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Thirty years ago this summer the trip of a lifetime was undertaken by a small group of LCGB members, it’s one which still brings a smile to many of their faces… On July 9th, 1990, the day after Germany had won the world cup, several dedicated scooterists took on a challenge like never before. A…

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Legendary rally stories stand the test of time; some for good reasons, others not so. This is the story of Weymouth ’83. You decide which category it fits… In 1981, to cope with the huge gatherings by scooterists at seaside resorts, an official body was set up to organise it all properly. After a meeting…

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The official 40th anniversary tour starts (Covid-19 permitting) on October 23, and Stu Smith was given exclusive access to the band during one of their pre-official tour taster gigs… Having arrived at The Flowerpot in Derby, Stu managed to sit down for a quick pint and a chat with Dave Cairns. “Tonight’s gig is a…

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Scooter rallies are usually fantastic events – the work which goes on behind the scenes by the organisers is amazing. The amount of effort which is given shows a commitment and passion beyond belief, something which is now being enjoyed by generation after generation of families together. When the hard work’s gone into organising a…

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Occasionally I spend so much time getting involved with other people’s scooters that I neglect my own enjoyment of them. But with winter here, my mind was now focused on one thing: project street sleeper… The plan Why, oh why couldn’t I have been bitten by a bug which was, well, cheaper, less obsessive, cheaper,…

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