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The season finale: Ladrum Bay Scooter Rally | RALLERY

It's that time of year again. Time to head off to my last rally of the year. My target, Ladram Bay, the SWSC end-of-season scooter rally.Five of us meet and head off for a leisurely ride up to Ladram Bay (apart from twenty-five miles on the M27). We have no problems (quite…

iggy-grainger28 November 2023

Casa Performanmce Lambretta Series 1 being ridden in Italy with a 333cc Sledgehammer engine.

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SledgeHammer: CP’s 333cc touring engine for Lambretta | FIRST ROAD TEST

What is it? The SledgeHammer is Casa Performance’s first proper go at a touring engine; as most humans understand the phrase ‘touring’. The CP boys might disagree. Their SST 265 was supposedly their ‘touring’ engine before, but I’ll be honest, not many people would prioritise 100+mph performance over fuel economy…

iggy-grainger23 November 2023

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EICMA classic scooter round up | FEATURE

Although there wasn't really a plethora of brand-new stuff to excite us classic scooter nuts at EICMA last week, there was still a fairly good presence of parts and accessories. Here's a round-up of some of the bits and pieces you'll be able to buy next year. We've included galleries…

iggy-grainger16 November 2023

Llandudno seafront with scooters parked along the roadside during the 2023 scooter rally.

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BSRA #8 – Llandudno National Scooter Rally 2023 | RALLERY

Although I've enjoyed Southport as a town it’s not been perfect as a rally destination since the Floral Halls closed for renovation (it will be back though). It was a nice change to be pointing the scooter towards Wales instead for the final National of the 2023 season. Llandudno is…

iggy-grainger6 November 2023

Markus Andre Mayer crouched beside the globe in Nordkapp alongside his white Vespa T5.

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The 10,000 mile penis tour – Germany to Nordkapp by Vespa T5: Part 1 | FEATURE

Markus Andre Mayer has already ridden around the world by Vespa but fancied another little adventure this summer...

iggy-grainger1 November 2023

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Heading to Llandudno? Here’s Col’s SLUK back at this rally town | Nostalgia

I’m still sulking about being issued with an ASBO (Ageing SLUKER Behavioural Order) by Iggy in September because of my Woolacombe shenanigans. It lasts for six months so I'll be free by Easter 2024 (ha ha ha). As I'm sure you all know, it's the final National of 2023 this…

iggy-grainger25 October 2023

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1000-mile electric scooter tour: Turn left at Dublin | PART 2

Two friends complete a 1000-mile tour of Ireland on a pair of classic scooters that have been converted to electric.

iggy-grainger24 October 2023

Two classic scooters parked on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

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1000-mile electric scooter tour: Turn left at Dublin – Part 1 | FEATURE

How far can you go on an electric scooter? Niall from Retrospective Scooters in London, and his mate, John (the man who designed these electric kits) set off for a 100-mile jaunt around Ireland to find out.

iggy-grainger19 October 2023

Scooteerist Sunda night crowd in 70s fancy dress dancing at Woolacombe 2023.

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BSRA #7 Woolacombe National Scooter Rally – 2023 | RALLERY

Probably one of the most popular National rallies on the calendar. Woolacombe goes the extra mile to give scooterists a great weekend to remember.

iggy-grainger12 October 2023

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Distretto Ruote Piccole 2024 @ Motor Bike Expo Verona | DIARY DATE

January sees Verona hosting a giant Motor Bike Expo with a good smatteringf of fine scooters thrown into the mix.

iggy-grainger12 October 2023