DesertX takes on Rally Albania

While all Ducati off-road fans had their eyes on the recent Erzbergrodeo and Antoine Meo’s annual pilgrimage to the podium, Antonio Polidoro clinched victory in the Twin-Cylinder category with his DesertX Rally at this year’s Albania Rally.

Despite claims that big ADV bikes can’t compete with enduro bikes, Polidoro finished a commendable 18th out of 150 riders. The Albania Rally, now one of the most competitive events in the rally world, featured 7 days of grueling competition over 1,800 km of varied and demanding off-road terrain, testing both vehicle reliability and rider endurance. Antonio’s DesertX Rally demonstrated impressive speed and durability, completing the challenging special stages in just over 31 hours.

The event looks truly epic, as the wrap video suggests:

Interested in testing your own skills in Albania? Check out the details for the 2025 rally here: https://www.rallyalbania.org/