Comments on: When Riding Alone Isn’t Enough https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:28:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Algis https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-56000 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:28:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-56000 I also enjoy riding by myself, but when you ride with a partner, and something goes wrong with a bike, the other person can go for help, Been there and done that.

]]> By: Steel https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55998 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:21:33 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55998 Another wonderful post Steve, just like all your others. I found that it worked best when I “mixed it up”, ie some days riding by myself and other days riding with others. And like your other commentators mentioned, it was fun to compare notes with others and look over their machines.
So now in the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. A new experience as well. With new considerations and adventures. My wife almost always accompanies me in the passenger seat. And I like that. We enjoy each other’s company. And most importantly, we like the same music. So it works for me now.
But I do miss the motorcycle. Always will.

]]> By: Jim Zeiser https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55997 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:46:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55997 I enjoy riding alone if I choose to but somehow attending group riding events has a certain charm to me. Observing others and the bikes they’re riding is always interesting to me. It reinforces my opinions of which bike is a better all-around machine, which bike is fine on twisty roads and which should never leave the Interstate.

]]> By: Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55996 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55996 In reply to Rev Dr Karl E Stumpf.

Yes, I knew you were enjoying your GTS. A fine machine. Best wishes to you and your family for a fine day and great week. Have fun on the scooter!

]]> By: Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55995 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:39:48 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55995 In reply to Paul J.

Thanks Paul. Despite leaning towards my loner tendencies I am always grateful when I’m riding with others. I enjoyed some time on the road this morning. As the temperature soars above 80F I find myself whining about the heat!

]]> By: Rev Dr Karl E Stumpf https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55994 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:40:29 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55994 Good morning Steve. I think I told you that I have a Vespa GTS 300. I love to ride that machine. I think it is a perfect match for me.

Have a good day and a nice week.

Rev Dr Karl Stumpf

]]> By: Paul J https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/05/when-riding-alone-isnt-enough/#comment-55993 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:55:22 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11497#comment-55993 Hello Steve, as always, you hit the nail on the head. The social aspect of riding seems to me, anyway, to be a variable similar to the machines we operate. Well said, enjoy the roads.
Paul J

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