Scooters invade Grandview

Another successful Grandview Euro Bike Night is in the books, this one made special by and for the scooting community.  I have long considered the scooter riders to be an essential part of the success of our Grandview event.  Motohio continued with their unwavering support by meeting my request for a Vespa Demo Night.  Vespas of all colors, and I believe a Stella thrown in for good measure, were seen cruising the streets of Grandview from about 6:00 to 8:30 pm providing attendees an opportunity to try out one of these fine Italian bikes.  I believe all the time slots filled up for the evening keeping Elizabeth busy at the registration table.  Thanks to Elizabeth, Mike, Ann and Kirk for all your help!

Overall, the event was very well attended.  It’s a good thing we got that extra parking!  It was nice to see BOTH sides of Grandview Avenue lined with some fine European technology.  Lots of other visitors on non-Euro bikes stopped by as well and we were glad to have you all.  As I’ve stressed before, all are welcome.  The weather was perfect!  We have been so fortunate from a weather standpoint since starting Grandview Euro Bike Night last year considering that, for now, we only meet once a month.  Rain outs are just NOT acceptable.  So far, so good. 

I want to thank you all for coming out to Euro Bike Night.  I saw lots of smiling faces as I ran around like a crazy man with my camera trying to grab some good shots for the web site.  I’ll get those up by the weekend for your viewing pleasure.  I am so proud of the family atmosphere that we have created.  Seeing some of the little kids running around with their ice cream smeared, smiling faces is sure a welcome change from the tone of some of the other bike nights around the Central Ohio area.  That, along with the European theme is what has helped make this event to such a refreshing and enjoyable change of pace.  If it weren’t for the idiot in the Porsche flying down Grandview Avenue acting like a complete, irresponsible buffoon it would have been a perfect evening.  That’s right moron, I called you a buffoon.  If you care to take issue with that, stop by the Grandview Police Department and we’ll chat about it.  Sorry folks, that guy really ticked me off.

Well, I hope you enjoyed Vespa Demo Night and I look forward to seeing you at the next Grandview Euro  Bike Night on September 30th.  Mark your calendars now and spread the word.

If you arrived here some other way than through the site be sure to visit us at www.eurobikenight.com.  I’ll be posting more information soon regarding our first organized group ride coming in October.  Plans are for a First Annual Grandview Euro Bike Night Haunted Poker Run.  Geez, I’m probably going to have to come up with a shorter title.  There’s no way I can fit that on a decal! 

Mike