Not sure if it's a derby because I've been away for a while:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/01/rideapart-review-ducati-1199-panigale-s/ (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/01/rideapart-review-ducati-1199-panigale-s/)
Thank you..great to dream through others' adventures..until time comes to write my own [Dolph]
The entire story of Dennis' ride is also posted on ADV rider forum under "coast to coast (and back) with an Italian supermodel."
It's a great read, both for the story and it's often philosophical tangents and the beautiful pictures.
Be fore warned, it might make you want to pitch your "everyday" life and get out on the road...
jimi
Also on the .ms superbike forum... Great read