Started with a Vespa – I became a special kind of folk…
Why would anyone in United States or Canada invest $ 9,000.00 plus into a new Vespa 300 series scooter? Why …
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A Long Lonely Summer, for my blog I mean!
Well summer is over and the leaves have started to fall. I look back and realize that I have only …
A Local Vespa Rider and Fellow Blogger Becomes Famous!
Yes it is true that every once and a while you suddenly realize that someone you know, someone who has …
Vacationing with the Abarth
A quiet vacation up on Stoney Lake with the Abarth instead of the F700GS.
Where to draw the line when gearing up?
Gearing up or down when riding a motorcycle is a very personal matter. Often it is related to experiences and …
The Telsa of Scooters is Here!
This blog started as Vespa Adventures and has developed into Riding Adventures to accommodate my graduation from Scooter to Cruiser …
Piaggio MP3 400cc FOR SALE
My neighbor has a Piaggio MP3 400 for sale. She hardly used it. She has only 5077 Kilometers (3,154.00 Miles) …
Irwin Inn Day 2 and 3
Well not too much to report on the riding side except that Chantal has exchanged her steed from one that …
First Day at Irwin Inn
So the title of this year’s vacation is Payback. It is absolute bliss compared to last years vacation, well weather-wise …
Picton Day 3
The sun was out and it was yet another beautiful day without rain Last year we had rain every day …
Picton Day 2
The sun was out and the temperature reached the 80s. But before I tell you about our day I first …
Day One–Picton, Ontario
We left Russell (Ottawa) at around 10:30 AM and we took the back roads through Smith Falls, Westport and then …
The INVISIBLE Rider is the SMART Rider
A while back I was listening to a gentleman explain the frustrations he has with automobile drivers as he told …
Gone Fishing
How many times have I wanted to go fishing when passing a river or pond with the motorcycle? Actually, quite …
Tool Tube for Motorcycle or ATV
I purchased two (2) tool tubes for the GS and I got the wrong size for the GS with Vario …
Good Times at Ottawa Good Time Center…
I think it is worth mentioning the excellent service that I have had with our two new BMW F700 GS …
BMW Motorcyele Club Ottawa – Ride # 4 | Year 2015
The Gods are definitely smiling on the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club this year. Ride # 4 turned out to be …
1,436 Kilometers – 2.5 Days – 15.5 Hours in the Saddle
Can I boast a ride full of twisties on a hot summer’s day? Unfortunately not. This trip was more to …
Third Ride with the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club – June 2015
The weather was sunny and the temperature was 23 degrees Celsius. Not too hot and not too cold. It was …
OH OH! Another Amazing Car Commercial (Not an Abarth)
I have often posted about how much I enjoy the commercials for the Fiat Abarth. In fact just search my …
Just one of those Perfect Rides
This past weekend was both entertaining, relaxing, enjoyable and perfect, right down to the very last second of the ride. …
Skene P3 Brake/Running Lights on BMW F700GS – Installation
As mentioned in my earlier post, I had ordered two sets of Skene P3 Lights for the brake and running …
Deceleration Products – Purchase or Not?
I was first introduced to deceleration lights in Ottawa Canada where the inventor and manufacturer demonstrated the hook-up and spoke …
Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club Guided Ride No. 2 for 2015
The day started at 6:30 AM this morning when Chantal left at 1 degrees C to ride down to Cornwall …
Amazing Technology enabling us to enjoy just one glass of a fine wine…
I spent the last two days in the Abarth driving from Russell to Cobourg, Simcoe and so on. There are …
A busy weekend around the house, but still time for a ride….
Yes it is that time in our life where we have had to deal with renovations, landscaping and such and …
A New Garage (Home to my Toys)
So I have not had so much to talk about lately. No Face book action and little to no blogging. …
BMW and Batteries – EarthX to the rescue!
Last weekend I attended my first Tech-Day at the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club. It was an excellent opportunity to meet …
First the Bikes, Now the Abarth
Although I have chosen not to perform the maintenance on the Abarth like I do on the bikes, it still …
Dynamic Motorrad LED Ultra Bright Flashers
The bikes are home and now the long list of accessories installations begin. This time in pairs, two sets of …
First Ride – BMW
The season began with a BANG! We had no spring and just jumped into summer. Our plan turned out to …
First Ride 2015 Part 2 of 2
So the first ride was both amazing and frustrating all at the same time. It was amazing to be on …
First Ride 2015 :) – Part1 of 2
Today was an exceptional day full of surprises. I woke up as I usually do but only to face disappointment …
Boots, Shoes or Slippers
About a year ago I came across a pair of boots online that piqued my interest. At first it was …
The Italian Family
I have posted Fiat advertising videos before since I truly enjoy their sense of humor. Their latest advertisement does not …
Spring Start-Up
So spring is almost here. I can smell it, its a week or two away. So in preparation for spring …
Winter Mess – Just Walking
So why is it that I own a Fiat Abarth and a BMW F-700 GS while having nothing to ride …
Introducing the 500X – So Cool, As Always!
The amazing commercials from FIAT for the Abarth C won my heart that led me to eventually purchase a ABART …
Where the f**k has Ed March been?
I came across this through Mike Fritz who is planning a trip to Alaska and then down to the tip …
Scooter Magazine Collection for Sale
If you can pay the shipping and offer me a little money, I have my complete collection of scooter magazines …
Telsa’s INSANE mode…
So I have a sport mode that adjusts the turbo boost and suspension in the Abarth. It is in fact …
FIAT 500 – Yet Another World Record!
Parallel Parking of course…
Lost Wrench – Fritz to the Rescue
There is a bit of history to today’s events. Two days ago I decided to take out the battery from …
A new BLOG to follow!
I helped my friend Mike Fritz (a fellow biker) set-up a new blog to document his trip this summer from …
BMW – More affordable than you think…
For years I always avoided the BMW dealerships in fear of sticker price heart attack. But since my recent purchase …
Vincent Comet
This bike was designed and manufactured in England by Vincent Works between 1935 to 1955 (quite a run!). It boasted …
Triumph Contessa 1955
When we think Triumph we think British. However this is a German made Triumph. British bikes started in 1902 with …
Start at the Beginning
1967 Yamaha 125 This is where it all began. Back in 1976 I purchased my first motorcycle at the age …
North American Motorcycle Super Show
This past weekend I went to Toronto to the North American Motorcycle Super Show. I had a great weekend with …
Balancing the Holidays with my Passion for Motorcycles
This year is the first year that my Mom will be without my Dad so our first Christmas Dinner will …
