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My Health: Andrea Nagel – How Rolanda Marais stays healthy

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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 […]

You have a really good shot at winning a new Vespa LX50!

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

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(ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! Support Crystal for just $25… See below for details.) How do you buy a ticket for the “Last Mile Support Raffle”? Send along a check to Crystal at Girlbike.com or Ashley made out to Gifford Medical Center, or call Ashley during east coast business hours to give her your credit card […]

Engadget – Modded Vespa rocks touchscreen, XP, and WiFi

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

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You remember Quang Nguyen’s high tech Vespa from its debut at Amerivespa Seattle, right? Well it got a heap-o-press today from Engadget. Sounds like this: Are you ever cruising on your Vespa, listening to The Kinks, pondering the plot of Absolute Beginners, and fantasizing about Twiggy when you think, “Hey, I need to check my […]

Support the Last Mile Ride! Enter to win a Vespa LX50!

Monday, August 6, 2007

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You can help to make life better for those nearing life’s last mile. Here’s a note straight from Girlbike’s Crystal Waters: Most of you know that I’m riding in the Last Mile Ride (http://girlbike.com/lastmileride/) on August 25th in memory of Charles “Shod” McCullough. I’ve raised about $3,500 so far to benefit Gifford’s end-of life care. […]

Worlds fastest Vespa

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

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This is what you get when you cram a blown, big block 540 Chevy, TH-400 Auto Tranny, Chrome 4 Link 9″ Rear with a 390 Posi on a tube chassis INTO a Vespa 400 body. If you like to go a little bit fast and have $79,000 (OBO) to spare, you can buy it from […]

The Vespa S… Shamelessly hot

Sunday, July 29, 2007

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(sweaty palms, heavy breathing, tingling sensation in the trousers, all symptoms of the new Vespa S (LXS). We are still crossing our fingers for the 30 rumored to arrive in the USA by year’s end). Vespa S The appeal of the sporty ‘Vespino’ lives on in the shape of the all-new Vespa S. Piaggio Press […]