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.
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
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.
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.
How AI supports my creative workflow — from planning photo projects to shaping stories — without losing the human touch that makes each image my own.
A look at the cameras and machines that shape how I see the world — from the hum of a Hasselblad shutter to the whir of Phoenix’s engine.