Long day. Lots of activity at the Lincoln Highway Terminus: other riders, lots of photos and TV interviews, that we were naive about. We finally left the city at about 4PM. Hit HEAVY traffic–Davey Johnson (from Piaggio Ground Control - ED) followed in an SUV taking more video for the live feed. We finally arrived in Sacramento at 8PM. Few photo opportunities on our part, but the pros more than made up for that. Davey will be following us into Reno tomorrow taking video. We intend to take some photos and see if we’re successful in getting them to Alex Roy at Ground Control.
For the most part we followed the Lincoln Highway route out of San Francisco. It was far too late to take a few of the back roads to Sacramento. The focus was the launch–which we hope went well–and not the road experience.
The Piaggio MP3’s continue to impress us as well as MANY bystanders. We are completely comfortable with them & our large aggressive motorcycles have faded into memories. They truly ride like they were made for this trip.
In a few days we will have the "beat". We await the routine to establish itself so photos, video & comments will flow smoothly. For us the day’s highlight was the full confirmation that the MP3’s will enable Bob & I to "keep going" & retain our passion for the open road.
Buddy
buddy —looking forward to checking out the photos everyday
and cannot wait to take that ride - reads like you have solidly adjusted to the ride —- new memories to accrue as they did with your bmw - joyce
Got one of those on order, Piaggio can’t make them fast enough I guess….62 and looking forward to riding again….now if only the wife would go for it tooo!…Go guys! gonna follow all the way!
Anxiously awaiting pix and blog entries from Day 2. Following your every move from a hot house in East Hampton, NY. Ride safe and Happy Father’s Day!
Glad your doing the road trip as my husband and I are seriously considering buying a couple. Can’t wait to read about the whole trip!
Just got 1st MP3 500 dealer got. Am anxiously awaiting your daily reports, as I’m 63 yrs young and stepping down from a Gold Wing 1200. You guys are the greatest to take on this trip and take the time to report it. Thanks from all MP3 enthusiasts.