tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post3150938206887169200..comments2024-03-06T15:05:14.448-05:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Tuscan Loop - Epilogue and lessons learnedDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-48409694608895001342014-06-11T19:06:52.425-04:002014-06-11T19:06:52.425-04:00Thanks Dar!
How's the pooch?Thanks Dar!<br /><br />How's the pooch?David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-85852654306024476732014-06-11T19:05:25.094-04:002014-06-11T19:05:25.094-04:00Bob I am in awe of your adventures. You could cer...Bob I am in awe of your adventures. You could certainly manage a fly n ride. The problem is that you wouldn't settle for less than a month on the road and a Scotland to Greece ride with stops to visit every known blogger along the route. <br /><br />Maybe after I retire; we'll drag Karen along. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-3861747829364653342014-06-11T15:50:23.807-04:002014-06-11T15:50:23.807-04:00I have always wondered about the 3 wheeled Piagio...I have always wondered about the 3 wheeled Piagio's and how they handled. Awesome summary of your Tuscan Loop! Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-48138326572657184982014-06-09T17:25:26.176-04:002014-06-09T17:25:26.176-04:00David:
It was nice for you to be able to plan thi...<b>David:</b><br /><br />It was nice for you to be able to plan this tour and have it turn out, as expected. Seems like everything worked out to everyone's satisfaction. It's always great to meet up with others while on the road.<br /><br />I have logistical problems which cannot be overcome so I could never do a fly and ride vacation, with family so If I ever landed in Europe it would have to be in a rental car but I doubt that this would ever happen. the closest I can get is through your video and photos, so continue to keep snapping away, I appreciate it<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-53115045729212452702014-06-09T17:08:21.906-04:002014-06-09T17:08:21.906-04:00Tease :)Tease :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-1191360673606911832014-06-09T17:05:18.759-04:002014-06-09T17:05:18.759-04:00David:
Plans are already in Motion. Michael will...<b>David:</b><br /><br />Plans are already in Motion. Michael will let us pitch a tent under his stilt house, in exchange for letting him ride my Beemer. I have also secured a spot in NJ for a few days near the Jersey Shore.<br /><br />Sorry, that's all I can divulge unless you are on board . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-46890723841411425562014-06-09T12:35:01.236-04:002014-06-09T12:35:01.236-04:00Steve we're definitely on the same page.
This...Steve we're definitely on the same page.<br /><br />This ride required significant planning and that required focus. Not quite stress, but certainly focus. There were a lot of moving parts that needed to come together at a fixed window in time for that ride to work. And work it did.<br /><br />The summer will be spent commuting. I'm lucky because I have five very different routes to choose from, and that's where my serendipity will come from.<br /><br />As for the MP3, if there were stability issues at play, I think a side car rig like the Ural would be hard to resist. Alternative, a real trike like the Canam Spyder or a Harley trike would be better than an MP3.<br /><br />When I was about to get rolling at the rental shop, in a moment of distraction the bike leaned over a little too far to the right. That's one heavy bike. It took a surprising amount of muscle to get it back to vertical.<br /><br />A perfect answer would be something like the LIT bike. That is like George Jetson cool. <a href="http://youtu.be/jICGl9jmulc" rel="nofollow">Have a look</a>.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-53713425335971622892014-06-09T09:23:14.423-04:002014-06-09T09:23:14.423-04:00David,
Glad your Tuscan adventure went so well. ...David,<br /><br />Glad your Tuscan adventure went so well. Always nice to have things turn out mostly as planned. That said I've found more and more that I resist planning. It consumes so much of my life at work that I just don't want to do it anywhere else. Not sure if that's a childish reaction or opening me to another way of experiencing life.<br /><br />Enjoyed your reflections on the MP3. I suspect I'll buy one when if I ever feel I need something more stable or I begin to doubt my ability to keep the Vespa upright. I've put about 500 miles on an MP3 and can say that once you master the wheel lock you never have to put your feet down again!<br /><br />Perhaps the most important part of the post for me was this sentence: "I love my Vespa."<br /><br />That sums things up for me.<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-15679082488155966592014-06-09T06:04:59.767-04:002014-06-09T06:04:59.767-04:00Karen, when I was spending time at the Vespa deale...Karen, when I was spending time at the Vespa dealership drooling over bikes in the year before I took the plunge, I distinctly remember looking at the Vespa GTS and thinking they were beasts way outside my comfort zone. There was also an MP3 in the shop at the time. It actually looked intimidating. <br /><br />What a difference five years makes. <br /><br />The interesting thing is that you can't get an MP3 in Canada. Piaggio can barely keep up with demand in Europe and doesn't ship them to dealers here. <br /><br />At least that's what my dealer says. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-32592620359170451152014-06-09T05:56:55.549-04:002014-06-09T05:56:55.549-04:00Richard there's no doubt a kind of gee-whiz as...Richard there's no doubt a kind of gee-whiz aspect to the MP3. I find the concept fascinating and I really looked forward to getting my hands on one. <br /><br />I've scratched that itch. Ahhhhhhh...David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-78388055077379776682014-06-09T05:52:45.867-04:002014-06-09T05:52:45.867-04:00Thanks Brandy.
I started this blog because I was...Thanks Brandy. <br /><br />I started this blog because I was new to riding and I knew so little that I relied on riding forums and blogs to learn. I wanted to return the favour. <br /><br />In keeping with that, I like to find angles that help readers learn from my experiences. It's something we all do. I like feeling I'm contributing, not just taking. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-46448338209162091272014-06-08T23:35:01.985-04:002014-06-08T23:35:01.985-04:00David, I'd forgotten all about the MP3 - I saw...David, I'd forgotten all about the MP3 - I saw the prototype on a show so many years ago.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-61266069382160266922014-06-08T18:18:32.878-04:002014-06-08T18:18:32.878-04:00I like the summaries. They usually have valuable l...I like the summaries. They usually have valuable lessons which get filed away for future trips. I also enjoyed the videos taken while riding through the towns. The MP3 comparison was good as it has come up recently in discussions but having never even seen one in "real life", it's impossible to say much about them. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-10561136899234839622014-06-08T15:56:53.039-04:002014-06-08T15:56:53.039-04:00A great summary David.
I liked your MP3 comparo. ...A great summary David.<br /><br />I liked your MP3 comparo. We've thought of them often when the deals come up, but we just couldn't do it. It is good to know the minuses as well as pluses.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-6598195118299381742014-06-08T08:15:41.598-04:002014-06-08T08:15:41.598-04:00Sonja, having a bucket list is a really good thing...Sonja, having a bucket list is a really good thing. Ticking a box on the list is truly wonderful. <br /><br />I want to ride to Key West. Hopefully in the company of some bloggers. Drop in on Michael and buy him a beer. Maybe pick up Rob, and Bill and Ken along the way. <br /><br />Mr. Leong could ship one of his bikes to me and spare himself some déjà vu. <br /><br />Just planting some 2015 seeds. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-88021554426337906322014-06-08T07:37:26.795-04:002014-06-08T07:37:26.795-04:00David, what would a trip be without a recap... abo...David, what would a trip be without a recap... about bikes, gear, what went well and what could have been better.<br /><br />Isn't it great to have ticked off an item of your bucket list? And I am happy that we could do it together. Memories of a lifetime! I only wish there had been more time to ride with you...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com