The Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally August 27-30, 2021

Over the years, the natives of the Isle of Wight have embraced the scooter crowds, despite getting off to a shaky start in the early years – and well they should, as a previous conservative estimate reckons that the weekend adds £3 million to the island’s economy, as well as being a magnet for day trippers to also enjoy the event and spend their hard-earned cash. The three ferry ports that serve the island also cash in handsomely with charges of up to £45 for a return ticket for a scooter (more of this later). The island businesses claim that more money changes hands over the bank holiday than the locals spend at