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The Week

Four days. One Ducati family.

California Ducati Week 2026 has come to a close. From September 17–20, we came together in Pismo Beach for coastal roads, social evenings, and a shared love of Ducati in its centenary year. Thank you to every rider, guest, club, volunteer, and partner who made the second edition possible. We are Ducati. We ride as one.

2ndedition, after the 2025 debut on the Central Coast

1926–2026held in the year of the Ducati Centenary

10 + 8California clubs plus visiting clubs from other states and countries

California Ducati Week 2026

The week, in pictures.

From the first miles to the final goodbyes. Pismo Beach, September 17–20, 2026.

Select a photo to take a closer look.

From the 2026 Edition

All together

One Ducati family, from the pier to the gala.

An elevated view of the CADW 2026 group beside the pier and Pismo Beach sign.

The CADW 2026 gala dinner group gathered under the lights above the ocean.

From the 2026 Edition

The location

The coast, the pier, and the places along the way.

The illuminated Pismo Beach sign and palm trees at dusk.

Turquoise water and rocky cliffs along the Northern California ride to CADW 2026.

Motorcycles and riders gathering near the palm-lined Pismo Beach promenade.

A tall roadside sign against blue sky and California hills on the Friday ride.

From the 2026 Edition

The people

Familiar faces, new friends, and eighteen clubs together.

Ducati club friends posing together on the terrace at the Thursday reception.

Five friends in Ducati club shirts posing together at the welcome reception.

Friends smiling around a table at the Thursday reception.

An attendee holding up a playing card at the Thursday reception.

A workshop attendee in a Ducati cap turning toward the camera.

A smiling attendee in a yellow Ducati hoodie at the Saturday workshop.

An attendee smiling during the Saturday workshop.

Two friends in Ducati club shirts at the Saturday workshop.

From the 2026 Edition

Bikes & rides

The roads that brought us together, and the stops worth keeping.

Two Ducati motorcycles parked above the ocean on the Saturday Pacific Coast Highway ride.

Ducati riders and motorcycles at a hillside stop on Friday Ride A.

Motorcycles and riders below a windmill on the Southern California ride to Pismo Beach.

The Friday Ride B group and motorcycles gathered outside a roadside hotel.

Riders posing beside their Ducatis in front of a hotel on Friday Ride B.

Two riders in motorcycle gear posing with their bike and Morro Rock behind them.

A rider standing beside a luggage-loaded Ducati before the Sunday ride home.

In motion

From the 2026 Edition

Evenings together

Welcome drinks, the gala, and a centenary worth celebrating.

Three friends holding playing cards at the Thursday welcome reception.

Four friends sharing a table on the terrace during the Thursday reception.

Friends posing beside the CADW event banner at the Thursday reception.

Two attendees smiling behind the Ducati cake at the Friday gala dinner.

An attendee serving the Ducati cake at the Friday gala dinner.

The Ducati celebration cake with the CADW 2026 topper at the gala.

A slice cut from the red and white celebration cake at the Friday gala.

In motion

From the 2026 Edition

Off the bikes

A meet and greet, time to learn, a vineyard afternoon, and the final giveaways.

Josh Herrin speaking into a microphone at the Friday meet and greet.

The Friday meet and greet on the terrace, with attendees gathered around the speaker.

A speaker addressing attendees beside the partner banner at the Friday meet and greet.

Attendees posing together in front of the CADW partner banner at the Friday meet and greet.

Five friends posing in a vineyard during the Saturday Paso Robles wine tour.

Thank you to everyone who shared a view of the week. Looking for last year? Explore the 2025 recap.

A Hundred Years of Ducati

2026 is the year of the Ducati Centenary. California Ducati Week was proud to ride as part of the worldwide celebrations of Ducati's first hundred years, out on California roads.

From the 2025 Edition

Last year, in pictures.

The inaugural edition ran September 4–7, 2025 and was co-awarded Ducati’s “Best 25th Anniversary Celebration”. See the full CADW 2025 recap.

Riders gathered for the group photo at the CADW 2025 gala dinner

Group photo of riders and their Ducatis at Ragged Point

The full CADW 2025 group photo, riders holding red Ducati flags

The landmark Pismo Bowl building in downtown Pismo Beach

Sunset over the ocean at Pismo Beach with the lit pier sign

The glowing PISMO BEACH neon sign on the promenade at dusk, with the pier and ocean behind

The Host Hub

Why Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is a Central Coast base between Northern and Southern California, with access to Pacific Coast Highway, Paso Robles wine country, and some of the best coastal riding in the state. The 2026 event was concentrated around the Pismo Beach Pier, with two venues side by side for an easy, walkable weekend.

