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Riding to Crawford, TX tomorrow morning at 9am

13. October 2007

Tomorrow I’m meeting up with a woman who has completed an AMAZING feat… 11,000 miles across the USA in 3 months on a Genuine Buddy! While I’m there I’ll be covering the event and then escorting Alix Bryan back to Austin where the Urban Moto Shop has a little BBQ & champaign toast planned for […]

Ultimate roadside readiness kit?

17. September 2007

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While visiting VespaMaintenance.com, I found Richard Hoar’s pretty comprehensive checklist of tools he brings on the road with him. Outside of spare bulbs and electrical tape, he has most everything covered with maybe a little room to squeeze some other essentials in there. You may wanna bring some extra oil (gear oil, engine oil/2 stroke […]

Riding Colorado’s Lariat Loop

23. August 2007

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Stephen Knapp has a riding tale in the Canyon Courier that is on par with the works of Mark Twain… hrm, ok maybe John Swartzwelder is a closer match. Steve’s (hrm… do “ph” Steve’s go by “Stephe”?) writing will warm your cockles (assuming you have cockles in the first place) and tickle your funny bone. […]

My Health: Andrea Nagel – How Rolanda Marais stays healthy

21. August 2007

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When interviewed to ask how Rolanda Marais (actress) stays in balance she addressed things like staying physically and mentally healthy. One particular question stood out. This one: How do you deal with stress? I try to go to yoga as often as possible. I take a ride on the Vespa for fresh air, to feel […]

Alix B. is putting PEACE on the map!

2. August 2007

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(Alix & Audrey preparing for the Peace Ride) Well, right now Alix is passing the 117 mile point on her 9,000 mile journey. I’d say that’s about as Ironbutt as it gets, right there. On her trusty Genuine Buddy “Audrey”, she plans on riding from the White House (where ol’ Dubya works) and landing in […]

I hope you have good weather tomorrow ’cause it’s NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY!

17. July 2007

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That’s right folks! If you’ve been letting the scoot collect dust during the work week, tomorrow’s the day to change that. Motorcycle and scooter riders’ 16th annual commuting day is Wednesday, July 18th. Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations […]