First ride with new scooter group.

[bleys]

Well went on a group ride today with a new scooter group that just formed - first ride for everyone in the group.  An interesting turn out.  We had a Znen 150cc, a Vespa 250GT, Hyosung M3 250cc, a Yamaha T-Max, and my Xciting 250.  Oh and the organizer showed up scooterless as she was still putting her scoot together - some Chinese 50cc scooter.   Stopped at India Point for free food, free sailing lessons, and a presentation by the RI Audabon Society on owls.  Then rode down historic Benefit street to the Brown University Observatory.  Dinner at one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants, and then a ride with the guy on the T-Max - everyone else had to head home.  Had a blast and will definitely ride with this group again.

[blue]

Stick with the club they are fun.you will meet a lot friends and also maybe not so nice friends.We have a culb of over 100. When in a club you need to find away to get along and ride safe. And at the same time sit some rules if ya cant ride safe get out.The hard part is finding someone to speak up and say hay leason we are here to ride and have fun and lets just get along. Have fun with the club you will injoy.

[08087]

Sounds like it could be lots of fun, I recently attended a car show witha small group of like owners. Being able to tap someone on the arm about turning a wrench and other related issues is great, the bounding isn't bad either. (I have to say, some people are over the top when it comes to their ride/car thugh).

[Vivo]

Groups/Clubs are good... they help with lots of things.... scarce parts, roadside assistance, road emergencies, etc... lots of new friends too...

[bleys]

Thanks for the comments guys.  Since we have posted about our first group ride, membership has gone from 8 to 19 members.  This may grow faster than expected.  Apparently a lot of people in the area have scooters and are looking to talk about same.  I would eventually like to see a regular meeting with ride options - short, medium, and long, and also taking into account the different capabilities of the scoots.  I will keep you all updated with the good, the bad, and the ugly of our group as it continues.

[Vivo]

My scooter club do a lot of "charity rides" visit and help the orphanage, go tree planting, volunteer in emergencies, volunteer as escorts on parades, VIPs, and other activities....  we have great exposure and with these, we can really promote the idea of riding scooters not just for fun or transportation but for other purposes as well.