iggy-grainger, Author at ScooterLab.uk (SLUK)

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Aprilia & Piaggio Group donate €200,000 to help flooded region | NEWS

Aprilia and the Piaggio Group have raised €200,000 at Misano over the weekend by donating €10 per person and holding MotoGP charity auctions. The Aprilia All Stars event attracted 15,000 fans to Misano for a weekend of track action from MotoGP riders, including Aleix Espargaró, Meverick Viñales, Lorenzo Savadori, Miguel…

iggy-grainger31 May 2023

Workers sweep out sludge from an Italian scooter museum after the floods.

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Italy Floods: Sorrow and Spirit in the Scooter Scene | FEATURE

Before we get into this feature, take a couple of minutes to watch Sticky's excellent video (above). This will give you a taste of just how much devastation has been caused in Italy recently. If the Lord works in mysterious ways, then there’s a good chance he’s employed by a global…

iggy-grainger31 May 2023

2023 Yamaha XMAX 300 line up with accessories.

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2023 Yamaha XMAX 300 – TECH MAX | ROAD TEST

Without a doubt, the 300 scooter class is the best option for most riders. You’re getting enough performance for most situations. They’re lighter than a maxi scooter, more nimble. They’re cheaper to buy, run and maintain. And other than three-figure top speeds you can do everything a maxi scooter is…

iggy-grainger31 May 2023

ScooterExpo 2023 looking towards Lexham Insurance and Ve with scooters in the foreground.

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ScooterExpo 2 | RALLERY

Well, what can we say about ScooterExpo that hasn’t already been said on social media? We’ve been overwhelmed with the positive feedback. ScooterExpo is probably the largest and most diverse scooter custom show in the world. Hosted by ourselves and ScooterNova Magazine, with the kind support of our this year’s…

iggy-grainger30 May 2023

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Vespa GTS: Riding the Outer Hebrides | FEATURE

Like most of us when we got our first scooters we all wanted to go off and ride and explore far-flung places. The excitement of youth, not a care in the world or any idea how these journeys were to be planned or even financed. At sixteen I had my…

iggy-grainger23 May 2023

Lambrettas heavily loaded with luggage for a European scooter adventure

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Not the Euro: Scandi Raid – Denmark & Sweden | NEWS

Mamma Mia, here we go again. I remember the night, in Adria, where it was announced that Poland was the location for the next Euro... The next thing I remember is looking at the map and going, no way Jose! Of course, I didn’t want a future FOMO, so I…

iggy-grainger23 May 2023

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Where to find your favourites at ScooterExpo | NEWS

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know that this Sunday we’re co-hosting ScooterExpo along with our friends from ScooterNova Magazine. We're not going to divulge details of the scooters you'll find there but the 119 hand-picked machines from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be one of…

iggy-grainger19 May 2023

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Live art created at ScooterExpo by Dave Dickinson | NEWS

We are pleased to announce that award-winning airbrush artist Dave Dickinson of DDK Airbrushing will be appearing at ScooterExpo this Sunday 21st May, giving a live demonstration for all to enjoy in Hall 1. Back in 2019, Dave did some live work at our first ScooterExpo, the finished item being…

iggy-grainger18 May 2023

Whilton Mill scooter endurance Le Mans start as 40 scooters head off for an 8 hour race.

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Scooter Endurance – Whilton Mill 8-hour | SCOOTER RACING

BSEC Whilton Mill 8-Hour Coronation Race brought to you with the support of Northampton General Hospital A&E The long wait since the last BSEC endurance race at Teesside in September was finally over. As the sport grows, regular entrants were joined by several new teams keen to experience the excitement…

iggy-grainger18 May 2023

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JB Tuning goodies at ScooterExpo | NEWS

Southend-based JB Tuning Classic Scooter Shop have a reputation for not only building championship-winning scooters on the race track but also high-mileage touring machines for the road. The man behind the tuning, John B brought the shop stand to the first ScooterExpo and he will be returning this Sunday 21st…

iggy-grainger17 May 2023