Exploring in Spring

With the arrival of spring new roads and path open for riding the Vespa. With the melting of mountain snow, I can head into the woods again. Riding on dirt and gravel is not the first choice for most scooter riders. My Vespa GTS performs adequately only because my style of riding is slow and steady. Neither the tires nor suspension allow me to race along as I might on a dirt bike.

Still, I was excited to venture through the woods and on into the mountains. The approach on paved roads offered the familiar sense of flying I’ve felt before, but when I adjustment to the gravel roads was like moving in slow motion. The road and landscape come into sharp focus and I seemed to be seeing everything.

It’s these startling shifts in perception that happen while riding that keep me riding.

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