In the state of California, a valid motorcycle license is required to operate a Vespa of any size. We recommend that you check with the licensing requirements in your home state or country in order to secure a license well before your trip.

All modern Vespas are fully automatic. No shifting is required. All of our Vespas have electric start, disc brakes, halogen lights, and very comfortable saddles. Our fleet is immaculately maintained and Vespas are always less than one year old. We currently have the following models in our fleet: LX150, GT200, GTS250, MP3.

Our number one concern is for the safety of our riders. We recommend that you bring along a D.O.T. approved helmet, riding gloves, and a protective jacket. If you need any of these items, we will have them available for you with prior reservation. For footwear, we ask that you not wear sandals. And, eye protection is required for all riders (sunglasses, goggles, helmet face s

Our trips are accompanied by a support vehicle should we need to pick-up a rider for any reason. The vehicle can also be used to stow personal gear or to carry special purchases that our riders may find along the way.

For a great background on the Sonoma and Napa areas, we suggest the following books:

A Tale of Two Valleys  By, Alan Deutschman
In this intimate portrait of Napa and Sonoma -- and the often acrimonious cultural divide between California's two premiere wine-producing areas -- journalist Alan Deutschman combines sketches of people and places with interview and commentary. He captures the bohemian cool of Sonoma and the oh-so-affluent Napa wine estates (and pretensions).

Compass Guide California Wine Country, California's Napa & Sonoma Valleys  By, John Doerper & Charles O'Rear
A comprehensive introduction to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, covering wineries both small and large. The listings are excellent and include helpful driving directions and regional maps, but what sets the book apart from other guides are the numerous evocative color photographs and informed essays on the history of the region and winemaking techniques.

Making Sense of Wine  By, Matt Kramer  
A thoroughly engaging guide to the production, selection and pleasure of a good glass of wine.. Journalist and food writer Kramer tackles corks and glasses and cellars, food grapes, geography and taste with admirable clarity.

The Measure of Her Powers, An M.F.K. Fisher Reader  By, M. F. K. Fisher
A fat, judicious selection of M.F.K. Fisher's writings, which spanned a lifetime and chronicled adventures (culinary and otherwise) in France, Switzerland and Italy, on shipboard and in her native California

The Silverado Squatters  By, Robert Louis Stevenson
A classic account of Calistoga and the Napa Valley. Stevenson vividly describes the characters he meets while wandering the region, where he and his wife settled in a bunkhouse of an abandoned silver mine.

The Valley of the Moon By. Jack London
In part a tribute to his wife and rural life on his ranch in Glen Ellen, London's California novel follows Billy and Saxon Roberts from Oakland to Sonoma, where they strive to live independently on the land.

For an introduction to the world of Vespa motorscooters, you might want to check out the following websites:

www.ModernVespa.com: Online community of Vespa riders around the world
www.VespaUSA.com: The official website for Vespa in the U.S.
www.RevolutionMoto.com: Our Vespa headquarters in Wine Country

And some excellent books about Vespa touring and the Vespa lifestyle:

Spotted in France: A Dog's Life...On the Road By, Gregory Edmont
An American living in Paris, and his precocious Dalmatian undertake a delightfully quirky journey across France with the faithful, spotted pooch perched upon his trusty Vespa.

Vroom With A View By, Peter Moore
If you love Italy, the real Italy, and Vespas, the real Italian scooter, you'll love this wonderful love story about a country that captivated the author, seen the way most people will never see it – on a vintage Vespa.

Vespa By, Valerio Boni
The Vespa has become an icon of adventure, style, and "coolness." Like so much Italian design, the Vespa's form is sensual and sleek, and even after 60 years, its retro lines continue to seduce and excite. This eco-friendly darling of fashionistas and celebrities (Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert DeNiro, and Lenny Kravitz all have one) is fast, fun, and celebrated…with over 200 photographs.

Vespa (Style in Motion) By, Davide Mazzanti
From Roman Holiday to Quadrophenia, the Vespa scooter has long been a symbol of youthful independence as well as one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the 20th century. Stylishly designed with eye-catching page layouts and beautiful images, this history of the "the wasp" will delight any Vespa aficionado.

Proficient Motorcycling (The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well) By, David Hough
Contains all the information you need to become and remain a safe rider. This is more than a beginners' book…it is a GREAT beginners' book. It should come with every new motorcycle sold.