Lifestyle
Vespa 80th Anniversary in Rome – Dave’s Adventure
30000 Vespa’s ride around Rome and I was right in the thick of it
Ride Outs
My Tenby Scooter Rally 2026
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.
Lifestyle
Vespa Life with Phoenix — Looking Back at 2025, Rolling into 2026
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.
Lifestyle
Two Phones, Two Bikes, Two Ways to Ride
Two bikes, two phones, two completely different ways to ride. The Transalp and S22 give me modern navigation and sharp video, while Phoenix and the Nokia bring back the simple, analogue feel of the 80s and 90s. Both fit their worlds perfectly — and that’s the joy of choosing the right tool for the ride.
Lifestyle
THERMAL UNDERLAYER SEASON — WINTER BEGINS
It’s officially thermal-underlayer season, with The Captain taking charge of winter commutes while Phoenix waits for his January outing. Paint work is paused for warmer days, and the shed is becoming a new film-photography workspace.
Ride Outs
Ride of Remembrance – London, 9th November 2025
A reflective account of the 2025 Ride of Remembrance through London — from the nervous energy of a first Vespa Club meet to the unity of a hundred scooters riding in silent tribute. Featuring Nikon-style Nokia photos and Kodak Gold film from the day.
Vespa "Phoenix" GTS 300
Phoenix Shakedown Before Brighton
A sunny country-lane shakedown ride with Phoenix, my Vespa GTS, making sure she’s ready for the Brighton Shakedown. MOD-inspired tunes, in-helmet commentary, and the last warm day of 2025 set the scene.