TheScooterScoop

A big shout out to a couple of ladies who know NO limitations

Thursday, May 29, 2008

(Steve, P.E.A.C.E. Scooter Alix and Heather together again) It’s been a week now and I’m finally getting around to this post. It was GREAT to have Alix back in town for some BBQ & Beers for peace. It seems like it was yesterday that Alix, Heather and I were riding up to Crawford, TX to […]

I’d ride that!

Friday, April 4, 2008

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(I don’t know where it is, but it looks like heaven) I’ve been making my rounds today; calling a bunch of dealers and I’m finding that all across the lower half of the US the weather is shaping up to be Ab Fab! I, myself, am looking out of my window with longing eyes. Cut […]

Cap10k Noisemaker Ride 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008

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(Disregarding the traffic laws never felt so GOOD! Oops! I may have spoken too soon.) Another great year for Austin’s own Capitol 10k Run. For the Austin scooterists it started out at around 6:30am. Riding into town with all the new construction, the smell of pine and gypsum was lingering in the humid air. We […]

Marty’s "Dual Scoot" Trip Through Mexico

Friday, March 21, 2008

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(One of these things is not like the other. Come on, can you tell which one? Click on the image to make it bigger… it helps.) Meet Marty, a mild-mannered, 2-wheel enthusiast who co-owns Go Moto, a scooter shop in Minnesota (title link). In February Marty normally likes to get out of the cold for […]

Riding to Crawford, TX tomorrow morning at 9am

Saturday, October 13, 2007

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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?

Monday, September 17, 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 […]