The Lincoln Highway via Piaggio MP3
A couple of young-at-heart 70 year-olds have decided to travel arguably America's most important historical road, the Lincoln Highway--and on Piaggio MP3 motor scooters, no less. Follow their scooter travels and adventures
here at their blog.
Now, as a former "biker," I can say there is nothing like traveling by bike, be it motorcycle, scooter, or the plain old pedal-it-yourself variety. It's far more compelling and invigorating when you plop your feet down god's green earth (asphalt?) at a red light, than rolling to a stop in an air-conditioned car.
...And speaking of the Lincoln Highway, viewers here may remember a somewhat fond recollection I had of this road back in November (
Memories of the Lincoln Highway and the National Road).
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 1, 2008, 10:06 AM
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Of note the MP3 scooter is of the 3 wheeled design.
It has 2 wheels in the front, one in back like the old Morgan cars. It leans in the direction of the turn like a motorcycle. I do not think a motorcycle license is required in CA so maybe Edmunds should pit one up against the Smart?
Thanks for the clarification. :)
the mp3 is a motorcycle... if CA doesn't require a MC license for it no wonder fatalities are hitting the roof in the US...
and everyone that's driven a mp3 would not suggest to anyone driving one without a license... @ least a license for which you have to pratice (theoretical and hands on) and take a real test....
Shoot, I *have* a motorcycle license and would want some training before taking that out on public roads.
Sounds like a really cool road trip. :-)
Smoke, you Sir, are correct!
"400. (a) A "motorcycle" is any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and weighing less than 1,500 pounds."