Modern Vespa

mountains, forests, coasts, open plains, deserts, national parks, winding roads, Sweeping countrysides, etc.

I've ridden through lots of the US, and no other state I've been to has had -as much- and -as consistently good- riding as California.

I've ridden this state top to bottom and left to right, and it's an amazing place if you appreciate technical riding.

sounds like you've never ridden in CA

If they did the show earlier in the evening, everyone on I-5 would have a great show since they were stopped anyway, all five lanes in each direction.

As for the fireworks as a way to reduce the emissions, I am not sure that the "emissions" of the fireworks are any better for the environment than those of the cars surrounding the park.

People should work harder on reading comprehension and spend less time sharpening their bitchin' and moaning skills. What was actually said was this: Read it a few more times just to be sure you got it.

Oz's wording seems pretty deliberate and carefully-chosen.
"...in my humble opinion..."
"Some of the best," not the best.
"...in the whole frickin' country." That country is the United States.

Claiming this is somehow due to the number of CA scooterists here is pure fallacy. There are many more scooterists in CA because it is the most populous state in the U.S. and is more amenable to scootering than most other states. The cart goes behind the horse.

Why does CA have some of the best riding in the U.S.? First, we enjoy year-round riding weather in much of the state. It is currently 58°F (around 14.5°C) and quite sunny in my part of Los Angeles. Highs for the holiday week are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 60s. The Bay Area is a little cooler, with highs in the upper 50s for the week.

Southern and central California also have very little rainfall-great for scooterists, not so great for farmers.

Second, in many parts of the state you can easily ride through mountain passes, twisty canyons and along the coastline all in one day. If so inclined, I could do that then travel inland and up through the Angeles Natl. Forest up to wintery climates and to snow-capped mountain peaks. Northern California has gorgeous combinations of these, with twisty routes along the coast and more forested areas adjacent to the Bay and ocean.

Sure, there are other places in the US with that kind of scenery, but they don't share the same climate.

Of course, at Amerivespa, a friend happened to mention to a visiting European that he thought the Northern California coast was the most scenic ride in the world. she raised her eyebrows and said, "I don't think so. We rode through the Alps last year."

I've been to California 3 times. This last time however I was scooting.

After personally having scooted 5 days in California this past summer I give it an A+ on greatest places to scoot. From riding through and crashing in the mountains to 55mph sweeping turns through California's vineyard country I had a great time (besides getting hurt). Riding the PCH was almost a magical experience.. I've ridden in MANY states and it is the best with Tennessee coming in at 2nd.


That being said I would not want to live in California, but I'll go back anytime.

If I had to pick a state to live it would be Florida or Tennessee.

Come on man, seriously? Don't need it, that's actually rude.

Happy Holidays,
SDG

This was the point of the thread, thank you for proving my point.

SDG

Rude yes, its unfair to list fifty of so members I think all the 15k are worth meeting not just the post whores, and that includes me. just saying

I completely agree with you, I am pretty sure the general population of MV holds the same sentiment. A few people always intrigue certain other people and I was curious about the dynamics of that.

You however took a personal attack on me and I did not appreciate it. I am just a regular member like you and others and have no agenda here but to enjoy the passion of our scoots.

If you stating "rude yes" was an apology, accepted.

Cheers,
SDG

a gee!!!! that wasn't fair you guys took all my good karma away for suggesting that this thread lacked a bit of integrity or "je ne sais quoi" or was it, that I would question the indisputable fact that California is the best place to ride. On the day before Xmas too, where is that giving xmas spirit????? I didn't call anyone a bitch or suggest that someone didn't have a life, insult anyone, nor was I rude. I just made an observation, obviously it struck a cord somewhere. come on now, give me back my karma.....

merry Xmas

Throwing some karma your way snakebike. Happy Christmas!

back at you big guy, much happier now. best of luck in the New Year.

Thumbs up for you from me. This thread is about cyber friends and it certainly is darn near Christmas eve.

Happy Happy

SDG

is your keyboard fixes

I have thought about who I would like to meet from this forum. I have decided that I would rather keep the personalities I imagine for most, as opposed to actually finding out the ones I think are nice and helpful are actually real dicks, or vice- versa.
I sometimes look at the forum as a TV series. Look in daily for the next episode, continuing drama and comic relief.
The D.S. thread has all the characters and wit of any well made British(English?) series I have watched.
If I do meet some of you and am disappointed, it will probably be my fault, not yours.
I am also envious of people who live in places with year round riding weather and scenic trails and highways. Of course the definition of riding weather varies, and some prefer technical rides to scenic routes.
This is the best forum for advice and instruction for Vespas and for riding in general, and I think everyone contributes something to the general atmosphere.