Comments on: Winter is Coming… and I’m Riding My Vespa

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:02:55 +0000

In reply to Jim Zeiser. Warmer weather coming this way as well. I'll enjoy a few more warm rides.

By: Jim Zeiser

Jim Zeiser — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:58:04 +0000

And yet. This Thursday the temperature here in Dutchess County, NY will approach 80F. I know what I’ll do with a few bikes that day.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:43:10 +0000

In reply to Don Etheredge.

I wonder the same things. The under-20 people I talk to seem frantic and distracted by life and the world. I’m not sure if that’s typical or not. But I can say that the relaxed sense I get from riding came later in life, as I neared 50. I sure wish it would have happened earlier.

The right clothes helps. I recently bought a Merlin Hixon II leather jacket to have a windproof jacket to wear between cool summer days and the freezing cold winter ones. So far it has been great. And I now look like a stylish old man to boot!

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:39:46 +0000

In reply to Robert. The secret to being comfortable riding in cold weather is keeping the cold air well away from your skin. That is either accomplished by some very heavy clothing barriers, or wind barriers installed on the scooter or motorcycle. Scooters have some built in protection. And an apron and muffs and you can do a lot of cold weather riding comfortably. As long as your style sense isn't insulted!

By: Don Etheredge

Don Etheredge — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:26:00 +0000

Hey Steve,
I love the emotions and your personal feelings towards a scooter ride..I wonder if these kids that hop on a scooter get that or does that therapy only happen to seniors like us ???
Thanks for the posts ,photos and thoughts for these many years .I think I found your site in 2012 …Winter does bring new to riding challenges for sure ,mostly for me to wear more clothes.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:37:28 +0000

Indeed, the best weather protection I’ve ever experienced among the multitude of moto’s I’ve owned over 60 years of riding was my wife’s Bergman scooter. That apron in front and tall windshield provided a near dead wind experience behind, even without a leg cover. I rode it all the way to Florida and back one Winter in 40 degree weather with snow on the ground from here to the bottom of Virginia. Yes, your scooter is an excellent choice for Winter riding.