Vespa Ride to Amish Market in Belleville, Pennsylvania

My friend Paul and I rode our Vespa scooters to Belleville, Pennsylvania, to check out the Livestock Market and Auction and had a lot of fun along the way.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Well gee, the was an all around pretty dang cool adventure. And you made it back just before the sky opened completely!

[@heckadude]

It’s amazing what goes on around us if we take the time to look. Paul does a good job of doing that. He had some interesting conversations with the folks at the market, too. Yes, we just barely got back before the heavy rain came down…that would have changed the adventure a bit!

[@69telecasterplayer]

Wonderful countryside and I love the music along the ride. And topped off with amazing coffee!

[@heckadude]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Paul has some wonderful routines and it’s fun for me to tag along when I get the chance. He makes a delicious cup of cappuccino as well!

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Now, that is a perfect day of riding. Isn't it crazy how these great rides always seem to have rain somewhere in it? I've never been to a farm auction. I loved this one, Andy.

[@heckadude]

Thanks for watching, Eric! You're right and the raindrops seemed to sneak up on us yesterday. This was my first farm auction, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a different world than the one I'm used to.

[@Putt-Putt-Vroom]

Looks like an excellent day. Thank you for sharing!

[@heckadude]

Thanks for following along! It was my first time visiting the livestock auction. Apparently, our annual Grange Fair does something similar, but I've never seen it.

[@kz1000st1]

Where's Steve? I want to see him riding on the Honda on one of your Club Rides.

[@heckadude]

I need to get my CT-90 running again so I can join Steve and Paul on their Honda adventures. You can be sure that I’ll have my GoPro rolling if the planets align and that happens.

[@peaceandcalm-paulruby9304]

That's some hip a__ music! I was really flying around that corner before going up the hill needed the rpm's. If a scooterist in Italy saw this video they'd say, "Ooo it's pretty in Pennsylvania I wish I lived there" That's some cool and crazy sites and things at the market. I should have bought that vintage helmet. I'll look up the speed graphic camera now. That's a magical place (to me) that Belleville market thing. "That's how the magic happens in case you were wondering!"

[@heckadude]

I like what you said about a scooterist in Italy…I think you’re right! Thanks for inviting me along, Paul. I enjoy meeting the good folks at the market and listening to you talking with them about life, not to mention witnessing your negotiations with them. I came away feeling glad to have experienced the magic and amazed this all happens just a few miles away over the mountains. It’s a different world. BTW, two thumbs up on the cappuccino. And in a Ducati cup, no less. First class…

[@joeln6861]

My god, I've been going to Belleville for about 50 years and never knew they had a stockyard! I will be looking for it this week!

[@heckadude]

It’s a hidden gem. My friend Paul recently had someone else tell him the same thing. I hope you are able to get out and enjoy it.

[@joeln6861]

@@heckadude Seems it is only open Wednesdays and we were there on Friday. Neat to find anyway, since it is a little back from the main road. Thanks for giving us something else to find!