Hiya.
My friends call me Simi… I live in the Harrogate area… some of the best roads are in my backyard.
I ride a 848 and a Monster 796. Learned on a Monster 696 (traded in for the 796). I love my bikes…
Hope to me some new friends with the same love for their Ducatis as I have for mine.
Simi
Welcome to the forum 
… and welcome from me.
Yes, you have some great motorcycling roads where you live, I miss them now that I’m back in the sunny south …
Not too far away from me, glad to see you joined up, hope to see you soon.
Hi ya
Welcome to the club you will have a great time, meet new friends, ride a lot and if you ever meet the Wirral/Cheshire mob you will drink a lot !!! 
Cheers Timbo