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Old 07-Apr-2006, 12:07
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DSC Factory Trip 2006 - HOW TO BOOK!

I've just posted in the DSC Topics section with the details for this year's factory trip.

Make sure that you're logged into the board so you can see this section.
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Old 12-Apr-2006, 16:18
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The DSC Factory Trip is on for 2006!

We depart London Stansted on Ryanair flight 194 at 07:15 on Wednesday 26th April, heading to Bologna (Forli), arriving at 10:20 local time.

A coach will collect us from the airport and take us to the Ducati Factory just outside Bologna where we will have time to look around the factory shop and grab a bargain before lunch.

Lunch will be taken in the Factory Canteen. This is a buffet style lunch where you can select from hot or cold dishes, all made on site.

Once lunch is finished it's next door to the staff cafe, where you can take in an espresso or cappucino before splitting into two groups and being escorted on the famous tour of the Ducati factory. The knowledgeable guides will show you the complete process of building a Ducati, from engine cases to finished bike, answering all your questions along the way.

Once out of the factory it's upstairs to the Museum where you will see the history of Ducati, right up to the present day. See some of Ducati's most famous bikes and the amazing trophy cabinet!

After the tour it's back to the shop (time permitting!) and then back on to the coach to find a restaurant to feed us all before heading back to the airport.

The return flight, number 199, from Forli is at 22:30 local time, arriving back at Stansted at 23:40.

The Cost

The cost to you will be £20 to cover your coach fare and lunch in the factory. You will then have to book and pay for your own flight. Ryanair currently have this flight at 79p each way, totaling around £28 once "charges" and "taxes" have been added.

So for under £50 you get an awesome day out with the DSC!

The Catch

Places are STRICTLY limited to 40 DSC members ONLY. That means that you must be a DSC member (not just a message board member) to come on the trip.

To join the DSC, simply follow the instructions on the Membership page, here:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php3?M=34

Membership is £25 for your first year, £20 thereafter. As anyone will tell you, the first time you use your DSC discount will be enough to pay your membership fee, sometimes many times over!

Fancy coming along? Send me a u2u for more details!
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 10:31
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We still have places left for this if you want to quickly join and get booked up!
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A few of us have already booked this day as well.
Guess we will see you there.
I WASlooking at getting to the factory around 2pm, hit the shop, then take the afternoon tour.
Any chance of joining in the lunch, would be cooler than using an outside eatery

[Edited on 18-4-2006 by 900MAN]
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 12:23
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A few of us have already booked this day as well.
Guess we will see you there.
I WASlooking at getting to the factory around 2pm, hit the shop, then take the afternoon tour.
Any chance of joining in the lunch, would be cooler than using an outside eatery

[Edited on 18-4-2006 by 900MAN]

Have you booked on the tour as well, because it's not just a "turn up" kind of thing - you need to book in advance!
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 14:46
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yes, I have booked the afternoon tour
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 16:07
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Ah cool. Our tour is after the lunch so it will be about 2pm I think.
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 16:32
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My tour itself starts at 4pm
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Old 18-Apr-2006, 17:05
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Time for my best Victor Meldrew .....

I DONT BEELIEVE IT !!!

Ryanairs prices have just gone throught the roof:

£199.99 out
£169.99 return

Total inc etc etc etc = £396.89
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Just about to post the same.
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