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
Transalp XL750 – 16,000 Miles Later | Why I’m Going All-In With Phoenix
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.
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.
HowTo
Thermals Season – A Friendly Guide to Winter Riding
Winter is here, which means it’s officially Thermals Season. Whether it’s your first cold-weather ride or your fifteenth, this friendly guide covers the essentials — from slowing down your summer pace to layering up properly, choosing good cold-weather gear, and keeping your bike mechanically ready for darker, wetter roads.
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.