This is the start of a blog / journal I will keep while driving a Vintage Vespa across the USA (well, most of the way across). My plan is a simple one, or so I think. I live in Wisconsin. I plan to fly out to California to purchase a Vespa (something from the early '70s). I will then drive it back home. The trip should take me on a 2,200 mile journey.
I came up with this idea about a year ago and have been looking into it ever since. I plan to leave some time in May or June depending on the weather, and that's coming up fast. I've kicked my planning into high gear and wanted to start my blog now so I could not only share my trip, but also everything that goes into planning it.
A bit of background before we kick things off. I've been riding Vespas for more then a decade now. I've driven my faithful ET2 50cc over 300 miles in a single day (so I'm no stranger to long rides). Like most seasoned riders, I too have taken a spill and laid my Vespa down. Although I do all my own repair work, I wouldn't call myself a master mechanic, but it's safe to say I know my way around tools. Without some of this prior knowledge I don't think I would attempt such a trek by myself.
Let the planning begin.
I hope you enjoy reading this blog, and I hope it helps you plan your next adventure.
- Michael
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