Indeed, it is exactly this kind of stuff that perpetuates the irrational reactions of non-riders to motorcycles in general. I suppose an argument can be made that I’m not helping out by posting the video. I’ll have to think about that a bit…

I’d feel smug competing against the clock knowing there’s a thermos and sandwiches under my seat.

Yep!

You’re observations are spot on. And this rider definitely put themselves and others at risk. That’s not good.

Someday I’m going to get on a track and see what that’s like.

I’ve compared riding a Vespa to sailing more than a few times and like you the scooter riding I do suits my temperament. The last time I sailed was a blue water trip with two friends from Norfolk, Virginia to Peake’s Island, Maine. A week on the ocean with some real changes in weather — not unlike the changes I experience on the scooter in winter.

So slow and steady and you said it — thrilling and exhilarating!