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

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

#65 ben Readings riding his Lambretta at Cadwell Park, moody black and white image.

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BSSO Scooter Racing – Rookies’ report: Round 7 | CADWELL PARK

Cadwell Park is a favourite track for many racers, it's technical, fast, and great for riders and spectators alike. The BSSO season finale was held at the Lincolnshire circuit recently and marked the end of the first full season for our 2023 SLUK Rookie, Ben Readings. It was also the…

iggy-grainger9 October 2023

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Vespa PX – London to Oz travel blog: part 4 – Pakistan | FEATURE

Our intrepid Irish traveller, Ross Dicker has been blogging about his trip from London to Australia since he left the UK in March this year. In this part, he gets escorted through Pakistan and heads into India. If you want to recap or read the rest of the series you…

iggy-grainger4 October 2023

Vintage Vespa rubber floor mats in original condition on a Vespa 150.

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Rescued: Right place, right time – Vespa 150 recommissioned | FEATURE

Barn finds, shed finds, garage clearouts. There's a lot of luck involved with being on the receiving end of somebody else's clear-out. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one a few years ago, that was a tired-looking but cute little Vespa 152 L2. We ran a four-part…

iggy-grainger2 October 2023