The Bike

Sadly, this 1972 Vespa Sprint Veloce was stolen in 2012. At least we have the memories!

I’ve had a love of vintage scooters and mopeds for a couple of decades.

And when I thought of riding all day every day, I romantically wanted to ride my 1967 Vespa Sprint Veloce… until I rode it for more than a day at a time. The romanticism went the way of my aching wrists and frequent stops for tinkering.

Found a 2008 GTS in Connecticut that had been a NYC bike, so it was pre-dented but in excellent mechanical condition. And off we went to Vespa Hartford to get it kitted out for long-term travel. Smart decision.

Riding a 250cc automatic has been a nice relief for my wrists… but I’ll always have the vintage bikes in my heart!