Comments on: Prescription: Royal Enfield Himalayan and Autumn

By: Einar Wahlstrøm

Einar Wahlstrøm — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:14:10 +0000

In reply to Scooter in the Sticks. Thank you. Merry Christmas! And best wishes for 2023.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 06:31:07 +0000

In reply to Einar Wahlstrøm. On the Vespa I am usually shooting with a Canon G5X Mark II. It's a small point and shoot camera that easily fits in my jacket pocket, or I put it under the seat with plenty of padding to protect it from the engine vibration. I seldom take my pro cameras along on a ride. When I do they go in the topcase in a padded camera bag.

By: Einar Wahlstrøm

Einar Wahlstrøm — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:12:05 +0000

Hi Steve,

In a video you just posted on YouTube I noticed you stored your camera in the thank bag. I assume it’s for easy and quick access. How do you solve this when riding the Vespa?

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:03:30 +0000

In reply to Jim Zeiser.

Everything seems to be changing quickly. A look at our weather forecast indicated temperatures in the 20s. I’m not ready.

Our plants are confused as well. Our Mountain Laurel is blooming along with roses and a few other native plants. I fear they’ll all be hit hard next week.

Life goes on.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:01:06 +0000

In reply to Robert.

We certainly are Robert. The roads, even the ones I ride often, continue to deliver a satisfying riding experience.

I think many places offer the kind of lightly traveled routes if a person isn’t in a hurry and can modify their expectations to embrace the demands of slow, out-of-the-way routes.

I went for a ride on the Himalayan yesterday in the mountains. All the leaves are down and I felt the approach of winter even though is was still warm. All the color is gone, or at least the color I associate with autumn.

By: Jim Zeiser

Jim Zeiser — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:38:36 +0000

It’s that time of year when big group events are over and any riding I do is solitary. I mostly take out the year old China scoot in a slow effort to break it in. So far I haven’t hit 1,000 miles yet when I will explore its capabilities above 50 mph. The view out my window from this computer has changed rapidly from green, to fall colors to empty branches, I ascribe it to the ridiculously hot summer here that confused my bushes and trees cycle of leaf shedding. I’m just hoping that the moderate weather continues so my fleet doesn’t remain idle for long spells.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:28:47 +0000

We are lucky around here with quiet paved roads as well as endless State Forest dirt roads, to go far or near. I was lucky too in the Washington DC area, believe it or not. After years of riding with the local bicycle club which had a library of route sheets, some of which I learned by heart, I could ride a moto (or bicycle) all the way from my house inside the Beltway to great seafood restaurants on the Chesapeake Bay! That is on tiny two lane blacktop with very little traffic. Great riding times there and here.
I agree with you on “Autumn Skies.” We kept planning a moto trip to the Adirondacks for Fall leaves, but never went. No need, plenty of color around here.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:14:46 +0000

In reply to Mick Lessard.

Thank you Mick for your supportive words. I appreciate them.

Winter is not a good time for me anymore but I have to say I can’t imagine living somewhere where I would not see the bare ground for six months. It would definitely require a shift in thinking on my part.

Your experience on an electric bicycle is interesting. I see them often here and wonder if they would not be a good option for exercise. Walking is my mainstay but the cold weather diminishes my interest in going outside, even if the landscape is dry and free of snow and ice.

Best wishes to you for the coming winter. I hope you find ways to maintain your mental and physical health!

By: Mick Lessard

Mick Lessard — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:24:22 +0000

I enjoy your truthfulness. I also am experiencing too much sitting in the house. Too much sugar. I have had to store my Piaggo Beverly and Yamaha 49cc BWs or Zuma. October 31st was the last day that I will see bare ground for six months. I’ve changed up to an electric bicycle back in June. I’ve ridden 1,000 miles effortlessly. My bike doesn’t have a throttle. The exercise has done wonders for my mental and physical health. I am finding a nice balance between scooter and electric bike riding. Please keep doing what you are doing. What you are doing is really good.