Rice & Dirt
Adventure Motorcycle (ADVMoto)|January-February 2020
Across Africa on a Vespa
Paul H Smith
Rice & Dirt

There has always been a tiny contingent of adventurous riders who choose the most unlikely motorbikes to take to the most unlikely locations. Case in point, imagine riding a vintage two-stroke Vespa through the entirety of Africa. And, better yet, completely ignoring the “correct” riding seasons along the route. If you’re just curious, or perhaps crazy enough to consider doing something similar, you’ll enjoy Rice & Dirt.

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