With the winter snows subsiding and many of us hitting the road again for the first time this year, it’s important to remember that we’re not the only recent additions to NYC roads.

We’ve just gotten word from the folks at New York’s Motorcycle Safety School that this year’s season will begin next month on the first.

If you’re lucky enough to be able to drag your scooter out of the snow and into your apartment this winter, you may want to think twice. Click through to read why.

Two weeks after completing a three month rebuild, the PX needs a little TLC. Riding home in the worst possible conditions late on Sunday evening - dark, with high winds, rain, and heavy traffic - I took a spill.

In short, earlier this week, I lost my license plate. I’ve been using industrial Velcro for the past four months to pull the plate easily whenever I parked. During that time the Velcro has lost its strength.

With the weather miserable again today, it seems timely to talk about riding in the rain. Adequate rain gear aside there are a number of critical things to take into consideration even after many years of riding experience.

If you’re not going to get a chance to head out to Williamsburg for McCarren Motors’ winterization seminar this coming weekend, fear not. Bob Hedstrom of Scooterville Minnesota has yet more video tips for us.

Seattle based NWAutos have just put together a nice primer on staying safe on your scooter this fall and winter from Dave Wendell, a local safety instructor with 22 years under his belt.

Scooter vandals hit bikes in Brooklyn. A shiny new Vespa GTS and a Genuine Scooters Buddy lying on their sides on the sidewalk, mirrors smashed, with the sickly smell of gasoline.

Just got back from the DMW with plate and registration in hand for the PX150e. Took more hassle than I thought. This was a second visit after a failed first attempt last week when I was promptly pushed out of the DMV for now knowing the dry-weight of an ‘85 Vespa off the top of my head