This class has been designed for people without any riding experience who would like to give riding a try or who would like to move from being a passive passenger to an active rider. The classes and will include individual riding sessions, and theory. You do not need a motorcycle licence to take part in this course, but you must be over 18 and the class is open to both men and women.

WHERE: Mugello, Misano, Magny Cours and Pannoniaring racetracks. The riding drills will be held in the paddock area and the theory will be taught in the classroom set up in the garage area.

WHEN: The one-day course lasts from 8 am to 6 pm.

HOW: The course is designed for a maximum of 28 participants, divided into groups of four students. A reduced-power Monster 695 is used during the course, which includes on-bike sessions aimed at teaching the basics of bike riding (starting, cornering and braking). Each participant is entitled to four individual practice sessions with an instructor. There are also elementary theory lessons.

INCLUDED: Lunch, open cafe, welcome kit, on-site photographer, and special arrangements with hotel facilities.

RIDING GEAR: Participants must provide all the necessary equipment: leathers, full-face helmet, gloves and boots. If you don’t have these items, you can hire them when you register on-line for the course (items available while stock lasts). Hired items will be handed out at the track on the morning of the course and must be returned at the end of the course. Note: Please consult the size conversion tables available on the "Clothing requirements" page before indicating the sizes you require.

GUESTS: You can also bring a guest to watch the practice sessions, partake in the open cafe and have lunch at the track.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: : Registration for these courses are only available on-line through www.ducati.com. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer. For those people that participated in DRE 2006: you can get a discount on DRE 2007 only if you have accepted the use of your personal data. If you did not accept or you think there has been some mistake, please modify your user profile and contact DRE Customer Service.