Turismo 2010

[ozducati]

Gee go away for a little ride and my pic gets plastered all over the internet.  Yes tis me.  Ozducati your multi is having way too much fun without you 

Re: bling - Yes Nick, see what me being part of this place has done to me (who was never, ever going to bling her bike!!) Let that be a warning to others. 

Having heaps of fun meeting old and new friends.  Taken a few pics but looks like people taking plenty of me too. Carding as many monsters as I can (including Oz's friends from Montana because Candice wants a Monster) Heaps of monsters on the ride, heaps of women riding monsters (and other models).  Have met Trinity and Jen and will be meeting Roxy696 today.

You should see what Andy and Betty ate at the pizza bar last night yuk 

Having a lovely time wish you were here 

Hey Heather, the NSW guys have been sending me pics every day.. now i just need to get all the news to go with them... hope you are all safe and enjoying.. Ted & Candice tell me they're having a ball!

[roxy696]

Hi a very sad  nic here as I was too sick to play with the other bikes yesterday  but looking forward to stories and pics too and maybe still meeting heather and never know who else.  Weather has turned a bit average today but fingers crossed it passes quickly.

Happy Rides
Nic

[lowraW]

I have some complaints

First of all, can everybody stop riding past my work, I'm getting no work done!!

Second, my last twin made the windows rattle, no one has come close yet whats wrong afraid of too much noise?

[Mr.S2R]

I have some complaints

First of all, can everybody stop riding past my work, I'm getting no work done!!

Second, my last twin made the windows rattle, no one has come close yet whats wrong afraid of too much noise?

Complaints? At least you get to see them go by!! Happy regards from rainy SA 

Oh and mine would make your windows rattle - loud pipes save lives! 

[ozducati]

word is the Tassie Police were out in force yesterday waiting for the Turismo riders... a mate from SA caught doing a ridiculous speed and had it downgraded to "Public Nuisance" .. which was really funny.. also apparently they had 2 cars pulling everyone up and doing licence and rego checks...

[Mr.S2R]

... a mate from SA caught doing a ridiculous speed and had it downgraded to "Public Nuisance"

sounds like a SA rider to me!! 

[roxy696]

I have some complaints

First of all, can everybody stop riding past my work, I'm getting no work done!!

Second, my last twin made the windows rattle, no one has come close yet whats wrong afraid of too much noise?

I get to second that, i am on the ground floor of the marine Board Building and my neck is getting sore

[lowraW]

yes I have been given a warning from a bike cop in Tassie for speeding, he told me i was doing 60km/hr..... in a 60 zone and got quite angry when i laughed at him, then he did a full bike check and was then going to book me for concealment of number plate (half the border line was covered by rego sticker)

[heatherp]

word is the Tassie Police were out in force yesterday waiting for the Turismo riders... a mate from SA caught doing a ridiculous speed and had it downgraded to "Public Nuisance" .. which was really funny.. also apparently they had 2 cars pulling everyone up and doing licence and rego checks...

Yep they were everywhere after more than 100 complaints from the public the day before about bikes speeding and overtaking on double white lines - well they shouldn't drive so slow.  Road block stopped all bikes for licence and rego checks whilst waving all cages through  .  Most people that got stopped by the mobles got cautions but the odd one or two got tickets. Seems like 300 Ducati riders make a scary bunch.   

Then there were the two cops hiding in the ditch with their hi-vis shirts on.  Nah couldn't see em at all 

Took a streetfighter for a test ride today.  Anyone wanna buy me a birthday pressie? 

[mattyvas]

Sounds like a bit of hide and seek down there then.
I wonder what might happen to the Tassie public if they were besieged by a real bikers group.
Very scary us Ducati types!
Hope you all are having fun, ride safe hope you get home without the sky opening up again.

[ozducati]

wait til the "Buell Muster" gets there for 10 days.. in March i think, have seen it advertised....

[G]

this year's Turismo with extra police scrutiny meant that more strategic riding (much like in Victoria) was required this time...

[G]

The Turismo dinner last night was an absolute hoot!
Today, we went for a quickie around the Cygnet loop.
there are quite a few Ducatis staying on post event.

[techno]

Im probably the first one to get back home as I live at the finishing point. I had a great time and did about 1400KM over the four days. The weather was actually really good. Mostly hot and no rain despite it being forcast for the Wednesday.

I took very few photos, mainly because I was too busy riding but also because of battery issues. I'm sure others will post some up, especially Heather as she had her G11 out at any opportunity.

The final dinner was brilliant with just about everyone getting into the pirate theme.

I then managed to bag a test ride on an 848. As I knew the roads used for the test course I managed to give it a blast through some corners but only briefly. I doubt I'll be buying one. Nice bike for its purpose but not practical enough for me.

Here are some photos to start things off.

The starting line up in Launceston.


Rearing to go.


Mr and Mrs Techno at Deloraine on day two.


Dinner in Hobart on Wednesday night. From left to right is Andy, Mrs Techno, Techno, Heather, Jukie and Betty.


A small number of participants at Bothwell.


Thats all for now.

[mattyvas]

Thanks for the pics Techno,

    Must really make sure I get myself together next year to do the Tourismo.