1980s scooter rallies Archives

A classic image of scooterists on the campsite at Scarborough 1988. Image by Col.

400 Years of Scarborough – Col’s SLUK back | Nostalgia

2026 is a landmark year for the seaside town of Scarborough. 400 years ago, in 1626, spa waters were found at the very site where the Scarborough Spa building now stands. That, readers, is the very same spot where many of you will get together this weekend to admire scooters,…

iggy-grainger2 April 2026

Scooters riding through the mud at DISC '85 - Donington International Scooter Classic.

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Col’s SLUK Back at DISC ’85 – 40 year anniversary | NOSTALGIA

The 80s decade of scootering was 'lively' to say the very least and rallies were very well attended. The picture above was taken on Sunday afternoon at DISC '85. Imagine a Sunday that busy now? I suppose that when a rally was organised right in the middle of that period…

iggy-grainger19 June 2025

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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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COL’S SCOOTER RALLY FLASHBACKS – 80 PHOTOS FROM THE ’80S | NOSTALGIA

Everyone loves a bit of 80s scootering nostalgia, right? So, after a small raid on my archives, I’ve picked out 80 odd photos from the 80s. It’s a fairly random collection with varying quality but hopefully, it will jog some good memories and create some interest.Motorised death trapsMy rally going…

Rory McIntosh25 November 2020