Thanks to the rain, there were a lot of contenders for the Pig Pen Award. Accolades actually went to Hamza A., for his road-grime encrusted 996. Jim C., however, not only picked up the Mr. Clean Award, he was our big winner with his 1969 350 Desmo collecting Best Vintage and People’s Choice Awards. Since it was tough to field bikes in every category, Lew W.’s ST picked up the Rat Bike Award in absentia. We’ve seen it before. It’s conquered before.

The highlight of the afternoon, for many, is the raffle. Our gratitude goes to Allie, Charlie, Howie, and Tony, for their help in making this a success. One benefit of the number of cages in the parking lot is everyone was able to take home their swag. This year's sponsors include:

Adaptiv Technologies, Bellisimoto, Books4Cars, Bridgestone, CA Cycleworks, Cargo Buckle, Commonwealth Motorcycles, DP Brakes, Ducati North America, Ducati NYC, Edit Vallardi, European Cycle Services, Extreme Outback Products, Frog Specialties, Gold Coast, Held, Heroic Racing Apparel, Hot Shoe Moto Art, Innovations in Cycling, Italian Motor Magazine, Keeper Corporation, Lockstraps, Luimoto, Mine Safety, Monster Parts LLC, MotoChanic, Moto Manufacturing, Moto Wheels, NewRoc Ducati, Nexx USA, Orient Express Racing, Park Tools, Pompton Sport Center, PSR USA, Rider Magazine, Schampa, Shorai, Spectro Oil, Stop N Go, Trebour Motorcycles, Wheel Jockey, Whitehorse Press, Williamsville Ducati

Please check out www.desmoducati.org/sponsors.html for a full list of our sponsors, and please show them your support.

If you missed the fun - don't sweat it. There are plenty more events in our calendar, including rides and our December Holiday Party. And, of course, next year’s BBQ is only a year away.