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SIP Scooter shop's, 2026 Lambretta DL 69 Demonstrator, a custom Lambretta GP in original turquoise paint with a street racer theme.

SIP Custom Lambretta “Demonstrator” DL 69 | FEATURE

When you think of German scooter giants, SIP, you don't instantly think "Lambretta", but that may all be about to change as they start to develop more products for the 'other' marque. If their latest custom "Demonstrator" project is anything to go by, they'll be adding both 'Performance and Style'…

iggy-grainger16 March 2026

The dancefloor at Mad Moselle scooter rally in Germany, 2026.

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The Mad Moselle Scootacular 2026 | RALLERY

Scooterist Meltdown is no more; the popular German event ran for the final time in 2024 after new owners took over the Kalkar site. That doesn't mean the organisers have been sitting twiddling their thumbs; German scooterists love to party just as much as we do, and they worked hard…

iggy-grainger20 February 2026

Flyer for the Mersea Island scooter rally, 2026.

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Win tickets for Mersea Island | Competition

All roads lead to Mersea, well, just one does really, and if you haven't got a ticket, you won't be riding across that causeway this year. If you were part of the scrum for Mersea Island tickets on Sunday evening and missed out, don't despair. Here's a chance for you…

iggy-grainger5 February 2026

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2026 BSRA, LCGB, VCB and important rally dates | NEWS

The nights are getting lighter, scooters are being prepped and the rally season is just around the corner. Spring and a waft of two stroke is almost in the air... To help you plan where you're going, here's a list of all the important BSRA National Scooter Rally dates, Lambretta…

iggy-grainger27 January 2026

Lambretta Series 3 fitted with an Öhlins rear shocker.

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How to set-up scooter suspension: with Öhlins for Lambretta | TECHNICAL

Are you one of the ‘posh’ people who has a scooter shock with some adjustable features on it? Well done on entering the 21st century. Now you need to set it up… With the arrival of the new Öhlins rear shock for Lambretta, we now have a shock with as…

iggy-grainger15 December 2025

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South West Scooter Clubs: Ladram Bay 25 | RALLERY

After a very hectic rally season, it’s time for my final jaunt of 2025. It’s Thursday night, and I've actually packed everything and am ready for the ride to Ladram Bay on Friday. Practice makes perfect. This time, I've got my wallet (forgot it for Woolacombe), my charger lead (forgot…

iggy-grainger9 December 2025

George Fielder #229 on the SRP RaceTech Lambretta Targa Twin at Lydden Hill.

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BSSO season finale: Lydden Hill | ROOKIE’S REPORT

Saturday morning I got all my technical stuff done and just about managed to get all my documents signed before the stock practice/qualifying. Unfortunately, it was so cold I couldn’t get the Targa Twin started quickly enough for me to get out on track to start with the others. I…

iggy-grainger1 December 2025

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BSRA #8 Llandudno National Scooter Rally | RALLERY

A few weeks ago, we were heading to Llandudno, the final BSRA National Scooter Rally of the 2025 calendar. We dropped lucky, really. On Thursday night, we had a massive storm with powerful winds and rain. It gave way to damp and misty conditions early on Friday morning, but at…

iggy-grainger24 November 2025

A black & white image of Production Class scooters racing at Cadwell.

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BSSO Cadwell – round 7: George Fielder’s Rookie’s report| Sport

Jon Holt leads the pack in qualifying Stock Qualifying After waiting in the holding area, I left the holding pen last, as per usual. I passed a few slower riders and got in front for a few hot laps, but I was still not in my zone. I couldn’t get…

iggy-grainger14 October 2025

Close up of a Lambretta endurance racer in black and white.

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British Scooter Endurance: The TSide8 | SPORT

If you're into racing, don't expect to have a lie-in at the weekend! We left the house at 4:30 am and I was taking my friend Charlee along. He was certainly not accustomed to this racing lark and didn’t quite catch the memo when I said he had to wake…

iggy-grainger6 October 2025