5th April 2007

VegasRex … The Las Vegas Night Rider

posted in Las Vegas |

I hope Hasselhoff doesn’t get pissed that I stole his title.  Then again, he’s wearing a dress now … so what the fuck do I care?

As some of you know, I recently purchased a motor scooter. It looks much like a Vespa, but it’s a much less expensive model made in Asia. Sure it will probably require a little more maintenance than the Vespa (which you pay through the nose for), but it’s my bike and I like it. Black … just like “Kit” the talking car. 150cc’s and a max speed of 60Mph, give or take a few Mph. That’s more than enough to get around the strip. And I never venture more than 2 or 3 miles from The Strip. Nobody should.

So when I stepped outside at 9pm last night and the air temperature was still 82 degrees, I figured “what better way to cap off the day than with a night ride up The Strip?”

I could think of nothing better.

I don’t know why more people don’t rent scooters in Vegas instead of cars. It really is the only way to see the city. Next time you are in town, do yourself a favor, and forgo the rental car and get a scooter for a day.

I saw the Mirage Volcano going off, so I just pulled over and watched it while sitting on the scooter. Same with the Bellagio Fountains.

You never have to look for parking either.

It’s the only way to go I tell you.

Anyway, here are some pictures and videos of my night ride. I’ll add some more pictures tomorrow. I’m tired.

Las Vegas Luxor Hotel

Las Vegas MGM Hotel

Las Vegas MGM Hotel

Las Vegas New York New York Hotel

Las Vegas New York New York Hotel

Las Vegas Coca Cola Bottle

Las Vegas Strip