Planning his first ride out of the city, Scott walks us through his list of …anxieties… I mean, tools. Find out if his vintage scooter made it in one piece inside.

I’m starting to get comfortable with riding a vintage scooter around New York City, but with the weather this past week, what else do I have to deal with?

The lousy weather is officially here. Perhaps you can beat the blues with some retail therapy in the form of a new scooter jacket? Click on inside for our full review.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has put up two great online Rider Perception tests that challenge your ability to judge dangerous situations on the road, as well as recognize traffic signs.

Hot on the heels of my recent adventures in SE Asia, I’m now fortunate to be spending a few days in Paris. In my final post I bid Adieu to Paris but not before a little shopping.

Day three in France and the observation that French scooterists and the French government alike take two-wheeled safety much more seriously that we do. Valuable lessons learned inside.

Just gotten your hands on a vintage Vespa, Genuine Scooter Company Stella or similar machine? You may need to change out the tires for something with sufficient tread and stickiness, particularly given we’re getting into the rainy season.

In the span of one week (pun intended), I have crossed the East River into Babylon, twice. I had been avoiding the whole experience, telling myself that I needed to get more comfortable on the new scooter, get a little more riding under my belt, that I really didn’t need anything in the city.

Thinking of obtaining your license by taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course? Click on inside to read Scott’s take on the experience.

The fine folks at New York’s Motorcycle Safety School have put together a one hour lecture covering safety tips for newly licensed scooter riders as well as being on hand for those of you considering getting licensed.