Monthly Message for April 2011

I am writing this note early in the evening of yet another dreary, rainy, April day.
 
As for motorcycle riding, this April has given us precious few days to go out and engage in our common activity.  Lack of riding has not kept the owners group from progressing on other fronts.

Monthly Message for March 2011

As I am writing this note, in late March, spring has broken out in East Central Missouri.  The temperatures are warming up, flowers are blooming, and rain is occasionally falling.  
 
The March Bike Night was held at on the 1st at the Triumph Grille. It was well attended, with some members riding in and others (me) driving their cars.  After a brief business meeting held during dinner, Mark Oldham from MotoEuropa gave a presentation on suspension settings.  The presentation was informative, useful, and well received.  Several of the attendees asked good questions and received thoughtful and helpful answers.

Join MotoEuropa in unveiling the Ducati Daivel

From the MotoEuropa invitation:

"Join us at Moto Europa Friday March 25 from 6pm - 9pm for an evening of fun, food, and the all new Ducati Diavel. The party will begin at 6pm with great appetizers being served from the Triumph Grill inside our beautiful Ducati showroom. We will unveil this exciting new Ducati around 7pm for the first time in St. Louis. You have heard about it, read about it and possibly even seen the videos, do not miss this opportunity to view this awesome machine in person at Moto Europa. We will also have several vintage Ducati's on display courtesy of Michaels Classics and free Ducati "

Hope to a lot of representation from the Gateway Ducati crowd!

Monthly Message for February 2011

GDOG January 2011 and February 2011 Message


Happy February 13, 2011!


As I am writing this note, the sun is beginning to set on a very warm February day.
The riding weather since the 1st of the year has been atrocious. My last ride occurred
on January 29th when Raymond So telephoned me one afternoon and asked if I wanted
to ride. I asked for permission from the boss, was given the OK, and we headed out.
Raymond led us on an 80-mile ride, and we returned in one piece.

Monthly Message for December 2010

I am sorry for combining the two months in one message. November was a busy month
for me. This message is longer than usual, so please read to the end.


November was a busy month for the owners group as well. On the 2nd, not only were
the nation’s midterm elections held, but also the Gateway Ducati Owners Group held
a meeting at the Triumph Grille. As I was out of town, Mark Shomaker, VP, led the
meeting. The summary of the events have already been published on the website.

Photos from the 2010 Holiday Party

Photographs from this year's Holiday Party!

Paolo Pirozzi’s trip through Saint Louis

Photograph's from Paolo Pirozzi's trip though Saint Louis. For more information about his ride, see the upcoming December Monthly Message.