I've been asked a few times now "what's the best maxi-scooter for a tall rider". I get asked this because I'm tall, and have recently bought a one (actually, I've bought two!). So instead of saying the same thing over and over again I've made a blog post about it. I;ll not lie, there is a bit of artistic licence to make the article more interesting, but the facts remain the same!

After a £100 mechanic's bill for a simple sensor fault on my Beverly 350, I went on a hunt for a cheap diagnostic tool for my Piaggio scooters. This is the story of the FXTul M3: why it failed on my older 350 but worked perfectly on the new 400.

After falling in love with the Beverly 400 in Spain, I realised I needed a capable scooter for life in Northern Ireland. This is the story of buying a used, surprisingly high-spec 2017 Piaggio Beverly 350 and the first jobs I had to tackle.

Thinking of spending winter on Spain's Costa del Sol? Be prepared. This real-world guide covers the realities of a Spanish winter, from the deceptive sun and icy houses to choosing the right rental and the shocking cost of heating.

A look back at my first scooter, a Piaggio Liberty 125 named Misty. This is a review of what makes a 125cc scooter brilliant for local life in Spain, what its limitations are, and why it was the perfect stepping stone to getting a full motorbike licence.

After riding a 125cc scooter in Spain on just my car licence, I decided to get a full UK motorbike licence. I've had a clean driving licence for 40 years, so I thought it would be simple. I was wrong. Here's my guide to the confusing, expensive, and frankly bonkers system.