Scootering

The UK's biggest and best scootering magazine - with over 130 pages containing some of the best examples of customised and restored Lambretta and Vespa scooters in the world, new scooter reviews and test rides, events/ rallies/ show reports, and the massive 48-page pull-out Scooter Trader section - the best place to buy & sell scooters, spare parts and memorabilia!

Each month Scootering also has a large Music section with reviews, band news, interviews and event exclusives. It also regularly raids the archives to bring you best scooter stories and pictures from yesteryear, from Maico to Heinkel, Lambretta to Triumph! With the best classified ads in the business, the very latest news (often before anyone else in the UK!), it's a must read for every scooterist of all ages

A few of my favourite things…

University challenged Aberystwyth National, July 28-30 • It’s three decades since Aberystwyth hosted a National scooter rally, but as Stan discovered this is an event that points to the future, not the past.

The Big One Big 7 National Scooter Rally – July 14-16, 2023 • As Stu discovered, a change in location and last-minute weather warnings didn’t affect the success of this year’s Big 7 National Scooter rally…

The Garage Artwerks story • He’s one of the best-known names in the world of custom scooters and a dedicated rider to boot. This month Stu Owen chats with the man behind The Garage Artwerks, the legendary Col Fitzgerald.

Slow ride from Antwerp • It’s the largest city in Belgium and centre of the country’s diamond trade but as Tosh Van Hoeck reports, Antwerp’s also home to The Slowriders and they do love a rideout….

HORSEPOWER HEAVEN... • When Phil Duck briefed Chiselspeed on his wish list for his new 260cc engine, he stipulated that he wanted at least 30bhp at the back wheel. Not one to hold back, Martin worked his magic and delivered 46 stonking little ponies instead…

Lambretta SX150 • Often overlooked, the Lambretta SX150 was responsible for keeping sales strong during a difficult period for Innocenti.

Lambretta SX150 That was then... • It seems that when Motorcycle Mechanics’ editorial staff were handed an SX150 in February 1968, they were running out of ways to dislike scooters. Never ones to give up on a challenge they took the SX to a local motorcycle club. The results were predictable….

Lambretta SX150 This is now • When Ian Vanes-Jones took his SX150 to Llandudno in 2022, it was the first time the scooter had left Burton-on-Trent since 1970.

Miles of smiles • This month Paul Green gives thanks for the eccentrics who brighten up our world

The most challenging design in the world • Scooters are often described as simplistic, yet designing one was a lot more complicated than it first appeared.

MODS GATHERING TRAMORE 2023 • WHIT-WEEKEND, 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Beautiful Basso

End to free parking? • New MAG survey seeks opinions on motorcycle parking charges.

LEGAL Q & A

ROLLING WITH RHODZ • Every month you ask our resident tyre expert, Rhodz, sales manager at Cambrian Tyres (the UK’s largest motorcycle tyre distributor) and dedicated PX rider, for his recommendations. This month we’re styling it out. All white?

Help Jep fundraiser and an insurance warning • If you’ve got rubber anxiety, drop Stan a line and he’ll pass on your query to Rhodz.

Scootering autojumble

Armoured hoodie

Fibreglass Lambrettas 1980-1989 Jaime de Prat Salomone (Supereibar) • There’s no doubt that the world of late-production Spanish Lambrettas is a confusing one. This month Stan explores a book that finally sets the record straight.

Far Eastern promise… • Shiny scooters can lead to bad decisions, or in Brian Wilson’s case a love affair that only another...