Scooter Cannonball

29/04/2024

Vespa Motorsport's 'Robot' & Corrie get into 'The Big Scoot!' documentary this weekend. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/OVLdo0Pu98A 🤖🍿

Don't miss out—only a few days left to support the Kickstarter @ https://kck.st/3JCFfGK 🛵💨

https://www.thebigscoot.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebigscoot/the-big-scoot-a-documentary-adventure?For the largest selection of parts and acc...

15/04/2024

Robert Pirsig's 1966 Honda CB77 has found a new home in the National Museum of American History. This past week, Cannonball Rider and USA TODAY journalist George Petras crafted a piece capturing the intertwined story of the rider and his bike from the iconic book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. 📚✨

Online @ https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/11/zen-and-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance-robert-pirsig-bike-museum/72836292007/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/12/zen-and-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance-bike-preservation/73277949007
..illustrations by Veronica Bravo 👏🏼

Smithsonian conservators labored to prepare and preserve Robert Pirsig's cycle for unique exhibit.

11/04/2024

Thinking about riding a Honda Super Cub? Alex Gebrosky shared his 2023 Cannonball experience on the A Scooter Affair 🎧 podcast. Super Cub or not, it's a great interview and recap. Well done! 🛵💨👂🏻

Podcast @ https://scooteraffair.buzzsprout.com/1165295/13669231-cannonball-rookie

Alex @ https://2023.scootercannonball.com/rider/139

In episode 25, ASA talks with Alex Gebrosky about his experiences on his first time riding coast to coast on the 2023 Scooter Cannonball.

07/04/2024

Congratulations to Bennie Aust, our 2023 first-place finisher! Bennie recaps and explains how he did it @ https://youtu.be/yqESLvMYI9U 👀👏

Since 2008, every Cannonball has seen a rookie rider finish in first place. The 2023 top five featured two past winners and three rookies, all finishing within a check/bonus point of each other! Honda dominated half of the top 10 spots, with the rest riding Yamaha and Suzuki scooters. 🛵🫧

Scooter prep video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUF8r_xrOMcShoutout to Hunter, who kept reeling them in.0:09 -Thanks to Julie Taggert for the License plat...

01/04/2024

ICYMI, The Big Scoot! 🎥✨ An Emmy award-winning documentary team followed riders through the 2023 Scooter Cannonball. Check out the latest trailer with scenes from the San Clemente starting line @ https://youtu.be/GKXqlYv0NWU and learn more about this project at http://thebigscoot.com 🛵💨

Imagine riding a scooter for eight days across the US on twisty turny backroads. Who would do that? A record 181 riders attempted the feat in Scooter Cannonb...

27/03/2024

The 2025 Scooter Cannonball, the 10th running of the rally, will begin June 22, 2025, in Seaside, Oregon, and conclude eight days later in South Padre Island, Texas!

For 2025, we've increased the engine displacement limit to 300cc and updated our qualifying criteria to accept more smaller-bore bikes. This year, riders will be provided route and checkpoint details in advance for Day 1. However, Days 2 through 8 will be released days before the start!

Registration opens in June 2024. More information on the upcoming event can be found @ scootercannonball.com/2025

2025 Scooter Cannonball - June 22nd - 29th, Seaside, OR to South Padre Island, TX - 8 Days, 3400 Miles - Registration Opens June 2024

25/06/2023

2023 Scooter Cannonball - Finish Line @ Hilton Head Island, SC

25/06/2023

It is the final day of the 2023 Scooter Cannonball! Today begins in Rome, GA, and ends in Hilton Head Island, SC. The route is estimated to be 399 miles long and should take every bit of 8-9 hours to complete. Riders have seven bonus locations to hit for a total of 689 total points on the final day.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/8

24/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Rome, Georgia

24/06/2023

Day 7 leaves Blytheville and concludes in Rome, Georgia. The route is estimated to be 415 miles long and should take most riders approximately 9-10 hours to complete. Today's route has seven bonus locations and 665 possible points available. Today's checkpoints include five churches, one jail, one cemetery, two Bar-Q-Que joints, and a Citgo.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/7

