Valentino Rossi ended Ducati's 2012 MotoGP launch in unique style last week by giving injured team-mate Nicky Hayden a pillion ride on a two-seater Desmosedici on the snow!

The Italian used a Desmosedici with spiked tyres for the special ride as the Ducati launch in the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort reached its conclusion last week.

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