Comments on: In All Weathers

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Steve, I met you at the Top Secret rally a couplea years ago–a friend just sent me a link to your blog, which I am sad to say I haven’t kept up with. I’m glad to see it again and to see how your adventures have evolved–I’ll be sure and check in now and then.

Anne Cox

By: Kelly Renaul

Kelly Renaul — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:23:00 +0000

Thats why Bikers are HOT !

By: Demonio Pellegrino

Demonio Pellegrino — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:50:00 +0000

I agree with comments about heat being the most adversial climate condition. I ride in Italy with my motorbike, and I can tell you that then there are 35-40 degree celsius (over 100 F) riding ceases to be a pleasure...almost ;)

I almost managed to solve the problem buying both a jacquet and trousers with all necessary protections, but made of a textile (mesh in English?) that lets air completely pass through. The jaquet is a speedi NL5 and the trousers are Clover Airtrek, if you are interested. Worth every cent they cost.

By: Moose Gear

Moose Gear — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:42:00 +0000

What a Nice bike. You’ve reached my dream. congratulations and enjoy it.

http://pexi.mediterrum.com/guzzi_breva_weblog

By: Chan

Chan — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:30:00 +0000

Thank you for the nice post.

By: irondad

irondad — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:42:00 +0000

Speaking of the differences between the first post and here, check you out now!

Some of us have been a "bad" influence on you, haven't we? We've led you further down the path and you just couldn't resist following, could you?

Worse yet, you like it don't you?

Keep it up and you'll not only be the philosopher, but a genuine "Bad" rider as well!

By: Doug Just Doug

Doug Just Doug — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:47:00 +0000

While I certainly think no less of riders who don’t venture out in rain or extremes of temp, I do feel a bit sorry for them ‘cuz I know what they’re missing. While I’ll take sunny, dry and 65F any day for pure cycling fun, great satisfaction can also come from meeting the more extreme conditions head on…and winning. Proper technique, riding gear and (as you well point out Steve)frame of mind will counter most of what Ma Nature throws at you.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:30:00 +0000

jenni: Rain and dark certainly require a much different approach and the risk of mishap is higher. I feel they are manageable though. Of the two I feel darkness is more problematic.

I can't imagine riding in the Texas heat!

chewy: Thanks! Hope to have 200 more!!

alnvilma: Good question about the windscreen and I have had it suggested more than once. I don't mind the wind blast against me and have never warmed to the appearance of them on the Vespa. Call me vain...

conch: I bet the fog in your part of the world is heavier than it is here. I wouldn't ride if I could see a bit of road ahead. I may be crazy but I'm not....

phil: Being in the open makes a huge difference in awareness. I was driving today in my truck and just felt completely cutoff in the tinted, air conditioned comfort.

jared: I'm convinced that the Vespa is completely feasible as a daily transport vehicle for me. Good luck with your own adventures!

By: Jared

Jared — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:33:00 +0000

I have a ’79 p125x (with a 175cc engine)…and you have done what I’ve been saying to myself to do – made it an actual utility. People ride them around here for the aesthetic, but I’m definitely about the utility, and the aesthetic.

Bravo! 🙂

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:51:00 +0000

Steve,

Your synopsis on your scootering and accompanying photographic log are just fantastic. Scootering and photography does go hand in hand. In South Africa where journalist and photographers travel in open top vehicles, just to get closer to the action, the open air feel, unrestricted atmosphere, and closeness with the environment adds nothing but a genuine article. Its "Genuinicity" if there such a word.
Continue with the great blogs...

phil