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Riding-Based Winterization

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:22:00 +0000

Accepting Colder Weather It’s no secret that I ride in cold weather. There may be a growing element of secrecy regarding my feelings about doing it. While the 2006 Vespa GTS 250 scooter is still ready and willing to head out in the coldest weather I cannot make the same claim. Each year as winter […]

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Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:29:39 +0000

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Frozen in Place

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:08:22 +0000

Chaos and Procrastination Despite the march of years I continue to ride through the winter. The goal is to ride all five machines in the garage at least once every two weeks for at least 15 miles. Enough time to drive the moisture from the oil, keep the batteries alive, and make room for periodic […]

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Remembering Summer Rides

Scooter in the Sticks — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:00:36 +0000

The weather has turned markedly colder and the shortened daylight triggers some biological reaction that doesn’t feel great. Looked back to brighter, warmer, days and rides enters my thoughts more frequently now. Rather than gird and prepare myself for riding in colder weather I’m spending more time remembering summer rides. Like this one with my […]

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Summer Doldrums

Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:56:07 +0000

Weird Unlike most scooter and motorcycle riders, summer has always been the season I ride the least. I’ve blamed the heat. Or the laziness I feel whenever the temperature rises into the upper 70s. Whatever it is I seem to come back to life when I can step outside in the morning with the temperature […]

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Riding and Getting Older

Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:40:02 +0000

Responses from an Aging Population of Riders The 2001 Kawasaki W650 motorcycle continues to prove it’s mettle as I wander the backroads of Pennsylvania. I’ve noticed that riding and getting older have begun to intersect and have raised at times some uncomfortable questions. There’s some truth to the idea that when old men get together […]

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Notes from the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:55:36 +0000

Daily Rituals and Riding Our dogs are demanding of food, attention, and walks. They express those needs in various ways, usually quietly and patiently, but they do not forget. At times I wish I was more like them. Diligent in focus and caring for my needs. Spring brings with it a raft of extra duties […]

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Seduced by Warm Weather

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:32:49 +0000

The Serotonin Rush Medical articles talk about the positive effects of warm weather and sunlight on mood and well-being being linked to the increased serotonin and vitamin D production. Whatever the neuro/biological mechanisms are in play it feels great to feel drawn out of the house and onto the road. During the past week I’ve […]

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The Perfect Ride

Scooter in the Sticks — Fri, 09 May 2025 04:10:00 +0000

What is the Perfect Ride? One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that there are no bad rides. Doesn’t matter if it is too hot or too cold, too far or too short, or if the scenery or roads are just boring. When I learned that all rides are good rides and that […]

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Vespa Scooter Relationships

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 06 May 2025 04:34:29 +0000

You Meet the Nicest People on a Vespa Scooter Andy wore out his first Vespa GTS 300 after only 65 thousand miles or so. I think. After some mechanical failures he felt it was time for a new one. I’m still rocking my 19 year old GTS. Runs fine. Some recent extensive maintenance and wrench […]

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