Comments on: Solitary Riding https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:51:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: CodyandMichelle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1146 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:00:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1146 Interesting point about solo riding. I’m almost in agreement with you except for one thing, my wife. I would rather ride with Michelle than ride solo. But that’s the exception.We enjoy each others company and have no problem stopping when the other one wants to do something, plus she is an excellent rider. True I do look after her, but it’s easy because I let her lead. There are many times when I’m solo that I thinks, ” man, I wish Michelle were here to see/share this”
But that’s the exception, it is a bit of a pain to ride with a group and I rarely do because of the reasons you stated. But now and again I love the feeling of cammaderie you get when it all comes together on a group ride.
This Summers vacation I have two group rides planned, one in Michigan and the other in N.C.. I can’t wait. Michelle and I will have plenty of time to “just us rides”, but I look forward to meeting all these MV folks that we are meeting with!
Peace!
Cody

]]> By: Dan Leri https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1138 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:51:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1138 Hey Steve,
With the growing collection of solitary Vespa shots thoughout your blog with great Central PA landscapes in the background, I see a calendar in the future! The Vespa marketing department should be calling soon!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1137 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:08:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1137 paul: Glad to hear about the new motorcycle jack. I’ll ride over and take a look. Maybe it will be something I will need to get.

From now on I won’t let you have any hearty breakfasts or lunches.

John: It was a great ride. Don’t get me wrong, while I like riding alone that doesn’t mean I can’t have fun riding with Paul. It’s like cookies. I reach for chocolate chips first but I will still thoroughly enjoy Oreos, chocolate covered grahams and many others….

michael: Throughout the year I try to ride beyond commuting or errands every weekend. Depending on the time I have available these rides run between 40 miles and 160 miles in length. I regularly ride over 100 miles. The Vespa GTS doesn’t blink. My butt blinks first.

sid: Thanks Sid. I’ll take a look at your blog!

Roadbum: Thanks for your kind words. I do feel fortunate to have fine riding almost at my front door. I don’t have to go more than a mile to be in the sticks so to speak. And I am grateful to have the time to ride often. Riding has just fit into other things I have been doing for a long time.

Ara: I looked at the breakfast you created. Fantastic! I will try my hand at the latest recipe this weekend.

]]> By: Beemerchef https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1136 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:45:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1136 You Breakfast at http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com is up Senor!…
You asked… you shall receive!
Enjoy… and be well…

Ara & Spirit

]]> By: American Scooterist Blog https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1135 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:21:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1135 Great pics and a beautiful place to ride. You have it good 🙂 I wish I had the time to put those kinds of miles on, on a regular basis.

Roadbum

]]> By: American Scooterist Blog https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1134 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:19:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1134 Your Pictures always inspire, Steve. But the stories of your rides are what intrigue me the most. Pennsylvania looks like a beautiful state to ride a two wheeler.

Roadbum

]]> By: Sid https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1133 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:01:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1133 Hello Steve,

I like your blog, and I’ve put a link to it on my Motorcycling blog.

If you’d like to put a reciprocal link on your blog as well, I’d appreciate it.

Blog url: http://sidsbikes.wordpress.com/

My email address: motorcycles@data-pile.com

Thanks!

Sid

]]> By: Michael https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1132 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:47:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1132 Hi Steve,

Just a quick question: what would be your “average” riding distance when you go out for a ride that is effectively more than a short trip to the local shops?

I noticed you rode 120+ miles on this trip and I just wondered whether this was the sort of distance you usually travel?

M

]]> By: Combatscoot https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1129 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:23:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1129 Still a nice ride. Pennsylvania is absolutely beautiful. Will have to visit some day…
John

]]> By: Paul https://scooterinthesticks.com/2007/04/solitary-riding/#comment-1128 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:02:00 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=602#comment-1128 Sheesh time for a haircut. I’m going to buy that new aluminum motorcyle jack at Sears Steve. I can’t bend over for an hour cleaning my wheels anymore. Plus I want to take the chain off. I’ll jack it up in the grass in case it falls over. The chain is all rusty and there’s grease everywhere. I’m getting spoiled with my scooter it doesn’t have a chain. Did I tell you my colesterol is 223? I have to stop eating the french fries at those places we stop. – Paul

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