Dirt road riding

[wheelbender6]

Went riding with the wife on some dirt roads in Bellville, TX. We thought it would improve our scoot handling skills on gravel and other sketchy surfaces.
Bellville is probably 100 miles from the coast, but the dirt roads were surprisingly sandy. I have ridden motorcycles on sand a lot in my younger days, but it felt very different on a scooter, with the little 10 inch wheels. It gave me new respect for those guys that rode Vespas in the Dakar Rally, across the world's largest sand pile.
You really have to keep the power on to keep from sinking into the ruts. Steering is best accomplished with body weight distribution, kind of like kayaking or sledding.
We did fine, with no spills and enjoyed the scenery.

[TVB]

I've done pretty limited dirt-road riding on my Buddy ... most of it not enjoyed much. The soft, sandy roads have been the worst, especially with the little wheels. But I'm also not a fan of the harder washboard bump-n-slides that pass for county roads up north.

[Tazio]

When I have to ride in the dirt, I do it this way:

[theemptythrone]

pretty fun imo