If you’re one of our west coast readers, or planning a trip to the City of Angels in the months ahead, be sure to set some time aside to stop by La Brea on your travels.

Our first post of 2011 is a fantastic look at life on a scooter back in 1962 Britain. Thanks to Orin at Scootin’ Old Skool for the find.

When I first met with Paul about writing for this site, I recall talking with him about what danger on the roads he feared most. His answer: not cabs, not bicyclists, and not unaware pedestrians. His answer was potholes.

Check out this eBay auction. It’s for a page from a magazine, showing Joe DiMaggio, the Yankee Clipper, sitting on a Vespa GS scooter.

Interested in a nice scooter day trip within the city limits? Scott takes a ride up to the Cloisters on his Vespa VNB. Read his full report inside.

I hoped that after a “get-to-know-you” period, my rides would become more carefree. Time to think again.

Philly’s Rabble Rousers Scooter Club are having their annual get-together this coming weekend, “Revolution the 7″ and invite you to join. Given it’s October, a Halloween theme marks the date.

Scott follows up his day among classic scooters with an interview with Anna, the Queen of Oddscoots. Click on inside to find out how she ticks.

Scott joins the NY Scooter Club for a ride to Westchester to see America’s preeminent collection of vintage scooter oddities. Click on inside to see what he found.

I finally close the deal and make the purchase of my Vespa VNB, and in the process get to see a fantastic collection of vintage scoots.