Here’s a video of a woman taking a moto taxi from the airport at Bordeaux. Riding through the countryside, enjoying the scenery, arriving in the city, and going on her way. She clearly has made prior arrangements — whereas I came across my pilot in Paris by total chance. I hadn’t been expecting to take a moto taxi at all… but things turned out quite differently for me in the end. This lady is also very laid back, and she doesn’t seem to be in a huge hurry. Of course, this is an advertisement for a moto taxi company, so that’s to be expected. Real life experience takes its own turns. Still, this is a nice few minutes to watch someone ride.
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Daily Ride – Quick trip down Paris streets on a Gold Wing
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.
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 – 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.
Daily Ride – Watch the guy have a close call at 0:25
Otherwise, a nice ride to the Arc de Triomphe and up around the big-ass traffic circle that’s not for the faint of heart. Brings back memories, with all the cars and trucks crowding close…
Daily Ride – Vintage footage of a moto taxi ride to the airport
We have come a long way in video production, in just the past 8 years, for sure.
In development – a first-hand account of moto taxi transport at CDG
Right down the middle…
The book is in development. Expecting release in early 2015, just in time for all the cabin-fever-crazed folks to live vicariously on a motorcycle in Paris.
Curious? Watch this — http://vimeo.com/107464991
I didn’t shoot this video, but I could have, on my last business trip to Paris.
Didn’t have my Go Pro with me, on that visit, but this guy did, and it brings back memories.
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Zen and the Art of Moto Taxi Survival 