Lorenzo Eroticolor, French artist and poster-maker extraordinaire, creates motorcycle-themed prints under the name The Aristocratic Motorcyclist. My wife recently bought me one as birthday present & I love it, the quality is superb, printed on beautiful strong cotton 320gsm paper. They remind me of vintage French travel posters. To see more of M. Eroticolor’s work, visit … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Retrospective Scooters Book
I’ve been a fan of Paul Hart’s photography for many years now. He works purely with 35mm and the results are always stunning. Early last year Paul Hart (aka Vespamore) & myself worked together to produce a publication of Paul’s photography. The book has now officially sold out, however, the second edition of the book … Continue reading
Ancillotti TV225 Marcello Taglialegne
Rimini Lambretta are well known in scootering circles. The shop is run by Dean Orton who acquired his first scooter at the age of 14, following on his Fathers footsteps, who was also an avid Lambretta builder during the 1970’s. He has had several scooters featured in ‘Scootering Magazine’ over the years and still regularly writes … Continue reading
We Are The Riders
For the past five years Greek photographer Giorgos Legakis has taken to the streets of Europe and documented the everyday rider. We Are The Riders is Giorgos’ photo diary of riders from Athens to Paris, photographed simply on their daily travels on two-wheels. The resulting images are a real insight into the every day rider. We Are … Continue reading
Newark Classic Bike Show
January saw the winter Classic Bike Show at Newark. This indoor classic bike show had displays of both classic and custom motorcycles as well as an autojumble and trade stalls, however, the highlight for me was meeting two of the original Team S Equipe members, John & Norman Ronald. Ian Cunningham, now proud owner of … Continue reading
Last Ride Of The Year
Derek Howes & I took advantage of a dry sunny day to go for a quick blast on our scooters. I couldn’t resist taking a few 35mm shots of his hand painted (by Ornamental Conifer) Lambretta. Continue reading
South Devon Lambretta Club Thruxton 1969
Jim Truwin of South Devon Lambretta Club was kind enough to share this amazing footage of his club competing back in 1969 at Thruxton. Check the orange scooter, goes like a rocket! …and if that wasn’t enough here’s some from Mallory Park in 1968 Continue reading