Vespa 80th Anniversary in Rome – Dave’s Adventure
30000 Vespa’s ride around Rome and I was right in the thick of it
30000 Vespa’s ride around Rome and I was right in the thick of it
For me this was the first scooter rally of 2026 and one for me to fully test myself, Phoenix my Vespa GTS 300 and the camping gear I have been putting together over the last few months for the adventure from London to Rome end of June 2026.
I set it up originally to see what it was all about and it soon showed me as a “creator” that it could help with many tasks to make my workflow better and faster.
For the first time in weeks, the horizon wasn’t pitch black. Instead, there was that deep navy blue glow creeping in. The kind that tells you winter is loosening its grip, even if only slightly.
Getting Phoenix tour ready is about more than fitting bars and racks. Its getting ready for the scooter rally of my lifetime. Rome June 2026
After 16,000 miles with the Transalp XL750, I’ve filmed the honest long-term review — and explained why I’m selling it and going all-in with Phoenix and the Vespa lifestyle.
From everyday rides to meaningful miles, 2025 confirmed why Vespa life matters. With Phoenix ready and a new year ahead, 2026 begins on the road to Weston-super-Mare.
Cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of riding. A few simple changes can make winter just another season to enjoy.