Just a quick trip down Paris streets aboard a Gold Wing. It looks like the rider has his rolling carry-on strapped onto the back of the bike, with the wheels showing. And there appears to be a seat back for him to lean against. When I was riding pillion on a Honda ST1300, flying down the highway from CDG to Paris, there was no seat back, and I was a lot less at ease than the guy in this video. Just goes to show how varied the bikes and features and pilots can be, as well as how different the experience can turn out.
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Daily Ride – A businessman rides to Aéroports de Lyon
This video shows a businessman taking a moto taxi – it explains a little about how things work, and it shows a safe and successful arrival… even after splitting lanes. A well-made video, for sure, and a pleasure to watch. Happy Monday!
Daily Ride – Fast forward from Paris to the airport
Found this awesome, awesome video of the ride from Paris to the airport – I believe it’s CDG, since they pull up at terminal 2F. But I can’t be 100% sure. Check out the quick moves past the truck at 00:41 and again around 1:27. There’s lots of driving through tunnels, which I found… exciting… on my own ride last year. This driver (unlike my pilot at the time) appears to know his way quite well. Enjoy.
The Daily Ride – All Aboard a Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing
The Honda Gold Wing is the gold standard for moto taxi drivers in Paris. Some pilot other types (like my own pilot did during that “adventure” I had), but the Gold Wing is very, very common. This video shows all the features and conveniences the bike provides and shows a passenger comfortably traveling with the driver.
The Daily Ride – Reasons to be happy during winter
Need a glimpse of warmer weather… and motorcycles? Stop by again for your “Daily Ride” fix
Winter is coming… in some places it’s already arrived.
To make things a little more adventurous, “The Daily Ride” brings you videos of moto taxis in Paris (and sometimes beyond) to brighten your day a bit.
If you live to ride, but can’t manage it in three feet of snow, stop by and see what we’ve got for you here.
Zen and the Art of Moto Taxi Survival 