While my speed range on the Vespa probably closely mirrors yours with mostly sub-50mph travel, I don’t have the same vehicle traffic you have. And there’s no lane splitting here for scooters and motorcycles so when I come up to the end of the speeders queue I get no satisfaction.

I happily remain the tortoise. Even on the BMW motorcycle!

I have “done” motorcycles in my earlier days. Now other folks on the road expect to be able to, nay insist ,as though proving a point over the old geezer on the scooter, to pass at high speed. My safe limit – to avoid over-mind- wandering- is maximum, but mostly sub, 50mph riding. I usually come up to the end of the speeders’ queue and putter past to the front. Quiet satisfaction, one nil to the tortoise.
Regards

I’m glad you stumbled here Christopher. It’s always good to have multiple voices talking about the paths we’re on.

I came to the Vespa accidentally. It was not on my radar at all until a friend let me ride his. To that point in time, I was focused on getting a motorcycle. And like you, I have become more and more aware of the landscapes around me throughout the year.

Hope your ongoing retirement provides the means and opportunity to ride and find the rewards of a slow and deliberate life!

Your description of your experience traveling slowly on the scooter are exactly parallel to mine. And like you, even when I’m moving through stop and go traffic, I get to see so much. Far more than I can in a car.

Be well and ride safe!

Going slow I’ve discovered is a luxury. And one often ignored by some, and highly prized by others. I’m in the latter category…

A prize? What’s that about??