At The Gymkhana

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This photo is a great action shot of a rider at a competition or gymkhana event.  I guess that this was taken somewhere in Italy.  (The legshield banner says "Rally di Roma")  Note the very stylish audience.  There was a time when scooter events like this were a big draw for spectators.  The rider is wearing some serious overalls, but notice the fact that he is just wearing some sort of slip on shoe.  In Italy, even when competing, one can't afford to be seen in ugly footwear!  The scooter is a GS, maybe a VS4.  I like the custom two-tone paint on the scooter.  There is a pole on the left of the photo with a bell on it.  I am guessing that the rider had to ring the bell as part of this event.  I'm not sure who took this great photo, it is sure is cool!