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The dog lovers amongst you will understand that Cyndy’s and my home was recently devastated by the loss of our beloved Taz who had been our boy for nearly 17 years. Grief is something that we must go through even though the departed would want us to live on.

I got my Harley Super Glide Custom around the time we lost Taz. Somehow in a small way it has helped me deal with my grief. I had wanted a Super Glide for a long time, and to finally have one is so special to me. When Tazzi passed I named that bike “Taz” and put his picture on the tank to remember him every time I ride. I also am getting a customized plate that reads TAZBBTT. That stands for Tazzi, Beetlejuice and Tater Tot, our other two dogs. 

Doing this has brightened my life! When I spend time in the garage with my Harley “Taz” and my fur babies running all around it helps me think about the good times instead of the sad ones. This along with riding with my friends and loved ones has enhanced my life to a degree I cannot put into words. It is another example of how motorcycling is such an emotional thing.

I remember one time I crashed my motorcycle, and instead of worrying about myself I ran over to my bike because I was concerned about its condition. Those of you who are long-time motorcyclists will completely understand, and I think the rest of you eventually will.

I know this Tidbits is not so much on the positive side, but I want my followers to know me and what motorcycling is about in my life. Motorcycling can truly take you through most any of life’s down turns.

The Futa Pass connects Bologna, Italy, home of the oldest institute of higher education in Europe, to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. On this ancient route between the City of Science and the City of Art, Ducati has long developed its production motorcycles.

It’s little wonder then that a Ducati motorcycle is so overt an expression of art and science. The art part is particularly plain to see; Ducati practically codified the defining traits of the Italian motorcycle. In the eyes of motorcyclists at least, the beauty of many of its racing and production machines merit a place next to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. There, if given a choice, Venus would no doubt ditch her gleaming scallop shell for a ride on a Monocilindrico 125.

The scientific expression—that is, Ducati’s pursuit of technical innovation—may be slightly less conspicuous to the general public, but is at the heart of the brand’s identity. Based in Borgo Panigale on the outskirts of Bologna, a city nicknamed La Dotta (The Learned One), Ducati has long leveraged the human capital of its renowned university. Since its inception, Ducati has been a company of engineers.

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