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Birthday Wish!

Abet Rana — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:14:09 PDT

The start of the ‘ber months is upon us once again. Christmas is just around the corner. While this blogger turns 37 today. ‘Di tatakbo, sasakay lang. ~Abet Rana (aka the blogger...

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I’m taking you for a ride!

Abet Rana — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:24:01 PDT

This blog has existed since October 2006. It’s been neglected for several months. Personally, I feel it needs some serious attention and redesigning. Change is forthcoming…. Stay...

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Vespa: How It’s Made

Abet Rana — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:59:29 PDT

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted here. There’s really no other excuse but the fact that micro-blogging (aka Facebook | add me up) happened. Anyway, just wanna...

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Pyke’s (Vespa Pilipinas) Makeover

Abet Rana — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:36:07 PST

Since I’ve posted Pyke’s then impending repainting , I feel that an update is in order for readers of this blog. Here are some pics taken by photographer, Carlo Cecilio of Imagine Nation...

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Valentine Blogpost: for Vespa lovers the world over!

Abet Rana — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:44:29 PST

It is a given that Vespa enthusiasts love their respective scooters. That is to be expected. I’ve even heard of stories from riding buddies with significant others getting jealous with the...

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Ways to get in the adidas House Party!

Abet Rana — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:44:44 PST

1. Get the Golden Ticket Last week, the 20 Golden Tickets (admits 2 pax/tix) was sent to me for distribution to interested Vespa Club members. This week, they texted me for to ask around for anyone...

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Let’s get this party started!

Abet Rana — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:00:34 PST

adidas Originals celebrates “60 Years of Soles and Stripes” [PRESS RELEASE] MANILA, Philippines, January 16, 2009 – 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the adidas Originals iconic 3-Stripes Trefoil...

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Vespa Pilipinas: my tri-color paint scheme

Abet Rana — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:33:13 PST

It’s been almost three years since I acquired PYKE and I feel that it’s time to sport a new look especially with the rust and corrosion that’s starting to show at the floorboard and...

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Piaggio Group USA Introduces the New 2009 Vespa GTS 300 Super

Abet Rana — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:28:59 PST

Fastest Vespa ever zooms into maxi scooter category with timeless Italian style and craftsmanship [PRESS RELEASE] NEW YORK, January 16, 2009 – Italian manufacturer Piaggio, renowned for...

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42 human riders and a daschund!

Abet Rana — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:32:44 PST

As Vespa Club’s very first ride for 2009, the new officers organized and open breakfast ride to Sierra Madre via the Marilaque twisties. It’s a short out-of-town ride scheduled on the...

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adidas X Vespa collection finally arrives in Manila!

Abet Rana — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:39:22 PST

Since October of last year, the local Vespa community has been abuzz of the impending arrival of the adidas X Vespa collection. True to it’s promise of the collection’s availability...

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The Road to the Finish Line

Abet Rana — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:46:48 PST

Corinne Burgos is one of the very few local female Vespa riders. Just last weekend, she participated in the 1st Petron Econo-Endurance Run — a motorcycling event mounted to determine two...

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Vespa Attack IV on Stoplight TV

Abet Rana — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:25:01 PST

Below is Stoplight.TV’s coverage of Vespa Attack 4 held November of last year. Aside from showing the various colorful scooters on display, the segment also features Dominic Ochoa’s...

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Top Gear went to Vietnam and rode on two-wheels!

Abet Rana — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:40:09 PST

Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It is presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. The show is famous for its fantastic visuals and...

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Topic Off-Vespa: E3 means Electric Tricycle!

Abet Rana — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:44:14 PST

Here in the Philippines, a tricycle is a mini-taxi / public utility vehicle (PUV) assembled with a motorcycle and a roofed, all-steel sidecar. But like our iconic jeepney, there are mounting concerns...

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Beat the holiday rush!

Abet Rana — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:55:13 PST

This is an actual print ad of Vespa Piaggio Australia (ad agency: JWT Sydney). It demostrates the ease of riding a Vespa (or any bike/scooter for that matter) especially during rush hours and...

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as my term as Vespa Club prexy ends…

Abet Rana — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:51:29 PST

Last Saturday, we at the Vespa Club of the Philippines had our annual Christmas Party and Election of Officers. Officially, that was the last day of my tenure as President of the club. To say that...

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Quadrophenia scooter (Jimmy Bike) fetched £36,000 (US$53,000) in auction!

Abet Rana — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:32:41 PST

That is actor Phil Daniels (Jimmy) in a scene from the 1979 British film “Quadrophenia.” Said movie was inspired by The Who’s double album of the same name. After filming finished, the...

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scenes from ground zero: Vespa Attack 4 (Bombshell)

Abet Rana — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:23:17 PST

Bryan Bedell of 2stokeBuzz.com gave a shoutout: “Have fun, I promise I’ll be there someday!” Meanwhile, Orin O’Neill of Scootin ‘Old School added it as one of the “items on my...

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Vespa Attack IV starts tonight!

Abet Rana — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:58:07 PST

November 28 (FRIDAY) – MEET & GREET venue: Katips (Katipunan) time: 7PM onwards This is the gathering building-up to Vespa Attack. Newbies are encouraged to join to meet the local Vespa...

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