It's that time again! Westenders Wednesday, 3/10, 7pm-? At the Tiger Lounge (412 So. Orcas St.)! Enjoy Miss Cleo's luscious libations and some great noshes from the kitchen! DJ music, pinball, and some really cool scoots, too! See you there!

Last Saturday, a group of Westenders and friends had a chance to check out the new La Vita 150EFI in person at Scoot About! scooter rentals and sales. Scoot About! is the exclusive Seattle dealer of this exciting new scooter which combines the classic styling of a vintage scooter with the easy riding, performance, and reliability of a well-made modern 'twist-and-go' scooter.

Every now and again a new scooter comes along that really gets your attention, and the new La Vita 150 from Hammerhead Powersports will definitely be one of the 'it' scooters of 2010! A real standout in the crowd of 'me-too' modern-styled twisties, the La Vita gives you classic styling paired with a proven powerplant, front AND rear disc brakes (!), and a two year warranty. A fantastic value at appox. $2500, the La Vita is available exclusively in Seattle at Scoot About! on Westlake. Offering scooter rentals, sales, and featuring an in-house service department, Scoot About! is your 'one-stop shop' for all your scootering needs.

Join us on Saturday, February 27 for a group ride to the Seattle debut of this exciting new machine! Test rides will be available, and refreshments will be served. Meet at C&P Coffee in West Seattle (5612 California Avenue SW), and we'll depart at 1pm for a 'slow & stately' (family & beginner-friendly, 50cc welcome) scenic group ride to Scoot About! We hope to see you there (if you're new to riding with us, or new to group riding in general, please be sure to check out our Riding Protocols)!

UPDATE: While we've really lucked out on our last two rideouts, the weather tomorrow looks iffy. If it's raining, the meetup at C&P will be cancelled, and we'll meet at Scoot About at 2pm instead.

Probably the definitive scooter movie of all time, Quadrophenia features a fantastic soundtrack by The Who, and tells the story of one young man's struggle for identity during the 'mods vs. rockers' conflicts of early 1960s London. Join your friends at the Tiger Lounge (412 South Orcas Street) for a showing of this film in a perfect setting, courtesy of DJ Vodka Twist! Showtime is 7pm, so be sure to come a little early if you can to place your orders for Tiger Lounge's delicious pizzas, sandwiches, and appetizers (not to mention Miss Cleo's drink specials).

Don't miss this special edition of Westenders Wednesday at the Tiger Lounge! Ciao!

BREAKING NEWS! Tiger Lounge receives nice review in the Stranger. Check it out here!

The Bakery Ride was so much fun, that we couldn't resist getting in another great ride this month, and you're invited! Westender Click has mapped out a wonderful country ride to Snoqualmie Falls, and the weather is projected to be lovely! Here are the details:

When: Sunday, February 21
Where to meet: Come to C&P Coffee in West Seattle (5612 California Avenue Southwest, official West Seattle coffeehouse of the Westenders SC). We will leave at noon sharp. This is a long and fun ride, and the Westenders do not do 'scooter time'. Have you and your scooter fueled up and ready to go at noon!

Regrettably, while this ride is family-friendly, it is not appropriate for scooters 125cc and under.
This is also a rather long (80+ mile) ride, so figure your day's plans accordingly.

If you're new to riding with us, please review our Riding Protocols (click on the 'about' tab). See you on Sunday!

One of the strengths of the Westenders Scooter Club is that anyone can be a leader; all you need is an idea. When Click proposed a ride to visit some of Seattle's finest bakeries, he had no trouble generating interest!

PS: We'll have a copy of the latest issue of "Scootering" available; check out their world premiere review of the LML Star 4-stroke (the "Stella" here); the early word is that it's good!

One of Asia's great cities, Manila provides an excellent opportunity to observe how other cultures approach the transportation question. Manila is a fascinating city of 11 million, and has much to offer the traveler. From the cosmopolitan central business district of Makati City to the old-world charm of Intramuros, Manila has something for everyone, whether they seek excellent art, cuisine, or historical sites to visit.

Do you love coffee?

Do you love sunshine?

Do you love scootin' with your friends? :)

Well, OK, then! The "current" weather forecast has a big smiley-face hanging over this next Saturday, February 6th. Join the Westenders as Click leads us on a ride to some of his favorite Seattle area bakeries.

Plan to meet at 10:00 AM at the Alki Bakery, 2738 Alki Avenue SW (map here), and we'll go from there.

Other bakery destinations will include:

• Bakery Nouveau - West Seattle


• Grand Central Bakery - Eastlake


• Essential Bakery Cafe - Madison


• Macrina Bakery - Queen Anne

Bring your appetites, spare change, and maybe even your shopping bag. :

Hope you can join us!

Does anyone want to organize a ride to all the local gyms next weekend? ;)

If you've ever dreamed of buying a Vespa, now is the time! Steve C. of Vespa Seattle and Vespa Eastside (a loyal Tour di Mari supporter!) let us know that they have Vespas to sell and they're dealing! Vespa Seattle has a whole bunch of incentives to get you in the saddle of your own brand new Vespa, including:

• Unprecedented price reductions - Up to $1000 off on selected Vespa 150cc models! See Vespa GTs at near-LX prices as well!


• Free extended warrantees (worth hundreds of dollars!) on your favorite 150cc Vespas!


• Many excellent financing options as well

At these prices, you can afford to own the legend! This recession won't last and neither will these deals! Run, don't walk to Vespa Seattle or Vespa Eastside today and claim your Vespa before the bargains are just a memory!

This is not a typo! The Westenders Scooter Club is raffling off a restored Vespa P200 (many thanks to DJ Ace Face for the donation of this classic scoot!) at its annual rally, "Tour di Mari 3: Riding down to Brighton", July 30 - August 1, 2010! Be sure to visit this website regularly for updates on this fun-filled event. Like TdiM 1 & 2, Tour di Mari 3 will feature great food, fun, and friends. Enjoy great rides including the famous 'Westenders Water Ride' and 'Click's Vistarama Ride'! This year's rally will feature a 'mod' theme, and Top Chef GrumpyGus will offer a Saturday feed showcasing English culinary favorites! There will also be trips to local music venues and bowling!

So don't miss out on the fun! Join your friends at "Tour di Mari 3: Riding down to Brighton" July 30 - August 1. Stay tuned for more details!

Take a midweek break this Wednesday with your fellow scooter peeps at the coolest place you've never heard of, the Tiger Lounge (412 So. Orcas). Enjoy great food and drink specials, and groove to the tunes put down by DJ Ace Face during the "All Mod Cons" that starts at 9pm. We'll be there from 7pm to whenever your curfew time happens to be. See you there!