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BSSO Scooter Racing: Ben Readings #65 Rookie’s Report – Round 3 Cadwell

I normally try to write the intro to these features before the race, I like to write things as they are happening so the feeling of that moment is as accurate as it can be. However, it was all a bit of a rush on Friday as I realised my…

iggy-grainger6 June 2023

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SIP’s 2023 open day | FEATURE

SLUK reader, Chris Coe sent this story in from the recent SIP open day. It's always a big event but next year they celebrate a special anniversary so expect them to really push the boat out! If you're out and about, riding scooters, visiting interesting places or events we'd love…

iggy-grainger2 June 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

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

Young lad sat on a Vespa covered in cartoon style graphics surrounded by other scooters.

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South West Scooter Clubs: BSRA #2 -Weston-Super-Mare | Rallery

One thing we’re not short of at the minute is Bank Holiday weekends. The first of three in May saw us heading to Weston. Having just picked up a new Vespa GTS SuperSport from Piaggio for a future SLUK road test, it made sense for me to use that for…

iggy-grainger9 May 2023

Scarborough scooter rally 2023 looking down to the beach with the bridge and lots of scooters.

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BSRA #1 Scarborough Easter National Scooter Rally 2023 | RALLERY

As I snicked my Quattrini-kitted Eibar into first gear and pulled away from home in a cloud of blue smoke, I was busy working out just how many years it was since my first scooter ride to Scarborough. It’s not easy trying to do complicated mathematics with winter gloves on…

iggy-grainger17 April 2023

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Custom Airbrushing Live at ScooterExpo | NEWS

We are pleased to announce that award-winning artist Dave Dickinson will be appearing live at ScooterExpo on 21 May 2023. As Dave Dickinson Kustoms (DDK), Dave has been the artistic talent behind many of the country’s top custom scooters and motorcycles since he started painting scooters professionally back in 1997.…

iggy-grainger30 March 2023

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Important update: Big 7 Scooter Rally new date and venue | NEWS

It was announced on social media at the end of last week that Big 7 Scooter Club have had to change both the date and venue of their 2023 National Scooter Rally. The decision was made after the original Hop Farm venue literally doubled its substantial costs to hire the…

iggy-grainger20 March 2023

Trays of mixed classic scooter parts at Melton Mowbray, Mammoth scooter parts fair.

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Parts galore at the mammoth scooter parts fair | EVENTS

Kev Walsh and Eric Tudor were the main men behind the largest scooter parts fairs in the UK for many years. Since their deaths, there's been a gap in the scootering world and its calendar. Or there was until last October when the East Midlands Scooter Alliance and Scooternova Magazine…

iggy-grainger13 March 2023

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Burton Brewers Custom Show | RALLERY

The Burton Brewers are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than with a hugely successful custom show? The event has been running for many years but their usual brewery museum venue has sadly closed since last February. This meant the club had to think…

iggy-grainger1 March 2023