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Scooter Cannonball Run 2012

April 21, 2012 by Scooter in the Sticks 6 Comments

What would it be like to look out on a different part of America every morning for a week?

On Sunday morning scooter riders from across the country will be in Savannah, Georgia to embark on the 2012 Cannonball Run — an eight day, 2500 mile race to Motorsport Scooters in San Diego, California.  It’s a big ride for a scooter.

I would have forgotten had it not been for the timely email notification from Scootin’ Old Skool — thanks Orin!

The biannual race is fun to follow as the riders make their way across America.  There are a variety of places to keep up with the action and informative for anyone considering a scooter but have doubts about their capabilities.  Vespa, Piaggio, Yamaha, Kymco, Stella, SYM, Honda and Suzuki are all represented.  There’s even a 1961 Sears scooter in the race.

Official Cannonball Run 2012

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Cannonball Run 2012 on ModernVespa.com

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  1. Charlie6 says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    So Steve…is this race in your bucket list?

    Dom

    Redleg’s Rides

    Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner

    Reply
  2. Barron says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    As a former owner, I’m rooting for the Honda Passport!

    Reply
  3. bobskoot says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Steve:

    are you hinting about pointing your GTS towards Vancouver and arrive here in a few days ? Our snow has been replaced with rain

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast
    My Flickr // My YouTube

    Reply
  4. Orin says

    April 25, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    You’re welcome!

    __Orin
    Scootin’ Old Skool

    Reply
  5. Steve Williams says

    April 26, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Charlie6: Not sure if the Canonball is on my bucket list. There are times it sounds cool but then on other days I ask “what’s the rush?”.

    The only thing I’m sure of is that the bucket is getting closer…

    Reply
  6. Steve Williams says

    April 26, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Barron: Those Honda Passport bikes are great!

    Reply

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