Platónika test drives after more than 7,000 km is more than completed, so here we go!
Together with Scooter Center to Zell am See from 10th to 12th September 2021
Enough of mile munching going and leaving work from day to day. It is about time for those epic trips, meeting other Vespisti and collecting memories for a lifetime. The Vespa Alp Das will be the perfect start for new adventures!
In my personal ranking of events, VAD have a special place:
- It was the second biggest event that I took part in. The biggest were the Vespa World Days in Celle, both in 2017. At the VAD I celebrated together with 1.000 Vespistas from 20 different nations.
- It was the first meeting after I set foot on European soil.
- It was the first time to see so many Vespas together, including the 60 oldest Vespas on the continent at the Faro Basso race.
- It was also the longest event I have participated in, 8 days non-stop fun.
- The oldest Vespa I’ve ever ridden, the beautiful Vespa Super Sport 180 from Franz, which he nicely lent me.
- The most beautiful landscapes that my eyes have seen.
- In addition, it was the beginning of beautiful friendships, of which I have been able to continue reinforcing.
Back to the future
Now the reasons are others, I‘m going to work there! As part of Scooter Center, which is the official sponsor of the event. The plan -for certain- is riding Platónika there. I‘m getting ready to show you first-hand all this adventure, by now here are some good memories from 2017:
the good friends that I made
The Colombian representation!
Super Sport 180 of Franz
See you there!
https://www.the-alp-days.at/
Next SC Open Day on 28 August 2021
“The Scooter Centre is closing its shop“, that we would ever say that was unimaginable, even unthinkable, just a few months ago. The thought of it brings tears to our eyes. We have been selling scooter parts since 1992, personally, with passion and love for what we do. The shop was much more than a place of business for us. It was also the perfect place to exchange ideas about our common hobby, to get feedback and also constructive criticism.
But of course we also received a lot of praise, which we were happy about and which always inspired us. The last fifteen months with Corona have changed a lot. Home office workplaces have become just as much a standard as online meetings, minimum distances, hygiene regulations and protective measures. Since the Corona-related closure of the shop in November 2020, we have worked hard to make it possible for you to pick up your goods. This is how our click&collect came into being.
In order to compensate for the permanent closure of the shop, we will continue to offer and expand the click&collect. We are currently working on pick-up options outside our business hours to offer you greater flexibility than ever before. We love the contact with you, our common hobby, laughing together, talking shop and talking up. So we are looking forward to the upcoming Open Day on Saturday 28 August. In addition to this, we have other special events in the pipeline, so that we can continue to talk together about the most beautiful hobby in the world. Be curious what we will come up with for you.
Your Scooter Center Team
VESPA GENTLEMAN GIRO
WHO IS BEHIND IT?
Markus André Mayer, 44 years old and a passionate Vespa fan from the beautiful Allgäu region.
In 2017, Markus was able to combine 3 of his passions (Vespa, charity work and social media) into one Giro Germanica to unite them. With the help of Vespa clubs from German-speaking countries, he was able to generate over €25,000 in donations for the German Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Forest Pirate Camp during a 42-day fundraising ride. Of course, the Scooter Center was also part of his Giro Germanica And we supported the campaign.
Now Markus has something new in mind, and the Scooter Center is supporting him again. It is a matter of the heart for us! This time we are the main sponsor and support and sponsor his new mission extensively.
Here on the Scooter Center blog, we will keep you up to date on this year’s mission over the next few months. We start today with the first presentation of the VESPA GENTLEMAN GIRO, look forward to an interview and a making-of of the engine we are building for Markus.
WHAT IS THE MISSION?
Markus has decided to dedicate the entire year 2021 full time to fundraising for children with cancer. He will start with the 3 initiatives to raise funds for 40 cancer organisations in 40 countries across Europe:
- Great European fundraising race
- 10 relay races in different countries
- 1 World Record Poker Run(explanation)
So for 2021 he is planning a much bigger action: within 8 months he wants to unite the whole European Vespa scene by a big fundraising ride around whole Europe with several linked actions to raise at least 250.000€ for 40 national cancer foundations and care centres. To complete this heartfelt project, he will need about 14 months in total. Through various large travel projects, such as his
- 80 days around the world in 2018,
- USA Crossing in 2017,
- or European Tour in 2014,
it was already possible for him to gain a lot of experience and, above all, to make many contacts with scooter riders all over the world.
The contacts to the national clubs throughout Europe make it possible to identify suitable donation targets in advance, such as the Liga contra Cancro in Portugal, and to coordinate the planned measures and events in the respective countries. During the trip, Markus plans to set 3 Guinness Book of World Records and thus also draw the interest of the public and the media to the facilities, clubs and the fundraising campaign.
WHAT IS THE ROUTE?
25.000 km through 40 European countries. The actual route will be determined by the 200+ clubs I want to meet on the way to collect donations.
Even if it doesn’t look like it on this map yet: of course a stop at the Scooter Center is planned again, we’ll keep you posted!
WITH WHICH VEHICLE?
“Eleanore” – the Smallframe Vespa. For the tour he will use a Vespa V50N from 1971. It will be the longest scooter ride on 50cc ever!
We are currently working on the engine of the Vespa, so stay tuned, more about that soon here in the blog.
CAN YOU HELP?
Yes, of course you can help too, Markus is dependent on support and is happy about donations to the individual organisations, more information and donation options here. You are also welcome to share this post with friends via Facebook, Whatsapp etc.
Photos and Videos Vespa Alp Days 2020 Reloaded
One thing in advance: we are already looking forward to next year’s Vespa Alp Days 2021 in Zell am See(June 01-08, 2021) and are confident that we will be able to celebrate “normal” Alp Days with you again. Registration and information you will find soon here: https://www.the-alp-days.at/
Everything is different this year. Corona makes it possible. The date in June was cancelled, like many other events. Most of the scooter meetings fell victim to the epidemic. But then the Vespa Alp Days, under these difficult conditions, fortunately took place in the Alp Days Reloaded Edition.
We from the Scooter Center have been following this super Vespa meeting in Zell am See since the World Vespa Days 2009, when we were already the main sponsor and represented with a large stand and team. This huge international Vespa meeting was the birth of the following AlpDays event, which should take place for the 11th time this year. The Scooter Center is again the main sponsor and once again we were on site, albeit in this special situation with a mini team. What the two of us were able to experience in this short time was simply amazing: We started at 9:00 am in the morning with the Großglockner Bergpreis, I have never seen so many Vespa Rally 180 / 200 in one place before. Have a look here:
Videos Zell am See 2020
The result is 2 videos.
Tip: for the Großglockner exit Full Movie
you should take 30 minutes. It’s worth it! The course of the road in connection with the breathtaking mountain scenery at 2,500 meters above sea level make the scenery and the video simply epic.
I don’t know how Nicole and Franz always do it with the weather, but see for yourself!
Alp Days Reloaded Video