Comments on: Walk Then Ride

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:45:00 +0000

Ali: Glad you are finding something useful here. The LX150 was not only a fine scooter but an excellent subject for photography too. The modern Vespa scooters are like sculpture in my opinion.

By: Ali K.

Ali K. — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:26:00 +0000

WOW!

I've found your blog while I was looking for information about Vespas, especially LXs. I'm reading all the archieves and now I'm here on the March 2006 archieves. I'm sure you'll see more of my comments but this is my first one. And the reason that I wanted to put a little comment is because I LOVED this picture! I know you've been getting a lot of compliments for your pictures and I like them too, but this one is very special.

Great job. See you in another post!

By: Mad

Mad — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:32:00 +0000

I’m with Gary, it’s the act of suiting up that puts me into riding mode. It never fails to make the days stresses fade away.

By: Gary Charpentier

Gary Charpentier — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:03:00 +0000

Hey Steve,

Beautiful photos, as always. That is an intriguing theory you have about transition time. I only have about fifty yards between the door and my scooter. The difference, I guess, is in the time it takes me to put on all my gear. I have already punched the clock, and I don my gear like a knight of old, or an astronaut of new. That act focuses me on the ride ahead, as does the walk, (some would say waddle), out to the scooter. By the time the engine warms up, I have been sitting there long enough to thoroughly focus on the task ahead.

But this is the first time I have thought about it analytically.

Thanks, buddy!

Ride well,
=gc=

By: evil pete

evil pete — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:46:00 +0000

I was just thinking…Vespa/FedEx…you could be FedEx’s State College messenger. Forget the high stakes communications game, this new position has potential. Besides the scooter would look great with the FedEx sticker.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:19:00 +0000

irondad,

You are right about not wanting to get on the bike to ride off the woes of the day. If my head is too focused on a problem I just won't pay attention riding and may go "boom".

The walk is relaxing and the ride then is what it should be.

steve

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:14:00 +0000

Sometimes when big trucks roar by unexpectedly I get the startled look.

By: BillieS

BillieS — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:17:00 +0000

The Vespa looks startled and maybe even a little frightened at the big truck rushing past.

By: irondad

irondad — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:23:00 +0000

That’s the paradox, isn’t it? Being on two wheels is a means of shedding stress. However, it can mean we are really torqued when we get on the bike and are looking to “ride it off”. The danger is that whatever we’re stressed about can distract us from paying attention to managing risk. Your “decompression” walk is a great solution to at least take the edge off.

Here’s another nod to your photos!

By: Mad

Mad — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 09:12:00 +0000

I really enjoy the movement of the truck behind the Vespa, man you’re good with camera! 😀