The Scooter Cannonball Run
This event comprised 10 Days and over 3,000 miles from Vancouver BC to Portland ME.
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No easy task.
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It started September 9 and ended September 18, 2010
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The event is held every 2 years. The 2008 event actually went through Wichita although I didn't see them pass by.
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But what an amzing feat!
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My hat is off to all the participants!
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Here's a link to the official website: http://scootercannonball.com/
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The scooters are grouped into 3 classes, a manual 200 class, an automatic 190 class, and an automatic 250 class. Maxi scoots apparently not allowed.
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In 2008, rid.ers on SYM HD-200's like mine placed 1st and 3rd in the automatic 190 class. Alas, didn't find any SYM's in the same class for 2010.
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Some interesting tidbits:
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A 1966 Lambretta won the manual 200 class this year. Pretty Cool!
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A Vespa LX 150 won the automatic 190 class
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A Piaggio MP3 won the automatic 250 class. There were 2 SYM's that placed in this class this year.
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Many riders modify their machines a bit to make the run. The primary modification seems to allow for extra fuel to enable them to go longer between stops. They must check in at various places on the route and are awarded points for each day based upon time in the saddle and miles covered.
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Here's some links to some blogs of some of the riders. Some have written more than others, but there is some interesting reading about their preparations and their rides.
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Here's a toast to all the participants!
Dear CPA3485 (Jimbo):
ReplyDeleteDidn't their accounts just make you want to run out and make the run yourself? I read a few of their stories, following the links you provided. You would have been much better prepared than some of these guys. In a perfect world, where time and money was no option, I'd meet you and ride along too. (But not on a scooter.)
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
I was reading Modern Vespa's updates. I was struck by how much work the souped up Vespas needed along the way. I think you and Max unaltered (either of you) would do quite nicely in 2012.
ReplyDeleteI followed some of the blogs. I agree hats off. It is quite a haul. I agree with Jack some didn't seem very prepared. I really felt badly for the guy whose Truck was stolen. Bummer.
ReplyDeleteOne of the scooters I look at from time to time is the Kymco Yager 200i. It did very well on the run.
~K