After seven successful years, the DRE Adventure format returns in 2024 with four events on the Ducati Riding Academy calendar. The DRE Adventure course is dedicated to adventure motorcycling enthusiasts who want to refine the secrets of on- and off-road riding, testing the qualities of Ducati motorcycles in charming Italian settings and combining learning with a total immersion in the Italian reality of culture, art, geography and relaxation.
All the DRE Adventure events in 2024 will be based in the new location set in the stunning scenery of the Umbrian mountains, at the Park Hotel ai Cappuccini. The building, a former 17th century convent located in the center of Gubbio (PG), also offers the opportunity to spend a few days relaxing and the chance to explore the region and its traditions.
The courses will take place with the Multistrada V4 S, Multistrada V4 Rally and DesertX, joined by the new DesertX Rally, protagonist of the third episode of Ducati World Première 2024.
The new DesertX Rally is the ideal bike for those who love rallies or the world of adventure bikes and who appreciate the benefits of professional components capable of improving the skills of both more and less experienced riders. The DesertX Rally increases Borgo Panigale’s range of off-road offerings, completing the already strong range of Ducati twin-cylinder adventure bikes with the Multistrada V2 and DesertX. The latter was designed for those looking for the best balance between Ducati’s on-road performance and the ability to tackle any type of terrain.
The format of the DRE Adventure is characterized by an extensive program consisting of moments of riding instruction combined with a charming ride surrounded by the immense greenery of the region, where it is possible to appreciate the dynamic characteristics of Ducati motorcycles on various terrains. Thanks to a group of top-level instructors, the course gives riders the opportunity to discover the secrets of the world of adventure motorcycles: from the correct riding position, to learning the most efficient off-road techniques, to technical and logistical advice on preparing to travel and managing unexpected eventualities that may occur during a trip. In addition, thanks to the extensive customization capabilities for the seats and suspension, with different solutions for raising or lowering, each motorcycle used in the DRE Adventure courses can be adapted to the characteristics of each participant.
The DRE Adventure program is divided into two days. The first takes place at Villa Benveduti, an elegant 18th century villa surrounded by the green countryside of Gubbio, and is dedicated to getting to know the bike and practicing exercises to gain the necessary confidence in off-road riding, on the school’s fields which are prepared for this purpose. The second day includes a ride with road and off-road sections, which will allow riders to put into practice everything they learned the previous day at the school and continue learning new riding techniques.
There will be four dates available in 2024: the first two in June (June 11-12 and 13-14) followed by two more in October (September 30-October 1 and October 2-3).
The team of excellent instructors has always been one of the strengths of DRE events. DRE Adventure is an integral part of the Ducati Riding Academy program, an activity that has achieved a complete offer, unparalleled in the two-wheel panorama and which in twenty years of activity has trained more than 30,000 enthusiasts. In the case of the DRE Adventure team, led by Matteo Graziani (professional rider, winner of 59 Italian Motorally championships and protagonist of around 30 international rallies), it is made up of experienced riders, mainly in the adventure motorcycle sector.
For more information on the driving courses, the program or registration, please visit the DRE Academy section on the Ducati.com website or contact DRE customer support: [email protected]