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

Always look on the bright side…

An exceptional Easter Scarborough National Rally, April 18-21 • As Stan reports, whoever said that it’s impossible to please all the people all the time clearly didn’t know about this year’s Scarborough National.

The Knowledge MAG’s weekend of action • Motorcycle Action Group has announced that the weekend of July 5 and 6 will be marked as Riders Resistance Weekend. We spoke to MAG’s director of campaigns, Colin Brown, to find out more.

The look without the drama • This month Paul reflects on the options for his two-wheeled future.

Best tunes of the 80s • This month Stu reflects on a time when tuning a scooter seemed to be about how loud it was, not how fast it went.

Bodger’s finale • Bodger’s decided to hand in his crayons and ageing typewriter but, having shared his ramblings with you for many years, he’d like to close on a serious note.

Mad Moselle • Since the loss of Kalkar, the team behind Meltdown have been looking for a new venue to host their winter spectacular, and now they’ve found it!

Brighton’s in crowd • There’s little doubt that Brighton is internationally recognised as the home of Mod. Now a new exhibition at the town’s museum and art gallery celebrates the movement’s fashions.

Scooter Center’s new site • Scooter Center’s new webshop is up and running.

The future of historic vehicles; it’s time to have your say • The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has launched its vehicle survey and encourages YOU to help shape the future of classic vehicles in the UK

Watsonian’s Cotswolds cafe • Riders in search of a different and welcoming destination in the Cotswolds can now visit Watsonian’s showroom and cafe on a Saturday.

Ladies’ jeans from Oxford • The new SOFIA jean represents the biggest upgrade for Oxford’s Original Approved denim range since its launch in 2019.

Scooterists invited to ride into Beaulieu for Bikers’ Day • Beaulieu Bikers’ Day is back on Saturday, June 21, welcoming all lovers of everything two-wheeled to ride into the picturesque grounds for a relaxed and enjoyable day out.

STOMPING • All that’s best in the world of scooterist culture, and a few surprises, brought to you by Stu.

Sign of the Snake: 40TH ANNIVERSARY • It’s not just Scootering magazine that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year; so does Sign of the Snake, one of the best-known custom Lambrettas in the world.

VARIETY AT THE VMSC: VMSC Extravaganza, Sunday, April 6 • As Stu Smith reports, there were plenty of delights, including several debuts, at this year’s VMSC Extravaganza…

Show us your Scoots

TELL US WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Fuerteventura fun • This month we travel to the Canary Islands, meet a pony or two in Scotland, catch up with an expanding club in Gloucestershire and savour a season opener in Worthing. More than 150 club members from all over the UK and beyond converged on Fuerteventura as the Scooterventura Scooter Club hosted its first rally...