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The lost origins of Scootering magazine
Most scooter historians know that Scootering is the child of Back Street Heroes but, as Stan explains, that’s only part of the story… In August 1981, I’d nursed my Vespa 50 Special to Scarborough, where word of mouth said that there was to be a large gathering of scooters. The previous year a group of…
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Classic scooterists ride in free at Normous Newark this August
Classic scooter owners are being encouraged to ride to Newark Showground this summer for a special day celebrating autojumble bargains, classic Fords and scooters. The next Normous Newark Autojumble takes place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, and this one comes with an added attraction for scooter fans. The event will also host the Ford &…
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Inside the Innocenti Factory: The Lambretta Dealer Conventions That Helped Shape Britain’s Scooter Boom
For Lambretta dealers, understanding how their scooters were built went far beyond brochures and sales literature. The most effective way to appreciate the quality, scale and ambition behind the brand was to see it for themselves — inside the Innocenti factory in Milan. These factory visits, organised as official dealer conventions, became a defining feature…
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Short Riders, Big Confidence: How to Choose the Right Scooter When You’re Not Tall
Breaking into scooter ownership can be challenging for riders of shorter stature, but height alone isn’t the deciding factor. According to Scootering magazine’s May 2025 “The Knowledge” feature, the real issue is inside leg measurement, combined with scooter design, weight and ergonomics. Modern scooters have grown steadily larger over the years, often leaving shorter riders…
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