleet Update
    04/19/09
    
    We have a couple of very exciting new additions to the Ducatitours' fleet!
    
    The first is a brand new Streetfighter S, powered by a development of the 1098 engine and incorporating traction control, Brembo monoblocs and Ohlins suspension. This is going to be a very interesting r
- March
  - 30 March Newsletter
    03/30/09
    With the season about to open with out first 'summer season' tour on April 7th, so we thought we should get this email out before its gets too busy!
    
    We still have a number of places available for most itineraries this summer with the (not surprising!) exceptions of the Italian M
  - Superbikes competition
    03/25/09
    Congratulations to Robert Beckett of Blackburn who is the lucky winner of February/March's Superbike competition for a free holiday.
    
    Rob will be joining us on April 7th for a 5 night riding experience and hopefully will have a follow up printed in Superbike very soon!
  - Support team!
    03/13/09
    2009 is shaping up to be another great season and Ducatitours are looking at ways we can improve on the best motorcycle holidays on the planet. So for 2009;
    
    1. We have a new member joining the support team; Sharon will be doing her best to make sure that your time not riding a bike will b
  - Show Roundup
    03/13/09
    We had successful times at the MCN London motorcycle show and Dublin Irish Motorcycle show. Thanks to all that dropped by and we hope to be seeing you in Italy soon!
- February
  - Irish Motorcycle show
    02/16/09
    
    Ducatitours will be on Stand D7 at the Irish Motorcycle show on Feb 27th, 28th and March 1st.
    
    We also have a number of VIP tickets to give away for free entry to the show. Each VIP ticket admits two people so if you would like a ticket, email ducatitours@gmail.com with you tel
  - Win a trip with Superbike Magazine
    02/16/09
    
    Ducatitours and Superbike magazine are teaming up this month to offer a lucky couple a free holiday in Italy on our Ducati motorccycles on April 7th
    
    The prize is tour DFM 5 night riding experience trip starting April 7th and running through to April 12th and includes flights from th
  - MCN Show Roundup
    02/02/09
    Thanks to all that visited us at a very successful MCN London Motorcycle show.
    
    It was good to meet all of you and we look forward to seeing you in Italy soon!
    
    For all Irish bikes interested in knowing more about our tours, keep an eye out for the upcoming Irish Motorcycle show
- January
  - Ducatitours at London Motorcyle Show
    01/25/09
    
    Come and see us at the London Motorcycle Show next week (29th Jan-1st Feb). We are at stand N26 and will be offering some show specials to anyone booking a tour on the stand!
  - Book Online with our new automated booking process!
    01/20/09
    * NEW * NEW * NEW * NEW * NEW * NEW *
    You can now book your trip fully online!
    
    You can now book your places on your selected trip, reserve the bike you want and pay the deposit via our online secure server without even sending us an email! When you go into a specific itinerary page,
  - New Interactive Gallery
    01/13/09
    
    Now that we have more than 1200 images loaded into our gallery we have added a new interactive gallery function which allows you to select the pictures you want to see according to their individual attributes.
    
    So now you can choose, for example, to see all images of the Hypermotard
  - Happy New Year
    01/01/09
    Welcome to 2009!
    
    We just wanted to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and hope to see may of you in the coming season!
    
    Ducatitours
2008
- December
  - Merry Christmas
    12/21/08
    
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our customers from the team at Ducatitours
  - Last few days!!!
    12/21/08
    We are in the last few days of our offer of 150 euro off any 2009 booking made before the end of 2008, so email us now if you want to take advantage of this offer!!!!
  - DVD Brochure for 2009
    12/08/08
    We are pleased to announce availability of our new DVD format brochure for 2009. This DVD can be viewed on your PC or home DVD/TV giving another way of enjoying our video footage from 2008 and finding out which itinerary is for you.
    
    If you would like a copy, email us and we wi
  - Ducatitours to be at MCN London Motorcycle show
    12/08/08
    Letting everyone know that we have a stand at the MCN London Motorcycle show from Jan 29th 2009 until Feb 1st.
    
