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Quick release system for SIP Classic bags | NEWS

SIP have come up with a clever lockable quick-release system for their Classic scooter bags. The system consists of a carrier plate for mounting onto your rear carrier and a base plate that fits to the bottom of your bag. Once the quick-release system is installed you can simply use…

iggy-grainger19 March 2024

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Win two VFM tickets for BSRA Whitby National Scooter Rally | NEWS

The first National Scooter Rally of 2024 is almost here and we're heading to Whitby for what is likely to be the last time for a while. VFM are 'resting' Whitby after this year so if it's one of your favs you'd better make the effort to attend! Advance ticket…

iggy-grainger14 March 2024

Flyer for Rimini Lambretta Centre's open weekend 2024, "from classic to crazy"

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From Classic to Crazy – Rimini Lambretta Centre open day | NEWS

How about having a few days in Italy next month surrounded by some of the most exquisite scooters in the world? Rimini Lambretta Centre will be holding an open weekend at their headquarters over the weekend of 27th-28th April and you can expect some fun and surprises. Classic to Crazy…

iggy-grainger13 March 2024

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Win your choice of Vespa or Lambretta | NEWS

Raffle Hub are a fairly new company and we've been helping to promote some of their recent scooter competitions. They're run by a scooterist and former shop owner, rather than a large business with no involvement in scooters. This week they're offering the choice of Vespa TX 210 with Malossi…

iggy-grainger12 March 2024

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Margate BSRA National – get your accomodation booked! | NEWS

The organisers of Margate National Scooter Rally have issued a warning for people to book their B&B, or camping quickly due to other events in the town over the rally weekend. Big 7 Scooter Club found out over the weekend that Dreamland has added a reggae concert on Saturday evening…

iggy-grainger26 February 2024

Mobile pizzeria Vespa GTS and sidecar. - ridden by the Pizza Pilgrims.

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UK Pizza Pilgrims tour Italy with mobile Vespa GTS pizzeria | NEWS

If you like Italian food and scooters you might want to watch this series of films by renowned Pizza Pilgrims James and Thom. The brothers embarked on a voyage of discovery back in 2011 by flying to the toe end of Italy, buying a Piaggio Ape 3-wheeler and driving it…

iggy-grainger26 February 2024

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Save the date – SIP’s Festival of 30 Years Performance & Style | NEWS

Can it really be 30 years since we started hearing about a scooter shop in Germany that would go on to become a worldwide leader? It seems that way, as SIP Scootershop have just invited you all to their 30th anniversary celebrations. Saturday 18th of May is the date and…

iggy-grainger26 February 2024

Win a Lambretta or Vespa with Raffle Hub

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Win a scooter for FREE with Raffle Hub | Competiiton

SLUK readers have a chance to win a scooter for FREE with Raffle Hub. Read on for full details... There are lots of raffle companies doing the rounds and I'm sure most of us know one or two scooterists who have been lucky enough to win big prizes. Raffle Hub…

iggy-grainger21 February 2024

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Italjet Dragster 300 heading to Thailand | NEWS

Italjet has formed a partnership with international distributor and importer, Maverix Group to supply Thailand with the Italjet Dragster 300. The Thai market will be served initially by a network of nine dealers and eight service centres spread across the country. "We are proud to enter the Thai market with…

iggy-grainger12 February 2024

Dave Gould Blazing Glory scooter club, died January 17th 2024.

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RIP Dave Gould – a scootering legend | NEWS

This afternoon hundreds of scooterists will pack into (and outside) a Leicestershire crematorium to send off a legend of the scootering world. Dave Gould was a very good friend of mine and many other SLUK readers. If you've been around the rallies for the last 40-odd years you'll no doubt…

iggy-grainger9 February 2024