DESMO announces the return of the Oil Spill - February, 2008
Although most of us have only just winterized, but judging by the last poll, a lot of us don't even seem to winterize, it's time to look ahead towards the 2008 riding season. What better way to start a season than to attend the crowd favorite early season DESMO Oil Spill. Now is the time to give your bike a proper once over and dust out the cobwebs left from a winter's hibernation before setting off on another season of saddle sores, track days, and general riding. Click here for more information.

DESMO releases its 2008 Events Calendar - February, 2008
Mark your calendars! The always working DESMO organizers have worked on and released the 2008 DESMO schedule of events. From the Oil Spill on April 13th to the Track Day on June 9th, it's all here! Even all the dates for the Official DESMO rides are in here. Don't forget to check out the DESMO online calendar as well with pictures contributed by our members. All DESMO events are marked in addition to most major holidays and race calendars. Click here for the events list.

The 2007 MotoGP book recaps this season
-starting with an overview of the results, followed by detailed biographies on each of the riders, before delving into race-by-race reviews. The book is packed with hundreds of large full-color photos of the races, bikes, teams, and fans that made this year's Moto GP season one to remember. The book is very easy to read and understand, and the author never dives too deep into the technology on a level that's incomprehensible to the average reader. As a casual spectator this season, I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy the book (or would find it more-advanced than my mechanical understanding of motorcycles)-but this was not the case. Each race's chapter has detailed statistics on poll position & qualifying, race times, lap averages & top speeds, and a color-coded line graph showing lap by lap progress of each rider. All are excellent tools to settle bets and arguments over beers with your friends. Overall it's a great anthology of the first 800cc season, and a must have for any motorcycle race fan.

Penguin Racing - Ducati Track Day - June 17, 2008
Penguin Racing - Ducati Track Day (Ducati Motorcycles Only) at NHIS. Registration at participating Ducati dealers.
Click here for more info.

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DESMO 2007 Holiday Party - December 8, 2007
The DESMO Holiday Party has become an even bigger success. We are now celebrating the 7th year once again at Dave & Busters. We will have our door prize raffle and Chinese Auction with great Ducati swag. Don't miss out! We've already collected some great stuff from some new vendors, and from many of our favorite supporters. Which new bikes from the hot new 2008 Ducati lineup will be there on display? Pictures and recap of this years party can be seen here.

DESMO 2006 Holiday Party - December 9, 2006
Once again the DESMO Holiday Party proved to be a huge success as a full house packed Dave & Busters again. New and old members mingled amongst the video presentations, an S4RS and Sport1000, raffle prizes galore, and the always popular buffet dinner. Raffle prizes this year included a set of Brembo full floating stainless steel rotors, track days galore, a Suomy helmet, Bridgestone tires, riding leather jackets, in addition to a ton of other good stuff. Pictures and recap here.

Charlie's Garage - October 8, 2006
Charlie hosted a social at his home in Morristown, NJ, from 11 am to 3 pm. Charlie has a collection of vintage Ducatis, including but not limited to: Roundcase 750 Sports, Squarecase 900 Supersport, & a Desmo single. There will also likely be some members with their own vintage Ducks. It will be a nice day to hang out with your friends, meet some new members, and closely examine some historical motorcycles that were the inspiration for your own ride. Click here for further info.

DESMO BBQ 2006 - August 5, 2006
The 2006 DESMO Concours d'Elegance has gotten bigger, better, and meaner! Over 115 DESMOites attended the biggest DESMO event of the year and they were rewarded with vintage bikes galore and prizes out the door. Blue skies, warm temperatures, great BBQ edibles, and bikes, bikes, bikes, and more bikes. What else can one ask for from the BBQ gods? Click here for the review and photos.

4th Annual DESMO/BCM Track Day - July 26, 2006
The 4th Annual DESMO/BCM track day was held under brilliant blue but hot skies at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 26. The ranks of track junkies were swelled as numerous track newbies took the plunge for the first time and loved it. Lap records may not have been broken, but there were plenty of smiles per mile. Click here for the recap and pictures from the event.

2006 Swap Meet & Ducati Daze hosted by Cliff's Ducati - May 27, 2006
Dozens of DESMO members were among the hundreds of participants at Cliff's Ducati Daze, on Saturday, May 27 2006. Cliff's hosted Gary Eagan, Neil Hodgson, and Doug Polen, who chatted and signed autographs for fans. The Ducati Truck was on hand, providing a 17 mile test ride on new Ducatis. And there were over a dozen Ducatisti peddling their parts and accessories in DESMO's Second Swap Meet. Not to mention hundreds of bikes of all ages and types...both in the parking lot and in the bike show. Click here for photos from the event.

2006 DESMO Tee Shirt - May 25, 2006
DESMO is proud to announce our 2006 Tee Shirt. This is a dark navy Tee Shirt, featuring a seventies-style font DESMO logo on front, and the Ducati Meccanica shield (in black and gold) on the back. Definitely a sharp looking shirt. Click here for image.

DESMO announces provisional 2006 ride dates - April 27, 2006
The 2006 riding season is finally here! We're pleased to announce 1 Newbie ride this year along with 6 full fledged rides. As the dates slowly approach, don't forget to read up on the DESMO Group Ride Guidelines and Jeff Hughes' column on group rides. All dates are provisional dependant on weather and other factors. Ride dates will be confirmed on the Yahoo! Groups mailing list. Click here for the events calendar.

DESMO Spring Raffle - March 29, 2006
The 2006 riding season is just around the corner and that means it's time for the DESMO Spring Raffle! The prize this time around will be a brand new custom Aerostitch RoadCrafter one piece riding suit. See more details.

DESMO Oil Spill - February 22, 2006
DESMO announces date for the 2006 edition of the oft imitated but never duplicated, the overwhelming people's choice, the shiznitiest of the shiznit, DESMO Oil Spill at the Ducati Ranch. See more details.

DESMO Winter Raffle - February 15, 2006
The 2006 DESMO Winter Raffle was won by Pat Drennan and Scott Schwager. Reports of shady dealings have surfaced. DESMO leaders have not returned calls concerning the allegations. See more details.

4th Annual DESMO/BCM Track Day - February 7, 2006
DESMO and BCM are proud to announce their 4th Annual Track Day at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, NH. See more details.

Cliff's to host 2nd Annual DESMO Swap Meet - February 2, 2006
Building upon the success of last year's event, DESMO and Cliff's Ducati in Danbury will once again be holding a Swap Meet. In addition to the Swap, Cliff's has planned a visit from the Ducati North America Truck and a judged bike show complete with prizes. See more details.

DESMO Wows NY Monster Challenge - January 22, 2006
Our very own Mishell finished 3rd place at the New York round of the Monster Challenge. Read more here. For DESMO shot photos of the bike show, click here.

New website launch - December 26, 2005
The newly redesigned DESMO homepage is now live online. Most features of the old site has been ported over with the remaining to come in the coming months. Check back frequently for updates.

2005 Holiday Party - December 10, 2005
The 5th Annual Holiday Party was a huge success, read more about it here.

Weasel shortage in upstate New York - December 10, 2005
The little furry rodents have been disappearing from weasel farms all over Dutchess and Columbia counties. Authorities are investigating a rumor that the weasels are being held captive by a farmer that uses weasel piss to power his tractor. Authorities recommend not confronting the farmer, may be armed and dangerous as there has been unconfirmed reports of shallow holes roughly the size of teenaged boys on the property.

DESMO Opens Ducati Manhattan - May 10, 2005
DESMO played a significant role in the grand opening festivities of the new Ducati Manhattan, the Ducati flagship store for the New York City area. Read more and see pictures of the event here.