Comments on: Riding and Exploring on a Small Scale

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:21:20 +0000

In reply to Steve Brooke. I have to remind myself on a regular basis.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:20:57 +0000

In reply to Jim Zeiser. I think you can find some real bargains with the Piaggio Fly scooters. Construction is different than the Vespa but similar engines and transmissions keep them reliable. He likes his.

By: Steve Brooke

Steve Brooke — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:56:53 +0000

“If I have the chance to ford a rushing stream on the other side of the world great. But if not, I can be just as satisfied where I am.”

Sage advice that I must remind myself of every so often. Thank you.

By: Jim Zeiser

Jim Zeiser — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:23:03 +0000

I really like Paul’s Fly 150. I like the color and styling. I saw one that was previously owned at a dealer in Rochester with really low mileage at a great price. If I ever cull my herd it will be in my cross hairs.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:10:08 +0000

In reply to Michael B..

Paul’s had the Piaggio Fly for a few years now and finds it completely utilitarian. It is reliable, inexpensive and gets him where he wants to go. Visually, he would like to trade it for a Sprint 150 in a specific color that’s more aesthetically pleasing.

The new “scoot” I was referring to is a 2016 BMW R1200 RT. He has it now and it’s a pretty impressive piece of riding technology. I’m sure it will appear in some future posts.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:07:25 +0000

In reply to Liz.

Thank you for the kind words Liz. I appreciate them. And I’m glad to know you found some solace for not riding across rope bridges or fording rushing streams. They are an experience in their own right, but they’re merely different. I try not to think better and best or bad and worse when it comes to experiences. When I keep them precious in their own right as moments of living, I find more enjoyment. If I have the chance to ford a rushing stream on the other side of the world great. But if not, I can be just as satisfied where I am.

Anyways, enjoy your little rides and keep your eyes on the road before you!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:03:24 +0000

In reply to Laurent.

It’s nice to find that childhood pleasure again!

C’est agréable de retrouver ce plaisir d’enfance!

By: Michael B.

Michael B. — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:03:58 +0000

Great pics, as always. So what does Paul think about his scoot now, after some time of ownership? Is it his primary ride now?
I was looking at Google Maps, and you are very blessed to live in an area like that (so close to real nature).

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:33:32 +0000

I just wanted to say….what an inspirational site you have. Most of my FB friends show pictures of their bikes on a mountain, some travel for a year with no real home….I was getting depressed taking my little rides to “insignificant” places like the swamp or just down to the beach. And now I see your beautiful backroads in PA and am envious! And it’s ok NOT to climb mountains or ford rushing streams on a bridge made of rope and 2×4’s! Thank you! I’m ok now!

By: Laurent

Laurent — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:25:36 +0000

I’ve mistaken it for freedom. But it’s something more tangible and direct. It’s an experience from childhood that was stolen away by adult life; found and retrieved thanks to riding a two-wheeled machine.

C’est ça, complètement ça !!! That’s it, that’s it!
La vérité ! La réalité ! The truth ! Reality !