Stories from Scooter in the Sticks

  1. Numb Hands

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Feb 5, 2012

    Looks like a nice morning but it's cold. I should have gone back home to get a different pair but instead muttered the time honored expression, "I'll be fine." And things would have been fine if I'd not stopped to… Full Story »

  2. My Own Private Insanity

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Jan 19, 2012

    Riding in the winter is my own private insanity. This morning I almost left the Vespa in the garage; a quick look out the window revealed some dusting of snow from the previous night. I don't remember the decision making… Full Story »

  3. Suffering and Joy

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Dec 31, 2011

    Sometimes, when desire meets reality, you come face to face with suffering. Looking back I can see how my love of winter has decayed into a state of annoyed acceptance that it's a fact of life in central Pennsylvania. This… Full Story »

  4. The Cold Weather Riding Frame of Mind

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Dec 28, 2011

    Not until we have breakfast at the Corner Room in State College, Pennsylvania, a place I've been eating at for the past 40 years. The scooter is home, safe in the driveway again. Riding in the cold takes mental preparation… Full Story »

  5. Vespa Maintenance

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Dec 28, 2011

    I like watching my service tech work on the Symba. He, too, moves confidently and I appreciate the rhythm and relationship he seems to establish with the bike. I know the bike is an inanimate object, but I'm careful never… Full Story »

  6. My Dead Vespa

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Nov 29, 2011

    It happened today -- pressed the starter on the Vespa but it would not start. With Kissell Motorsports a mile away and pressure mounting to get back to work I made the call. In a few minutes Paul was inspecting… Full Story »

  7. Becoming a URAL Adventurer

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Nov 24, 2011

    Physically the machine was extremely comfortable. After six hours on the road I found no issues at all with the seat or riding position. The only pain related to this ride came while making this picture. Picking my way up… Full Story »

  8. Chasing Simplicity

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Nov 13, 2011

    Balmy air flowed through the vents in my helmet on this glowing, late fall morning, a riding gift that grows more rare as winter edges closer. Riding a Vespa is a simple joy, one that I found late in life.… Full Story »

  9. The Triumph Tiger XC Experience

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Nov 10, 2011

    Great review. The pictures are wonderful with the fall foliage in the background. Nature's majesty makes the best backdrop for a photo shoot.Everyone I know of who has ridden a Tiger 800 wants one. Heck I haven't test ridden one… Full Story »

  10. First Ride on the Triumph Tiger XC

    Scooter in the Sticks &bull Nov 10, 2011

    You could probably ride over the car. I'm not sure how well the bottom of the bike is protected, though.Seems like more manufacturers are going the way of Suzuki with the newest V-Strom. Most dual purpose riders don't really explore… Full Story »

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