April 17, 2011
Let's go for a ride!
... says Mr M after breakfast, and we are up and ready for the road by 10AM. Sunday morning traffic is light, although we travel on some major roads. To get to our destination we need to pass over Pitt River Bridge to Pitt Meadows, and as expected the Vespa's do a little dance in the cross winds. No fun, but we can cope. In the meadows the wind suddenly dies and we meander peacefully along the dykes towards Pitt Lake.
The bikes are so photogenic, and so easy to maneuver that we often turn around, stop, pose the bikes and take pictures, or just admire the beauty of the Italian design.
This lane is definitely going to be shortlisted for the center line challenge, since traffic is manageable (no car in the last 5 minutes).
At Pitt Lake we are greeted with a quick shower, but it doesn't last long enough to get us wet.
The road is in bad shape, with loose gravel, potholes and leftovers from farm vehicles, not an easy commute for a beginner rider, but Mr M manages well, and he wants more (YAY!)
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Jealous! I want one, too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery and a lovely ride. Already taking on the gravel - awesome! I'm catching up on posts and just read your past 3 postings. Has been really fun to read about each one, and both of you getting out to ride.
ReplyDeletePer the Garage...first it's one space, then two, then...wall to wall bikes. :-D
Love the aubergine with tan seat.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding composition of landscape and scooters!
ReplyDeleteEven better, Mr M likes to ride it appears....
Dom
Redleg's Rides
Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner
I love that the scooters are synchronized in all the images. Both posed just the right way and perfectly lined up. :)
ReplyDelete-Lori
All you need is a white one too and you remake the Italian Job again!
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ReplyDeleteyou would obviously need to ask Bob(skoot) to ride it!
SonjaM:
ReplyDeletegood news that Mr SonjaM likes to ride. I think the scooter is better for riding in the city . Poor Nella is getting lonely
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Off topic - but congratulations on your six years in Canada. It seems like it was only a few days ago that you arrived here in Calgary. By the way, I recently found some photos of us that I had forgotten about. If you would like to see them, just let me know.
ReplyDeletePam W.
As per usual - spectacular photos complete with cute little Vespas. Sounds like Mr. may be hooked.
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