Mudblast
| April 7, 2009 | Filled under Blog |
Right, first things first. The motorbike is not like a car.
Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear writes about newbies on two-wheeled vehicles, and how much he “hated” the new Vespa. (This was written last October. I know it’s old. It’s still funny.)
Last summer when gas was $4 a gallon everyone started buying scooters and Houston was awash with helmetless idiots cruising down Allen in flip flops and bikini tops. When I was interviewed by the news in Chattanooga I tried to slip in some safety propaganda but they weren’t havin’ it and it was cut in the final edit. Oh well. Darwinism will have it’s way.
The first rally of the year was this weekend, in New Ulm. I did not stay all weekend, and because of that, I did not bring my scooter. I felt like the only sober person at the party. I also did not take any pictures, because I am lazy, although I did bring my camera.
For the rest of the summer there are scooter rallies every month. No word yet on whether the River Rally is happening again, but I hope so, because that was my favorite event of last summer. Mostly because I didn’t have to do any organizing for it.
Great post. I enjoyed the Clarkson article and your T.V. spot. And good for you, pushing the helmet/safety aspect of bike riding. As a former bike rider (Harley round trips: Houston/N.Y., and Houston/San Francisco); and a therapist who has provided therapy to more head injured, ex-bikers than my heart can bear, I totally agree with helmets, etc.