California Ducati Week

California Ducati Week powered by Ducati Official Clubs (CADW) is the annual gathering of California’s Ducati Official Clubs. It was created to do for the state what World Ducati Week does for the brand: put every club in one place for a few days of riding and let the community do the rest.

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California Ducati Week 2026: the recap

The second California Ducati Week brought Ducati Official Clubs together in Pismo Beach from September 17–20, 2026, during Ducati’s centenary year. The event has concluded. DROC and Bay Area DOC helped organize four days of rides, reunions, and time together off the bikes.

  • 92 attendees on 72 bikes
  • About 62,000 miles ridden by participants
  • 18 clubs represented: 10 California clubs and eight visiting clubs from outside the state or country

Ten of California’s 11 member clubs were represented. The eight visiting clubs were Austin Ducati Owners Club, Ducati Official Club Dallas, Ducati Official Club Mexico, DUCATI OWNERS CLUB CDMX, Gotham DOC, Las Vegas DOC, Tampa Bay DOC, and Vancouver Island Ducati Owners Group.

Four days together

Riders arrived from Southern and Northern California on Thursday for the rooftop welcome reception. Friday brought two group ride options, a meet and greet with Josh Herrin, and the gala dinner overlooking the ocean. On Saturday, participants chose the Pacific Coast Highway ride or a Paso Robles winery tour, followed by Tony Bennett’s suspension workshop, a group photo at the Pismo Beach sign, and the closing reception. Sunday was for farewells and the ride home.

Scenes from 2026

Ducati riders and motorcycles gathered at a hillside stop on Friday Ride A.
Friday Ride A. Photo: Roland Strabler.
The CADW 2026 gala dinner group gathered above the ocean at Pismo Beach.
Friday gala dinner. Photo: Renato Bonomini.
Two Ducati motorcycles parked above the Pacific during Saturday's coastal ride.
Saturday Pacific Coast Highway ride. Photo: Renato Bonomini.
Ducati racer Josh Herrin smiling during the CADW 2026 meet and greet.
Josh Herrin meet and greet. Photo: Renato Bonomini.
Four CADW 2026 attendees together in a Paso Robles vineyard.
Paso Robles winery tour. Photo: Natalie (@la_c_rena).

How it began in 2025

DROC co-organizes it. The first edition, in September 2025, brought 11 Ducati Official Clubs to Pismo Beach from a community of more than 2,300 riders, for four days of coastal and canyon rides, a Hearst Castle tour, a Paso Robles winery tour, a gala dinner, and sessions with Ducati North America executives including CEO Jason Chinnock.

It worked well enough that Ducati Official Clubs worldwide gave DROC and Bay Area DOC a shared award for the 2025 edition. See the December 2025 press release.

What happens during the week

Before taking part, read the DROC Rules of Conduct. They apply to members, guests, and club leadership at rides, bike nights, track days, and across club conversations.

  • Curated coastal and canyon rides, run by the clubs that know those roads.
  • Organized tours and activities away from the bikes.
  • A gala dinner and social gatherings across the four days.
  • Sponsor showcases and sessions on safety and rider technology.
  • Time with Ducati North America, which is rare outside a factory event.

Who can come

Members of any Ducati Official Club, and invited guests. If you are not in a club yet and you ride a Ducati in Southern California, joining DROC is the route in.

Editions

The 2025 edition is also covered in a press release with the full programme and sponsor list.

Photos from 2025

Ducati Los Angeles Owners Club and DROC banners held by a group at a foggy coastal overlook
Yellow and red armbands with "DUCATI Official Club 2023" on black patches, worn on motorcycle jackets.
Motorcycles lined up on a road beside a rocky hillside, with riders in helmets and gear, some wearing colorful jackets.
Motorcycle rider in a red and black suit on a sport bike with a Ducati logo on a road with a desert landscape.
Cuyama Buckhorn restaurant sign reflected in window with several motorcycles parked outside
Two people working on a motorcycle labeled "SCRAMBLER" in a sunny outdoor setting with palm trees and other bikes visible.
Motorcycle with blue and white bodywork displaying logos, parked with palm trees and a flag in the background
Two riders, one woman and one man, are standing beside two red motorcycles, with the woman raising her arms in excitement and the man holding a helmet, in a paved area with a building in the background.
Person sitting on a chair overlooking the ocean, wearing black clothing, with a red and white towel draped over the chair.
Group of people posing for a photo with a banner reading "WE ARE DUCATI. RIDE AS ONE" at sunset, Pismo Beach.
Group of people posing with flags near a coastal cliff, wearing motorcycle apparel and accessories.
Group of people standing together, holding a banner that reads "WE ARE DUCATI. RIDE AS ONE" in front of a large sign.
Pismo Beach mural on a building with the word "BILLIARDS" above it, featuring palm trees and a beach scene
Pismo Beach sign illuminated at sunset with people walking along the pier and ocean in the background
Man and woman standing together by a pool with a decorative white statue, a building with columns in the background.
Woman wearing a black shirt with "droc" and a red cap, taking a selfie in a garden with stone columns and greenery.
Person in black outfit with a red and black jacket holding a drink and making a peace sign in a garden with statues.
Group of people in motorcycle jackets standing in front of a large, ornate building with a tower and decorative entrance.
CADW 2025 CALIFORNIA DUCATI WEEK / PISMO BEACH / SEPTEMBER 4-7 / DUCATI NEWPORT BEACH / Gala
Group of people seated around a large wooden table with wine glasses and menus, overlooking a landscape with hills.
Group of eleven people posing together outdoors in a vineyard with rows of grapevines and trees in the background