Rhodes, Greece. [Warning: Involves scooters]

[Kylie]

Given the success of my previous holiday related photo post (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=43539 - 0 replies!) I thought I'd have another go.
Just got back from a last-minute late-season bargain package in Rhodes. Fantastic place! Stayed in Rhodes town which has a charming old town, lively new area, lots of cool bars and plenty things to do. We'd biked to Gatwick and taken our kit with us with the intent of renting a bike. Being late season most rental places had packed their bikes up and just had scooters left, so the best we could do was this mighty 200cc steed:
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/DSC01213.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/photo_hosting.html)
We'd never ridden a scoot before but didn't find it too bad, very comfy and definetly the best way to find out of the way beaches.
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457900/DSC01216.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457900/photo_hosting.html)
Standard Greek bike gearing is flipflops and shorts so we probably looked out of place in all our gear. Didn't bother us, wasn't that hot and gear can be handy on the beach :):
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Did some biking in the mountains, the scoots handling is questionable but had power enough for the steepest hills. There are some lovely biking roads there, though many are way bumpy. Why don't SVs have this much under seat space? :)
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457959/DSC01226.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457959/photo_hosting.html)
Scooter also helped us find this great little fish restaurant in a wee port
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457979/DSC01221.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457979/photo_hosting.html)
and find the best view on the island:
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457986/DSC01222.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457986/photo_hosting.html)
In Rhodes town, a bizarre roundabout outside the hotel (and, er, some fat germans down by the pool):
http://upload4.postimage.org/1457991/DSC01194.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457991/photo_hosting.html)
And a bling moped, love that wavy disk and fake Ohlins shock :):
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Lastly, back at Gatwick and loading up the panniers for the way home.

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[kwak zzr]

nice place Rhodes where did you stay?

[Kylie]

Blue Sky Hotel, Rhodes Town:
http://www.blueskyhotel.gr/hotel.htm

[kwak zzr]

nice place. :wink:

[Richie]

What a lovly pair.... of errm... Helmets..... lying on the beach... :wink:
nice photos even they are a few scooters...

[kwak zzr]

kylie does need a good wash and polish. :D

[Kylie]

kylie does need a good wash and polish.
Basic airport parking security :- chain her to a pole, stick on a disk lock, coat with thief repellant muck! :) So far so good.

[Spiderman]

Nice pics that have made me jealous as hell on a Monday morning.

Also your girlfriend looks like shes well pleased to be back in london from the look shes giving you in that last pic lol.

[cmit37]

http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/DSC01213.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/photo_hosting.html)

That is one tall scooter.

[Kylie]

Also your girlfriend looks like shes well pleased to be back in london from the look shes giving you in that last pic lol
That was at 6am Sunday morning after 4 hours interrupted sleep on the flight home. She was a bit non-plussed with me taking a picture, just wanted to get home to bed. I'm surprised she doesn't look more displeased to be fair! :)

[empty]

http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/DSC01213.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/photo_hosting.html)

That is one tall scooter.
The seat is open.

It is a piaggio Beverly (125?), a good scoot. I used to have a silver one.

MT

[Kylie]

Aye, its a Beverly 200, only scoot I've ever ridden but seemed like a nice ride. There were a good few tourists on 80cc peds struggling up the hills and we flew past them 2 up, and was grand on the main road at 60mph+. The missus thought it more comfy than the SV, and I can see her point, but on the SV we'll stay! :)

[IanG]

http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/DSC01213.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1457880/photo_hosting.html)

That is one tall scooter.
The seat is open.

It is a piaggio Beverly (125?), a good scoot. I used to have a silver one.

MT

Thats not a seat its a back rest :lol:

[Peter Henry]

Ok,ok so I'll admit I only clicked to expand pic 3! :oops: :wink:

[Spiderman]

Ok,ok so I'll admit I only clicked to expand pic 3! :oops: :wink:

:shock: You bad man!

I'm sure Mrs Kylie will take it as a compliment.... or Mr Kylie will be over to Spain to kick some butt :lol:

[Razor]

Nice pics, now I feel cold :(

[Kylie]

I'm sure Mrs Kylie will take it as a compliment
MrsK: Why are you putting those pictures on that SV site?
Me: Folks might find them interesting is all.....
MrsK: You putting pics of me on there?
Me: Well, yeah, I thought I would, you looked good
MrsK: I did, didn't I. Work away so.
:)

[Spiderman]

I'm sure Mrs Kylie will take it as a compliment
MrsK: Why are you putting those pictures on that SV site?
Me: Folks might find them interesting is all.....
MrsK: You putting pics of me on there?
Me: Well, yeah, I thought I would, you looked good
MrsK: I did, didn't I. Work away so.
:)

Kool lady, is she Irish?

[Kylie]

She's French, I'm English, we both lived in Ireland for a good few years and, er, that might not have been her exact words... :)

[Peter Henry]

Ah ha...I knew there just had to be an Irish connection somewhere! Hence my investigation! :wink: :D