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News and InformationMark Hipkin, Bike Review: T-5 Alive! (Vespa T5 Classic Scooter)
I had had a hankering for an iconic classic scooter for some time. The classic Vespa shape was still readily available second- hand. Lambrettas were much rarer in classic form. Both scooters are now made in new Euro 6 compliant form, imitating the classic styling of...
Mark Hipkin, Bike Review: Go Guzzi! (Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello)
With the copy deadline approaching for this issue I half-heartedly asked if there were any demos available. I was told yes — the brand new V100 Guzzi which is call the Mandello. Deep joy. I have been waiting for this bike to come out for over a year. The Eagle Has...
Mark Hipkin, Bike Review: Aprilia Tuareg 660
At last - a bike to test! A combo of semi-conductor shortage, hideous weather and deadlines at work meant that I had to put off the pleasure of testing this bike until a sunny but freezing cold window in January. The roads were dry, the salt had gone as I cocked my...
Mark Hipkin, Bike Review: Ciao Primavera! (Vespa Primavera 125 Touring)
Photo by Tim Gouw I really should have been riding this scooter in the spring. As all the cognoscenti will know, Primavera is Italian for spring! This latest incarnation of the Vespa Primavera follows the original and collectible, classic 2-stroke lefthand gear change...
The Effect of Gender Reassignment and Recognition upon Existing Marriages and Civil Partnerships
In recent weeks, the news has been reporting upon the proposed changes to the laws in Scotland regarding Gender Recognition under the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. Whilst the proposed changes to the laws in Scotland would not alter those governing England...
Mark Hipkin: First Bike
I am going to take you all down memory lane. Hopefully, some of the images and my descriptions will raise a smile, which is often needed in January! I realised some time ago that I had always been fascinated by motorcycles and scooters. Obviously, everyone’s...
Mark Hipkin: My Bike Reviews Of 2022
Photo by cottonbro studio. I always look back with great fondness at the tests and the pleasure and experiences that I had through the year. This was a challenging year again due to the continuing problems in producing semiconductors for bikes (and cars) with the lack...
Mark Hipkin: BUCCLEUCH BORDER REIVERS!
It was August Bank Holiday. Our family had arranged a surprise 30th birthday present for my youngest daughter’s bike-riding boyfriend. My son was going to join us, and we had booked up the Buccleuch Arms in Moffat, just over the Scottish Border. I had wanted to go for...
A Year In The Life Of Mark Hipkin (Interview)
What did you set out to achieve this year? I set out to give my clients the best service possible in complex injury claim cases mainly for motorcyclists, scooter riders and cyclists; grow our business and make more clients, old and new, aware of what we can offer and...
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