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 to hit the road

Absolutely fabulous Aberystwyth: July 25-27, 2025 • It has a reputation for being one of Britain’s most pocket-friendly Nationals. That, and some superb riding, made it a must for Dave Guy and the Cheshire Cats.

The Knowledge Battery care: are friends electric? • We asked the battery saving experts at OptiMate to guide us through the basics of modern batteries and give us some tips on keeping batteries in peak condition.

More than just a scooter • This month Paul reflects on why Lambretta means so much to him.

Ticket only • This month Stu tackles the thorny issue of day tickets to rallies.

BSRA off the mark early with 2026 Nationals dates

Farewell Digger

Vespa World Days dates announced

Armoured vest from Roadskin

Midland Mods Mayday 2026

Scooter ban in Hanoi takes effect

Boxer’s final rideout

Motorcycle parking provision ignored in government consultation

Congratulations

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

EuroLambretta 2025: June 27-29, Ayr • This year’s international Lambretta gathering, the 34th since it was founded, was hosted by Lambretta Club Scotland.

Empire building the Lambretta way: here, there and everywhere • Two things were required to grow the Lambretta brand: having the correct product and ensuring that everyone knew about it.

A Miner’s Wife: a tribute to Audrey • Race graphics and music have inspired many custom scooters, but as Big Chris reports, for Kyle and Wayne Marshall it’s the story of their family which encourages their creative juices…

Show us your Scoots

TELL US WHAT YOU’RE THINKING

Terrific Tramore • In 2016 a little band of us Cheshire Cats went over to Ireland for the Tramore Scooter Show, put on by the nice lads and lasses of the Waterford Scooter Club. We said we’d be back but didn’t think it would be nine years till we made it again. Time flies when you’re having fun.

Sleaford All Knighters Scooter Rally 2025

Lowbretta • A tribute to the Chicano lowrider style, this Lambretta takes the French scooter custom scene in a new direction.

A POLICE COVER-UP • Among the most elusive, and iconic, Lambrettas are those supplied to the NYPD. As the Richardsons discovered, tracking one down and proving it’s an original involves some detective work….

The last time • Earlier this year, six decades after his first go at one of Italy’s most gruelling endurance races, Tony Tessier made one final attempt at completing it.

DeXter’s revenge – BSEC Whilton Mill, June 2025 • We last heard from Scott Swarbrick after the epic 24-hour ISC Scooter Race at Pomposa in 2023. This year he reports on Team DeXter’s win at the Whilton Mill 24-hour endurance race.

“I JUST LIKED FIXING THINGS!” • As the undisputed home of Mod culture, it’s only fitting that Brighton should have its own Piaggio dealership. This month, Big...