35 years of being a Rocker, I'm now a Mod

[croyde]

I mainly drive my car these days with some public transport and cycling on the side, nearly always for commuting. I rode bikes too but I sold my last one, a Triumph Street Triple, small and light but with 100 horses, a couple of months ago and was thinking of hanging up my spurs after 35 years of biking.

A lass at work wanted rid of her Vespa 300 and after dealing with tyre kickers for a few weeks I jokingly offered her a very low amount and she said yes.

Picked it up 2 days ago and it is really ace. Quick and so much fun plus so easy ride.

Had to commute through London yesterday and I reckon I was quicker and more relaxed than on my motorcycles. Even gave some boys on their Super Sports 600s a surprise.

Loads of luggage space, comfy for a passenger. Why didn't I do this years ago.

[croyde]

I'm still loving it and it got me through the mess of London today after the city was cut in half by the bicycle races.

[croyde]

Have to add that I have developed arthritis of my big left toe and using a clutch is now bothersome but changing gear on a bike was getting painful.