    Come and see us on stand N26 and qualify for a show special discount on your booking for 2009.
    
    See you there!
- November
  - Promotional Video
    11/27/08
    We have a put a new video together to give a hint of what is coming your way during 2009! Let us know what you think!
  - New Web Site
    11/13/08
    If you are here...........you have already seen the new look Ducatitours website. Let us know what you think and if there is anything that you think we should add, email us now!
  - 2008 Roundup
    11/08/08
    We would like to extend a big thank you to all clients that came and rode with us or hired one of our bikes this season. The year has gone very well with us reaching our forecast for number of clients and we hope to be able to grow more in 2009
    
    Look out for special offers on our new NEWS
  - 2008 Roundup
    11/05/08
    We would like to extend a big thank you to all clients that came and rode with us or hired one of our bikes this season. The year has gone very well with us reaching our forecast for number of clients and we hope to be able to grow more in 2009
    
    Look out for special offers on our new NEWS
  - 2009 Calendar and Itineraries
    11/05/08
    We have released a provisional calendar for 2009 with a whole new set of itineraries offering unparalleled sports bike riding.
    
    The main change is the inclusion of "Riding Experience" trips designed to offer a more intense experience for fast road riding.
    
    Check out th
  - 2009 Fleet Additions
    11/05/08
    
    New bikes for 2009!
    
    The mighty 1098R (an additional cost option) is available for either days on a tour or the whole trip.
    
    The new 1198 will be joining us in January as will the new Monster 1100
    
    Sorry new plans for the Streetfighter as yet!!!
- March
  - Mini break and Track Day!
    03/12/08
    Ducatitours have organised a highly exclusive track day for a limited number of riders (max 20) on July 1st to 3rd.
    
    We organise everything from your arrival in Pisa, transporting you to the track, hotels, bikes and the track day itself. Hotels are of very high quality and ther
- February
  - New Itinerary added for the MotoGP season finale in Valencia
    02/11/08
    Come and tour Spain while most of Europe gets colder! We are taking the fleet over to Spain for a week in October and will be enjoying grandstand seats to hopefully watch Ducati's second world championship victory!
  - Remember your trip in pictures!
    02/11/08
    
    We are now offering a 'Photo Book' service for all clients. Just let us know before your arrival and we'll take the pictures and send you your personal hardback photo record Click the link below for details
  - Tricolore Option
    02/11/08
    Ducatitours our now offering you a way of reducing the costs in the case of damage to the bikes, for a low investment you can now reduce the security deposit from 5000 euro to 1000 euro (conditions apply)!
  - 2008 Fleet on its way!
    02/11/08
    848, Monster S4R, Hypermotard and ST3 are all arriving in March! Come and try them out for yourself!
2007
- October
  - 2008 Fleet announced by Ducatitours
    10/21/07
    Ducatitours have published details of our 2008 tour/rental fleet. Please follow the link below for details
- September
  - Fleet expansion
    09/23/07
    We have added a couple of new bikes to the Ducatitours' fleet:
    
    The 1098 could not be resisted any more. An incredible bike and a definite step forward in braking, steering and engine performance. Due to the value clients are only able to use the 1098 on a full
- August
  - Ducatitours and Rapid Training
    08/11/07
    We are pleased to announce a link up of services during Septembers DFM tour. Ducatitours has organised an advanced trainer from Rapid Training (www.rapidtraining.co.uk) to participate on the tour and to provide an adapted version of their one day course.
    
    We hope to be able to offer these
- July
  - Weddings with Ducatitours!
    07/02/07
    Congratulations to Sergio & Kari who spent a week riding our Ducatis, partying at the WDW and one special evening declaring their love on a 999!
    
    Our best wishes for the future!!!!!!
- June
  - Well Done Bayliss - Misano
    06/19/07
    We try and organise everything for our clients but a little help from our friends is always good. A double victory at SBK Misano rounded off a great tour - thanks to the Xerox team and our clients!
  - 2008 schedule released (provisional)
    06/04/07
    Ducati tours is pleased to announce our 2008 tour dates!
- May
  - Equipment rental
    05/09/07
    Ducatitours is pleased to announce that we can now offer rental of riding equipment including boots, gloves, helmets and jackets (sorry no leathers!)
    
