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

Information technology • One thing that I enjoy about the custom scooter scene is that just as I think there’s nothing fresh that could possibly come along, I’m proven wrong.

Ring of Fire • A classic German custom has risen phoenix-like from the ashes, all thanks to Thomas Bohner.

The Knowledge: Textiles • In the market for some versatile riding kit that’ll see you right through the year, no matter the weather? You need some textiles.

ANTRIM ADVENTURE PORTRUSH NATIONAL APRIL 12-14, 2024 • It was one of the most eagerly anticipated additions to the Nationals circuit in years, but how did Portrush deliver? We sent Hobnob Racepaint’s Rick Galloway and crew to find out…

This Town ...... • Paul ponders how a good soundtrack can create the perfect atmosphere for TV drama.

Controlling the quality • This month Stu reflects on the never-ending issues of using aftermarket parts.

PiperMoto J Range for sale

Stafford classic bike show unveils October line-up

LEGAL Q&A

Roadskin unveils new Rainskin waterproof jacket and trousers

Hammered in Sheffield

Retro riding jacket for youngsters

LADIES’ FIT • For years female riders have had to put up with ill-fitting garments intended for the male physique. Thankfully things are getting much better. Here’s a selection of rider wear that’s tailored to fit.

STOMPING • Our monthly look at what’s new in music, fashion and scootering culture.

Scooter Sue’s – Jam-packed vintage shop

Watsonian sidecars • This month we go off piste slightly with a look at Watsonian, manufacturer of the ‘must have’ accessory for scooters from the 1950s to the mid-1960s: the Bambini sidecar.

Watsonian sidecars That was then... • In 1956, when The Motor Cycle took Watsonian’s Bambini for a test run, scooters were still a relatively new phenomenon; fitting a sidecar to one was revolutionary.

Watsonian sidecars This is now • The Scootering office gets lots of press releases but when we read of a pizza oven mounted to a Vespa GTS, we had to find out more…

A trip to the Big Smoke The Bioux Hayes story • From teenage Mod to London DJ with a collection of scooters thrown in for good measure, Bioux’s life is a tale like no other

Show us your Scoots

MAILBOX • Letters&emails&correspondence&questions&personals&thank-yous&comments&more Feedback, Scootering magazine, PO Box 99, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6LZ or feedback@scootering.com

Clacton: keeping on keeping on (Did you see what I did there!) • Every month we love to share your adventures both big and small. Whether it’s a local rideout, a rally at the rugby club or something more adventurous, send Stan your pics with a short account of what happened and we’ll do the rest: stan@scootering.com This month we’ve a very special postcard from Clacton.

A diamond of a day • This year marks the Veteran Vespa Club’s 60th anniversary and what better way to celebrate than by...