Dan Clare

Piaggio Museum Visit – Big Stan’s guide…

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Dan Clare

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27th September 2017

The Piaggio Museum is on the bucket list of many scooterists but where is it? When is it open? Where can visitors park and where’s the best place to eat? Stan puts forward his guide to visiting the site and picks a few of his favourite exhibits. See the full report and photography in the…
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Vespa World Days – Belfast 2018 – Be There or Be Square

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Dan Clare

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22nd September 2017

Vespa World Days comes to Belfast in 2018, an opportunity not to be missed by British Vespa enthusiasts. Starting this month we begin our guide to making the most of your trip to Northern Ireland. Set aside your preconceptions and get ready for some of the best riding the UK has to offer. Stan’s monthly…
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Rally At The Racecourse – Great Yarmouth 2017

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Dan Clare

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22nd September 2017

Last year’s regional rally marking their 40th anniversary was an overwhelming success for hosts Great Yarmouth Sidewinders SC. Replicating that achievement never mind surpassing it could’ve been a tough task. Yet due to the determination, meticulous planning and sheer hard work by the organising team, this year’s East Coast rally, based at Great Yarmouth Racecourse,…
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Scooter Centre StreetSleeper GTS Demonstrator

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Dan Clare

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22nd September 2017

It caused a sensation at Vespa World Days at Celle, so now we take an exclusive look at Scooter Centre’s GTS Demonstrator. Combining one-off modifications with a new range of custom parts it’s a big step forward in the GTS story. Even dedicated two-stroke lovers might feel a twinge of appreciation. Go on, have a…
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The Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally 2017

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Dan Clare

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21st September 2017

There’s no shortage of scooter related fun over the August Bank Holiday but for sheer scale it’s impossible to beat the Isle of Wight Rally. Is it a National? Is it a Festival? Does it really matter? We bring you the best coverage of the world’s largest scooter rally and Stan thinks that he sees…
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Fun at the Oddballs Rally – August 2017

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Dan Clare

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24th August 2017

Moving from April to August proved to be a masterstroke for Oddballs Rally. 2017 was the biggest, and best yet, with an impressive £9000, (and still rising) raised for charity. Named after Donald Sutherland’s unconventional character Oddball in the film Kellys Hero’s, the underlying theme of the rally is no negative vibes. Combining live music,…
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$Ghost Rider – Pontefract SC – Allsorts of quality scooters$

Ghost Rider – Pontefract SC – Allsorts of quality scooters

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Dan Clare

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22nd August 2017

Pontefract SC may not be one of the best-known clubs in the country but they punch above their weight with quality machines. Not only can they claim our August cover star, ‘Aces High’, amongst their numbers there’s also Craig Hurdiss’ Ghost Rider which is fresh from the workshop of Dave Carter, of Cyclops Airbrush, painter…
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Lake Como Italian Adventure with a hidden twist…

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Dan Clare

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18th August 2017

Ever wondered what it’s like to disturb the peace and tranquility of the Italian Lakes on an classic two-stroke? Stan and chums provide the answer. It’s one of the most beautiful areas of Europe so when Stan had the opportunity to tag onto a tour of the Italian Lakes he couldn’t resist. Glorious weather, good…
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Red White and Blue Rally: Thatcham 2017

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Dan Clare

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15th August 2017

The Red White and Blue Ride Out Crew’s debut rally at Thatcham on 7-9 July was blessed with sunshine, good music and a welcoming atmosphere. There were also plenty of interesting scooters and scooter related items to drool over. Fresh from its long term residency in a Brighton Bar and finally being prepared for road…
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Vespa World Days, Celle, Germany – June 2017

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Dan Clare

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11th August 2017

This year it was Germany’s turn to host Vespa World Days, also known as ‘The World’s Largest Vespa Party’. We sent Stan to report on all the action and just for fun sent him on our Vespa Project bike to see if a 177 kitted PX125 could be a viable tourer. Keeping Stan in check…
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