Gear Talk: Alaska Expedition Serenity
The launch date for Alaska is closing in, and you may notice that Serenity looks a bit different for this leg of her journey. Click on for a rundown of work done! Complete list of work done on Serenity in SF: Replaced clutch assembly (12.18.16) New drive belt (12.18.16) Replaced front...
Patreon: Creating Adventure Comics on a Vespa
It’s finally happened, I set up a Patreon page! For those unfamiliar with Patreon, it’s a internet-based platform where creators set up subscription content service. In other words, it’s a way you can help me continue making ridiculous journeys on an Italian ladies shopping bike! This blog will always...
Bridging the Gaps, the Definitive Guide to Steph Sightings in 2016
So, 2016 was a bit of a mess for the blog, and entries jumped around a bit. If you’re reading from start to finish or simply want to catch up, here’s my collection of events as they happened chronologically. From February 4th to 28th, I rode from my winter...
Dos Vesperados, Part 4: The Rally Finale! Scooting into the Sunset. February 23-28, 2016.
In the past, I made a concerted effort to travel slowly and drink deeply rather than touch briefly many places over vast distances. The intention was to break the work-vacation dichotomy that compresses personal time, forcing you to rush through places for fear of missing out. I still prefer...
Dos Vesperados, Part 3: White Sands, Sonorans, Trouble in a Dusty Paradise. February 18-22, 2016.
Early on, I wondered if I would grow impatient at GL speeds – Fred’s had the bulletproof P200 engine in it, but it would still be an adjustment from my 4-stroke modern wonder (snerk, spoilers: I went on to buy a bike with a P200 engine). It turned out...
Dos Vesperados, Part 2: The Hills, Big Bend, and I can see Mexico from my Scooter. February 10-17, 2016.
The ride to Brad’s address took 4.5 hours, because I guess even when I’m gunning for a place I can’t help breaking for a Topo Chico. Fred and his friend (and host) Brad arrived back from a Tacodeli run shortly after I pulled up. I apologize to Brad if it took me a...
Dos Vesperados, Part 1: The Prequel with Party Ice. February 4-9, 2016.
It’s taken so long to collect this part of the story, the events described have happened over a year ago by now. I hemmed and hawed over whether this was a storyline I wanted to keep for myself, but ultimately I’d always intended to chronicle this segment of journey....
Gear Talk: It’s Cold Out There
It’s still January which means most places are chilly for riding, but I had a good discussion of cold weather gear that I’d like to collect here. Much of this is from personal experience, trying out gear for riding through New England winters, in addition to living on my bike. Thus,...
Where’s Steph: 2017 Winter and Spring Guide
What travels am I getting up to between Dec 2016 and May 2017? Check below for a rough approximation. As always, dates may change, and most recent activity appears on my Instagram. Projected Steph Sightings through April 2017 (probably) Dec 17-25: San Francisco, CA with Fred. Festival of Lights ride...
Here’s Looking At You, 2016
I wish I could say I kept up with posting, but 2016 was a tumultuous year for 250cc Superhero. I’m sorry to admit there was comparatively little in the way of extended two-wheeled travel for me to report. To catch up on the plot and other life happenings, click...