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Scootering's Classic Interviews
27 January 2012
We’ve been asked a few times by readers what issues of Scootering various interviews we’ve conducted were published in. Over the years we done hundreds with most of the leading names in the scooter scene, and so we can’t list them all here but we’ll give you a few to be getting on with.
Stolen Scooters - please keep an eye open!
12 January 2012.
We've just received the horrible news that a lad has had all four of his scooters stolen from his garage in Hampshire, last night, January 11.
January caption competition!
11 January 2012.
As there will be many of you reading this issue of Scootering over Christmas, we thought you'd probably like something to mull over once you get bored of turkey, mince pies and the in-laws!
(TfL Press release) Motorcycles to be allowed permanent access to bus lanes on TfL Road Network
21 December 2011.
Transport for London (TfL) has today (December 21), announced that following two extensive trials, motorcycles will be able to drive in bus lanes on a permanent basis on the majority of the Capital’s Red Routes from January 23, 2012, helping to deliver a key strand of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. TfL will now make a permanent traffic regulation order to reflect the decision.
Buyer beware – shop smart!
16 December 2011.
With reports of more than one scooter shop going in receivership recently, we'd like to remind customers out there in the scootering world to remember to take care when making your purchases.
New MoT regulations – your opinions urgently needed
13 December 2011.
The Department for Transport is considering changes to the MoT rules for classic vehicles and have opened a consultation for members of the public to comment on the proposals.
Dazzle for sale – classic custom scooter
29 November 2011.
Customised scooters really came of age in the 1980s, and one which many cite as raising the bar was Dazzle.
The A-Z of Lambretta
17 November 2011.
For our 'List' article in the November issue of Scootering, we printed an A to Z of Lambretta, but couldn't come up with an interesting enough Z – can you do better?
Stone Roses re-form for tour
18 October 2011.
Madchester legends the Stone Roses have officially announced they are to re-form for a couple of big UK shows plus a world tour in 2012.
Stolen scooter parts – keep your eyes open
5 October 2011.
Sadly the premises of JB Tuning in Southend, Essex were broken into on the night of Tuesday, October 4 and a number of items stolen, many of which can only be resold to scooterists.
Current Issue: Feb 2012
Inside we accessorise
In a 60s & an 80s style...
Imola Racing Team
The latest on-track technology
Classic Scootering
Custom Lambrettas & 1950s race replicas
Practical Scootering
Cranking it up & braking it!
Vespas on tour
with Paddy Smith and sons
Interviews
Simon Townshend, Andy Lewis and a very nice man!
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 23rd February 2012
