The Right Choice for Errands Of the scooters and motorcycles in my garage, the Vespa GTS scooter is my first choice for running errands. Why? Because it is utterly simple to use and it has more than enough power for any situation I will encounter. And among all the things it is good at, it […] The post Vespa GTS Scooter — A Chore Runner appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Sudden Changes I had a plan. An early morning departure for Altoona to pick up my mother-in-law for a visit. Breakfast at Tom and Joe’s Diner followed by a leisurely drive back to Boalsburg where we could all spend the day together. It’s nice to have plans. Then the call she’s not feeling well and […] The post The Unlooked-For Gift appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Desire for a Triumph Desire sweeps in unexpectedly. Contentment gives way to desire and as rational as my thought process seems I wonder if it is all a delusion in service of a selfish and irrational desire. I want another motorcycle. Such is the state of things for the past few weeks as I scour […] The post I Want Another Motorcycle appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

The Merlin App At 5:30AM a strange bird woke me. A triplet call, loud yet smooth and calm. Launching the Merlin Bird ID app to life on the iPhone it immediately identified the stranger as a Black-billed Cuckoo. I laid in bed listening. The cool air of a wet morning hinted at fog. Clouds that […] The post The Relaxing Nature of Riding a Motorcycle appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Dogs and Scooters Make Good Teachers If I’m willing and not resistant or rigid in my belief that I know best in every situation I can learn something about myself and my life. Lily (left) and Aiden continually remind me of the power of simplicity and the joy hidden in the mundane and ordinary. Each […] The post Dogs and Scooters appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Chasing the Truth It’s no secret that I’ve been looking for a way to understand my Himalayan motorcycle. Or more precisely whether my sometimes discomfort riding off-road is real or imagined. A slight misfiring of the brain or a cold, harsh view of reality. I’ve poured through hundreds of comments and suggestions about what I […] The post Riding to Understand My Himalayan appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

You See the Nicest Things on a Honda After wrestling with the idea of needing a lighter motorcycle to ride in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania I purchased a 2023 Honda Trail 125. Based mostly on reviews, reputation, and a gut reaction to its appearance. How bad could it be? Besides, I can adjust to […] The post Into the Mountains With the Honda Trail 125 appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

I Done Done It The deed is done. I bought a brand new 2023 Honda CT125 Trail. It’s home in the garage sipping power through a Battery Tender waiting for a little warmer weather. It was sunny and 17F this morning but the clarion call of cold weather riding no longer shouts louder than my […] The post 2023 Honda CT125 Trail: All Things Change appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Surprised at How Fast They Get Heavy. It was only a couple years ago that I felt the BMW K75C was getting too heavy to handle. Plus I wanted something to ride in the mountains. Not on rough trails or single track. Just the many dirt and gravel forest roads. And the Royal Enfield Himalayan was a good choice […] The post Royal Enfield Himalayan or a Honda 125 Trail? appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more

Aging and Riding This metal sign was delivered to my home. From who I don’t know. But I have to think it relates to a video I posted recently on YouTube that explores the question — When is it time to stop riding? That video seemed to touch a nerve as thousands watched it and hundreds commented. I’ll […] The post UPDATE: A New Year, New Challenges appeared first on Scooter in the Sticks ..read more