One hotel base, with a block of rooms at premium beachside hotels: secured covered underground motorcycle parking, 24-hour valet, and steps from the action. Hotel booking links were shared with registered participants.

Schedule

Our four days together.

The September 17–20, 2026 program, kept here as a record of the week. The event has ended.

ThuSep 17

Arrival

Ride in to Pismo Beach
Registration starts at 5:15 PM at the entrance to the rooftop, just outside the elevators
Rooftop welcome reception, 6 PM
Meet the clubs

FriSep 18

Ride + Gala

Group ride out at 8 AM
Coastal roads, back by 5 PM
Rooftop gala dinner, 6 PM

SatSep 19

Pick one track

Long ride, or winery tour (separate booking + fee)
5:30–6:30 PM: Suspension and motorcycle dynamics workshop
6:30–8:00 PM: Group Picture and Closing Reception
8:00 PM: Dinner on your own

SunSep 20

Farewell

Morning short ride
Back by noon
Ride home

The Roads

The roads that brought us together.

The 2026 riding program featured guided group rides and these Central Coast highlights.

Two Ducati Multistrada adventure bikes parked at a Pacific Coast overlook

Coastal · All levels

Pacific Coast Highway

The classic. Open ocean on one side, long flowing curves, and the views every rider comes to California for.

Coastal · Big Sur gateway

Ragged Point

The dramatic cliffs where the Big Sur coastline begins. A classic regroup stop on the ride north, with the Pacific dropping away below.

Coastal · Big Sur

Bixby Creek Bridge

The postcard finale of the coast ride toward the Monterey Peninsula: the arched Bixby Creek Bridge over the Big Sur cliffs, a highlight of the Saturday long ride.

Thank you to the ride leaders and sweeps who helped keep the groups together on the road.

From the 2025 Edition · On the Road

Out riding.

Riders in red Ducati gear gathered before setting off

A line of Ducati riders setting off along a desert highway

A rider leaning a Ducati through a sweeping open highway in the hills

Ducatis parked outside a motorcycle dealership as riders gather

Riders taking a fuel and rest stop with their Ducatis

A Ducati Panigale in racing livery parked at the meetup

Two riders celebrating beside their Ducatis after a ride

A rider pausing at a foggy coastal overlook on the ride

And in motion

Footage from the 2025 edition. All 21 clips are on the CADW 2025 recap.

Saturday

One Saturday, two ways.

Saturday’s program offered coastal riding and a non-riding winery bus tour.

Ducati riders regrouped with red Ducati flags on the cliffs at Ragged Point during the coastal group ride

Option A · Ride

Long Coastal Ride

A long coastal ride up the Pacific Coast Highway, with highlights like Morro Rock, Ragged Point, and Bixby Creek Bridge, with stops to regroup along the way.

Included with registration

A group of riders among the vines at a Paso Robles winery

Option B · No riding

Paso Robles Winery Bus Tour

A non-riding day through Paso Robles wine country by bus: three wineries, tastings, and lunch. A chance to spend time together off the bikes.

Optional · separate booking, $200 per person

From the 2025 Edition · Off the Bike

Tours & good times.

CADW riders at the Neptune Pool during the Hearst Castle visit

A rider in Ducati gear exploring the grounds of Hearst Castle

Panoramic view of the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

A rider taking in the view from a Hearst Castle terrace

Riders in front of Casa Grande at Hearst Castle

A rider holding up the CADW 2025 event sign

The group enjoying a tasting around the table on the winery tour

Group photo among the vines on the Paso Robles winery tour

And in motion

Evenings from the 2025 edition. All 21 clips are on the CADW 2025 recap.

We Ride As One

Eighteen clubs. One Ducati family.

Riders and guests represented 10 California clubs and 8 clubs from other states and countries. Thank you for making the journey and bringing your club spirit to Pismo Beach.

The 10 California clubs represented

Our eight visiting clubs

Austin Ducati Owners Club
Ducati Official Club Dallas
Ducati Official Club Mexico
DUCATI OWNERS CLUB CDMX
Gotham DOC
Las Vegas DOC
Tampa Bay DOC
Vancouver Island Ducati Owners Group

Partners

Riding with us in 2026.

Thank you to the fifteen partners who backed the second edition: Ducati dealers, gear and tech brands, and the businesses that helped bring the week together.

Good to Know

Questions, answered.

Has California Ducati Week 2026 ended?

Yes. California Ducati Week 2026 took place September 17–20 in Pismo Beach. Registration and the waiting list are closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Where can I see the event program?

The 2026 schedule, riding highlights, and photo gallery remain on this page as a record of the week. The separate 2025 galleries and videos are labeled by year.

How can I contact the organizers?

For questions after the event, use our contact form or get in touch with your Ducati Official Club.