    A full set as listed above will cost 175 euro per trip. For full details please follow the associated link
  - Auto Italia Brooklands day
    05/07/07
    Thank you to everyone who came and said hello to us at our stand at the Auto Italia Brooklands day. We had a great day and we counted more Ducatitours caps on heads than any others!
    
    Thanks also to the Ducati Owners Club for their help in bringing display bikes to the stand
- April
  - Price Reductions
    04/22/07
    We have reduced the prices for many of our tours. Please 're-fresh' all tour pages when viewing to make sure you are seeing the new prices!
  - May Beginners weekend changes
    04/14/07
    We have changed the itinerary and reduced the price on the May 25th beginners weekend tour. Now only GBP 775!
  - Rewards for loyal customers!
    04/05/07
    Book a tour and recommend two people who also book within 12 months of your tour (including the same tour) and choose from a free Suomy helmet in Ducati colours, or a Breil Ducati Chrono watch.
    
    The same offer applies to anyone who books three tours for themselves within 24 mon
  - Ducati Tours team up with Activity Breaks
    04/01/07
    Ducati Tours are now offering weekend tours of Tuscany through the ActivityBreaks.com website. the tours include three nights accommodation in Lucca, one of Tuscany's best preserved towns, aiport transfers, 2 days guided tours of the area on our Ducatis and two free dinners!
    
    To book
- March
  - Schedule Change
    03/30/07
    We have made a couple of schedule changes
    
    The San Marino MotoGP trip scheduled to start on the 27th August is now starting on the 31st of August. The itinerary has been modified due to the new dates. See here for full details
    
    The Tuscany Tour scheduled f
  - Fleet update
    03/22/07
    Ducati Tours have added new bikes to the fleet in order to appeal to a wider audience. Whenever you make an enquiry make sure to select which type of motorcycle you would like to ride
    
    Ducati 749 Superbike - our signature motorcycle
    
    Ducati Sport Classic
  - Ducati Tours to Exhibit at the Auto Italia Brooklands Festival - 5 May 2007
    03/17/07
    For lovers of Italian cars and motorbikes, the Auto Italia Brooklands Spring festival has something for everyone.
    
    From Auto Italia Magazine
    
    Saturday 5th May 2007
    New this year! Savour the action at the new Mercedes World handling circuit. Confirmation of details later. His
  - Casy Stoner wins in Qatar
    03/10/07
    Congratulations to Casey Stoner for a first win of the Season. Lets hope Loris has a bit more luck ad we can have a 1-2 at all remaining races!
  - World Ducati Week tours
    03/10/07
    WDW tour places are running out! Book early and don't be dissappointed!
  - Tours for beginners!
    03/05/07
    You need to know how to ride the bikes but if you haven't done any foreign touring before these trips will be the perfect (and relaxed) introduction. 4 Night trips in Tuscany and Sicily with our guides available to answer any question
  - Winter Riding Centre tour added to calendar
    03/05/07
    A chance to get away from the winter misery and rain of home and get a little back road scratching in where its still warm. 10 night trips in Sicily on our 749 Superbikes could be just the tonic for removing the winter blues.
    
    Click the link below for more details.
  - World Ducati Week 2007 - be a part of it
    03/05/07
    Come and be a part of the biggest Ducati Party in the world this year! The event is held over 4 days at the grand prix circuit of Misano Adriatico. All bikers that purchase event tickets are able to take their bikes on the track for the whole 4 days (subject to number on track limits/session availab
- January
  - Tour Schedule
    01/22/07
    Ducati Tours releases the 2007 tour schedule to see the tours please click the link below
  - Special Event Tours list added to site
    01/22/07
    Come with us to see the MotoGP of Italy, World Superbike rounds or the biggest festival of the year, The World Ducati Week!
2006
- September
  - Ducati Tours launches new web log
    09/15/06
    Welcome to Ducati Tours' web log. We will be using the blog to broadcast news items, announce new tours and special offers.