Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > How many road miles & where did you go?

[MARTIN H]

Probably only managed about 11000 miles this year. Of which 3000 were on the 996R (more than doubling its total mileage) The rest on the Multistrada. Never managed a South of France trip this year which usually adds 3000 or so to my total Did get to the Nurburgring though which was fun lapping alongside some mates of mine in their Caterhams and a 911GT3. Most memorable bit of that trip was being passed by a factory M5 with test driver in full race suit helmet etc. I was still braking for a corner and not even turned in when he appeared totally sideways and just drifted all the way round me and the corner. Awesome!

Had some memorable runs down a deserted Shap (A6 Penrith - Kendal) The one that stands out being the one Shaun mentions above. In company I think with JPM, Lily, Mr C and Padge? A great road for opening up a big sportsbike made more memorable chasing another 996r (Shauns) and listening to those termis rumble.

Had a few (but not enough) back road blasts up to Hartside (200 mile round trip) Brilliant either during the week or at the right time at weekend when its deserted up there.

Hope to do a good few more miles this year.