OWNER DETAILS

Name: Rick Sheppard Job: Project Manager (Building Company) Scooter club & town: Ilkeston Britannia S.C (Nottingham) & L.C.G.B

First interest in scooters: When I was 14 and went to the Isle of Wight on a coach trip with my grandma. When we got there the I.o.W scooter rally was on and the only coach on the ferry was ours. All the rest of the room was taken up by scooters and it started from there.

First scooter: A GP200 bought in bits for £14.50 in boxes when I was 14 after I’d been to the I.o.W. It was a fair bit of money in those days!!!

Favourite scooter model: I like all Lambrettas. I have a series 1, 2 and a GP.

Favourite style of custom scooter: Full fame and full bodywork.

First ever rally: I.o.W when I was 14; by accident!!!

How did you get there: By coach from Rotherham with my grandma!

Any funny stories: The furthest I’ve ever ridden in one day was 580 miles (Exmouth and back) to sign on at an L.C.G.B event in 2017. Believe me, I had a sore bum!

Favourite rally: Germany – Euro Lambretta Least favourite rally: Morecambe

Funniest experience involving scooters: Back in the 80s breaking down nearly everywhere where you went because you’d done your own mechanics! Furthest you’ve ever ridden on a scooter:

Germany, approximately 1,500 miles. What do you like about rallies: I love the people and the atmosphere. I’m looking forward to seeing more of a younger element joining the scene and I would welcome any younger scootesrist or potential younger scooterists who are thinking of coming along not to hold back and join us. They will be met with a warm welcome Favourite custom scooter of all time:

Unforgettable Fire – Ty Lawler Your most recommended scooter part or related item: Good quality riding gear. Boots, jacket, gloves and helmet. Most useless part you’ve ever bought for a scooter: eBay parts!