Overdressed and Out West: Weston Super Mare Scooter Rally 2014
QUESTION: What’s the difference between a Scooter Rally and a Mod Weekender? Answer: At a Mod Weekender no one looks you up and down and asks “What the bloody hell have you come for, a wedding?” You might be able to tell that this was my first, full-blown Scooter Rally and, while I was expecting a certain amount of casual (it’s largely a camping venue and temperatures soared to the high twenties) I wasn’t expecting a sea of three-quarter length camouflage and band t-shirts. Boy those scooterists are a sensible bunch! And, boy was I naïve. They are sensible, it seems until it comes to throwing themselves around town on their scooters in shorts and t-shirts! I’m also a newly qualified scooter girl (if that isn’t obvious) who is still reeling from hanging on to a 600cc machine around the streets of Banbury for my motorcycle license and, as such I’m reluctant to let go of the armour plating. I did try a lighter look for my four-mile mini-ride to Sturdy’s Castle in June and …