Lifestyle
The Phoenix Returns
The Phoenix has risen! My Vespa GTS 300 is back, smoother than ever thanks to HGB. A new chapter begins with cafés, vinyl, scooter runs, and a nod to my 80s Mod roots in a fresh Modern Mod style.
Reviews
RST Paragon 6 Heated Gloves – Three Winters In
It’s a bit of a milestone for me – I’m now heading into my third winter season with the RST Paragon 6 heated gloves, and I have to admit I’m still slightly amazed at how well they’ve held up. You expect most bits of kit to start showing their age Read more
Motorcycling
The Season Turns
Autumn and winter riding season is here whether we like it or not. My 05:20 ride to work this morning made it crystal clear — the chill has arrived. We’ve all had that moment: spring and summer meant breezing about in A-rated jeans, light jackets, and summer gloves. Now it’s Read more
Motorcycling
A Call to Spanners
Why I Might Take On Vespa GTS 310 Maintenance Myself For the past few weeks, I’ve been digging through the specs, features, and real-world experience of just about every scooter between 250 and 400 cc. The goal? Find something stylish, practical, and camera-friendly — a machine that fits seamlessly into Read more
Motorcycling
When a Rear Wheel Lets Go
A Cautionary Tale for Secondhand Vehicle Buyers Part 1 – The Incident It was supposed to be a simple shakedown run. After completing a round of spannering maintenance on my Vespa GTS, I waited for a small plastic cover to arrive before taking her out again. The plan was an Read more
Motorcycling
Let’s Keep the Imps Riding
A Call to Support Britain’s Young Motorcycle Heroes For more than 50 years, the Imps Motorcycle Display Team has been a source of pride, excitement, and opportunity for young riders across the UK. Based in Hackney, East London, the team has travelled the country — and the world — performing Read more
Motorcycling
The Quiet Side – A Transalp Photo Ride Through Hertfordshire
There’s something about slowing down — not just in speed, but in attention. This new project, The Quiet Side, is my way of capturing what happens when you give the world a moment to show itself. These short video galleries are built around the photos I take while out riding, Read more
Motorcycling
Spannering the Vespa
A New Video Series for the Hands-On Rider If you’ve ever had a job on your Vespa that was meant to be simple… but turned into a battle of wills between man and machine — this one’s for you. 🔧 Real-World Maintenance, No Nonsense Spannering the Vespa is a new Read more
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Me and ChatGPT – The Team You Can’t See
🏍️ Real Talk from a One-Man Channel When people ask how I plan my videos, write community posts, or stitch together footage from a long ride into something that actually flows, the truth is… I don’t do it alone. There’s no crew. No production team. No social media manager.Just me Read more
Motorcycling
Dave’s Day 2025 – What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
600+ miles on a Vespa GTS, through motorways, rainstorms, and the occasional moment of “why am I doing this again?” Welcome to Dave’s Day 2 – a mad, muddy, and magical ride in memory of the Hairy Biker himself, Dave Myers. Armed with a tarp tent, more enthusiasm than sleep, Read more