Scootering

The UK's biggest and best scootering magazine - with over 130 pages containing some of the best examples of customised and restored Lambretta and Vespa scooters in the world, new scooter reviews and test rides, events/ rallies/ show reports, and the massive 48-page pull-out Scooter Trader section - the best place to buy & sell scooters, spare parts and memorabilia!

Each month Scootering also has a large Music section with reviews, band news, interviews and event exclusives. It also regularly raids the archives to bring you best scooter stories and pictures from yesteryear, from Maico to Heinkel, Lambretta to Triumph! With the best classified ads in the business, the very latest news (often before anyone else in the UK!), it's a must read for every scooterist of all ages

Rallies worth riding for

NEWS • More than 450 Vespa Club of Britain members gathered at Cleve Rugby Club in Bristol from 21 to 24 August for a weekend marking Vespa’s 80th anniversary and 75 years since Douglas began UK production.

X-Men: Mutant by Design

The road to Wigan Pier • A lot's changed since George Orwell wrote The Road to Wigan Pier, including the birth, death and rebirth of the Lambretta brand. The latest addition to that family is the new J125 and Stan recently took one for a spin.

Without Boundaries – This is Endless Art • One of the newest airbrush artists on the custom scooter circuit, already making waves within the industry…

W.o.T a weekend! • A welcoming rally, a packed custom show and a weekend of scooters, music and good company proved why W.o.T remains a favourite.

The First Indian • In 1978, the Lambretta was relaunched in the UK, and the first one to go on sale still exists in its original condition.

Mersea: 33 rallies and counting! • Dave Oakley has been coming to Mersea Island since the rally began. On his 33rd visit in 34 years, the bands, scooters, Saturday mayhem and a generous charity fundraiser gave him plenty more reasons to return.

Lucky number 7: The Malc Anderson story... • There were many great scooter racers in the 1970s/80s, and one of them went on to play an important part in the MSC legacy.

Private Hell • Dave Payne’s First World War-inspired Lambretta street racer confronts PTSD through art, engineering and experience, turning a scooter into something far deeper than a custom build…

Ornately Ulma • Original accessorised scooters can take on a competitive nature amongst owners, but striving for perfection isn't as easy as it sounds.

Flatlanders S.C. – Run to the Fens • Five years in, the Flatlanders’ Run to the Fens scooter rally delivers fun, laughter, sunshine, scooters, custom machines, games, music and plenty of rally spirit.

Talkback

Show us your Scoots

Send Us a Postcard • Every month, we love to share your adventures, both big and small. Whether it's a local rideout, a rally at the rugby club or something more adventurous, send Dan your pics with a short account of what happened, and we'll do the rest. dan@scootering.com

Trench coat army – The mod scooter club revival • Born out of the 1979 mod revival, a group of scooterists formed a club that, despite their changing attitudes, has reunited once again.

Hunters hit the mark • Sunshine, scooters, a free barbecue and two floors of music helped Doncaster Hunters SC deliver another memorable rally at Parklands Sports and Social Club.

Céad míle fáilte • The Veteran Vespa Club late summer rally to Éire

RACE CHAT Cadwell Park: Four races, plenty to play for! • Four races per class gave the BSSO contenders plenty of points to chase at Cadwell Park. Paul Green reports on the penultimate round, where clean sweeps and consistent finishes helped shape the championship...