Ducati celebrated the fifth edition of its global #WeRideAsOne event on May 9, bringing together more than 22,000 riders across over 70 countries in what became the largest edition of the annual Ducati community ride so far.

The 2026 edition held special significance as it coincides with Ducati’s Centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since the brand’s foundation in 1926. The event also serves as the opening chapter leading up to World Ducati Week 2026, scheduled from July 3 to 5 in Italy.

Ducati Community Rides Across India

India witnessed strong participation with more than 900 Ducatisti joining coordinated rides across multiple cities. Bengaluru recorded the country’s largest Ducati parade, with over 150 riders participating in the celebration.

In Delhi NCR, riders cruised through the city before heading toward Gurgaon, where Ducati showcased the new Ducati Desmo450 MX alongside senior leadership from Ducati India. Pune also hosted a large gathering, with the ride concluding at a local golf club where the Desmo450 MX was displayed.

Mumbai’s Ducati community rode through several iconic city landmarks, including the Asiatic Society Library, before ending the day at a seaside restaurant. Chennai’s ride concluded at a beachside resort, while Ahmedabad, Goa, Kolkata, and Kochi also hosted vibrant Ducati parades and celebrations.

Global Ducati Brotherhood on Display

The event witnessed simultaneous participation from cities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Major cities including London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Bangkok, Shanghai, Sydney, Cape Town, and New Delhi became part of Ducati’s worldwide celebration.

The rides were organised in collaboration with Ducati dealerships and Ducati Official Clubs, which played a key role in coordinating city-wide parades featuring Ducati and Scrambler motorcycles.

Senior Ducati leadership, including CEO Claudio Domenicali and VP Global Sales & After Sales Francesco Milicia, also participated in the celebrations alongside Ducati enthusiasts, reinforcing the strong bond between the Italian manufacturer and its global rider community.

Centenary Celebrations Continue

As part of Ducati’s 100-year celebrations, riders across several countries created special “100” formations for commemorative photographs, with images and videos shared live across Ducati’s social media platforms.

Attention now shifts toward World Ducati Week 2026 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, which is expected to become one of the biggest celebrations in Ducati’s history. The event will coincide with Ducati’s official 100th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

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