From a press release:

Preparations intensify for the big Ducati gathering in Misano Adriatico, 14 – 20 June 2002.

Enthusiasts of the Borgo Panigale reds will have an exclusive opportunity to witness, live for the first time, the Ducati GP motorcycle. Also added is, Edi Orioli’s departure on his Tran Siberian adventure.

Bologna, April 2002: The preparations for World Ducati Week 2002 are moving forward with great enthusiasm. Great new events and personalities are being added to entertain the thousands of Ducati enthusiasts from all over the world.

In addition to attractions at the Santa Monica race track, theme evenings at the coolest spots on the Riviera Romagnola are scheduled. More news for Ducati riders is the addition of spectacular road tours designed by the Emilia-Romagna Region and developed in collaboration with Curve e Tornanti Company, who has mapped and singled out some of the best roads in Italy.

The intense thrill of high speed will be ever present at WDW2002 compliments of the Ducati World Superbike team. Our official riders will be present at WDW2002 all weekend, to amaze us both on the track and in the paddock.

More racing news is that the brand new Ducati GP motorcycle, destined for the big MOTOGP challenge will be unveiled. This exciting new and most radical Ducati will be on display at the Santa Monica circuit from the 14th to 16th of June.

Saturday 15th June, the day before the Motogiro di Italia start, we can watch the departure of four time Paris to Dakar champion Edi Orioli on his historic Trans Siberian adventure. Astride his ST4s, he and his Ducati will travel along one of the most famous, longest, and most challenging roads in the world: the infamous Trans Siberian! Starting from Riccione, its then on to Moscow and finally to Vladivostok on his 22,000 km quest.

In addition to all of this, at the racing circuit will be music and entertainment with Radio DeeJay, helicopter shows and rides, motorcycle stuntmen, parachutists…and plenty of adrenaline on the track rides!

The weekend following WDW2002 Ducati fans can join us and attend the Misano round (23 June) of the World Superbike Championship.

From the Sea Park, “Le Navi”, the amusement park Mirabilandia, bike touring, to beach activities (including jet-skiing and windsurfing), WDW2002 offers a wide range of fun for everyone.

For more information visit: www.WDW2002.com, or your Ducati Store or dealer.

Event sponsors: INFOSTRADA, SHELL, EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGION, FIORUCCI.