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Post by yoshidawg on Aug 30, 2012 21:56:59 GMT -5
I've said before I only ride for pleasure, well it was a pleasure to ride my scooter to work today. It's not that far, it's just a lot more work than jumping in the car and getting on the freeway. Been thinking about it for awhile and the summers winding down, it was now or never. I got off to an early start because I wasn't sure how long it would take me to get there. I ended up getting there 35mins. early! Honestly wasn't looking forward to the ride home, it's down-hill there and up-hill back plus it got windy with a temp of 91*. But once I mounted my steed it was ON! I saw a few follow riders and we beeped and waved. As I turned onto my street I wanted to keep on going, but knew the wife was anxiously awaiting my return, she didn't think we could make it. Everybody I told could not believe I rode my scooter ALL the way to work. Geeze it was only 14 miles each way! Last weekend I put 103mi. on my scooter between sat and sun, what's 14miles?? Anyway will be doing it more often. Dawg. Attachments:
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Post by ventostu on Aug 30, 2012 22:17:44 GMT -5
Nothing like a place to clear you head before work and after work. I love my scoot.
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Post by happyoldscoot on Sept 18, 2012 21:07:28 GMT -5
Reason I got my first scoot in 2009 was to commute to work (12miles each way). Save big bucks over operating cost of our van.
Careful, though -- it's addictive. On my third scoot (Buddy 150 to SYMRV250 and now Majesty 400). Now I invent excuses why it's necessary to scoot rather than to cage.
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Post by derbi on Sept 18, 2012 23:11:02 GMT -5
I've said before I only ride for pleasure, well it was a pleasure to ride my scooter to work today. It's not that far, it's just a lot more work than jumping in the car and getting on the freeway. Been thinking about it for awhile and the summers winding down, it was now or never. I got off to an early start because I wasn't sure how long it would take me to get there. I ended up getting there 35mins. early! Honestly wasn't looking forward to the ride home, it's down-hill there and up-hill back plus it got windy with a temp of 91*. But once I mounted my steed it was ON! I saw a few follow riders and we beeped and waved. As I turned onto my street I wanted to keep on going, but knew the wife was anxiously awaiting my return, she didn't think we could make it. Everybody I told could not believe I rode my scooter ALL the way to work. Geeze it was only 14 miles each way! Last weekend I put 103mi. on my scooter between sat and sun, what's 14miles?? Anyway will be doing it more often. Dawg. Thats wonderful to hear. so happy that you had a great ride. Love your Aero, its so cool, classy and very beautiful. |
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Oct 8, 2012 16:26:39 GMT -5
I take mine to work, it is 13 miles one way (awesome) colder today 49.
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Post by superjogzr on Nov 9, 2012 23:31:53 GMT -5
That sounds awesome. I want to ride to my work, its 35 km one way, so it will the scoot a work out. Pretty much 42 miles return. I wouldn't go everyday, but a fine saturday would be mint.
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Post by bigggroovy on Nov 10, 2012 2:07:20 GMT -5
I ride to work almost every day. Its the best part of working.lol
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Post by prodigit on Nov 10, 2012 2:25:14 GMT -5
I wish I could go with my bike, however I don't think riding a 50cc scoot, with a suit (not even mentioning rain here), will look well..
But if I could I'd get rid of our second car, saves us hundreds of dollars on insurance, and gasoline!
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Post by Globs on Nov 10, 2012 7:32:54 GMT -5
Yup - commuting via scooter is what the modern advanced countries do lots of - look at Taipei on youtube for examples!!
I commute every day on a scooter and it's about 10 miles each way - it's just nice to be independent of other people and traffic, and somehow a lot more fun to ride two wheels than four!!
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Post by thumper650 on Nov 10, 2012 10:14:02 GMT -5
I've been commuting by scooter or motorcycle for years. Now that I'm in the city, the only other alternative is the city bus, which I hate. I ride as long as the roads aren't icy. My co-workers think I'm a little nuts, but it beats paying $800.00 a year for parking. : )
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Post by yoshidawg on Nov 10, 2012 11:03:52 GMT -5
I ride to work almost every day. Its the best part of working.lol Sometimes driving (my car) to/from work is the worst part of the whole damn day. |
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Sold my TaoTao CY50-B after 2 years (to a friend who needed a scoot.) Got me an ATM50-A1. Happy :)
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Post by bbold on Nov 12, 2012 0:55:27 GMT -5
Thumper, I hear you. I'm riding my bike to work come rain or shine. If it SNOWS, though, that's a bit different. And ice. I would hate to damage my new scooter (or myself) so I'll be taking the bus on those extra bad days (and maybe catching a ride home from a co-worker if they are nice enough.) Thankfully I only live about 3 miles from work.
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Post by bigggroovy on Nov 12, 2012 1:03:29 GMT -5
I wish I could go with my bike, however I don't think riding a 50cc scoot, with a suit (not even mentioning rain here), will look well.. But if I could I'd get rid of our second car, saves us hundreds of dollars on insurance, and gasoline! can't you change in the restroom. That's what I do. |
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Post by bigggroovy on Nov 12, 2012 1:04:38 GMT -5
I ride to work almost every day. Its the best part of working.lol Sometimes driving (my car) to/from work is the worst part of the whole damn day. I agree 100%! |
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