Always a great place to get your scooter serviced, our friends (and generous Tour di Mari 3 supporter) at Big People Scooters is now an even better place to go if you need tires! We've just received word that Big People Scooters is having a tire sale! Get 10% off on tires alone, bigger discounts when you have them install the tires. They even offer a special deal on installation as well! Remember your ride is no better than the rubber between you and the road, so if those nasty ol' wear bars are showing, now's the time to give your scoot new boots! Call or visit Big People Scooters at their new First Avenue location to learn more and make an appointment! Note: limited to stock on hand; no special orders, please.

As one gets more into the hobby of scooters and scootering, the inclination to dabble in vintage scoots can become very strong. Westenders prime minister RogerTango has taken the plunge, and now there's a new Lambretta in the Westenders lineup: meet Gina the Lambretta!

This Sunday Westender Click is leading a fun long cruising ride around Mount Rainier, and everyone's invited! Here's Click with the information:

"I'm planning a late summer loop ride around Mount Rainier. The date suggested is Sunday, August 29th.

Click"

It's that time again! Come on down to the Tiger Lounge (421 South Orcas) this Wednesday (8/25) from 7pm 'til whenever. Enjoy great food (awesome pizza, by the way!), drink specials, and Baby Ketten Karaoke at 9pm! And you may get to see the prime minister's new scoot! See you there!

The fifth iteration of R2DQ (Ride to Dairy Queen) is now history, and everyone agrees that it was quite probably the very best yet of a series of great ride events! Despite threats of rain (which very considerately confined it's activity to north of the Ship Canal), attendees enjoyed good weather, a wonderful ride, and a swell BBQ with games and prizes as well!

Just a reminder that R2DQ5 is this Sunday! A great time will be enjoyed by all, but PLEASE be sure to RSVP at RSVP (206) 248-1890 or e-mail at p.stanaway@msn.com (full details can be found here). See you this Sunday!

UPDATE (8/22): This just in from the Rat Family: "The weather update for this Sunday says "cloudy with chance of showers". So we say it's a GO! Ride leaves at 10:30 - BBQ aproximately 1:30. Hope to see you there.

Organized by Westenders Top Chef and ska impresario GrumpyGus, Skoot vs. Ska features a fun rideout, and an unforgettable evening of ska at one of south Seattle's best music venues, the Skylark Cafe! Attendees will enjoy an international lineup of ska, featuring Drewvis from the UK, Seattle's own Natalie Wouldn't, and The Valuables from Canada!

So mark your calendar, grab your Rude Boy hat, and start working on your dance moves, 'coz Skoot vs. Ska is coming!