Bubbles are good.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 88
Pick up a copy of Scoot! Magazine--or better yet Scootering--and you'll be assured that there are endless ways to make a scooter "your own." From paint to engine modifications, there are countless ways to help you and your scooter stand out from the pack. Not yet ready to go to the extreme? No worries, there are some simple ways to give your scoot a touch of personalization.
If you've got a scooter with some metal bits, throw a magnet (or several) on there!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 87
It's officially spring and last weekend was warm, so I took the lap blanket off the Stella. Alas, that may have been a bit too soon because this weekend was on the nippy side. Oh well, rumor has it we might reach 80 next weekend...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: day 84
Make it your own.
Spotted at Not Summit Point Scooter Rally. Gettysburg, Pa. 2009
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 82
In case you think scooters aren't useful or can't really haul as much as you see in some of those crazy pictures....
...lunch complete with fountain soda survived a trip in the Stella's glovebox.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 80
If you're looking for a bit of nature in the midst of the nation's capital, pack a picnic lunch, your walking shoes and head to the National Arboretum to explore the national herb garden, bonsai museum, fern valley and so much more! (free!)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 79
Spring is in the air! The sun was shining bright and temperatures made it into the 70s today. The lap blanket came off the Stella and we set off for a first visit to a motorcycle shop we've passed many times but not yet had the pleasure of visiting.
Another motorcycle shop and 75 miles later, we were home.
Since this just might have been the first good riding day of the year, the motorcycles were out in force. Saw a few not so smart moves along the way--please remember that speed is not always your friend. Be safe out there!
Another motorcycle shop and 75 miles later, we were home.Since this just might have been the first good riding day of the year, the motorcycles were out in force. Saw a few not so smart moves along the way--please remember that speed is not always your friend. Be safe out there!
Friday, March 19, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 78
Road trips are better with friends.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 76
Alas, we did not ride in Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Parade this year (although I was up in Hampden Sunday for Girls' Garage Day and saw some nattily dressed lads in kilts pre- and post-parade).
This year, I settled for looking back through pics of the 2007 parade with the Baltimore Bombshells in full parade gear. There's nothing quite like dressing up your scoot and riding it through the streets of Charm City on parade day...
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 75
More good gear!
So these gloves were much bluer when I got them originally. I didn't feel compelled to dig up the receipt, but I'm going to guess they are at least three years old. They've got some great cushion happening on the palm, leather on the palm and bottom side of the fingers, and breathable material up top. A great, protective glove for spring, fall and hot summer days.
Sadly, the cush on the bottom is finally starting to wear down on these, so I'll need to go glove shopping this year before the Corsette (Be a Girl, Ride a Smallframe). But, I just checked the Web site and the "Supervent Glove" looks to still be in production. Awesome. Hope they have a blue pair in my size!
Monday, March 15, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 74
Okay, I'll keep rolling with the gear theme and give a shout out to my trusty riding boots. I prefer boots over other types of shoes because they provide both ankle support and protection. I've been know to have balance issues while standing still and not otherwise impaired, so I like a good flat shoe as well :)
I've been sporting some awesome blue Timberlands for several years now. I'm on my third pair of this exact same shoe and don't know what I'll do when this last set wears out.
Why am I so enamored with them? Well, aside from being a truly awesome and stupendous shade of blue, they're water proof and comfortable and I got them dirt cheap.
Why am I so enamored with them? Well, aside from being a truly awesome and stupendous shade of blue, they're water proof and comfortable and I got them dirt cheap. I ran across these shoes at one of those little sneaker outlet kind of stores that seems to get all the rejects--who knew there wasn't a market for blue men's boots in small sizes? $20 later, I had a spare pair. Wore out the first pair and was on to the second. Passed by the outlet yet again and saw the last pair of blue ones in my size and just couldn't resist bringing them home. Pair two started to deteriorate and I finally had to break out pair number three this fall.
Since I now have a scooter to match my boots, I really don't know what I'll do when pair number three has had its last ride...
Sunday, March 14, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 73
Speaking of gear, I'm a fan of the full face helmet. Sure, it can do some weird things to your hair and can be kind of hot in the summer, but it does have its advantages. I'll spare you the safety litany and head straight to the gross factor--have you ever taken a look at all the gunk that is stuck to the outside of your helmet after a long ride? Bug gusts, road gunk and other mysterious matter. Who wants that stuck to your face? Thank you full face.
Three Rivers Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 72
Time for a little scooter gear love.
I got my first real riding jacket just about five years ago (March 19, 2005 to be exact...yes, I actually found the receipt). It's an Olympia that has served me fairly well in all seasons. The zip out liner means it's wearable during some of the colder months and mesh/ventilation makes it doable in summer as well (although black probably wasn't the best of choices for sunny, humid days). Aside from a recent zipper malfunction, it has held up fairly well through more than 12,000 miles on the road.
Armor at the shoulders and elbow and back protection helped me feel safer on the roads, but the linebacker-like styling left something to be desired...and stowing it away for work meetings that require a suit required some creative scooter packing.
Needless to say, I was excited to hear last fall about a new line of ladies riding jackets in the works that was both fashionable and protective. And even more excited to see GoGo Gear in person today at Modern Classics. I couldn't resist bringing home "the trench."
According to the GoGo Gear Web site, it's waterproof, armored and abrasion resistant. It's also got some super-duper reflectiveness happening around the edges, on the lapels, wrist and (reversible) belt.
Periods of torrential rain kept me off the road today, but I couldn't resist wearing my new jacket to lunch and on the around town errands. Even though this jacket includes armor at the back, shoulder and elbows, you can't tell by looking at it! Sooooo nice to not feel like a bulky robot while walking around the library!
I'm definitely looking forward to my first GoGo Gear ride!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 70
Week of Lambretta Love!
Spotted at Not Summit Point 18. Gettysburg, Pa. 2009
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 69
Okay, I'm digging the Lambretta love, so let's just roll with it. I dub this the Week of Lambretta Love :)
Spotted at Not Summit Point 18. Gettysburg, Pa. 2009
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
365 Days of Scooters: Day 66
Okay, I've been listing pieces of scooters for the past few days...we'll go back to the bigger picture.
Spotted at Scootergate. Washington, D.C. 2006
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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