Our inaugural ride was held last Sunday and while it was only five of us, it was a BLAST! Our first ride as a club took us down Washington Boulevard, up along the bench and the Mountain Road and then up Ogden Canyon. We stopped for a delicious brunch at the Oaks where we had a great chat. Our ride finished back down the canyon and along the Ogden River. In all, it was a beautiful (albeit cold) ride and a lot of fun. Thanks to John, Sonya, Shad, Jeff and Mike for making it a success. Check out the Flickr gallery for ride images.
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Optimistic
Yes, we awoke to an inch of snow on the ground but by late morning, it had all melted. The forecast is looking very promising for an amazing Sunday scooter ride. If you haven’t registered, do so now. I will be emailing our map later in the week!
Late Winter Ride
Brisk ride out to the airport today. We saw snow falling up north and decided to do an urban ride.
Warmer Weather
The weather has been warming and the excitement for our first club ride is building. However, we will be watching the forecast. Anyone living in Utah knows that winter can sneak up on us. Should any sudden snow or ice storms enter prior to the event, we will call it at least 48 hours before. If you are planning on attending but have not registered, please do so before the event so that you can be notified if there is any change.
Click on “Next Club Event” tag to register your attendance.
Ordu, Texas
The longevity and the passion that the Vespa inspires is being documented in a film. Check out this trailer.
High Rollers Hiatus
Unfortunately, we will not be going to the High Rollers Weekend. My offices will be moving to a new location and I have to supervise the transition from one locale to another. The weekend will be the only time I can make certain the move is a success. I guess it will be next year!
In a mason jar!
Skitch and I are out for a ride. Unseasonably warm and the perfect day to be out on the scoot.
Business Cards Arrive
We received our business card order yesterday and they look great. Pretty amazing for $8 from Vistaprint. They have a nice slick surface. Members will be given a small allocation to place on scooters. If you see a scoot on the street, stuff one of these babies where the rider will find it and maybe we will get another member! They are also good to put on coffee shop bulletin boards that are way overpopulated with flyers. However, we will be doing a flyer as well to put up in early March.
Drive By Absuer
So…strange thing here with NSFW language. This cartoon character rides around “considers” different topics and hurls abuse.
Scooterist Down!
A well known Scooterist in LA and big advocate of scooters in general, John Moro, had a terrible accident. There is a small fund raising effort underway to help him out with the costly recovery. On Modern Vespa there have been many people authenticating him and his big contribution to scootering in the US.
Vespa of Utah Spring Service Sale
Vespa of Utah Spring Service Sale
VESPA SPRING SERVICE SPECIAL!!
Crazy to think it’s time already, but with the weather being as warm as it is we are already getting calls to get Vespa’s up and running for the season!
Because of this we are giving you a great deal on our Spring Service which includes:
*Engine and Hub Oil Change
*Brake Flush
*Carburetor / Fuel injection cleaning
*Test & Fully charge Battery
*State Safety Inspection
this is a $379.99 service all for $299.99!
Call Ree or Cory @ our Bountiful location for more information! 801-292-9800
2773 South HWY 89
Bountiful, UT 84010
Groundhog Day
Phil says there will be six more weeks of winter. It looks like I need to buy some snow tires.
We are official!
The patches are ordered. Our logo is done. Website is up. Stickers are in process. Badges are on the way. We have a few members and are ready to ride! Hello world!
Depeche Mode – Scooter Jams
“Behind the Wheel” is really typical of late 80s Depeche Mode. Not all the great unless you love that stuff. However, the video for the song has a Vespa in it. That definitely makes it better.
Utah Motorcycle Training
A scooter is a motorcycle. A lot of people think that it’s easier to ride or less complicated. In some aspects, that’s true. However, a scooter is more agile and that means you need to have more sensitivity in your control. If you haven’t had a lot of experience riding, a great way to learn is to take a motorcycle training class. These classes teach you more than the basic operating instructions. They help you learn how to be a defensive rider, constantly aware of your bike and the “cagers” surrounding you on the road.
If you are completely new to riding, these classes actually allow you to get your license without taking the road portion of the test. Your completion of the class acts as a certification for the DMV. If you have your license, but are still a little wet behind the ears, a good class will give you the confidence you need to be comfortable on your scoot.
American Scooter
Yes…it’s a YouTube show….but a damned fine one at that. Scooter crack for those wasting away through the winter!
Motorcycle.com states the obvious!
http://www.motorcycle.com/features/scooters-cool-dont-care-say.html
Motorcycle.com announces:
Scooters Are Cool, I Don’t Care What You Say
As you can imagine, we agree completely!
Polar Bear Ride
It looks like we have found our coming out party!
New Logo Coming Soon
The first draft of our logo is complete. Our design firm is working on a rework and then we will have a final draft. It’s looking really good!
Cold Weather Riding
Just because the weather outside is “frightful,” it doesn’t mean it can’t be “delightful.” Riding a scooter in the winter just means better preparation and a little thought.
Silk is your Friend
One of the best natural fibers is silk. It’s excellent at retaining warmth and wicking moisture away from the skin. Even on the coldest days, silk can keep you warm. You can get for most body parts including your hands, arms and legs. Surprisingly, it’s really quite affordable.
Water turns to Ice
Even modest amounts of moisture can become dangerous if temperatures drop below freezing. It’s smartest to avoid riding directly after storms and on very cold days. Black ice is very dangerous for scooterists.
FF with No Fog
A full faced helmet with a good supply of no-fog on the screen provides great shielding from the cold while still allowing you to ride. It may not be the most exciting choice of head gear but it does provide the most warmth and most protection from the elements.
Shorten it!
Before heading out on a long ride, try a short one first. Take a quick spin to the store, grab a cup of coffee or simply ride around the block. If a short ride makes you uncomfortable with riding or the weather, then you know a long ride will turn you off.
Winter riding does limit our options but don’t necessarily eliminate riding. Just plan ahead and keep warm!
Two Bit Scooter Club 