Yes, it’s nice outside. But will it last? It’s time to start thinking about your snowy weather strategy. Click on inside to find out why leaving your bike to the elements may not be the best strategy.

It has been discussed here several times, at least once by me, that some potholes in this city are nothing shy of craters. I have seen massive holes in the roads during fair weather seasons, but nothing compares to the damage done by a violent winter.

Sadly, I must admit that I allowed myself to go MIA for a while. I let the cold weather and snow conquer my drive to ride.

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?

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.

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.

Vespa Brooklyn is the latest store to announced its winter storage program for two-wheelers. Click on inside for details.

The fine folks at New York’s Motorcycle Safety School and Vespa Soho’s sister store McCarren Motors/Vespa Greenpoint have joined forces to put together an upcoming lecture on the basics of preparing your scoot for the “off-season.”

With the weather dropping a few degrees over the past couple of days, turns out we’re not the only ones thinking about all things scooting through the Fall and Winter – Metro Scooter/Vespa Northvale have just announced their Winter storage package for 2009.