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Pontedera meets Portugal

After two disappointing but fully understandable Covid-19 cancellations, the return of European Vespa Days (EVD) was always going to be a roaring success. In recent years Piaggio has decided to broaden the reach of the long-established World Days, rotating between different hemispheres across the globe. EVD has filled the vacuum nicely for European riders and this year around 6800 Vespisti from 30 different countries made their way to Portugal.

If music be the food of love…

With official daily tours, the Vespa Museum, cultural events, stalls and numerous Vespa artworks displayed around the host cities, any European Vespa experience is certainly unique. For me the most fascinating cultural experience is the host country’s idea of musical entertainment put on at the Vespa Village. In previous years we have been enthralled with a full jazz and swing

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