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

Time may change me….

Return of the gods (well, their chariot at least...) • We all love a custom scooter survivor, but when Chariot of the Gods recently emerged, there was one question on everyone’s lips: “Is it the same scooter?” We asked Nik to play detective…

The Knowledge: 450cc Vespa GTS • We’re used to hearing about special production monster two-stroke scooter engines, but four-strokes have been left behind. Until now...

Welsh warmth Tenby National, May 3-6, 2024 • He’s more used to answering your tyre queries, but who better to report on his ‘home’ rally than Cambrian Tyres’ Rhodz Roberts!

Enduring pleasure • This month Paul Green reflects on the rising popularity of endurance racing

The past is the past, not the future • Roger Daltrey sang: “Hope I die before I get old.” He didn’t, but Stu Owen thinks the ageing process will kill our scooter scene.

Dell’Orto to partner with FIM Awards

Forever in blue jeans

Two wheels offer increasing options for commuters facing public transport strikes

LEGAL Q&A

STAY COOL • Summer’s now upon us and it’s time to think about those warm rideouts. Here’s our selection of vented riding wear to keep you cool and composed even on the warmest day.

LS2 Alba mesh jacket

STOMPING • All that’s best in the world of scooterist culture brought to you

Lambretta models A and B • The Lambretta story began with Model A, followed shortly afterwards by the B, and so began a revolution in the transport industry.

Lambretta models A and B That was then... • A Lambretta first appeared in the British motorcycle press during July 1949. Optimistic reports on its speed aside, the reviewer was impressed by the Italian import.

Lambretta models A and B This is now • The Lambretta Model A was the first production scooter of the Lambretta range, and Brian Clough knows how difficult it is to bring one back to life.

THE STORY OF Lambretta House • In May 1968, Lambretta House was opened, confidently preparing the Lambretta brand for the 1970s

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

Isle of Wight Lambretta Day: May 25, 2024 • 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 selection of reports from near and far

Robbo’s Skegness Scooter Rally: May 3-5, 2024

5th Dimension Scooter Rally: May 24-26, 2024

Saigon Scooter Centre 27 Year Anniversary Party: April 27, 2024

Polini to Pontedera • What better way to continue our long-term Polini 210 test than by riding our freshly rebuilt PXs to Vespa World Days in Pontedera? It depends on which scooter...