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(from TSS:) Pics of a 3wheeled Italjet scooter at the Paris Motorcycle Show (image 1) (image 2) from Caliban. ADD Tom points out that Italjet is, once again, a year behind Aprilia.

A link from what’s-his-name in Atlanta: the Lambretta 350W. Why?

And you thought Piaggio was silly: The LCGB news page features drawings of a Lambretta electric pushscooter. I guess it’s designed to bulid hype for new four-stroke Lambrettas. Thanks, Eric, for the tip!

The Jedis are holding their annual Holiday Dance at Club Foot on Friday, December 21st. Their “Kessel Run” will take place in early summer 2002.

Congratulations to the winners of our Quadrophenia contest, Melissa Broadway, Briana Bolger, and Geoff Hazelton!

The 2SBlog is finally out of beta and on to the front page! It might not seem like much, but it was an educational experience. I’ve shuffled some things around and I’m editing some great new features, so keep an eye on the “new” space on top of the page.

Team 2SB racer Andrew “I’ve got something to Say” Miller’s moving from Chicago to Columbus next week, so come say “goodbye” Friday, Nov. 9th at 9pm at Circle Bowl in River Forest. if he’s anything like Phil, we’ll see more of him once he’s gone than we do now, but we’re still sad to see him go

Track time at Norway went well, Mykrrr got some good lap times, edging towards the Manchester United of MASS, Scott Smallwood. Supersonic/2SB/AFG rider Andrew Miller was in attendance but didnt’ practice. The rest of the team is so confident about next season, they didnt’ even show.

A few new items: TOQUES: baby, it’s cold outside… keep those ears warm with our stocking cap, “scoot or die” patch applied, dark green or black acrylic, $9.00ppd. KNEE PADS keep your sta-prests tidy with a 2sb-brand gardening-style blue foam rubber kneeling pad, a mere $6ppd.

The long-awaited Bajaj Legends have arrived on U.S. soil. Chetaks are due in January.

For those of you who’ve ordered ‘mersh, It’s on it’s way… I was out of t-shirts for a while, but I’ve got more now, so I’ll be shipping it all out in the next day or two. WE now have: TSHIRTS “ricambi” design, black on green or blue, most sizes, $12ppd. WORKSHIRTS “ricambi” design in nearly impossible-to-see black on navy short sleeve, with patch on chest, $18 ppd. TOOLBAGS “ricambi” design in white on royal blue $6ppd. SHOP TOWELS “ricambi” design on natural or red, $1ppd. PATCHES “scoot & destroy” design, $5ppd. PINS, various, $1ppd. See the page for more info.

If you’re sick of your paul frank screensaver, there’s another one at nanopops.com. Check out the History of Kraftwerk, too.

Part of Team 2SB/AFG will be practicing at Norway Speedway (Norway, IL) Saturday afternoon (11-3-01). Anyone interested in scooter racing is welcome to attend or participate. Email for more information.

Welcome to the 2strokeBlog. Now I’ll be able to update and post news a lot faster. If you have any cool scooter-related links, news, or rally info, please email me and I can get it on the ‘blog for you. All the news will be archived by date and category for easy reference.
If you’re interested in being a correspondent, let me know.

The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show comes to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend. POC Phil reported a huge turnout at the Cleveland Show last weekend, with the usual suspect scooter manufacturers present, plus a Benelli Car-Bike Hybrid. Rumor has it the Stella will be there, and who knows, Piaggio might even show up. Watch this space Saturday morning for our report.