Mopedites Cured
As many of you know, my preferred mode of long-distance transportation is my Aprilia Rally 150 moped. It offers many advantages. I can step through to mount, so need not try to throw my bad leg over the saddle. I don't have to shift gears. It has what is known as "twist n' go" acceleration. My specially modified unit can get up to 50mph and cruise comfortably at 45mph. This increase in speed makes it reasonable to use many streets, such as Lincoln Memorial Drive in Milwaukee. In the State of Wisconsin, it is treated as if it were a bicycle; I can park it anywhere on the sidewalk, as long as I don't block pedestrians. I do not need a motorcycle permit. My Wisconsin drivers license is sufficient.
As I have written about my inability to get anyone in Louisiana to service my moped I have am grounded, so to speak. Horray! I have found a shop in Appleton who will work on the bike. Watch this space for further news.
By the way, it goes without saying the biggest drawback to moped use is cold weather. It creates its wind chill.
I'm sad to report that my moped has been put-down. Unfortunately, repair cost exceeds the value. Now my decision is to buy a new bike or a new moped. I'm leaning toward the bike. It is the healthier choice
I'm happy to report that I have bus service on the corner of my street. Thye have an interesting rule here. The bus will pick up, if hailed, on any street that has a stop sign.
As reported above, my third choice is going to be a bike. I do have to find out if I can ride one. I concerned about my balance and the pedal accommodating my "Big Fat Shoe. All things being good on those fronts, I will buy a women's step-through bike and be on my way to satisfying a long-held dream. I will become more like Bill Sell.
For those of you who don't know Bill, he is a long-time community organizer, transit fan, constant bike rider and all round good guy.
From the "Don't get old, it's a waste of time" file.
There is in excellent reason to downsize and quit accumulating stuff in your later years. Anything you have that you don't use regularly will be lost because you will forget where you put it. You could probably borrow anything you needed on an occasional basis, from a friend. If they can remember where they put it.
As many of you know, my preferred mode of long-distance transportation is my Aprilia Rally 150 moped. It offers many advantages. I can step through to mount, so need not try to throw my bad leg over the saddle. I don't have to shift gears. It has what is known as "twist n' go" acceleration. My specially modified unit can get up to 50mph and cruise comfortably at 45mph. This increase in speed makes it reasonable to use many streets, such as Lincoln Memorial Drive in Milwaukee. In the State of Wisconsin, it is treated as if it were a bicycle; I can park it anywhere on the sidewalk, as long as I don't block pedestrians. I do not need a motorcycle permit. My Wisconsin drivers license is sufficient.
As I have written about my inability to get anyone in Louisiana to service my moped I have am grounded, so to speak. Horray! I have found a shop in Appleton who will work on the bike. Watch this space for further news.
By the way, it goes without saying the biggest drawback to moped use is cold weather. It creates its wind chill.
I'm sad to report that my moped has been put-down. Unfortunately, repair cost exceeds the value. Now my decision is to buy a new bike or a new moped. I'm leaning toward the bike. It is the healthier choice
I'm happy to report that I have bus service on the corner of my street. Thye have an interesting rule here. The bus will pick up, if hailed, on any street that has a stop sign.
As reported above, my third choice is going to be a bike. I do have to find out if I can ride one. I concerned about my balance and the pedal accommodating my "Big Fat Shoe. All things being good on those fronts, I will buy a women's step-through bike and be on my way to satisfying a long-held dream. I will become more like Bill Sell.
For those of you who don't know Bill, he is a long-time community organizer, transit fan, constant bike rider and all round good guy.
From the "Don't get old, it's a waste of time" file.
There is in excellent reason to downsize and quit accumulating stuff in your later years. Anything you have that you don't use regularly will be lost because you will forget where you put it. You could probably borrow anything you needed on an occasional basis, from a friend. If they can remember where they put it.
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