risk Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 Upgrading to an Aerostich Darien Riding Jacket https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/09/upgrading-to-an-aerostich-darien-riding-jacket/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/09/upgrading-to-an-aerostich-darien-riding-jacket/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=12053 Biting the Bullet Here I am sporting a stiff, shiny new Aerostich Darien jacket. I’ve been aware of Aerostich since I began riding again in 2005 but at the time it seemed an extravagance I neither needed or afford. After the first time I dropped my Vespa LX 150 during a snowy ride to work […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/09/upgrading-to-an-aerostich-darien-riding-jacket/feed/ 13 12053 Do I Really Need a Garmin InReach Mini 2? https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/08/do-i-really-need-a-garmin-inreach-mini-2/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/08/do-i-really-need-a-garmin-inreach-mini-2/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11970 Puzzling over Risk, Safety, and Economics After several years of thinking about the wisdom of having a reliable way to reach out in case of emergency I made a purchase. The question turned over in my head for a couple years is do I really need a Garmin InReach Mini 2? While I don’t normally […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2026/08/do-i-really-need-a-garmin-inreach-mini-2/feed/ 10 11970 My Spring Riding Safety Reminders https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 13:31:35 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10846 As the weather warms I find myself riding more often. Especially around town for errands. And short jaunts through the countryside in the morning as part of a fine ritual of awakening. So I like to remind myself that however exciting and satisfying these rides can be I must remain vigilant in staying safe on […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/05/my-spring-riding-safety-reminders/feed/ 4 10846 Risk Assessment When Moving From a Scooter to a Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/09/risk-assessment-when-moving-from-a-scooter-to-a-motorcycle/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/09/risk-assessment-when-moving-from-a-scooter-to-a-motorcycle/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:07:40 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10435 A Heavy Pile of Steel Reminders that trigger thoughts of risk assessment regarding my scooter or motorcycle are never far away.  A neighbor stopped by today and shared a few stories of riding friends and relatives that had unfortunate encounters with deer and ATVs.  It’s not uncommon to hear such things when someone discovers that […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/09/risk-assessment-when-moving-from-a-scooter-to-a-motorcycle/feed/ 44 10435 Reminder: Be Safe on Your Scooter or Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/04/reminder-be-safe-on-your-scooter-or-motorcycle/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/04/reminder-be-safe-on-your-scooter-or-motorcycle/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:09:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9588 Accepting Risk While Riding a Scooter or Motorcycle I’ve posted this video titled “Morning Fall” by Edward McGinty before as a reminder as the spring riding season (pandemic allowing) gets underway. It’s always seemed prudent to me to be honest about the realities of the road and the risk I’m willing to assume. What made […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/04/reminder-be-safe-on-your-scooter-or-motorcycle/feed/ 16 9588 Riding Risk: Something Every Rider Should Consider https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/riding-risk-something-every-rider-consider/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/riding-risk-something-every-rider-consider/#comments Sun, 21 May 2017 14:32:41 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7541 Morning Fall from Boss Boyd on Vimeo. Morning Fall by Edward McGinty Reminders on Riding Risk Every so often, I post this video as a reminder, not just that riding brings with it risk, but more importantly, that risk is something every rider should, from time to time, think about. A clear understanding of the […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/riding-risk-something-every-rider-consider/feed/ 19 7541 Riding Risk for a Scooter or Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-risk/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-risk/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:54:29 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6110 Riding Risk A few years ago on my way to New York City a Harley rider raced past me.  I was going about 75 mph.  He was wearing a T-shirt, no gloves, and no helmet.  Caused me to ponder risk a bit. Riding to work today, the first really warm day this year and my […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/03/riding-risk/feed/ 16 6110 Personal Riding Lesson https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/personal-riding-lesson/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/personal-riding-lesson/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:47:36 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6050 Man in the Mirror An honest rider will look in the mirror from time to time and remind themselves of their skills and limits — something different than the summation of years and miles on the road.  This morning while sitting in the Pump Station Cafe after a brisk ride on the Vespa I was […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/02/personal-riding-lesson/feed/ 13 6050 Uncertain Rider https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/uncertain-rider/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/uncertain-rider/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:43:55 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5671 As much as I love to ride there are days that I don’t. The reasons vary from sloth to injury with a myriad of rationalizations, excuses and justifications in between. Over time I’ve learned nothing is as simple as it appears and whatever is going on in my head is always worth inspecting even if […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/uncertain-rider/feed/ 20 5671 Riding in Frozen Fog https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/riding-in-frozen-fog/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/12/riding-in-frozen-fog/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2015 03:41:34 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5620 If you really want to know what Middle-earth is based on, it’s my wonder and delight in the earth as it is, particularly the natural earth.  — J.R.R. Tolkien Awakening from a dream only to find another.  For a week at the beginning of December each day began shrouded in fog and mist.  And on […]

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