23/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Blytheville, Arkansas

23/06/2023

Day 6 begins in Miami, Oklahoma, and ends in Blytheville, Arkansas. The route is estimated to be 388 miles long, with an estimated travel time of 8-9 hours. Today's route has six bonus locations, including Snake World and Wild Bill's Outfitters. Anything could happen.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/6

23/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Miami, Oklahoma

22/06/2023

Day 5 begins in Guymon, Oklahoma, and ends in Miami, Oklahoma. The route is estimated to be 468 miles long and should take most riders 10-12 hours to complete. Today's route includes seven bonus locations. What should have been an easy straight shot across Oklahoma has been turned into a mess of turns and zigzag roads. The total number of points available for the day is 728. Big points day!

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/5

21/06/2023

We're headed to "No Man's Land" today! Day 4 begins in Los Alamos, NM, and ends in Guymon, OK. The route is 372 miles with an estimated travel time of 8-9 hours. Today's route has four bonus locations and limited fuel stop options in several stretches.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/4

21/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Los Alamos, NM - Evening

20/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Los Alamos, NM

20/06/2023

Welcome to Los Alamos! Scorekeepers will be setup in the breakfast area of the Comfort Inn starting at 4pm. 😬

20/06/2023

Day 3 begins in Winslow, AZ, and ends in Los Alamos, NM. The route is estimated to be 348 miles long and should take most riders 10-12 hours to complete. Riders must navigate to the three mandatory control checkpoints and, optionally, three bonus locations. Today's ride moves into higher elevations with several mountain passes between 7,500 and 9,500ft. The little scooters will be traveling a little slow!

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/3

20/06/2023

Riders are reminded that there is an optional unpaved section between Bonus Points 2 & 3. You can skip Bonus Point #2 and enjoy a beautiful ride through Jemez Springs to Bonus Point 3 with little to no impact on your travel time. Please be safe, ride within your limits, and manage risks.

20/06/2023

Scooter Cannonball Live from Winslow, AZ

19/06/2023

Day 2 begins in Lake Havasu City, AZ, and ends in Winslow, AZ. The route is estimated to be 408 miles long and should take riders approximately 10-12 hours to complete. Today's route has six bonus locations along the way. Riders start their morning on Route 66 through Oatman, then dip south towards Sedona, north through Prescott, onward towards Flagstaff, and finally turn south again to Winslow over an (optional) 15-mile unpaved section.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/2

18/06/2023

Live from the starting line in San Clemente!

18/06/2023

Day 1 begins in San Clemente, CA, and ends in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The route is estimated to be 372 miles long and should take riders approximately 8-10 hours to complete. In addition to the three mandatory control checkpoints, there are five optional bonus locations along the way.

https://scootercannonball.com/competitions/1

18/06/2023

181 riders checked in and completed tech inspections today. We meet tomorrow at 6 AM at the starting line and head towards Lake Havasu City. Thank you, San Clemente and Lost Winds Brewing, for hosting us this weekend! Be safe riding tomorrow and stay hydrated - it's going to be hot! 🏜

17/06/2023

2023 Scooter Cannonball Live Coverage

June 16 & 17th - San Clemente, CA
June 18th - Lake Havasu City, AZ
June 19th - Winslow, AZ
June 20th - Los Alamos, NM
June 21st - Guymon, OK
June 22nd - Miami, OK
June 23rd - Blytheville, AR
June 24th - Rome, GA
June 25th - Hilton Head Island, SC

17/06/2023

So far 116 riders have passed through tech inspections! We will resume this morning at Lost Winds Brewing beginning at 9AM. 😃

16/06/2023

Motoshippers (www.motoshippers.com) did an incredible job transporting two trucks of scooters from all corners of the United States to the starting line! The hardest part is getting to the start, and they make it look easy. We'll see them again in Hilton Head! 🚛🛵